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by Trev Sellars
Fri Jun 10, 2022 9:56 pm
Forum: Two stroke
Topic: crank shaft removal
Replies: 7
Views: 991

Re: crank shaft removal

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Well, I have just taken delivery of my first Ariel Arrow and these tools came with it.
Any idea what each part does? I can post to you if they are what you need as long as you cover postage cost both ways.
by Trev Sellars
Mon May 30, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: Two stroke
Topic: ariel leader con rod up/down play
Replies: 12
Views: 1396

Re: ariel leader con rod up/down play

Ideally you need a complete engine with barrels , heads, pistons, gaskets etc to send them, so they can build and check tolerances as they go along. It is a case, you have to take everything apart, to get at the crank seals and bearings before you put it back together. Then they can balance the cran...
by Trev Sellars
Fri May 27, 2022 12:32 pm
Forum: Two stroke
Topic: ariel leader con rod up/down play
Replies: 12
Views: 1396

Re: ariel leader con rod up/down play

The con rod may be ok. Also check the piston where the con rod locates. Often if movement is left for any length of time, the alloy piston can wear, so after you have gone to the expense of rebuilding it, the movement may still be there. Also, modify the piston by drilling 2 small holes, this way oi...
by Trev Sellars
Tue May 17, 2022 8:54 pm
Forum: Two stroke
Topic: Further carburation questions...
Replies: 12
Views: 5237

Re: Further carburation questions...

I have always used 2 stroke Dellorto carbs with 4 stroke atomizers, personal preference for racing 2 strokes. The nozzle in the venturi (where the needle rests into), can be flat/angled/flush with floor of the venturi, depending where you want the mid range power. The needle choice can be critical a...