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Folks,
The correct level is "halfway up the layshaft..." which approximates to 1 pint.

It's in the Ariel handbook that goes with the various models...

Yeah, Barry. Come on over!

Sounds like a plan!

Hi I've got mine in bits too Simon. It's done 18 years and 28,000 miles since the last rebuild... I use semi-fluid grease too. I used Penrite for many years but now use Morris oils for everything. British y'know! In addition to what others have written I would say that the two bushes in the fourth g...

Hi Guys I've had this interesting email from the organisers of the Leominster Antiques and Vintage Festival in July this year. I think sounds pretty cool, and Leominster is a lovely place set in great surroundings. John Bradshaw and I are rather fond of the Grape Vaults pub in the town too...! I'd r...

Guys I have been approached by the "Friends of Selly Oak" to put on a club stand at their event in Selly Oak park on the 29th June 2013. Organiser Ken Pugh asks: We wondered whether AOMCC would be interested in dispalying their machines and promoting themselves at the annual Selly Oak Fest...

Hear,hear. John, John and Dai.
There are few who have done so much for the club, and few who knew so much about all Ariel models. A stalwart who will be sadly missed. Sincere condolensces to Elvira and the family.

Hi Guys. Thanks for your input. The big-end and mains haven't been touched. The crankcases were split to get the sludge trap out only! All attempts by other means failed. I haven't assembled a bottom end on an Ariel single, but I have done a few twins. On the twin you couldn't take up end float with...

OK guys I know this is vague... A fellow Selly Oaker has stripped his VH engine and on reassembly there is .060 end float in the crank. Why? Yes he has replaced all the bits. Thrusts either side, etc. Maybe it was always there...??? We don't know. We just have to fix it. Anyone got any bright ideas?...