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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: iamthest1g on April 14, 2010, 03:49:26 PM

Title: BURMAN BOXES heeeeeeellllllllllpppppp!!!!!
Post by: iamthest1g on April 14, 2010, 03:49:26 PM

hi all

what is best way to mesh the quadrant and the pinion in a burman gearbox .its from a 1950 ariel VG .
a friend told me i might have to select a gear and then try to mesh it .

Title: Re: BURMAN BOXES heeeeeeellllllllllpppppp!!!!!
Post by: DM on April 14, 2010, 10:21:38 PM

Have emailed you a Burman service pdf, a lot easier than re typing the info.

Title: Re: BURMAN BOXES heeeeeeellllllllllpppppp!!!!!
Post by: 33d6 on April 15, 2010, 12:45:00 AM

It's simple. There are "timing" marks on both the pinion and the quadrant. Ensure the two are lined up on assembly.
I would then suggest you get a decent sevice manual. They prevent a lot of anxious moments.
Cheers,