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by nevhunter
Thu Nov 12, 2026 5:37 am
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Kickback problems
Replies: 9
Views: 428

Re: Kickback problems

Someone wants to be a bright spark. True though. The best of motors won't run nice without a good Magneto. Nev
by nevhunter
Thu Nov 12, 2026 5:32 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: 1929 Model "F" con-rod sought.
Replies: 2
Views: 182

Re: 1929 Model "F" con-rod sought.

If you can provide it's dimensions it would help. Nev
by nevhunter
Sun Nov 08, 2026 11:36 pm
Forum: Members' Bikes
Topic: How I became the owner of an Ariel 4F 600 OHC 1932
Replies: 7
Views: 302

Re: How I became the owner of an Ariel 4F 600 OHC 1932

Seems like a good outcome. Nev
by nevhunter
Sun Nov 08, 2026 9:02 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: wng tank
Replies: 3
Views: 237

Re: wng tank

Simple and with no Panel. The round base VCH was the same tank. Nev
by nevhunter
Sun Nov 08, 2026 9:00 am
Forum: A Bad thing happened to my Ariel
Topic: Here we go again....
Replies: 16
Views: 65603

Re: Here we go again....

For the fits we are talking of, a feeler gauge is satisfactory. If the fit is a Bit Marginally tight it will take ages to wear much metal off and be ready to pull the clutch in if it does or you might chuck it down the road as well as damage the bore and piston skirt. We ride bikes faster than they ...
by nevhunter
Sun Nov 08, 2026 8:47 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: Single Breather
Replies: 5
Views: 362

Re: Single Breather

It's good to have a one way valve on the breather pipe to prevent dust going in there if you are idling on a dirt road. Unless your rings are doing a very good job you will get crankcase pressure with the original sized holes on the breather. You can always run with one (or both)of the rocker caps ...
by nevhunter
Mon Nov 02, 2026 12:59 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: No lugs on vh rigid,, has anyone welded new ones on
Replies: 11
Views: 602

Re: No lugs on vh rigid,, has anyone welded new ones on

Nickel Bronze is fine for building up a surface OR attaching a new Part. Avoid welding near a Braised frame join. IF you burn the Braise (over heat it) you weaken the Metal. Welding on the side of a tube can cause some shrinkage at the Part welded. Peening the welded part as you go can avoid that to ...
by nevhunter
Mon Nov 02, 2026 12:32 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: 1928 Mod A/B restoration help needed
Replies: 47
Views: 15149

Re: 1928 Mod A/B restoration help needed

JP will make whatever you want. Nev
by nevhunter
Sun Nov 01, 2026 4:14 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: 1928 Mod A/B restoration help needed
Replies: 47
Views: 15149

Re: 1928 Mod A/B restoration help needed

The correct place to measure the Piston size is at the Bottom of the skirt at right angles to the gudgeon Pin. Piston types are solid skirt, T slot and W slot and "invar" strutted (some car pistons). I prefer full skirted and solid. Highly relieved at the sides( Called Slipper pistons) need more oil ...
by nevhunter
Sat Oct 31, 2026 6:16 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: clutch push rod movement
Replies: 3
Views: 317

Re: clutch push rod movement

Be the same as any BAP. Just have about 3/16th free Play at the Hand lever tip and about 1/8th extra travel of the rod after contact. Kickstarter will confirm the Plates have freed up. Take the clutch cover off and Make sure the springs are set so it separates evenly and you can kick it against ...