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Hi Guys, On my Mk3 the engine sprocket that houses the sprag clutch has got a big cutout for a woodruff key, but there is no corresponding cutout on the crankshaft, is this right?

For all those who, like me, had no idea there was this level of variety in MO1L cams, and weren't following my earlier thread, here is a photo of the two cams side by side for comparison.

Late alloy head alternator single 350. I'm trying to make sense of the valve timing, the Standard figures I have (which may be for the 500s) are:- InOBTDC 30 deg, InCABDC 75 deg, ExOBBDC 78 deg, ExCATDC 35 deg, checked at zero clearance.

I've just returned from the Northumberland Branch's National Rally and I can safely say it was excellent. The organisation, location, runs and general "can do" attitude of their members and helpers will take some beating.

My head gasket has just blown. A portion of the gasket blew out of the side of the head/barrel join. It is a hallite type with no flame ring. Are there any manufacturers that make a composite head gasket with a flame ring?

Hi Guys, I'm thinking of fitting a Dave Talylor head steady on my Mk3, are they better than standard ? also have they got comprehensive fitting instructions that even half an idiot can follow !

My 1944 16H is still running rough.

Thanks to the Rotary Owners Club for me finding this link, but I know you will enjoy it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeQv60OZuP8

Having recently finished my 30's Inter project I appear to have been bitten by the Norton bug! I have just picked up a 1951 ES2. Plunger and tele forks so very different from my Inter, but far more complete as a starting point.

Just started to fit my new loom that I have from noc and looking at the wiring diagram It looks like links at the switches just spent the day trying to get this right

My rear brake works without problem however the brake arm is not correct for the year and I was told some time ago that the brake plate is for a model 7???

Perhaps someone more knowledgeable than I can help, please see photo attached.

The last time I visited France, the plastic rocker oil feed pipe melted due to over heating (just as I was going through Lourdes,thats the Pope off my Christmas card list) So that was the end of that, Footman James,over and out.

Hi all i have bought a solo saddle for my 1950 es2, it came with chrome spings,No other fixings where supplied with it , anyone any ideas how they where mounted to frame and seat. many thanks maurice

Hi as a new member, I wonder if any one could help. I have a model 50,(slimline-1960),and would like to find out if anyone makes an exaust with a slight upturn under the kickstart area to enable me to fit a 'Goldie' type silencer.

I have lost the big end oil feed jet and spring whilst removing the timing cover on my model 18, (at the time I didn't have a maintenance manual which warns you to be careful and not lose the oil jet feed) does anybody know where I can get a repla

Popped up to Edinburgh to visit my sister in hospital - 65ml round trip. A few observations. Neds really do drive Subaru Imprezas. Some white van drivers are helpful and considerate. Volvo drivers haven't improved much over the years.

If anybodies getting frustrated with thread's locked by the administration don't worry as it dosen't work. You simply click on the edit facility of your message and type away as you wish.

Can anyone tell me what length the swinging arm bush spacer should be for a (wideline) featherbed frame please?

Hello all.I have a contact who has agreed to produce a prototype, aluminium, Interstate fuel tank.

I know this is a well discussed subject but can anyone tell me what isthe best type of one wayvalve (if any)to fit in the crankcase breather pipe on a late 750 roadster, and are there any recent develpopments on this?

thanks, Ralph.

Just given up trying to remove old headstock bearings from a 1955 single downtube frame. I tried bashing, levering, heating, cooling and swearing.

hi can anyone help me with the petrol tank colour please since it s my first Norton i haven t got a clue if it s a solid colour or mettalic .i know it s a silver grey but there is hundreds of shades out there i wonder wich code i should choose

The title is only half the story, the coils are hot as well !

The way this has been set up has lasted five years, so why is it playing up now ?

Hi all,

I'm getting a lot of oil over the back left hand side of the bike - I think the seal behind the front sprocket has failed - can I replace this from the sprocket end, by removing the clutch, then the sprocket?

please can you tell me if i canbuy a nos pair of brake shoes or do we just get them relined .

thanks keith

Here's an interesting problem! I'm the proud owner of a Triton, which consists of a 1960 Dominator 88 with a Triumph 6T Thunderbird engine & 'box.

I have a 1964 650ss engine with a 99SS cylinder head on single carb.

The bike runs well except there is a lot of noise coming from the top end.

The noise is worse when accelerating from low revs.

Hi, I am thinking of replacing the oil pipes on my 850 mk 1 with stainless steel ones, can any one please tell me what diameter, andlengths I require.

Many thanks

Maurice

Hi,

Can anybody shed some light on why my kickstart on an upright gearbox falls to the floor?

I am looking for a shock absorber centre 048187 together with the retaining nut 24570 and locking washer 24629 unfortunately the noc spares do not have these items, if any member has a spare centre they are willing to sell please contact me .