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by Paul Gasson
Fri Mar 06, 2015 7:24 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Black Ariel Book
Replies: 13
Views: 4961

Re: Black Ariel Book

I would be interested in a copy as well should a reprint go ahead, the chances of buying a second hand copy must be very remote!
by Paul Gasson
Sat Jan 31, 2015 4:05 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: How does NH350 engine breather work?
Replies: 3
Views: 1381

Re: How does NH350 engine breather work?

Thank you Pete, what you have described is perfectly understood and I now know how it should work. No wonder it leaked some oil last year; the valve was seated and sealing against the breather pipe when it needed to be open. My only problem now is that the cross drilled holes for the split pin are u...
by Paul Gasson
Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:37 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: How does NH350 engine breather work?
Replies: 3
Views: 1381

How does NH350 engine breather work?

Can anyone help to explain how the engine breather in the mag. chain enclosure on my 1955 NH350 works? I have an elbow screwed into the case and held in position with a locknut. After removing the pipe by loosening the pipe fitting nut I found a ball bearing which is not on any parts list I have. Th...
by Paul Gasson
Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:21 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1955 NH350 cylinder head help sought
Replies: 4
Views: 1615

1955 NH350 cylinder head help sought

Hello everyone, I am new to the forum and to some degree, Ariel motorcycles. I have the machine above and rode it, as bought, during last year but it always seemed underpowered compared with my Tiger Cub! I have the engine completely apart now and found that the piston has picked up on the barrel bu...