military james Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Why there is a support plaque, on front mudguard ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty_stubble Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) On 5/5/2020 at 5:33 PM, 79x100 said: Did James use BSF ? Should the wiring be cloth-covered ? The cables should ! In terms of replicas being considered original, best to have sufficient funds and commission a restored aeroplane...An identification plate is sufficient. The CAA has a far lower burden of proof than DVLA ! it 8 minutes ago, military james said: Why there is a support plaque, on front mudguard ?? It’s for a number plate. Possibly an old mudguard ‘recycled’. Edited May 9, 2020 by monty_stubble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
military james Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 It's also a really military , just the engine was redbuild.....???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty_stubble Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Next step ... engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Monty, looking good ! I've built several Villiers 9D engines over the years and they're pretty simple to work on........ Best source of supply for parts is Villiers Services...they've pretty much got everything..... Points to check carefully apart from the usual are the crankcase seals and piston rings/bore to ensure good compression..... As for the ignition/engine timing, note that Villiers used three different points assemblies between 1938 and 1948. The correct one for the WD James is in a brass casing and requires spanners to adjust the points. Post-war Villiers employed an improved assembly in an alloy casing.....the first version has points now adjusted by a screwdriver and then a later version incorporates a cam to make adjustment even easier. All assemblies are interchangeable and hidden once fitted...... Do fit a new condensor........ When timing the engine and fitting the big brass flywheel, initially ignore any timing marks on the flywheel. Although Villiers did stamp timing marks on the flywheel I've had at least two engines where the existing marks were inaccurately stamped, so it's well worth starting off timing by "eye".......all easy to do with the head off..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
military james Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 I have put on my James a old horn ...?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty_stubble Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Would one of you gentlemen be so kind as to photograph me your front engine mounting (with the engine in place). Thank you. MS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 What angle do you need it? Is it to do with how close the stud/nut is to the HT cable? Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty_stubble Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Yes, bit worried about that. Could take a few mil off the nut I suppose. 2 other questions ... 1. Does the cable from the rear light go through the mudguard or over it. There seems to be a mixture. On the bike I haven't started on yet it goes through, on some photos, over the top. Which is it? 2. On your 2 pounder Anti Tank gun. When you fire it there is a bowden cable arrangement to close off the sight. How is it connected at the pedal? Is it a nipple or is it just clamped on with a screw? And is there a lubricator in the middle of the cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Yes I think a slim nut would be a better option and feed the stud through from the other side to get the nut started. There ar 4 little TERRY clips down the side of the rear mudguard that holds the cable. They are available from Draganfly in SS. I just paint them black. I'm intrigued about the 2 pounder cable! Mine hasn't got one.....(Yet???) please explain about it. Cheers Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty_stubble Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 (edited) When you press the trigger foot pedal a shield to cover the sight is activated. It protects it from the flash (presumably). When you let go it pops back down. It's approx 6mm outer, 2mm inner cable. I'll just skin the plastic off one, I've got some in the shed. Edited May 17, 2020 by monty_stubble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I have nothing! Any chance or an overall picture of the whole set up please. I'll look for tell tale bracket holes and such. Mine was a wreck. Do we know each other somehow? Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty_stubble Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I don't think we've ever met. I live in the north. I'll get some better pictures next time it gets worked on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty_stubble Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 The cable attaches to the screw connector (arrowed). The cable goes down to the trigger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 You're lucky to have everything so original. A lot of mine had to be fabricated and it's been a work in progress for many years. We might have to take this into another section of the forum or maybe better by PM. Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
military james Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Nice! I'm just working on two of them in Holland. Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Simon, I see you are missing 2 parts? these spacers behind the bottom frame bolt. I can measure them if you want. Cheers, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
military james Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
military james Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 I have not à chaîne guard, lost since à long time ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 (edited) Ok, I am also missing one, I can have 2 made, but will not be cheap. Lex Edited September 9, 2021 by welbike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
military james Posted September 8, 2021 Share Posted September 8, 2021 Merci , c est gentil, je recherche cette pièce, depuis un moment, après je peux en faire un , mais l origine serait mieux finis .... j ai déjà fait quelques essais de reconstruction , ce n était pas génial... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 A french speaking member here will contact you about it, I will give him my original to copy tomorrow. Do you also need a contract plate? I am having some made. Cheers, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monty_stubble Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 I'd certainly be up for 2 contract plates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Ok, I'll drop them off to have them engraved tomorrow, and I'll send you a message. Cheers, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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