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by markus.nikot
Wed Jan 21, 2026 10:12 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Ariel and oil
Replies: 3
Views: 226

Ariel and oil

Normally, the oil is under the Ariel – here it is on a canvas.
Beautiful, isn't it?
Ariel in oil.jpg
French artist Claude Yvel 1971
by markus.nikot
Fri Jan 02, 2026 11:37 am
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: S4 Cylinders
Replies: 9
Views: 611

Re: S4 Cylinders

I mount the pistons on the conrods and then hang the cylinder on a stand with an arm. I can easily lower the stand, which makes it easy to insert the pistons. The water canisters serve as counterweights. The pistons are missing in this picture; it was just an assembly test.
4Gcy.jpg
by markus.nikot
Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:14 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: 1930/40s Ariel single wanted
Replies: 14
Views: 1722

Re: 1930/40s Ariel single wanted

Thanks for that, but Tom is looking for a foot gearchanged bike.
by markus.nikot
Sat Dec 06, 2025 11:17 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: 1930/40s Ariel single wanted
Replies: 14
Views: 1722

Re: 1930/40s Ariel single wanted

Still searching.....
by markus.nikot
Sat Sep 27, 2025 3:37 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: 1930/40s Ariel single wanted
Replies: 14
Views: 1722

Re: 1930/40s Ariel single wanted

Klaus, it's the same member!
by markus.nikot
Sat Sep 27, 2025 3:35 pm
Forum: Main Chat Forum
Topic: Two 1920s Questions
Replies: 9
Views: 6839

Re: Two 1920s Questions

re 1st question, as I know 1924.

Markus
by markus.nikot
Mon Sep 22, 2025 12:04 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Bikes
Topic: 1930/40s Ariel single wanted
Replies: 14
Views: 1722

1930/40s Ariel single wanted

A German club member is looking for a 1930/40s 600 SV or 500 OHV.
Girderfork, foot gear change, complete, roadworthy, concours condition not needed.

Please pm me
Markus
by markus.nikot
Mon Sep 22, 2025 11:25 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Annual Rally Pics 2025
Replies: 10
Views: 1759

Re: Annual Rally Pics 2025

Love the car - this brings up silly ideas......
by markus.nikot
Tue Aug 12, 2025 9:42 am
Forum: Ariel Talk
Topic: Square four Mk1 rocker
Replies: 14
Views: 22991

Re: Square four Mk1 rocker

I always install the shafts with the oil holes facing downwards. That way, nothing squirts out at the top.
The force comes from below, and that is where the hydrodynamic lubrication wedge should be.
by markus.nikot
Sun Feb 16, 2025 1:28 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: Morgo oil pump SQ4 4G/MkI wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 17796

Morgo oil pump SQ4 4G/MkI wanted

Hello there,

I need an oil pump for my 37 4G project. Morgo unfortunately can't deliver and now the completion of the engine depends on the oil pump.
If someone has one on the shelf and doesn't need it at the moment I would be very grateful. Cash is waiting or as soon as morgo can deliver a new ...