1954 VH Cylinder Head

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1954 VH Cylinder Head

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I'm on the lookout for a 1954 VH cylinder head (aluminium one). Does anyone have one that is surplus to requirements by any chance?
Some old repairs have cracked on mine and dont look too.good.
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hi you can try single spares if you are a club member or try Ebay under Ariel spares
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That repair was never going to last long, It could be done again properly. How strong are your valve springs? Nev
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Chris - these are more rare than hens' teeth.
I suspect you'll need to get your repaired properly, or maybe try to find a new-made one
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You have a prived message.
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nevhunter wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:05 pm That repair was never going to last long, It could be done again properly. How strong are your valve springs? Nev
Thanks Nev. Can you explain a bit about what you mean by a proper repair.
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Simon.Gardiner wrote: Tue Mar 07, 2023 12:45 am Chris - these are more rare than hens' teeth.
I suspect you'll need to get your repaired properly, or maybe try to find a new-made one
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Thanks Simon. Can you give some help re what a proper repair would be.
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nevhunter wrote: Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:05 pm That repair was never going to last long, It could be done again properly. How strong are your valve springs? Nev
Nev. How do i check the valve spring strength. They are the ones that were fitted when i bought the bike
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Check draganfly website for valve springs
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Re: 1954 VH Cylinder Head

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Sorry to see that. I too have a '54 VH with a repaired head and wonder how long its going to last. Please post results as you move forward –

@Simon.G's thread link above seems to be for new barrels, rather than heads?

It would be good to understand a bit more about what a 'proper repair' might be, and where one could get such work done…
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