Dollshead gearbox cover damage repair

Previously nigel_russell wrote:

Hi, I am new to the site as I have got myself an old 1943 16h in a very tatty condition. I have started the strip down to ID the parts to replace, but have come across damage to both the dolls head gearbox control cover and the end cover.

Both are in need of repair or replacement.

I would like to ask if spares are available for the aluminium covers and how to I get them as there is nothing on the web I can find?

Or can anyone please recommend a good repair shop or the right chap to talk to for a way forward?

Pics attached

Welcome to NOC. Yourproblem iscommonpointsoffailuremoredue to neglectandhamfists thananything. As a newby i will send you adolls "Face" asI have aspareortwo; justsendmeanaddress. Theoutercover looksrepairarablebyany regular "Aluminium"welder. ThethreadIcantrememberbutsoemonewilltellyou.... Ian S???

Cheers

Jon

Previously jonathan_newton wrote:

Previously nigel_russell wrote:

Hi, I am new to the site as I have got myself an old 1943 16h in a very tatty condition. I have started the strip down to ID the parts to replace, but have come across damage to both the dolls head gearbox control cover and the end cover.

Both are in need of repair or replacement.

I would like to ask if spares are available for the aluminium covers and how to I get them as there is nothing on the web I can find?

Or can anyone please recommend a good repair shop or the right chap to talk to for a way forward?

Pics attached

Welcome to NOC. Yourproblem iscommonpointsoffailuremoredue to neglectandhamfists thananything. As a newby i will send you adolls "Face" asI have aspareortwo; justsendmeanaddress. Theoutercover looksrepairarablebyany regular "Aluminium"welder. ThethreadIcantrememberbutsoemonewilltellyou.... Ian S???

Cheers

Jon

George Phillips posted on repairing his timing cover - mentions having found someone to weld it . Sorry I can't post a link but his thread on this is currently on pages 9 - 10

Willpack it up on weekend Nigel. Its aWD one(with thebrassgear indication plateon thetop).

Cheers

Jon Newton

Hi Jonathan - my alloy timing cover needed a new boss welded on the inside which then had to be threaded to take the pressure control valve. It cost me £84 all up.

I used Ex-press S W Ltd at Unit 4 Victoria Business Part, Roche, St AUSTELL, PL26 8LX. Tel 01726 891413.

They dealt with it all although they are not welders. They subbed that to another outfit in the same business park. Ex-press did the grinding down and re-threading.

They might be able to give you the name of the welding firm.

Hope this helps.

George

I picked up a broken spare cover a while back and had it repaired. Spot the repair.

The thread is 5/16 cycle.

Very good, Colin. Looks as though it's at the base of the nib. But Jonathan would be interested where you had it done. Anywhere near Paignton?

Previously George Phillips wrote:

Very good, Colin. Looks as though it's at the base of the nib. But Jonathan would be interested where you had it done. Anywhere near Paignton?

No George

It was a company called Exactweld in East Grinstead (East Sussex). As well as specialist welding and fabrication for industry they always have a few bits exotica to repair from classic cars, bikes and even ww2 aircraft.

Postage shouldn't be to dear? If it's safe!

I can vouch for Exactweld in East Grinstead as they have done many awkward repairs for me and my mates.

Previously nigel_russell wrote:

Previously jonathan_newton wrote:

Willpack it up on weekend Nigel. Its aWD one(with thebrassgear indication plateon thetop).

Cheers

Jon Newton

That is really great of you Jon, that is the same as the knackered one.

Look forward to finishing the gearbox to move onto the engine. Please add your address in the package Jon, so I can send some money for your postage and to cover the beers?

Thanks

Nigel

Nigel, it's in theposttoday. Noneedforcash itsonethat I wouldntuse, bit to clean formybikes

Cheers

Jon

Jonathan - from a fellow club member that's really public spirited of you. Well done!

George

Jon also helped me out with a clutch worm / screw for my ES2. Top bloke and if I ever see him will buy him a pint.

Previously nigel_russell wrote:

Previously jonathan_newton wrote:

Previously nigel_russell wrote:

Previously jonathan_newton wrote:

Willpack it up on weekend Nigel. Its aWD one(with thebrassgear indication plateon thetop).

Cheers

Jon Newton

That is really great of you Jon, that is the same as the knackered one.

Look forward to finishing the gearbox to move onto the engine. Please add your address in the package Jon, so I can send some money for your postage and to cover the beers?

Thanks

Nigel

Nigel, it's in theposttoday. Noneedforcash itsonethat I wouldntuse, bit to clean formybikes

Cheers

Jon

Hi John,

Arrived safe and sound. Many thanks. Your right it is very clean....will have to polish the rest of the panels now!!!

Thanks mate

Nigel

Goodstuff,oneless headache to contendwith.

Cheers

Jon