Thanks Ivor just what I wanted now all I have to do is stop the carb flooding.

A reply to my self could some one be as kind as to post a clear picture of the pedal/ brake please.

After refitting the primary case I refitted the brake pedal and foot rest the pedal fowls the foot rest ,does the pedal go under the foot rest or over it, if I fit it over it restricts the pedal if I fit it under the pedal it holds the pedal out .
I am doing something stupid .
Regards Steve.

Leader engine, I am just about to used the blow torch on it , wish me luck.

Hi the engine is sized solid it looks like it has been sitting in a puddle , I do have the bare bones of another engine but I would like to use the original .
The pistons were rusted to the cylinder I have destroyed them to remove the barrels , now I cannot split the crank or even move it as it has ...

This is a bit differant just over a week ago some leader parts were listed on Ebay with a £2 start the listing had no picture just a list of parts no longer wanted so in a red wine moment I placed a bid, next day it clicked the seller was trying to get around Ebay charges but had not stated the ...

Thanks Nev.
I have shifted most of it with drain cleaner and the next thing is to deal with inside of the tank, I was thinking of epoxying it.
Regards Steve.

Thanks Ian will try thinners a friend has suggested brick cleaner but that might be a bit harsh.
regards Steve.

Good idea I will give that a go.
Thanks Steve

Hi all I have a new project but it is not an Ariel but it is an old two stroke so you may able to help. please do not laugh but it is a raleigh wisp 1967 that has not been run for 30 years but is in good condition (wife not impressed).
The fuel has turned into gunge so what is the best way to clean ...