A quick question about cranks....

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Last time I managed to speak to Harry Barlow, he offered a tempting deal on a 190 conversion if I could supply a TV175 barrel. I've got the barrel, I'm keen to get him to do the work, but can't get through on the phone.

Question is - he mentioned supplying a crank for the kit and I can't remember if his 190 conversion needs a standard con rod or a longer one. Can anyone help?

I'm thinking of buying a new crank, but if his kit needs a non standard con rod, I'll hold off until I get in touch with him... (Also If anyone has a better way of getting hold of him rather than his landline, please let me know!)
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As you no the 175 barrel requires a116mm rod for port timing to work but all depends on what piston he uses

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no rush with H, he`s had my barrell since Nov.
win or lose have a booze
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YAMLAM wrote:no rush with H, he`s had my barrell since Nov.
Well I'm sure I wouldn't wait that long when there's plenty of other tuners that are up to the job up north we have Mick Abby and Sean Brady

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Mmm, I hadn't considered how long it would actually take to get it done.

I'm trying to contact him to ask whether my Indian GP crank can be re-used with a new rod & bearing. The crank seems OK, but the bearing went. I've heard that Indian webs make a good basis for re-built cranks, can anyone confirm that? If not I'll bin it!

Failing all that, can someone recommend a tuner with a solid reputation like HB's? I live in Devon so it doesn't really matter where they are as it'll be done by post anyway...
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Eddie definitely use the Indian webs and get rayspeed or chiselspeeds to build the crank I use Indian webs and Yamaha rod on my rb it's one of the good product to come out from India I think mine from rayspeed was £180 built but you have webs I think its£120 built

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Loastoft lambretta he no his stuff

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YAMLAM wrote: Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:46 pm no rush with H, he`s had my barrell since Nov.
send your barrel to me include some money and I won't do it till next year or maybe the year after how's that for good service :lol:
C’est la vie
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Muppet wrote: Thu Aug 02, 2018 1:07 pm
YAMLAM wrote: Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:46 pm no rush with H, he`s had my barrell since Nov.
send your barrel to me include some money and I won't do it till next year or maybe the year after how's that for good service :lol:
I may take you up on your offer - I'm struggling to find anyone that thinks it's worth doing and it'll save me tripping over the bits...
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garry inglis wrote: Thu Aug 02, 2018 9:25 am Loastoft lambretta he no his stuff

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Did you mean Lowestoft Lambretta? If so he is on here under the name Lambretta Sash
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