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by Mick D
Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:10 am
Forum: Member's Bikes
Topic: Hymn to the 1928 Model C
Replies: 200
Views: 24700

Re: Hymn to the 1928 Model C

I'd thought the engines were the earlier type, pre-alternator and that the coil ignition timing cases had been added. Hi I hadn't considered that. The primary inner looks to be drilled and tapped for cover screws and is missing the flange for the band clamp suggesting the cases are the alternator a...
by Mick D
Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: Member's Bikes
Topic: Hymn to the 1928 Model C
Replies: 200
Views: 24700

Re: Hymn to the 1928 Model C

Hi Thanks for the registration info, can't see them getting an age related plate nowadays for 'substantially modified' reasons. The swinging arms are modified AMC ones, (one early in keeping with the half width hub and one later mated with the full width hub), the damper lugs have been moved forward...
by Mick D
Sat Feb 03, 2024 6:25 pm
Forum: Member's Bikes
Topic: Hymn to the 1928 Model C
Replies: 200
Views: 24700

Re: Hymn to the 1928 Model C

Hi Yes, lots of work and a nice result but not very much AMC. The engines and gearboxes could be period, (though not the same one ;) ), as could the teledraulic forks. No idea where the tanks, mudguards, rear frames and suspension comes from. Seems to be a lot of hand made components of pretty good ...
by Mick D
Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:45 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Gearbox Noise
Replies: 29
Views: 2592

Re: Gearbox Noise

Hi Simon

Are you sure? that would mean the shaft was free to rotate in the bearing inner. I've not refurbished a BAP gearbox before but what is the function of PN 3118-48 pg 53 of the Draganfly catalogue?

Regards Mick
by Mick D
Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:00 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Ariel Sign
Replies: 4
Views: 600

Ariel Sign

Hi Had a nice Christmas gift from my son this year, it's an illuminated Ariel sign to the design of the circular tank badge. It's 48cm in diameter and has an LED loop light, (the yellow ring in the photo). It was custom made by a work colleague of his and I'm well chuffed with it :D :D Workshop Sign...
by Mick D
Wed Jan 24, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Gearbox Noise
Replies: 29
Views: 2592

Re: Gearbox Noise

Hi Simon I'd replace the sleeve gear bushes as a matter of course if only to reduce oil passage. Not sure how to rationalise near zero axial on the mainshaft small bearing and 0.040" end float on the shaft, was the clamping to the bearing inner removed when measured? Replacing the dowels would ...
by Mick D
Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:01 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Gearbox Noise
Replies: 29
Views: 2592

Re: Gearbox Noise

Hi Simon

I think I would concentrate on the free movement and correct centring of the selector shaft, something causing the shaft to not centre and thus biasing the mechanism resulting in interference, (weak spring, gummy pivot etc.).

Regards Mick
by Mick D
Wed Jan 24, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Gearbox Noise
Replies: 29
Views: 2592

Re: Gearbox Noise

Hi Simon

Did you check out the condition of the selector mechanism as suggested?

How worn is the main shaft small, (kick start end), bearing? I don't think that's the cause of the noise but could be contributing to the end float.

Regards Mick
by Mick D
Mon Jan 22, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: WD 40 Type Liquids
Replies: 8
Views: 726

WD 40 Type Liquids

Hi I'm sure I'm not the only one who is fed up with paying exorbitant prices for aerosols of WD 40! back in the day when I was a young 'apprentice' it used to be available as a liquid in several sizes of cans. I see that you can still buy it in 5L quantities for upwards of £35, I've also seen a prod...
by Mick D
Sun Jan 21, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: 1930 LF
Replies: 85
Views: 7835

Re: 1930 LF

Hi

I'd try acetone in an ultrasonic cleaner if you have access to one, if not, put the taps into a screw top jar and cover with acetone and leave as long as required, (shouldn't take too long).

Regards Mick

Must learn to type faster ;)