Like Nev I try not to use WD40 or CRC 5-56 or similar on rubber parts. I usually wipe with rag with some castor oil based grease similar to rubber grease when fitting rubber that is a tight fit. If setting metal items on the shelf over a winter or parking the bike up, I spray all bare metal surfaces...

Hi Bevan, Sorry I have only just seen this post. I mounted my DVR2 inside the old case but retained the original base. I also mounted it upside down compared to your picture. The bolt on the top provides a strong mounting point as well as a heat sink into the base. I drilled the appropriate hole in ...

The Amex web site tech data sheet describes a copper tarnish test they do.
Can’t find the resulting number for the Vipe 00 though…

Haven’t heard of that brand. I would check it is not an EP specified mix. Seems that a lot of EP has acids that eventually eat bronze. So maybe your selector calipers and the two bronze bushes may be at risk. EP is Extreme Pressure grease. By the way I really liked your picture of your VB that was u...

Bevan, I hope you are using a grease oil/oil mix? If just grease it will spin off the gears and shafts and collect on the case insides. I use a grease oil mix from Aegis oils. ( Paul Radisich company based in Turua.) They assure me the grease component, a Molylibdimin base ( I probably haven’t spelt...

Evan, if you are replacing the olives anyway then I always silver solder them back on. Pipes, olives have to be scrupulously clean. SS provides better mechanical assembly if it was engine vibration that caused a minute crack through the copper or soft solder. Your local jay car store will have a sma...

Very good points David,
I will pull the carb strip and check all the orifices never thought a new carb from Burlen could be dirty inside…. But you never know.
Gary

Sorry meant to add I dug deep in my hidden fund and bought a brand new as for 1946 Ariel VB 276 from Burlen Fuel.
So I am sure I don’t have any worn parts or distorted flanges.
Gary

I have been ticking until I feel cold fuel on my finger. Full choke Advance about 3/4 retarded so 1/4 back from full advance…. Or should it be more retarded? Kick over a few times with decompression lever on. Bring up to compression and using the decomp lever to ease it over compression then close t...

Thanks Nev.
I have a reconned magneto producing a bright blue spark.
I think my 276 has the long nut.
When I get the advance wrong it kicks back viciously….
I think it is partly fuel level and probably mostly my kicking technique….
I get a more regular start each time I use a carb starting spray.
Gary