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The problem for me is that I can't solder. John what are the dimensions? I could get one made if I knew that

Don't know if it's still available, but Hughie Hanncox did a DVD on rebuilding Triumph unit twins. it might even be available through the local library to order



















 

May I ask, from where did you source your lamps? I worked in the lighting industry for many years, and the symptoms you describe are associated with air inside the glass. Going cloudy accompanied by rapid failure is a sign that either the seal is compromised by a capillary leak or that during the manufacturing process the lamp was not flushed properly to purge out the air leaving the fill gas contaminated. The presence of air will cause the filament material to quickly evaporate due to excessive heat. All incandescent lamps are normally filled with argon to inhibit this process a few others are vacuum lamps. Halogen lamps work in a similar same way the main difference being when the lamp reaches operating temperature the filament evaporation particles are recycled back to the filament. Internal clouding is indicative of air contamination.

I want to fit a set of Britax rear crash bars to my A10. Can anyone tell me what is the purpose of the bevel on the footrest? It doesn't match the crash bar fixing point in anyway that I can see. I have scoured the internet unsuccessfully looking for Britax fitting instructions. any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.second picture is where footrest is supposed to attach to the crash bar

Ian, no I have never heard of a mag seizing either, but I am worried by the fact that repro fibre gears have an iffy reputation in some quarters.

Just removed the magneto from my A10 to have it refurbished. I noticed one of the fibre gear teeth was chipped so I'm seeking advice. Go with a new fibre gear or opt for an ally one. I'm leaning towards ally because fibre gear failure appears to be a relatively common occurance. Personal experiences anyone?

I just remembered, not all ATF's are suitable,  You need type "F"

John, It seems the difference between "F" type and the others is the absence of friction modifiers. F type is now very difficult to find. It might be possible to find it on the internet but nobody sells it locally, not even Halfords. Apparently it is only used in Fords over 40 years old.

Thanks for your contributions. Today I double checked everything the gearbox push rod lever is parallel when the clutch lever is operated and there is about 1/8" play at the lever with the clutch engaged. I shall refit the cover and do a road test and see what happens.