Project 1934 VG 500

[AlbertR]

Hello, just some quick update.

Moving forward with the fuel tank

I have some question in regards with the throttle slide. As the old one looked a bit shabby and wasted i got a new one, but the new one is really tight, i can barely push it inside the body...

Also, any clue what this seal is for? I've got several boxes with spares i have no idea where they go.

[garycullen]

Albert, you can reduce the diameter of your new slide by very small amounts by applying some Silvo or Brasso fine metal polish.
Or use some already used 800 or finer grit abrasive paper.
As you go frequently clean the slide, apply a little 3 in 1 machine oil and do a test fit until the slide in the carb moves smoothly with no tight spots.

[Roger Gwynn]

The body is probably distorted due to over tightening of the mounting nuts, ideally the body would be bored out and sleeved to standard or an oversize slide fitted. The seal is for a BSA gearbox and has no place on an Ariel or even in an Ariel owner's workshop.