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by Roger Gwynn
Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:37 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Cammy SQ4 at Soesterberg 1938
Replies: 4
Views: 272

Re: Cammy SQ4 at Soesterberg 1938

Nice picture but what is the frame number?
by Roger Gwynn
Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Ariel square 4 maintenance
Replies: 3
Views: 186

Re: Ariel square 4 maintenance

With regular oil changes and modern filters your sludge traps should not sludge up, they will of course but will take a long time. I must admit to never having kept a SQ4 on the road for long enough! There are people out there who have...
by Roger Gwynn
Mon Apr 15, 2024 3:34 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Ariel square 4 maintenance
Replies: 3
Views: 186

Re: Ariel square 4 maintenance

On the one hand when using modern oils and filters the oil change interval can be extended and save the planet and you pocket. On the other hand it is a good ides to change the oil at regular intervals, irrespective of the mileage. Annual is usually quoted but if in regular use every month or so I w...
by Roger Gwynn
Wed Apr 10, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Aluminium heads on singles
Replies: 7
Views: 334

Re: Aluminium heads on singles

We have had heads welded up at Draganfly, Which I think was done after machining a large countersink so that the weld could reach lower down into the hole, not just round the top. We do this when repairing pulled studs on SQ4 heads but have only had to resort to this a couple of times with VH heads,...
by Roger Gwynn
Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Aluminium heads on singles
Replies: 7
Views: 334

Re: Aluminium heads on singles

From the works drawings, so not the latest spec
3-52 DTD 424
36-50 'Y' alloy
35-54 DTD 324
12002-54 DTD 324
35-55 DTD 324
51-56 DTD 424 die casting
35-56 DTD 424
46-56 DTD 424
51-56 DTD 424 die casting
47-49 MKI 'Y' alloy
47-53 MKII DTD 424 (heat treated)
K2-53 KH 'Y' alloy
by Roger Gwynn
Fri Apr 05, 2024 12:23 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 350 bigend torque figure ?
Replies: 6
Views: 232

Re: 350 bigend torque figure ?

To be honest I don't use a set torque just basically as tight as I can. The limit is reached when the crank flies out of the vice that is holding the crank while you lean on a 2 metre scaffold pole.
by Roger Gwynn
Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:29 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 350 bigend torque figure ?
Replies: 6
Views: 232

Re: 350 bigend torque figure ?

That might be a bit much, the official figure is FT, 60-80 ft lb is sufficient, as long as the taper is good, too tight and you may shatter the wheel
by Roger Gwynn
Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: New club VH pistons
Replies: 7
Views: 558

Re: New club VH pistons

As original
by Roger Gwynn
Wed Apr 03, 2024 12:41 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Noisy cam pinions
Replies: 17
Views: 888

Re: Noisy cam pinions

Use a suitable piece of tube, a deep reach socket or box spanner etc. You will need a big strong vice, an hydraulic press is better. Not a hammer!