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I recently came into possession of a 1932 Coventry Eagle Silent Supreme that has the Coventry proprietary engine.  Sadly it's missing the intake manifold. 
Does anyone have a clue where I might find one?
Thanks

I set out to replace the speedo drive bushing and what seemed to be a simple task suddenly isn't.  It seems as if some goober has totally destroyed the retaining pin that holds it in.
If I remove the inner timing cover will I be able to get to the bushing and replace it?

If the answer to that is yes, the next question is how do you get the thing off?
So far I've only found two screws toward the back that seem to hold it on.  That doesn't seem right.

In the attached pic, what must come off to get this plate off?  My parts manual leads me to believe that the shifting mechanism stays in one piece.  Do I remove all the kickstart mechanism?
My shop manual says refer to a BSA dealer.  Those folks are far and between these days.

Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

I recently picked up a 1949 BSA B31 in pretty much complete condition.  I've been getting acquainted with it before I start any serious work.
  I have a question concerning the magneto and how the ignition points cam is lubricated.  The points spin around while the plate cam stays fixed.  The mechanics manual gives directions for oiling a wick.
 I can't find wick anywhere in the points compartment.  The manual shows a picture of a fixing screw for the oil felt, but nothing resembling a felt.
Can anyone tell me where to look and what it might look like? A picture would be fantastic.
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I bought a rolling basket case of an Ariel Arrow.
It's like putting a puzzle together without much in the way of directions.  The parts manual is helpful, but I can't seem to figure out what this piece might be.
Anyone recognize it?
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I am starting the disassembly of a 1962 Ariel Arrow.  In removing the wiring harness, which is in very good condition, I discovered a flasher unit tucked up inside the frame.  The bike doesn't have flashers, nor any wiring intended for such.
Does anyone have a clue as to why this flasher is there?
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Anyone know what size stud holds the rear Hardy-Spicer joint to the rear drive unit?
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I have a 1947 James ML that won't make a spark.
I have had the flywheel re-magnetized, installed a new coil, rebuilt the points with new fiber washers, honed the points themselves to remove pits, installed a new condenser, a new sparkplug, and replaced all ignition related wiring and still no spark.  The timing is spot on as best I can understand from the Villiers manual. 
It may be that the flywheel is not going onto the crankshaft far enough, but I don't have a reference to determine this.  It looks like the lighting coils are only covering about half the magnet.  It is about 1.5 cm from the outside edge of the flywheel to the front edge of the ignition armature.

Does anyone have any pics of a flywheel in place or any other suggestions.  I'm pretty much stymied at this point.

Trying to put the finishing touches on a 1973 Triumph Bonneville refurbishment.
It's all together, carbs synched as good as I'm gonna get 'em.   Bike runs pretty well.

Problem is on cold start.
But when I push down on ticklers and let up, the gas keeps coming out unless I give each carb a gentle tap. 

Says to me the floats are wanting to stick, but it does seem odd that it's both and consistent.

 I've done a thorough clean on the carbs, replaced the float needles, cleaned jets, etc.

Any ideas, suggestions, etc.

I'm thinking a belt sheath for a small hammer might work.