Thanks Bernie - the tape I am using is allegedly low tack - but its bloody sticky...

I'm trying to paint my 1938 Ariel tank - the chrome was too far gone. I've got it primed, and a silver basecoat applied. Now I'm trying to paint on the red panels before lining it, but I'm finding that the masking tape (automotive stuff allegedly) is lifting the paint. I'd appreciate any tips - gene...

You are too old for stunt riding Paul....but I'm glad you aren't too damaged.

Its in the lower fork yoke, often obscured by muck and paint. Tap it out and the damper rod will come out.

Congratulations!! (but I was sure you'd been at it longer than 15 years...?)

I used a spindle out of a later rocker box as I was missing a rocker spindle. It has a large boss on the non-oil feed end which I ground down lengthways so it was less obvious. Ground because its too hard to turn. It works in the 28 rocker box, and you really can't see it with the tank on

Adz.F wrote: ↑Fri Jul 14, 2023 3:26 pm How about manufacturing double nuts? Full size nut at the base with a smaller hex nut for your ring spanner on top? Wouldn't compromise the clamping diameter of the lower nut?

Hmmmm....thats worth a look. Thanks

Julian Murphy wrote: ↑Fri Jul 14, 2023 3:09 pm What is the stud diameter and thread?

3/8" BSW

Mick D wrote: ↑Fri Jul 14, 2023 1:19 pm Hi Tony

Have you considered using modifying the nuts, (reducing head size and or height)?

Regards Mick

Thats not a bad idea. I'll see if I can find reduced hex nuts in that size.

Hi The clearances are not well defined in the photos, but my first approach would be with the ring end of a combination spanner suitably ground down and thinned to fit, as well as moving the push rods to maximise access. Regards Mick Thanks Mick - I've tried grinding down a ring spanner - there jus...