Ariel Owners Motorcycle Club

Posted: **Fri Jan 27, 2023 3:38 pm**

Hi,
I noticed today, as I head the head off, that the spigot that the top of the pushrod tube slots over on the head is badly corroded on one side. I don't think it leaks at the moment.
Is this something that can be replaced?

Posted: **Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:59 pm**

Short answer: I wouldn't expect it to leak as it should be completely surrounded
by the seal which acts against the head and not the spigot which only serves
to locate the pushrod tube.

Posted: **Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:26 pm**

I think it looks worse than it is Steve as its drilled off centre to the casting, mine is the same. I agree with Will it shouldn't leak as the seal has a decent wall and seals on the flat faces.

Adam

Posted: **Mon Jan 30, 2023 3:16 pm**

One of mine us like that too.

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w/ng cylinder head, mating spigot for pushrod tube

w/ng cylinder head, mating spigot for pushrod tube

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