mr.precision
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Some months ago I posted an inquiry about the value of a 1948 ZTN. Yesterday, I brought it home as the owner really wanted it off his property. With some tinkering, it fired right up and runs very well. No smoke, good oil pressure, motor is quiet....everything seems to work well. Since this is my 1st MM, I have some questions.
1. What does the 'rockshaft' (for lack of a better word) under the seat do? When the pedal opposite is depressed, and the unit engaged, this rotates until the pedal is released. Was this an early form of a lift?
2. Am I missing a clamp on the left wheel? The hub appears different than the right wheel.
3. The shifter has a huge amount of slop - front to back. Is this adjustable at all? Was there a shift boot on this model?
4. What's the proper color for the year? Prairie Gold?
5. I am missing the side panels, grill, and need a throttle lever. Any suggestions on where I can get these parts would be appreciated. I have a shop manual on the way.
Thanks in advance - Mike
1. What does the 'rockshaft' (for lack of a better word) under the seat do? When the pedal opposite is depressed, and the unit engaged, this rotates until the pedal is released. Was this an early form of a lift?
2. Am I missing a clamp on the left wheel? The hub appears different than the right wheel.
3. The shifter has a huge amount of slop - front to back. Is this adjustable at all? Was there a shift boot on this model?
4. What's the proper color for the year? Prairie Gold?
5. I am missing the side panels, grill, and need a throttle lever. Any suggestions on where I can get these parts would be appreciated. I have a shop manual on the way.
Thanks in advance - Mike