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by ralph thetford
Mon Jun 24, 2019 5:57 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1938 SQUARE FOUR THROTTLE CABLE PROBLEM
Replies: 6
Views: 2155

1938 SQUARE FOUR THROTTLE CABLE PROBLEM

I an trying to fit a new throttle cable but seem to have a couple of problems--- 1) At the 'Carburetter end' the outer casing of the cable should stop at the 'Cable stop bracket' but goes straight through the hole ---should there be some sort of ferule or collar to hold and control the outer in posi...
by ralph thetford
Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:58 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: MORGO PUMPS
Replies: 5
Views: 1814

Re: MORGO PUMPS

Hi Nev, The Morgo website gives options for 11 hole gasket or 12 hole gasket for either external or internal pressure adjustment.,have you any idea what is about and which one is the best option ???.

Regards Ralph
by ralph thetford
Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:58 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: MORGO PUMPS
Replies: 5
Views: 1814

MORGO PUMPS

What is the latest thinking on fitting a Morgo oil pump to a 1938 Ariel square four---Morgo mention internal or external pressure adjustment, which one should be used---Does the Morgo pump make a real difference to the lube system---is it worth the outlay of around £200.

Regards Ralph Thetford
by ralph thetford
Tue Jun 11, 2019 10:19 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1938 SQUARE FOUR CLUTCH PLATES
Replies: 6
Views: 2311

Re: 1938 SQUARE FOUR CLUTCH PLATES

Thank you for your help Rob--Mine are around 0.200 inches and clear of the disc so should be OK

Regards Ralph
by ralph thetford
Tue Jun 11, 2019 4:50 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1938 SQUARE FOUR CLUTCH PLATES
Replies: 6
Views: 2311

Re: 1938 SQUARE FOUR CLUTCH PLATES

Thanks Will , mine are around 0.200 inches so should be OK---Regards Ralph
by ralph thetford
Tue Jun 11, 2019 1:09 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1938 SQUARE FOUR CLUTCH PLATES
Replies: 6
Views: 2311

Re: 1938 SQUARE FOUR CLUTCH PLATES

Thanks for your help Nev, I think mine will be OK to use.

Regards Ralph
by ralph thetford
Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:40 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1938 SQUARE FOUR CLUTCH PLATES
Replies: 6
Views: 2311

1938 SQUARE FOUR CLUTCH PLATES

I am now working on the clutch and wondered ----(1)what is the thickness of the cork inserts on a new disc and (2) what is the acceptable minimum thickness of the corks before they need replacing ?------I have measured mine and on average the thicknesses are approx 0.200 inches. Regards Ralph Thetford
by ralph thetford
Mon Jun 03, 2019 7:21 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: fitting push rods on a 1938 square four
Replies: 2
Views: 1077

Re: fitting push rods on a 1938 square four

Thanks again Paul, it's nice to listen to and take on board experience. Thanks--Ralph
by ralph thetford
Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:05 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: fitting push rods on a 1938 square four
Replies: 2
Views: 1077

fitting push rods on a 1938 square four

I am about to fit the cylinder head onto the rest of the engine (which is in the bike frame) -----Can someone tell me which is the best way to fit in the valve push rods--should they be dropped into the block and then threaded through the head to the rockers, or can they be fitted after the head has...
by ralph thetford
Tue May 21, 2019 8:14 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: FITTING DRAGONFLY OIL FILTER TO 1938 SQ-4
Replies: 2
Views: 1578

FITTING DRAGONFLY OIL FILTER TO 1938 SQ-4

I am in the process of fitting a dragonfly Oil Filter Kit to my Ariel square four-----I have fitted the filtering unit but I am unclear about the route of the rubber pipes. I have read the dragonfly notes but to me it's not very clear.---- Does any member have any photos of fitted pipework or any cl...