Yes, I know, Roger. With bolts, it's possible to remove the head if needs be without disturbing the tank mountings. If Clay can't replace what he's supplied with BSCY items, I'll probably make my own replacement studs with nuts - in stainless

Steve

No, it was a set of 9 head bolts - the tdc plug I made myself.

Steve

It's an ali 9 stud head, Roger.

Steve

All being taken care of, Mark :-)
Whilst Im still awaiting delivery of the seals from Draganfly I thought Id take the opportunity this afternoon to give the head a decoke and fit the new stainless steel head bolts I got from ACME a few weeks ago. I was somewhat annoyed to find that I had been sent ...

Mark, Julian - thanks for the tips. Every little helps.
Ive been out shooting all day today so have still to seek out the hidden magneto bolt I dont expect the new seals will arrive until next week now.

Steve

Now that's impressive and food for thought. Thanks.

Steve

Thanks, Roger - order now placed (with a couple of spares in case needed for the other Ariel ).
Reassuring to know that I dont need to take the primary side off. I'll see if I can get the operating table a bit higher to reveal bolt number three!

Thanks for the prompt replies, chaps.

Steve

Thanks, Simon. So it's big enough to cover the hole from the back of the timing case as opposed to sitting inside that recess with the sprocket running inside it?

Steve

Hello, folks. I am the current owner (custodian) of the 260,000 miles Sam Larkman VB. Since I've owned it it has persistently, and irritatingly sprayed oil out from the offside of the engine which smothers the gearbox and surroundings with a smear of oil and attracts all the dust/muck thrown up off ...

Well spotted. Now bookmarked. Thanks.

Steve