From: | Matt O | e-mail: | klb59642004-A-gmail.com |
Subject: | RE: RE: Frankenstein? | Date: | Wed Sep 5 12:18:20 2012 |
Response to: | 17787 |
And this one ----- ORIGINAL MESSAGE FOLLOWS ----- How about some pictures of what you've got? I looked in the 1963 and 1957 Parts Books, but I didn't see the numbers you mentioned anywhere. Where are they stamped? According to the chart Mutt supplied (Chapter 64), the carb should be a MT-82A. However, the bike should run with the 71A, just not as well. But - bigger fish to fry first. So post some pictures so we can be more helpful. Dave ----- ORIGINAL MESSAGE FOLLOWS ----- So I came across a guy selling a '1951 Harley Hummer 125cc'. According to his sign anyways. I ended up purchasing it. This will be my first restore. Well, first bike period. I get it home and look up the serial number. 62BTH44**. According to the chart, 1962 Scat 175cc. Judging by the size of the engine and comparing it to images of 125's and 175's it is definitely the 175. I take the carburetor off and clean it up a bit. It was pretty gunky. It's a Tillotson with MT-71A stamped on it. According to http://www.discount-marine-parts.com/tillotson_mt.html , it was originally for a Cushman Scooter 765 Eagle (1958-59). I don't think the 71A was ever meant for a Harley. The frame most resembles #8 ( http://harleyhummerclub.org/restore/chapter04/frame-8.html ). Only numbers I see stamped on are 47454-53 and 45692-53 (it might be 45682-53). It looks to be in pretty good condition. Probably not the correct handlebars. Gas tank does look like it might be original. Things I know it's missing: wiring, throttle and linkage, footrests, exhaust, coil, headlight, horn. Maybe I should have started with what IS there. What I would like to know is: 1. What year and model is this? 2. How should I restore it for it to have the most value? Thanks |