steph1960

I was given this sow on patch a couple of weeks ago but the 83 year old person who gave it to me didn't know its use or origin. Is it military and if so where would it have been used and what era? Any info would be grateful. Steve

Can't make Netley this year but should be at Beaulieu on the Sunday, will you be there Ron?

All done and came first in class at last weekend's International West Kent Run. Thanks for all your help with this project with a special thanks to Ron Pier. Steve

There is also the issue of government revenue, over 50% of the fuel cost is tax and this will have to be sourced from elsewhere.

I am with you on a 3HW, booked through the IMPS though.

Thanks Ron All fixed last night, easy when you know how.

Got it, thanks John.

From experiences I have had with the product it stays fluid for ages, I have poured the excess into a can and it has still been fluid weeks later, the can was sealed though. Threaded holes can be blocked off with bolts but the best hole plug for the larger holes is a potato.

Do you know where we can buy this book please, a quick internet search didn't bring anything up?

Can someone offer advise on the fitting of the 3HW kick start spring please? I pre tensioned mine prior to reassembly but the lever is not returning without assistance, I also recall having trouble getting it all back in place with the little tension that I had so can only imagine that this will be harder with even more tension applied. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Steve

I tried to change a Ferguson tractor from petrol to TVO recently due to an error on the V5c and they wanted an invoice for the engine change!

Hi Tim and welcome I too have a 3HW that I am restoring and I also had a recent encounter with the engine breather, see http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?55813-Triumph-3HW What is it that's causing the itch to your head? Steve

Thanks Ron Excellent reference pictures, I will measure the clearance between the spindle and the fork ends and spend an hour on the lathe.

I have made a new disc and put it all back together and given it a suck and blow test and all is well, hopefully that will last a while. A slight deviation to the front wheel now, I need a good photo of a front wheel nut if you have one please, mine are just flat nuts and I would have expected there to be some kind of flange on them for fitting to the girder forks, can you help Ron? Steve

Stuart If you don't want to go through the rigmarole of joining the Scott forum just PM me your posting and I will post it on your behalf. Steve

I managed to get the plug out last night, the end of the bolt was turned over holding it in. The attached picture tells the story. The diaphragm is somewhat reduced from the shape shown in the parts manual, you can see why they disappear, it was small enough to get lodged in the reduced hole beyond the plug! Steve

Thanks Ron I have had this breather unit in the warm for a few days and I picked it up this morning to have another look and it rattled, on closer inspection the diaphragm is in there, however sometimes when I shake it the diaphragm disappears so this may be why it seems like the disc is missing, I thought it was. I will try and get it in the right place on assembly and just hope that the engine does the rest to hold it there, its probably very worn. Steve

Welcome Stuart This is interesting in as much as I have a Scott motorcycle with a two stroke engine and they also used a version of this engine in the Flying Flea but that is as far as my knowledge goes with regards to the engine use. You may however find some information if you post this on the Scott Owners Club forum at http://scottownersclub.org/phpbb_3/index.php if you post in the general Scott topics of the open area I am sure someone will have some knowledge of this generator or at least the engine. Regards Steve

Yes I too thought that was the wrong way round. I cant seem to get the plug out of the body, so will try some heat. Is the diaphragm just a loose fitting disc? Steve

Searching through boxes of parts at Stafford at the weekend turned one of these up and when I asked the price the guy just gave it to me, there are some nice people at these shows. The next problem is the crankcase breather valve, I have the body and drain tube but I don't seem to have the diaphragm or plug although there is something in the end of the body that maybe the plug (see picture), its difficult to see this in the parts manual. Anyway if this is the plug then I am missing the diaphragm, does anyone know where I can get one or what it looks like to copy please? Any help would be gratefully received as I am unable to assemble the primary side until I install this breather. Thanks Steve

Thanks Ron, I seem to be missing that part but it looks like 3/4 tube so I will make one. Steve

Yes I did Ron, as you know this and one bolt on the primary side is all that can be fitted prior to attaching the engine plates. After I hade achieved this there was one thing that caused concern that I have yet to check out, is there a spacer tube in between the rear engine plates where the foot pegs go, if so, can I get it in at this point of assembly? Steve

At long last assembly has started. Onwards and upwards.

Thanks Colin I had seen some photos on the internet but was unsure of the colour, pictures are few and far between and in black and white. I think the shorts might be a bit underdressed for motorcycling but in camp on a hot summers day would be a relief. I will compile something from your list, thanks. Steve

Ron It was me who purchased the brake rod and very good it is too, I can recommend Brian if anyone else needs one but I do have a standard piston if you still require any info Tim, please let me know. Steve