Hi,
Club Single Spares sell a sludge trap with a metric head so you can use a hexagonal type socket to remove it.

These jobs are a lot easier if you have a hydraulic ramp. If you remove the cylinder you can chisel out the trap then replace it with the metric one.

I do notice rigid/plunger are different. What do others find when building on a new (to them) frame?

Hi, all. I am fitting a 1939 VH engine into a 1954 swinging arm frame. I am offering up the rear engine plates. When the bolts to secure them to the frame and gearbox are fitted, the holes do not match the footrest rod. If I do file, I suppose I should file here. Are the plates different for the dif...

Hi, all. Are people using matt or gloss black on the head and barrel?

There doesn't seem to be enough room in my VH to fit them.

Hi, all.

I have a loose valve guide on my alloy head VH. What is the best way to fix it?
I have oversize guides ordered from the excellent Mr. Kemp of single spares.

Charlie

Is it just me, but my all alloy VH pinks a lot nowadays? I've just checked the timing and it is just less than 1/2 inch BTDC.

Charlie

Acme Stainless will supply suitable fork top nuts.

According to the Radco book you can repair with araldite. Now I just need a bit of scrap fin.

Can cast iron be filed OK?

Charlie