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by allan.walker
Mon Oct 09, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Graham Horne Square Fours
Replies: 5
Views: 469

Graham Horne Square Fours

Could anyone please tell me if Graham Horne ever converted a standard, single downtube-type Square Four frame to swinging arm rear suspension? I know he modified s/a (or prf if you prefer) frames to accept Square Four engines and gearboxes, but did he ever fit a s/a rear subframe etc. to the front c...
by allan.walker
Thu Oct 05, 2023 8:38 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Ariel Riding and Fixing 2023
Replies: 300
Views: 21810

Re: Ariel Riding and Fixing 2023

B****r!
I recently sold a complete, unused Enfield disc front wheel, caliper, m/cylinder etc. Having sold my Bullet, I thought that I would have no use for it. Now I know better..... :(
by allan.walker
Sat Sep 02, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Otto Head Gaskets
Replies: 2
Views: 309

Re: Otto Head Gaskets

Thank you, Paul.
by allan.walker
Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Otto Head Gaskets
Replies: 2
Views: 309

Otto Head Gaskets

Before I replace the head on a Mk2 Square Four, is there a need for gasket sealant, other than the bead of silicone around the pushrod tunnels, as recommended by Bruce Longman?
by allan.walker
Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Breather tube sizing - MK1
Replies: 11
Views: 726

Re: Breather tube sizing - MK1

Fair point, Nev.
I'll get me coat...... :oops:
by allan.walker
Fri Aug 04, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Breather tube sizing - MK1
Replies: 11
Views: 726

Re: Breather tube sizing - MK1

Hello Cam, I've no experience of using a larger i.d. breather on a Square Four, but I do wonder that, if you are losing too much oil through the existing one, have you considered routing the pipe from the back of the timing case upwards rather than downwards? A flexible hose can then be led to the b...
by allan.walker
Tue Jul 18, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: SQ4 main bearing
Replies: 11
Views: 862

Re: SQ4 main bearing

I bet Owen objected to being heated to 250 degrees....

A very nice repair, though!
by allan.walker
Mon Jul 03, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Selling Bikes, best methods.
Replies: 10
Views: 1056

Re: Selling Bikes, best methods.

So, is the best way to use Ebay with their huge customer base to find a buyer, then fiddle things so Ebay doesn't get paid any fees?
I hope that you don't complain if you fall victim to a scam....
by allan.walker
Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:27 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Sq4 MkI- new life
Replies: 76
Views: 4494

Re: Sq4 MkI- new life

Hello Gui, From the videos, the pressure increases to 'reasonable' levels as you rev the engine. I wonder what engine speed corresponds to the better readings. I have often read (not specifically about Square Fours, mind,) that an oil pressure equating to 10 psi per thousand rpm when running is cons...
by allan.walker
Wed Jun 21, 2023 1:45 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: MK1 - Possible Rear Crank Gear Play
Replies: 59
Views: 8152

Re: MK1 - Possible Rear Crank Gear Play

Out of interest, Cam, how do you plate the centre bore of the pinion, but not the rest of it?
(showing my ignorance again...... :oops: )