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 :)hi you could try this e-mail address  barns 2@iinet.au if you have no luck with  this I do have another e-mail address for him as I am not sure which one is current best of luck geoffus

    going through some of my old books for a BB 34 GS a TT Carby would be correct a 10TT9 is what specified but that is to run on 80 octane settings as follows choke size 1 5/32 main jet 360 needle jet .109 needle position 3  throttle slide 7  it would be a lot cheaper than a GP than more in keeping with a scrambler and much easier to tune as most scrambler's wanted low down power regards  geoffus

 :)it's a long time ago that I had a big port I don't remember any clutch problems  there is a key in the boss of one plate that if it fouls the end of the slot in the shaft it would pervade from engagement of the clutch
I can't remember what I the pump set at that I think it was the one drip about every 30 35 seconds one thing is certain the sight class should not be full you could take pump off and check that the oil hole is clear one other thing you could check is that the pump in the tank is not let in oil through into the engine there is a spring and a ball bearing in the hand pump check on that what I do remember is that it took according to the book 2  pints for 500 miles best of luck  geoffus

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regards geoffus

    was wondering if anybody could help me find sites in the US or spares or even a complete machine as the oz dollar is very close the US dollar it would seem sensible to advertise there but and have no idea how to go about this I am wondering if any one else has done this and can thay point me the right direction
regards geoff

  would anyone be interested in cheap plating.  This is not nickel or chrome but tin plate which looks very much like silver not as white nickel not as a blue has chrome, if anyone is interested.  This is nasty  free just one small snag I would not call it rustproof but you can experimenting more.  You must heat it but nevertheless, when finished, you can tip down the drain, with no side-effects to the environment

Yes you can, with a good resin. I use Plastibond here in Oz.  It's a bit like semi-liquid putty with a separate hardener.
1.  Clean edge of fins but don't file smooth.  Clean thoroughly with thinners two or three times.  You can if you want sandblast first as you have to repaint.
2.   Drill holes in broken edges of both fins either side, so that they roughly line up.  Drill 1 mil. or 1/32 holes in about 1/4 inch if possible.  Then get wire to fit in holes, making sure the wire is in the centre.  Araldite the wires into the holes.
3.   Put piece of plastic under bottom of fin (if more than one fin, one at a time).  I use old ice cream tubs, as this does not stick and this saves a lot of time in cleaning underneath.  Then fill with putty.  You may have to do this a few times because of small holes, etc. until satisfied.
4.   Respray and bake in oven to 180 C from cold for half an hour, let cool down slowly.  Leave door of oven open as this stinks.  Wife may not like this as it does linger.

The only way you can tell the difference is by running a fingernail up the fins.  You get ping clunk ping.  Never had any trouble with this arrangement - takes heat and doesn't crack.  If rough-cast, use a little sand in paint and brush on, then spray.  This saves you having to re-bore after welding.
Hope this helps,
Regards, Geoff      

    Ariel  twin port  about 1930  looks big so maybe 500cc  Ariel is readable on tank geoffus