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by brenton.roy
Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:30 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: repairing bent fins
Replies: 2
Views: 3114

Re: repairing bent fins

Thanks Ardie, I'll try that.
Brenton
by brenton.roy
Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:09 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: torque the nuts on the connecting rod
Replies: 1
Views: 1594

Re: torque the nuts on the connecting rod

Hi Thomas, The info is here: http://www.barkshire.co.uk/AOMCC/Knowledgebase/ShowItem.aspx?id=245 This is from Roger at Drags and includes a scan of the relevant Ariel factory document. There is a calculator to convert inch pounds to NM or Foot Pounds here http://www.boltscience.com/pages/convert.htm...
by brenton.roy
Sat Apr 23, 2011 10:44 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: repairing bent fins
Replies: 2
Views: 3114

repairing bent fins

Has anyone had a go at repairing damaged (not broken) fins on an ally motor? See Pic.
I would like to try a repair before replacing the manifold.
I assume the repair involves heat, but is there a procedure to follow?
Thanks in advance, Brenton
by brenton.roy
Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:56 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: Bike value
Replies: 5
Views: 4441

Re: Bike value

Hi John, I think somewhere around $4,500 AU for the bike, if it is complete. Maybe a little more? I haven't been following prices that much, but there are a couple of 500's on ebay at the moment with bids around that. I did see two Ariels for sale at Bills in Birdwood SA. A restored Huntmaster for $...
by brenton.roy
Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:22 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: place the coil
Replies: 3
Views: 2486

Re: place the coil

Hi Thomas,
I think the original spot is under the seat for a Mark 1. Mine is there and seems to work OK. It's not the most watertight spot, but I haven't had any trouble.
Brenton
by brenton.roy
Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:35 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: flange
Replies: 15
Views: 7507

Re: flange

I have uploaded what I think is the rest of the filter as supplied to us in the colonies.. Thomas' bit is in the upper left corner. I think the filter was originally intended for another use as the inside mesh is of the type used for "oilbath" filters used at that time. To be effective as ...
by brenton.roy
Wed Apr 20, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: flange
Replies: 15
Views: 7507

Hi Thomas,
I have this setup on my Mk1. I think it was a police bike in South Australia. The filter is fairly basic and I think it would be reasonably easy to make. I can take some photo's or send you a drawing if you want them. brhome@internode.on.net
Brenton
by brenton.roy
Fri Mar 04, 2011 10:29 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: new forum
Replies: 13
Views: 7318

Re: new forum

Yes, Great job John - and Dave too.
It will take a bit of time for people to get used to the new format.