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by Les H
Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:20 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: GB Gearbox Oil Leak
Replies: 22
Views: 7558

Re: GB Gearbox Oil Leak

Just had a go at doing what I said above...NOW I can the problem. There is no flange to speak off is there. Anyway, I fitted a tiny fibre washer on the gearbox end of the drive and a tiny O ring on the cable side of the coupling shaft...It might work, but probably just help a small amount. I'll let ...
by Les H
Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Restoration Tip
Replies: 11
Views: 1342

Re: Restoration Tip

Hi Tony..Sorry only just noticed your reply to me. Thanks for that. I know what you mean though, I've had that sort of thing myself...Nothing more irritating than when someone thinks you know nothing and only their view is correct. Currently I have troubles with a nearly finished Matchless. I have t...
by Les H
Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:53 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: GB Gearbox Oil Leak
Replies: 22
Views: 7558

Re: GB Gearbox Oil Leak

Put me down as another sufferer of this problem. I thought the crankcase filter plate or primary chain case was leaking but leaving it laying over on the side stand revealed the oil was leaking from the gearbox and along the drive cable for whence it dripped.. I haven't removed the fixing yet but I ...
by Les H
Sat Jul 30, 2022 7:39 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Clutch Pressure Plate Lifting Unevenly
Replies: 15
Views: 1060

Re: Clutch Pressure Plate Lifting Unevenly

Come on guys You simply sit on the bike side saddle and look down through the clutch, pull in the clutch you can kick the clutch outer pressure plate over and watch it rotate , screw in and out every spring until the pressure plate runs true, all ways works with me. Neil, I'm amazed you think we do...
by Les H
Thu Jul 28, 2022 9:43 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: VH Wheels: Spokes and Offset. FULL width Hubs
Replies: 5
Views: 504

Re: VH Wheels: Spokes and Offset. FULL width Hubs

Thanks Mick, that's a good idea of getting the supplier to drill the hole/s. I have to say I'm a little worried now that I didn't fit the bolt on the Dommi rim, I'll have to keep an eye on the valve stem so I'll leave the securing ring nut loose. I have to say I hate fitting tyres with rims that hav...
by Les H
Thu Jul 28, 2022 9:30 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Clutch Pressure Plate Lifting Unevenly
Replies: 15
Views: 1060

Re: Clutch Pressure Plate Lifting Unevenly

Maybe the springs are in some way different. Maybe one is a heavier gauge one slipped in by the seller. All basic stuff but worth repeating perhaps. Take them all out and also remove the cups. Check obviously the spring gauge, the amount of turns, and the lengths, they should all be identical. Then ...
by Les H
Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:34 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: VH Wheels: Spokes and Offset. FULL width Hubs
Replies: 5
Views: 504

Re: VH Wheels: Spokes and Offset. FULL width Hubs

Thanks very much to both of you Mick and Roger. The additional off-set distance from brake side edge is useful as I'm not sure if my original rear rim is not set over to the left as I can't seem to get the back mudguard to appear in line with it, but as thought, just getting it set equally in relati...
by Les H
Wed Jul 27, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Restoration Tip
Replies: 11
Views: 1342

Re: Restoration Tip

Thanks Tony...Only just seen your message to me. that's interesting I'll do some searching . I do know of one fairly local firm that says that they do stove enamelling on their ad but in reality they say they only do powder coat. Will search further and thanks again...Les
by Les H
Wed Jul 27, 2022 9:31 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: VH Wheels: Spokes and Offset. FULL width Hubs
Replies: 5
Views: 504

VH Wheels: Spokes and Offset. FULL width Hubs

Just to say I have searched for previous Q & As on this but nothing conclusive. The bike is a 1959 VH (REAR Full width alloy hub and W2 rim) Question 1) Were the original spokes single butted (hub end)? Question 2) Offset...Do I just build the wheel rim equi-spaced (centralised) to the hub flang...
by Les H
Sun Jul 24, 2022 1:47 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Petrol tap gauze filter thread
Replies: 8
Views: 863

Re: Petrol tap gauze filter thread

Roderick.Bradley wrote: Sun Jul 24, 2022 9:22 am (The thread on the petrol tap that screws into the petrol tank boss is 1/8 BSP, by the way).

Cough, Cough, Mr Bradley...As said by me, the USUAL thread size on a petrol tap is 1/4 BSP
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