Project 1934 VG 500

[simon.holyfield]

Did you find anything stamped in the rim Albert? As Roger said, Lucas part numbers are stamped on the outside of the shell in the 6 o'clock position.

[Roger Gwynn]

clearly a modern light unit and the headlamp is 7" as it is measured across the opening, but admittedly this is a bit fuzzy/confusing when reading the Lucas parts books.

[AlbertR]

No numbers or marks whatsoever on the headlamp… probably some indian replica..
Another thing to add to the list (if ever possible to source)

[AlbertR]

Your panel is for the 1932-38 lamp, your lamp is the 1939-50 type bayonet fitting.

Is it possible at all to source it anywhere?

[Roger Gwynn]

Yes, Karol makes all 3 types, see his recent post on here but note all versions were originally black finished not bare brass or chrome, the later ones were in Bakalite

[AlbertR]

Yes, Karol makes all 3 types, see his recent post on here but note all versions were originally black finished not bare brass or chrome, the later ones were in Bakalite

Thats great! Thanks

[AlbertR]

Hello, could you please advise about the oil pressure gauge?
I see no fitting for the tubing, even though in a picture i found before the restoration there was a pressure gauge, how did they connect it (if they ever did?

And the picture before the restoration

[paul.jameson]

Your timing chest appears to be missing the drilling for the pipe to the oil gauge. This may be because it has come from a W/NG model which lacked the oil gauge.
If you look at the detail photo of my 1936 LG250 you will see the location of the banjo union of the oil pipe, on the next flat below the oil pressure regulator. Whilst it is just possible such a drilling exists on your timing chest, it looks unlikely from your photos.

[AlbertR]

Thank you. I’m wondering if it’s easier and more sensible to drill and tap it, or to try to look for the right case and give mine to someone who might need it…

Your timing chest appears to be missing the drilling for the pipe to the oil gauge. This may be because it has come from a W/NG model which lacked the oil gauge.
If you look at the detail photo of my 1936 LG250 you will see the location of the banjo union of the oil pipe, on the next flat below the oil pressure regulator. Whilst it is just possible such a drilling exists on your timing chest, it looks unlikely from your photos.


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