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by johnmack
Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:45 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 29 HW central stand return spring
Replies: 1
Views: 5824

Re: 29 HW central stand return spring

That spring certainly looks like the stand spring in the 1929 parts book listed as E8/719.I would like to know the diameter of the spring wire guage to be able to have some made if you could please measure?
by johnmack
Tue Mar 18, 2025 4:52 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: improving VB performance
Replies: 28
Views: 33258

Re: improving VB performance

Hi Dave what cam 2 lobe cam would you recommend using on a VH other than the A6/664 that would enhance the performance without causing excessive wear to the cam followers.I guess that that the raised oil level in the cam and follower housing would prolong the life of the followers particularly the ...
by johnmack
Mon Feb 17, 2025 11:27 pm
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: fork springcovers
Replies: 10
Views: 14823

Re: fork springcovers

I think that BSA covers have a slight flare on the lower edge
by johnmack
Tue Oct 29, 2024 6:16 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: Swing arm parts for sale in Germany
Replies: 4
Views: 2216

Re: Swing arm parts for sale in Germany

Hi Stefan could you please quote price for parts?
by johnmack
Tue Oct 22, 2024 10:15 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Frame differences
Replies: 7
Views: 3709

Re: Frame differences

/Are the petrol tanks on the swing arm Ariel bikes different between the single and the twin motors on the frames?
by johnmack
Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:30 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: 1927 ariel burman q clutch
Replies: 9
Views: 2005

Re: 1927 ariel burman q clutch

The rollers on my 1928 clutch have a small recess at one end that i know not the reason for.
by johnmack
Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:10 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: 1927/28 timing chest
Replies: 12
Views: 5363

Re: 1927/28 timing chest

Regards to access to works drawings could non members obtain them via the club by paying a fee for individual drawings?
by johnmack
Sat Dec 02, 2023 8:19 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Flywheel splitting/big end replacement
Replies: 31
Views: 12844

Re: Flywheel splitting/big end replacement

What is the thread in timing side fly wheel is it a cycle thread?
by johnmack
Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:55 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: A basic thread question
Replies: 11
Views: 3441

Re: A basic thread question

How much percentage wise are machine rolled form to cut formed threads?
by johnmack
Fri Sep 16, 2022 5:22 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Cam Lever Pins
Replies: 3
Views: 729

Re: Cam Lever Pins

The part numbers listed in the parts books i have are 1928 -A6/219 1929-A6/601 1930-A6/601.