Ariel 4f - Distributor cap
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Ariel 4f - Distributor cap
Hello
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My name is Siegfried and I come from the south of Austria.
Got some Ariels and am currently working on a Square four 4f.
My problem is the distributor cap.
I am currently reworking a distributor cap from the Triumph TR4. Unfortunately a new black cap and not one made of Bakellite.
Is there an alternative to this cap?
Find a cap that can withstand the temperatures. An original would of course be the best.
I would be happy if I could get help from you.
Wish you a happy Easter
greetings Siegfried
Always read carefully and introduce myself here.
My name is Siegfried and I come from the south of Austria.
Got some Ariels and am currently working on a Square four 4f.
My problem is the distributor cap.
I am currently reworking a distributor cap from the Triumph TR4. Unfortunately a new black cap and not one made of Bakellite.
Is there an alternative to this cap?
Find a cap that can withstand the temperatures. An original would of course be the best.
I would be happy if I could get help from you.
Wish you a happy Easter
greetings Siegfried
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Re: Ariel 4f - Distributor cap
hi have you tried Drags or the AOMCC club spares they may be able to help with one
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Re: Ariel 4f - Distributor cap
What year 4F? Is it the one which fits on the end of the camshaft or the one which fits on the top of the magneto?
Paul Jameson
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35 LG (project), 37 RH500, 52 ex ISDT KHA, 54 KH(A), 75 Healey 1000/4.
Former Machine Registrar & Archivist, General Secretary and Single Spares Organiser (over a 25 year period).
Now Archivist (but not Machine Registrar), Gauges and Clocks Spares Organiser.
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Re: Ariel 4f - Distributor cap
Hello johnny
I am not yet a member of the Aomcc.
But I will change that shortly.
@ Paul: It's a 1932 600ccm with the distributor cap on the cylinder head.
Post pictures after the weekend.
I am grateful for help.
greetings Siegfried
I am not yet a member of the Aomcc.
But I will change that shortly.
@ Paul: It's a 1932 600ccm with the distributor cap on the cylinder head.
Post pictures after the weekend.
I am grateful for help.
greetings Siegfried
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Re: Ariel 4f - Distributor cap
The original distributor caps are now extremely rare, to the point that some riders of these machines have been using alternatives for something like 20 years.
I am guessing from your name that you may be based somewhere in Europe, rather than in the UK. There are people in both Germany and the Czech Republic who ride these machines regularly and will be able to help with finding something suitable. So the first step is to join the AOMCC.
I am guessing from your name that you may be based somewhere in Europe, rather than in the UK. There are people in both Germany and the Czech Republic who ride these machines regularly and will be able to help with finding something suitable. So the first step is to join the AOMCC.
Paul Jameson
35 LG (project), 37 RH500, 52 ex ISDT KHA, 54 KH(A), 75 Healey 1000/4.
Former Machine Registrar & Archivist, General Secretary and Single Spares Organiser (over a 25 year period).
Now Archivist (but not Machine Registrar), Gauges and Clocks Spares Organiser.
35 LG (project), 37 RH500, 52 ex ISDT KHA, 54 KH(A), 75 Healey 1000/4.
Former Machine Registrar & Archivist, General Secretary and Single Spares Organiser (over a 25 year period).
Now Archivist (but not Machine Registrar), Gauges and Clocks Spares Organiser.
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Re: Ariel 4f - Distributor cap
Hello
I am already in contact with my colleagues on.
And I'll register with the club next week.
greet Siegfried
I am already in contact with my colleagues on.
And I'll register with the club next week.
greet Siegfried
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Re: Ariel 4f - Distributor cap
Hallo Siegfried,
die einzig gangbare Lösung ist eine alte TR/MG oder ander engl. 4 Cyl.Kappe aus Bakelit. Die findest Du in normaleren Zeiten für kleines Geld auf den Oldtimermärkten. Wie Du schon erkannt hast wird sich die schwarze Kappe verformen.
Grüsse
Markus
in GB Language: explained him how to optain a Bakleite cap.
M.
die einzig gangbare Lösung ist eine alte TR/MG oder ander engl. 4 Cyl.Kappe aus Bakelit. Die findest Du in normaleren Zeiten für kleines Geld auf den Oldtimermärkten. Wie Du schon erkannt hast wird sich die schwarze Kappe verformen.
Grüsse
Markus
in GB Language: explained him how to optain a Bakleite cap.
M.
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Re: Ariel 4f - Distributor cap
Hi Sigi from south Australia,
I have a distributor cap for my 4F and I do not need it for the moment. You can have mine for a while until I need it myself. In the meantime you might be able to find one yourself!
All the best
Klaus from south germany!
I have a distributor cap for my 4F and I do not need it for the moment. You can have mine for a while until I need it myself. In the meantime you might be able to find one yourself!
All the best
Klaus from south germany!
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Re: Ariel 4f - Distributor cap
Hello Klaus
Great - I am grateful for your help.
Send you my address.
greet Siegfried
Great - I am grateful for your help.
Send you my address.
greet Siegfried
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Re: Ariel 4f - Distributor cap
Hello
I would like to thank you for the help.
Here are my repaired Ariels
greetings Siegfried
I would like to thank you for the help.
Here are my repaired Ariels
greetings Siegfried
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