flyingfleasteve Posted November 30, 2020 Author Share Posted November 30, 2020 Thanks Lex. Yes I have the workshop repair plate. I took it off before prepping the tool box.....images to follow......when I can find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 I took my links off yesterday to install my new washers. I also replaced the top spindles with some NOS spindles that I've had for ages, mainly because of the nicer adjusting hex's. Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Nice, did you get the spindles from me? I had a quantity last year. but if you're not carefull, you'll run out of little things to rectify! Cheers, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 I can't remember where I got the spindles...Netley?? But it was some years ago. Still got things to do Lex! I'm waiting for a couple of cables for the WD/C, so that's nearly done, and then thinking of pulling the engine out of the CO again. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 Looking good Ron! This weekend has consisted of spraying, prepping and more spraying..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD Flea Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 On 11/29/2020 at 11:19 PM, flyingfleasteve said: Second batch of components blasted and ready to prime....plodding on slowly....a few parts need some repairs and some need filling..... Steve those engine plates look like they are from a g3l model not g3 as g3 are a bit more thicker than g3l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Yep it's why they added the thickening strip where the mag platform fits. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 That’s gents, I did not spot that. I am still currently on the quest for both front Mudguard stays. I did speak with Terry at Metal Magic but none on the shelf at present. The front stay looks quite universal, it appears that maybe it just the rear stay which is more peculiar to the Matchless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Used to have NOS G3 engine plates, maybe a friend still has some, I will ask. Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 Thank you Lex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Sorry, all gone, but they could be the same as 1946-1948 G3L's? Cheers, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 Cheers Lex. I will see for the moment if I can utilise my G3L set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Steve you can hardly notice when they're fitted. It's whether you can live with yourself when you're riding along on cheap old G3L plates.......But at least the weight saving will make for better performance 😀 Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 It will give me the edge when we next meet on the race track Ron! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 I'll put my high lift cams back in! Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 So gents I am intrigued as to the correct rear licence plate holder I should be fitting to my bike? I have searched the net but cannot find anything definitive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 It's this (pre-war) type for the panel tanks. Sadly good old Alan Swainson who made some very good copies has passed away. Although I've a feeling that Jan has made them?? Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) Yes, that's the right one! Civilian 1946 G3L's also had them fitted, but they are rarer than G3's, I got quite a few from Alan, but nothing left, maybe Jan borrowed one of my originals? I can't remember anymore. An alternative is to search for a 1948-1949 one, with the central mounting bolt, and modify that one, the main shape is the same. Not even the Indians make these as far as I know. Good luck, Lex Edited December 5, 2020 by welbike Additional info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 Thanks Gents. At least I now know what I am looking for 🙂 A good productive day today, both wheels now nearly finished complete with new tyres. A few space just been sprayed so a rolling chassis is imminent 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 A large batch of parts now ready for fitting...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 The chain case has needed a lot of work to remove the pin holes and a lot of pitting but it’s now nearly ready for the top coat......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 I have finally found all of the gearbox components ready for inspection, cleaning and assembly. It appears that one of the gears sheared a tooth and subsequently shredded some of the other gears/drive cogs in the process. At least I now know why it came in a box of bits! Just waiting on new gaskets and main bearings.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Nice work Steve!! let me know which gear you need, have some NOS ones, but first gear is lower on the G3L's. Cheers, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfleasteve Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 Thanks Lex. I think I have the replacement gear sorted....(I have a spare parts gearbox) Any issues Il give you a shout 👍its nice to see the project turning a corner 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD Flea Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Nice work steve well done. By any chance im after a bottom and top yoke you dont have ?? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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