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by charvey
Sat May 11, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Insulating washers under valve springs
Replies: 2
Views: 106

Insulating washers under valve springs

Hello all,
Does anybody fit the insulating washers under the valve spring holder on a single not having fitted them before I just wonder are they worth while and if they are, where do I either get them or the material to make them from Thanks Clive.
by charvey
Tue May 07, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: 1920 Ariel
Replies: 5
Views: 215

Re: 1920 Ariel

What ever the year it looks really good, could you put a few more photo's up for us to enjoy, well done it must have taken a long time but it look well, now to get it on the road good luck and enjoy Clive.
by charvey
Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:40 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Ariel day in Oxfordshire
Replies: 2
Views: 371

Re: Ariel day in Oxfordshire

I went last year a real good collection of bikes all sorts some really nice examples of British bikes will go again this year on the 29 Ariel. Clive.
by charvey
Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: oil feed to crankshaft
Replies: 6
Views: 830

Re: oil feed to crankshaft

Sorry all, The return side plunger on the oil pump is the larger of course still larger than the original if that's the way you want to try also the dural block is larger width wise and smaller height wise but there you go it's a project to try if you feel the need, Clive
by charvey
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:17 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: oil feed to crankshaft
Replies: 6
Views: 830

Re: oil feed to crankshaft

I have just measured the Triumph pump the pressure side is 7/16" and the scavenge side is 3/8" if that's any interest and the gasket needs altering so it will work, Clive.
by charvey
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:12 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: oil pump ball bearings
Replies: 5
Views: 729

Re: oil pump ball bearings

Thanks Pete, I found a couple of bearings in my cycle parts, Thanks anyway Clive.
by charvey
Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:18 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: oil feed to crankshaft
Replies: 6
Views: 830

Re: oil feed to crankshaft

Hi All, Thanks very much for all replies, I had not really thought about it till I am about put together an engine to replace the old engine which need looking at after about 25years and I really don't know miles it has done. I have a Triumph oil pump which I have modified to fit rather than going d...
by charvey
Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:15 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: oil feed to crankshaft
Replies: 6
Views: 830

oil feed to crankshaft

Hi All, Looking through all my bits to start building another engine and checking up on the oil feed to crank to from pump the tube which goes into the crank from the outer case is a slackish fit is there any way to alter the fit with a seal, I have tried another case and measured both tubes both ar...
by charvey
Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: oil pump ball bearings
Replies: 5
Views: 729

Re: oil pump ball bearings

Thanks Pete for the reply have to look for two 7/32" balls in the garage in my ball bearing tub thanks again Clive.
by charvey
Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: oil pump ball bearings
Replies: 5
Views: 729

oil pump ball bearings

Hi All, what size are the ball bearings in the oil pump on a 39VH are they 7/32" or 1/4 " thanks regards Clive.