Ferrarakias

Hi all,

5 hours ago, Scarsy said:

Afternoon all 

Hi ron hope you are keeping well since my last post on here I've been working on a few bikes in my collection. 

I have started the restoration on the 3hw total strip down shotblast and paint and all is going well until engine check head is having work new valves and guides .bore was out of tolerance on plus 30 piston so obtained one from Australia a plus 40 new old stock .....but it turns out I need a plus 60 piston or a different barrel can anyone advise on were to look or what to do 

Thank you in advance Kevin. 

 

 

Kevin,

I have a surplus barrel and head if you want. Shipping maybe a problem though.

Kostas 

59 minutes ago, Ron said:

Kostas just search for webbing back packs, they are the correct canvas:-

 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165868700344?hash=item269e8b82b8:g:xEQAAOSw2cBjtdop&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8MkTpvI5OjWim1tfZlxz2fISHE6iyO%2FXIUPT1lxEOhdaFGWE5Z2lngovh5ihOFAwg5Ji%2BHW8r95UylptyDEFdDNURszsOnjU9yoK%2BNGd68eLjXaSzTFVLxUTf7O9KI%2B6Bkc8CmE2zMw5AIyzp6SiwhfewXGuEwQGT%2FI0Po1DPQL69IR9juIAeiWnszqd0Y1nkPmnzdNib7bouOOgVGebemDR5wyYIQzg4WSHEfQVUqurcnTU2RUCX4Wk6ZldIsleqchPlN%2Fyh6p4oRr5mY%2BdmXpMHaIuzIBWq%2BjTclwwXlxZTbha%2Fs81Xw0K%2FqT1TNy3oA%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5KWsKuxYQ

Ron,

Oh thank you so much!

Kostas

On 1/4/2023 at 5:56 PM, Ron said:

Yes Triumph used those longer grips like Ariel. From memory 7" long,  (6" on the twistgrip)  I'll measure later. I also added cable info on the other thtread.  Ron

Ron,

Thank you so much, I do have the original twistgrip so will measure the distance and make 1" longer for the dummy one.

Regards,

Kostas

On 1/4/2023 at 5:48 PM, welbike said:

Kostas,

I just found these sketches in my PC, but Triumph would have had much longer canvas. Maybe Ron knows?

Lex

Lex,

Thank you very much for the drawings. I just need to find some proper canvas now...

Regards,

Kostas

On 1/4/2023 at 3:01 PM, Ron said:

Kostas, looking throught the 1939 civy lists, all models had a 20" X .087" ( 2.13mm) wire and a 16" outer cable.

I think the same part numbers apply for the 3HW with 1" bars ie D76W and D76C

When the longer M20 7/8" bar was used, the list calls for an 18 1/2" outer so I guess the wire would be 22 1/2". 

I might have to study more lists on this though.  Ron

Ron,

Thank you so much for your reply.

I do have an original 1939 models replacement parts books. It does refer 20" x 0.84" (not 0.87") wire and 16" outer casing as you said.

Problem is that not all of my other original wire casings fit the dimensions given on the book:
1. Exhaust valve lifter cable is 24 1/2" instead of 21" listed (3H model)
2. Throttle cable is 37" instead of 39" listed (3H model)
3. Ignition control cable is 40 1/2", as stated
4. Clutch cable is 52 1/2" instead of 54 1/2" listed (3H model)

So, don't really know what I should do, I guess 16" will fit my 1" handlebars.

Regards,

Kostas

1 hour ago, welbike said:

That was a while ago! but I will see if I have any left over from that restoration, also note, that only bikes between appx. 1942 and 1944 had brass crimped rings, after that is was just crimped tin, that was painted brown or green.

Lex

 

Lex,

It is for a 3/1942 Triumph 3HW so definitely brass!!

Many thanks,

Kostas

On 5/7/2019 at 3:58 PM, T8Hants said:

Although my original front brake cable is sound, I am not sure I want to trust a 75 year old cable for my main stopper.

I have the 22" inner with 18" outer, plus adjuster, the rest being the 3/16" rod down to the hub.

Is there anyone who makes that type of brake cables with the adjuster built in?

Or do I go for the short outer long inner version that does away with the rod section, which do seem to be available?

Once again thank you in advance..............Gareth

Gareth,

Have just read that you have/had an original front brake cable. Can you please let me know the thickness of the outer cable (most probably 6,2mm), its length, the thickness of the inner cable (most probably 2,5mm) and its length. 

You quote 22" for the inner and 18" for the outer. Are these dimensions precise?

Regards,

Kostas

On 5/23/2022 at 12:34 PM, welbike said:

I usually don't like the repro's, I have been making my own canvas grips for the last years, have the brass rings turned on a lathe (later canvas grips, around 1944/45 had steel rings) and find some suitably coloured canvas, and glue everything together, put the seam on the bottom, where it's least notable, works for me.

I wind some electrical tape around it, so it stays nicely glued on, remove after a day or so.

Lex

Lex,

Do you have dimensions for the brass rings?

Kostas

Hi Rupert,

I cannot tell if it's appropiate or not, but if you do decide to mark it with the RASC red/green square on the tank sides here are some pictures of my original ones!

19 minutes ago, Ron said:

Hi Kostas. I think it was you, sent me those Arabic numerals?  Ron

Hi Ron,

No it wasn't me! Don't know Arabic at all!

Kostas

Definitely a Greek marking "Σ450" and a crown. Have seen such markings on quite a lot of motorcycles of different brands.

Attached a picture from a 3HW with such a marking....

Kostas

Great to see that your project restarted, keep the pictures coming Ron!

Any progress with that special oil tank assembly?

Kostas :laugh:

What has happened with your project Ron? Any updates?

Hello, my name is Kostas, I'm from Athens Greece.

Studied architecture and trying to make a living out of it!

Proud owner of two Norton WD16Hs thus I have joined this forum.

I hope you'll all be a friendly and helpful bunch :-D

Cheers,