I worked on the bike today, had a few snags lining up the engine so it's square with the bolt thru the front downtube and the rear mount.
This is how it panned out;
Front Mount:
The hole I drilled is OK, by drilling a small hole with a 1/8" drill bit.
It drilled OK with no "special effects".
But using rubber dampers on either side of the bolt may cause a slight miss-allignment when tightening due to the rubbers compressing.
I then made shims from large washers to take up more slack by grinding both sides of the washer and got the engine square with the rear mount.
But the plate provided with the 3 holes, the centre hole where the bolt goes through, I need to grind the inside so it's rectangle and this will allow for fine adjustment by sliding the plate a fraction, so the 2 engine bolts line up square on either side. I want to avoid forcing the engine square by tightening, I'd rather have it all square and the tightness of all bolts is to hold the engine, not to sqaure it up, especially if a hole was drilled through the front down tube.
Just a bit more time, but not a problem.
Rear mount:The block piece between the rear mount and the engine I have added some leather to further take up some slack. I used a old leather trouser belt and cut 2 pieces. It fits square and tightens up OK.
Cosmetics:
I fitted the Allen Key type bolts onto the engine covers on both sides, it looks a real treat and makes the engine look cool with black Allen Key bolts on alloy.
Rear Wheel:
I started to thread the rear wheel bolts with the sprocket, but I must have made a error of judgment when I purchased the Allen Key bolts, they seem too long, I'll go and get a new set and keep the ones I got for some other use.
Conclusion so far:
I think "China" ought to supply the plate with the 3 holes, the centre hole to be rectangular to allow for adjustmet by way of sliding through the centre bolt if that is the option.
On a 27" wheel frame you need to have that option cos if the engine is too low, the left pedal hits the bottom of the Magneto Cover Plate.
Other than these minor hicups, I see no problem,yet.
Camera:
Ongoing issue, I saw one for $150.00 at a pawn shop.
I think I'll wait a bit more or borrow one.