jenkinov Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 Such a small world . I went onto the HMVF web site.and used your photos as a reference point after it arrived. I then went to see a friend with a 5sw to check his rack Yes ..a The rack had the string but interestingly my rack has a few holes drilled in it . Presumably to help secure items onto the rack..that confirms it's a used item and there is some evidence the bolts securing it to its original bike were cut ... A wire brush and kurust next... I have 2 more items on my wish list ..an original sump guard ..and Horn Jenkinov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenkinov Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 My Triumph appears to be 90 percent original but I am interested in securing a few missing or incorrect pieces 1 Horn ..can anyone confirm the correct am a horn model 2 sump guard.. Does a home have an original sump guard that I could see... To help me track a correct one down 3 carb float chamber... Can anyone confirm the float chamber number....I want to check it against the one I have fitted Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Jenk The horn is the Lucas HF1235 (Altette) The Amal number for the float bowl is 64/079. But basically it's a standard bowl with no angle and the 1/4 BSP threaded spout (Not the banjo type) I can't find a picture of any of my sump shields, but they're quite a simple thing, so I might well take one off for pictures and measurements later. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Here are the measurements for the sump shield. Treat some as approximate. Any missing measurements should be simple to calculate. I've learnt to put a slot in at least one of the front mountings, to avoid having to drift the frame stud all the way out. Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenkinov Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 That's great Ron .. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) Regarding the Altette horn and getting into some real nerd stuff, The HF1235 model had different variations over the years (apart from 6v and 12v) The only way to date them is on the little triangular fiber board plate. Which of is often missing or can be changed of course. But the clue is the adjusting screw on the back. The screw was set into a recess up to 1947, after which it was a flush screw. Ron Edited October 11, 2022 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenkinov Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 Ron ..The additional info on the horn is great.. Can I clarify what should be stamped on the fibre board if I was after a 1940 horn ...does it say 1940 or simply 40 Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rewdco Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Lucas used a "month plus year" code during these years. Example: 3 40 means March 1940. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) Exactly as Jan said! Keep an eye on Simon's site, he sometimes comes up with the right thing. Lucas starts at about page 7. https://www.simonsoldmotorcycleparts.com/category/toeters-claxons-horns-hupen/ Ron Edited October 12, 2022 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenkinov Posted October 23, 2022 Author Share Posted October 23, 2022 Thanks Gents . The hunt begins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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