Ron

Terry Roberts (Metal Magic) in Hampshire makes reproduction headlamps, blackout masks and lots of other parts for Fleas and James ML's.  metaltel@yahoo.co.uk  but better to phone on 01189 731631.

I assume you realize that yours is a post war civilian model.....(and only paid accordingly).

Ron 

From memory it's just a flat disc. T484 , but I think the revised part number is 57 0484.

It slides behind this retaining plate.

Ron 

Restoration pictures always welcome👍Ron

Yes indeed Chris. 6896 was the 2726th bike from 4000 ordered in 1943 under contract number S1945 (same contract as mine) and would have had serial number C5113896.  Ron

BSC is Whitworth form with a thread angle of 60 degrees. UNF is 55 degrees. You can use them together, but definitely not good working practice.  Ron

No UNF on a 3HW Gareth. Either BSCycl, BSF or Whitworth. The 20 tpi is BSCycle which has a different thread angle to UNF. 

Ron

Typing together Richard!

I just checked mine (I have a 3SW and a 3HW) It is indeed 1" x 20tpi. Draganfly have them but don't mention the tpi.

https://draganfly.co.uk/index.php/accessories-a-misc/product/36952-

PS I see what you mean on the internet where 26tpi is mentioned for singles. I suppose it depends if a later clutch is fitted? Since Draganfly quote the correct part number, it might be an idea to phone and ask them.

Ron

Well on this subject, Norton also knew someone at the Austin factory! The propshaft used on the Big 4 is from an Austin Big7 and I'm sure that the bucket seat in the sidecar is an Austin part.......Sports car? 

Something like this?  Ron

Another series of jobs, jobbed. I've got a Norton foot for the field stand coming from the Netherlands 👍  Ron

It's exactly right what you say Rik. But it does make it easier for checking!  Instead of feeling for a fag paper to come loose whilst watching your piston gauge rise, you get an audible continual beep plus a red light as soon as the points break. 

I can only remember ever getting the pinion on in the right place once on one bike. Usually it takes 5-6 goes and on one bike I was up to about 20 goes and getting seriously pissed of that day.

Some guys say that it's not that critical on "these old clunkers" but I think the manufacturers gave these precise setting for a reason.

Would you believe that the timing for this WD/L is just 1/8" BTDC at full advance.......I even double checked that figure with Jan.

Ron  

I've repaired the damaged paint on my tank and fitted my spare RE mag. The faulty mag has gone for repair and will then become my spare.

I used my new electronic gizmo for the first time today. Quite handy to tell exactly when the points break, instead of the usual fag paper or 1 1/2 thou feeler. Ron

There are these pictures from Exercise Mush in 1944, which show markings on Fleas. Clearly seen is 110 which I'm reliably informed is on a brown background, and tyre pressure markings on the mudguards.

However none of the pictures I've seen, confirm that Pegasus is on the other side. I did mark my tank with Pegasus, but then changed my mind and re-sprayed my tank with just the census number.  Ron  

Again Terry Roberts (Metal Magic) makes good repro Miller blackout masks. 01189 731631..

I also know someone who was going to make some repro Miller tail lamps (here's my original). Last I heard, he was searching for a suitable red lens. PM me if you want his email address.  Ron

Well the model WD/L is back on the bench. 

First thing is the addition of a front number plate. I've had the original unique Enfield number plate mounts for a long time and one of Jan's laser cut true to shape plates is now fitted. 

My main minor disaster, is that the paint on the N/S of the tank has started to peel off in one place for no apparent reason? The 2PK primer has just lifted off. So the tank will come off for grinding back, filling and respray. Don't think I'll be using that 2PK again. 

There is also an issue with the mag, which will also come off tomorrow....The problem is, as I tighten the mag pinion nut, the points gap alters, which is due to inaccurate shimming of the end cover. I'll take it to my mag guy for his expertise on Wednesday.

I also need a Norton field stand foot if anyone has one for sale. Ron

Oh Bugger! I'd forgotten about that day in Reigate. Ron

Nice to see those 'other side' pictures Rik. Wish I'd seen them before. Always learning something new. Ron

Here is my own WD/C. Still 1940 but from a later contract than Ben's. I've just done a few updates and corrections. 

I copied the markings (well offside anyway) from this picture which looks like some sort of trial or test ride. Steve M. gave me the colour coordinates for the green/red square. The other side (3rd Inf Div) is just artistic license. 

Glad that you and several other guys found it interesting Gary. It's no problem for me to take pictures and write about it. If it helps someone with their restoration or if I learn something myself, (which I always do) then it's worth it. 

I also enjoy any banter and piss taking which I can take as well as give😉 

Which reminds me! I'm holding the bike under lock and key until Ben the owner pays me the ransom of the part I need to borrow off another vehicle.  😈 Ron

Nice to start with such an original bike Jan. Most have lost lots of their original bits by now. A sister bike to yours!  I'm currently removing the number plate from my own WD/C that shouldn't be there (later contract). It will require a front mudguard respray of course. I'll post a picture when it's done. Ron 

Thanks for saying Bob.  Ron

Finally the saddle has returned after being recovered with the material I supplied. I'm pleased with the result.  Ron

OK on that, although I haven't found those items on Draganfly's site yet? Ron

Here they are. I think I have a spare pair for the front. The rear bracket was also used on post war TRW's so that's a possible source  (Don't know if the fronts are the same?) Otherwise it's not that difficult to fashion a rear bracket from strip steel. Ron

OK Andy. I managed to find some front wheel bearings by a local bearing firm and got together with someone else and bought 12 of them at £50 each. Still got two left. Ron

Can I ask what you paid for them please? Front and rear?  Ron