Ariel Owners Motorcycle Club

Hi, all,

My 1938 VH engine seems to use oil. 1500 miles since a rebore. JP piston. Rings from Thorntons who supplied the piston. Is there a right way up for the oil scraper ring? Can it be fitted upside down?

Engine produces plenty of power.

Charlie

Does it smoke burn oil?

Hi, Dave, it smokes a bit on start up. The head will need to come off anyway as the pushrod rubbers leak badly.