Ron

They're not that critical. You can adjust the tension on the springs by swiveling them. Ron

These🙂 Ron

Yes I've been in contact and he will PM you tomorrow.

Is this it? Otherwise a machine shop should be able to put in an insert and tap it to size. Ron

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RDGTOOLS-M18-X-1-25-HELICOIL-KIT-THREAD-REPAIR-KIT-SPARK-PLUG-SIZE/293043021775?hash=item443ab9a7cf:g:wT4AAOSwOttcwskF

Yes I do! Copied from my original on my 3SW. I'll direct him towards this thread so that he can contact you.

This one is on my 5SW. 

Ron

Maybe your field stand pivot was welded at a later date? In the picture of thos ealy 3SW's lined up, they are clearly bolted on and the clamp with bolts is listed in the parts list. Ron

Hello Pawel. Unfortunately as you can see from this excerpt from "British Forces Motorcycles" the records for contract C5108 are inconclusive. Lots were lost during the bombing of the Triumph factory in 1940. The bikes on the left in the picture are from that contract. Note the 6" headlamps. I think these are based on the pre war 3SE. The field stand pivot was a bolt on item for these.

Ron 

A man after my own heart. I've always been an early riser. Ron

I have friends on Gurney Isle:-  Rick, Carl, Phil who I have bought paint for from http://www.rainbow-paints.co.uk/ I use their single pack Polyurethane mat. But I'm sure they have delivered it to the port in Poole. Otherwise it will have to be shipped by Parcelforce. I live in Poole BTW.  I don't know what service is running to those God forsaken rocks out in the ocean☺️  Ron 

Coronavirus and lockdown has its benefits then Steve👌 Ron

Clearly it has Triumph forks and an aluminium chaincase (not 3HW Webb forks and steel chaincase) Also fitted with 3HW pillion and pannier equipment. Ron

Yep I'll ask Arnaud again but don't want to pester him....His life is difficult enough!  Ron

Yep what is happening with yours Phil? I'm reminded to post some "finished" pictures of mine. And between the pictures, I've also changed the saddle to a Lycette with NOS Rexene cover. Ron

Arnaud in France makes them and I usually sell them on his behalf. He's told me he'll do another small batch, but I think the current conditions must be hindering him.  Ron

Doh! I never thought to look at the 3SW's😡 School boy error, when it's often the case that they are retro fitted like that.

Ron

No Chris the clamp is correct only for the earlier SV's. The welded on pivot is correct on a 3HW. The battery was a Lucas "WD" item which had a date molded in. Here is my original (1943) which has been used as a pattern to make some nice repros........When time and conditions allow.  

TL 30318 is not listed in O&M but should be from 1941. Possibly more lost records? Maybe Steve M can shed some light. Engine 52550 is from contract S2956 in 1943/4. There should be a date stamp under your saddle on the top of the saddle tube. eg ...........TEC MM.YY (Triumph Engineering Co "Date")  Ron

It's the short nut on a CO/G/L! The hex is right under the threaded part. The second picture for comparison is the long nut on my Ariel W/NG. (angled carb) Ron

Some good points about the saddles Steve, these little nuggets get stored for future reference👍

You've mentioned before about the springs, but both my Flea and ML have the straight type. I have a spare pair of barrel shaped springs which I was about to fit to my ML. But as I study pictures, I'm convinced that they used both types? Whether it was at random or in batches of what ever came in to the factory is a mystery to me.

In fact as I expand the picture with rows of Fleas, the first bike appears to have straight springs and the one behind looks like barrel springs?  Ron

I buy them from Drags and paint them black.

https://www.draganfly.co.uk/triumph-shop/twin-cylinder/product/13235-cable-clip-sold-each/category_pathway-2

Ron

Yes Steve, my springs are also 4". long. Ron

PS I notice some pictures show the barrel shaped springs like yours and some have the cylindrical type like mine.

I can't help with dimensions Steve and unless Steve M or someone can, I'd be inclined to see if Villiers Services can send you one.

Ron 

I agree with Jenk, Alfie. I can't think of a reason that a workshop during the war would have made such changes when the bike was virtually brand new and proper spares were easier to obtain than making changes. Ron 

OK Tom. Good to hear that you're OK and be back on the case "as and when".

Cheers Ron

So is it up and running yet Tom? You've been quiet for a while now?  Ron