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by john.davies
Sun Dec 18, 2022 9:59 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: sq4 magneto instalation
Replies: 12
Views: 833

Re: sq4 magneto instalation

Hi Henning. When I first started up my 1945 SQ after restoration I had a problem with a major oil leak coming from the back of the timing case where the mag armature enters. As you show in your first picture taken from a workshop manual there is a boss that protrudes into the timing case that is sup...
by john.davies
Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:03 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: Draganfly has acquired a massive haul of Ariels!
Replies: 4
Views: 1264

Re: Draganfly has acquired a massive haul of Ariels!

Have these been listed anywhere ready for sale yet?
by john.davies
Fri Nov 25, 2022 7:50 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Dynamo restoration.
Replies: 6
Views: 552

Re: Dynamo restoration.

There is Andrew Guttmann at https://sites.google.com/site/priorymagnetos/home?pli=1 who has a good reputation I believe.
by john.davies
Sat Nov 12, 2022 12:14 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: engine spocket sq4 1939 4G
Replies: 7
Views: 497

Re: engine spocket sq4 1939 4G

The other option is to change the clutch sprocket to one of Drags 40t ones instead of the standard 44t. https://draganfly.co.uk/shop/63219/clut ... t/#3380-91
by john.davies
Tue Nov 08, 2022 7:58 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: engine spocket sq4 1939 4G
Replies: 7
Views: 497

Re: engine spocket sq4 1939 4G

I run a 26T sprocket on my 1946 4G having felt the 24T was a little to low geared. It has the 3 lobe cush drive so buying one off the shelf was not an option therefore I bought a 26T plain sprocket from BearingsRUs. I also had a worn out 24T sprocket so got a friend to make one up for me by removing...
by john.davies
Sat Oct 01, 2022 9:14 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: FOR SALE 1904 (auction)
Replies: 6
Views: 1085

Re: FOR SALE 1904 (auction)

Bonhams catalogue listing. There are some numbers shown in one of the pictures (6th), could that be the frame number?
https://www.bonhams.com/auction/27434/l ... e-visible/
by john.davies
Tue Jul 26, 2022 9:09 am
Forum: Where is it now ? What was it then?
Topic: Trying to track My Grandfarthers Ariel.
Replies: 8
Views: 2127

Re: Trying to track My Grandfarthers Ariel.

adrie.degraaff wrote: Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:01 am I cann't see a rearstand so it could be a 1929 E.
There are not many around.
I agree, good shout.
by john.davies
Sat Jun 25, 2022 1:28 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: SQ4 4G carb problems
Replies: 5
Views: 642

Re: SQ4 4G carb problems

Hi Pete, I've taken the air correction jet out and given it a good blow through. Can't take her out until tomorrow to find out if she's sorted. I'll let you know. Cheers John
by john.davies
Sat Jun 25, 2022 9:53 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: SQ4 4G carb problems
Replies: 5
Views: 642

Re: SQ4 4G carb problems

Thank you for your responses, I have just downloaded Instruction Booklet for Self-Starting Solex Carburettors and reading it does sound like the correction jet may be the problem as the cough happens when you first open the throttle after a steady slow run, say through a 30mph area, and then she acc...
by john.davies
Fri Jun 24, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: SQ4 4G carb problems
Replies: 5
Views: 642

SQ4 4G carb problems

Having now resolved the non starting when hot problem I was having recently by fitting a Thorspark electronic ignition system to the mag I would now like to fix the annoying issue of the bike hesitating for a moment when travelling along at a fairly closed throttle and then you accelerate. It's like...