Hall Bean can advance mechanism repair : spares ?

georgesgiralt · 10-21-2012, 12:45 AM

Hello !
My bean can suffered from episodic seizure. I dismantled it yesterday to find the upper E clip broken, with one part sticking to the magnet of the hall sensor and the other part into the advance mechanism causing the seizure. Tomorrow, I'll go fishing for a new one at the industry parts store. So far so good.
But the red stop tabs serving as guide and stops are worn (one is flat on two sides, the other one is broken ).
Anyone has a clue of what I could use/buy/put to repair them ? Please don't suggest a new bean can .....My banker does not allow that

Thanks in advance for your help.
Below is a picture showing the red "stops" I stole from Scot J. Marburger (AKA Gunsmoke)

tofgasp · 10-21-2012, 05:16 AM

You can use PTFE milled and drilled to the dimensions.

983Bob · 10-21-2012, 08:09 AM

Hi. I have a pair of used but good bushings in stock from a unit with a failed Hall sensor. If you send me a PM with your address and name, I can fire them off in the post to you.
Cheers
Bob

supershaft · 10-21-2012, 01:04 PM

I have some rebuilt ones if you need to go that route.

ween · 10-21-2012, 04:30 PM

hi,
find a shop that repairs old VW's or Porsche's. visited a shop near me, asked the owner if he had any old distributors (Bosch) for parts. came back with an old Porsche distributor, voila parts. helped that i did know the gentleman however.
mark

georgesgiralt · 10-22-2012, 10:07 PM

Hello folks !
I've got another question : Does everyone know the size and material used for the gasket concealed under a sealed steel plaque at the camshaft end of the bean can box ?
Before removing the plaque, I would like to be sure to get a correct replacement...
Thanks for your help !

Big Bamboo · 10-22-2012, 11:24 PM

Does anyone know a source for the bean cans plastic multi plug to fit a 1990 R100GS?

983Bob · 10-23-2012, 07:22 AM

Hi Georges. I sent the bushings off yesterday but since I've never sent anything to France before, I don't know how long it will take. I did send them air mail.
Cheers
Bob

tofgasp · 10-23-2012, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Bamboo

Does anyone know a source for the bean cans plastic multi plug to fit a 1990 R100GS?

E-bay. Search for AMP junior power timer.

tofgasp · 10-23-2012, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 983Bob

Hi Georges. I sent the bushings off yesterday but since I've never sent anything to France before, I don't know how long it will take. I did send them air mail.
Cheers
Bob

Usually between 1 and 2 weeks. If the customs did not mess with the parcel...

georgesgiralt · 10-23-2012, 10:45 AM

Many many thanks !
I'll watch my mail box constantly !

As per the connector, you can find them here : http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.e...e/homepage.php
They're British but have a lot of thing useful for our bikes.

georgesgiralt · 10-26-2012, 04:55 AM

Hello !
Today is a very special day !
The letter from Canada was in the mailbox today and the two bushings are PERFECT ! so I'll be able to get the advance mechanism working fine again ! Thanks Bob ! Thanks !

10-21-2012, 12:45 AM	#1
georgesgiralt ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Oddometer: 84	Hall Bean can advance mechanism repair : spares ? Hello ! My bean can suffered from episodic seizure. I dismantled it yesterday to find the upper E clip broken, with one part sticking to the magnet of the hall sensor and the other part into the advance mechanism causing the seizure. Tomorrow, I'll go fishing for a new one at the industry parts store. So far so good. But the red stop tabs serving as guide and stops are worn (one is flat on two sides, the other one is broken ). Anyone has a clue of what I could use/buy/put to repair them ? Please don't suggest a new bean can .....My banker does not allow that Thanks in advance for your help. Below is a picture showing the red "stops" I stole from Scot J. Marburger (AKA Gunsmoke)

10-21-2012, 08:09 AM	#3
983Bob Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 11	bushings Hi. I have a pair of used but good bushings in stock from a unit with a failed Hall sensor. If you send me a PM with your address and name, I can fire them off in the post to you. Cheers Bob

10-22-2012, 11:24 PM	#7
Big Bamboo Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Big Island of Hawaii Oddometer: 809	Plastic Plug for GS Does anyone know a source for the bean cans plastic multi plug to fit a 1990 R100GS? __________________ "No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle." =Winston Churchill=

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10-21-2012, 05:16 AM	#2
tofgasp Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Oddometer: 58	You can use PTFE milled and drilled to the dimensions.

10-21-2012, 01:04 PM	#4
supershaft because I can Joined: Sep 2010 Location: San Francisco Bay area Oddometer: 6,056	I have some rebuilt ones if you need to go that route.

10-21-2012, 04:30 PM	#5
ween Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Oddometer: 16	hi, find a shop that repairs old VW's or Porsche's. visited a shop near me, asked the owner if he had any old distributors (Bosch) for parts. came back with an old Porsche distributor, voila parts. helped that i did know the gentleman however. mark

10-22-2012, 10:07 PM	#6
georgesgiralt ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Oddometer: 84	Hello folks ! I've got another question : Does everyone know the size and material used for the gasket concealed under a sealed steel plaque at the camshaft end of the bean can box ? Before removing the plaque, I would like to be sure to get a correct replacement... Thanks for your help !

10-23-2012, 07:22 AM	#8
983Bob Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 11	Hi Georges. I sent the bushings off yesterday but since I've never sent anything to France before, I don't know how long it will take. I did send them air mail. Cheers Bob

10-23-2012, 10:45 AM	#11
georgesgiralt ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Oddometer: 84	Many many thanks ! I'll watch my mail box constantly ! As per the connector, you can find them here : http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.e...e/homepage.php They're British but have a lot of thing useful for our bikes.

10-26-2012, 04:55 AM	#12
georgesgiralt ^OP Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Oddometer: 84	Hello ! Today is a very special day ! The letter from Canada was in the mailbox today and the two bushings are PERFECT ! so I'll be able to get the advance mechanism working fine again ! Thanks Bob ! Thanks !