Is this within standard Ariel operating parameters

[john.nash]

http://forum.arielownersmcc.com/viewt ... f=33&t=971

I made them up last week.
They are tied to the number of posts you have made ..
.. can I sense a man that is desparate for his first "anorak" ?... I can reveal that you are within touching distance ...

[simon.holyfield]

Superb idea! I bought a nice dayglo Hein Gericke jacket last week, but its just not as attractive as the blue quilted M&S anorak I had when I was 7.

I'll keep posting until I get a new virtual one!

[nevhunter]

Is it possible to make them less obvious John. From an aesthetic aspect they are too dominant . We don't want them to be too important. Also, a post like this one from me, shouldn't count for much. Nev

[john.nash]

Howzat ? They are smaller and less obtrusive ....

I am afraid the system cannot differentiate in terms of quality vs quantity. It just counts posts and you get a different image for reaching a certain number of posts. Rating by quality would mean a human reading every post and individually rating it ..

All the ranking is, is a measure of how active you are ...

[Steven.Carter]

Going back to the topic of noisy engines. My WNG sounded a bit like yours, I changed two things. Rocker boxes and the small end bush. Now its much better and that "clack clack" has gone. Just the sound of the chains and exhaust now.
Steve

[Vincent.vanGinneke]

Correct me if wrong,.. I think the factory also battled the noise by placing a washer under the bottom valve cup .
I have seen them in copper and fiber.
anyone any comment on that.
Could they be missing from this engine ?

vincent

[nevhunter]

Seems like a good idea Vincent. I can hear the timing gears in all that too. Is the mainshaft running true on that side? Ariel gears can make a lot of noise if they have any wear, especially if you have strong valve springs. Nev