Jack's Ambassador Restoration

Jack's Ambassador Restoration

Jack's Ambassador Restoration

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But two of the lifters are pitted beyond reuse. The other two are worn concave (they are supposed to be slightly convex).

But two of the lifters are pitted beyond reuse. The other two are worn concave (they are supposed to be slightly convex).

One of my pet peaves is when someone rethreads parts of a

One of my pet peaves is when someone rethreads parts of a "metric" bike SAE. The handlebar clamps, brake pedal and shift pedal pinches are but a few of the areas done to this bike. Arrrgh!!

Uh, where's the washer that's supposed to be under the top plug? Forks weren't even tight in the top plate.

Uh, where's the washer that's supposed to be under the top plug? Forks weren't even tight in the top plate.

Front wheel off, frame tilted back to disassemble the rest of the front end.

Front wheel off, frame tilted back to disassemble the rest of the front end.

Forks off and draining.

Forks off and draining.

Hmm, something missing here too. There are no top fork spring seats!

Hmm, something missing here too. There are no top fork spring seats!

Front brake shoes were only making about 50% contact.

Front brake shoes were only making about 50% contact.

Front forks disassembled

Front forks disassembled

Checking the tubes for straightness.

Checking the tubes for straightness.

Triple clamp, bearings, etc. all removed.

Triple clamp, bearings, etc. all removed.

Transmission is the only part remaining to disassemble.

Transmission is the only part remaining to disassemble.

Separating bits into boxes. Zinc plating...

Separating bits into boxes. Zinc plating...

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Front forks disassembled

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Front forks disassembled