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by paul.jameson
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: 1930 LF
Replies: 82
Views: 7757

Re: 1930 LF

If the electric system is un-molested, the cutout should be inside the dynamo end cover. If you disconnect this and remove the third brush, wire the dynamo as per a 2 - brush dynamo and fit a normal voltage regulator you should have a reliable system, assuming the dynamo works. I would be tempted to...
by paul.jameson
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:27 pm
Forum: Member's Bikes
Topic: The KHA restoration starts (slowly)
Replies: 49
Views: 5769

Re: The KHA restoration starts (slowly)

First trip out on the KHA this year. The leak on the left side rear damper is reducing which is good. David Anderson's trick with the speedo cable worked really well so that is sorted. One new problem is poor fuel flow. I have cleaned out the breather hole in the filler cap since I got back home and...
by paul.jameson
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Changing oil with an anti-draindown valve fitted
Replies: 4
Views: 141

Re: Changing oil with an anti-draindown valve fitted

I hadn't thought of the squirty oil can either. Another of son Rob's good ideas.
by paul.jameson
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:18 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: 1939 VG for sale great character
Replies: 9
Views: 788

Re: 1939 VG for sale great character

Buy it to use to ride to the Slovak Rally and then decide whether or not you have given it an adequate test run.
by paul.jameson
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:13 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Changing oil with an anti-draindown valve fitted
Replies: 4
Views: 141

Re: Changing oil with an anti-draindown valve fitted

If you get an air leak between pump and anti draindown valve, or perhaps just air between pump and anti draindown valve, the anti draindown valve is likely to fail to open. A slightly slack union caused by a fibre washer "bedding in" caused me to throw a rod on my 1954 KH so be warned. If ...
by paul.jameson
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Balancing individual steel flywheels
Replies: 33
Views: 1543

Re: Balancing individual steel flywheels

I am with Nev on that one. The mainshaft should be easy enough to replace but the flywheel will be a problem, whether finding a replacement or sorting out the current one.
by paul.jameson
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Ariel rally Československo 2024
Replies: 36
Views: 2767

Re: Ariel rally Československo 2024

Excellent !
by paul.jameson
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:27 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Spotted at Shepton
Replies: 5
Views: 202

Re: Spotted at Shepton

You should have bought the Square Four petrol tank. Its the one unique to 1953 and someone, somewhere is desperate for it !
by paul.jameson
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:45 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Noisy VH engine - Roller mains
Replies: 14
Views: 376

Re: Noisy VH engine - Roller mains

The datum for crankshaft end float on a 1936-59 single is the ball bearing on the drive side. I am surprised that the roller used in place of it doesn't show damage. Has the inside of the timing pinion worn away the timing case?
by paul.jameson
Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:26 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Upcoming auction in Goole - two 1930s Ariel singles
Replies: 7
Views: 402

Re: Upcoming auction in Goole - two 1930s Ariel singles

The forks on the 1934 bike are bent. Look at the rear tube top section above the friction discs.