Hi Randall, How about using a carburetor float? You can get both brass and plastic versions and you can be sure they won't melt in petrol. Colin Pears _____ ...
The carburetor float makes a lot of sense. I did ask the neighbors to save the cork from a couple of their wine bottles, as they seem to drink a lot. Turns out...
Sunday morning 1st Oct . The Classis Car parts specialist in Cyprus has advised the BEC that he has found some more AC Fuel Sender units( Maybe only similar...
hi i just add an photo of the ac fuel sender see b95 norway approx photo nr 45 The cork is 32mm in diameter and the length is 77mm I belive some regulare win...
I'm reassembling the clutch on my 492 3 cyl with VR transmission and something isn't right. I took lots of photographs when I dissassembled it and am sure I'm...
not sure about the berkeley but many bike clutches have a ball bearing that goes at the end of the rod. this would give you almost .25" just a possibility....
Has the clutch been re-lined? Roy coldplugs <jcoelho@...> wrote: I'm reassembling the clutch on my 492 3 cyl with VR transmission and something isn't...
... I don't have a dimension for the end pieces (#10 & #49), but according to the parts list, the main Push Rod (#48) should be 9-1/16" long. ... Yes, the...
Thanks everyone for some good responses. Trevor: There is a steel ball involved but it's part of the adjuster that bears against the actuating lever. I thought...
Thanks Nigel, but I don't seem to have Mike Turturro's active email. Can anyone supply? George E Sollish Chief Engineer Auto Gear Equipment Project Manager...
... There is no ball bearing illustrated or listed in the VR Parts Book - maybe this is a mod? ... The HJR rod is listed as 8-9/16". ... This plate is Albion...
Anyone tried a mini rack instead of the original system? Any ideas on disc brakes for the front? I also would appreciate any info on a rear compensator for the...
Hi Dave Most British motorcycle clutches that I am familiar with have a ball bearing some were in the clutch mechanism. Albion is the British clutch that I am...
... Could be, although it sure looks original. It's possible that a previous owner used a similar part from a British motorcycle. ... Probably within my margin...
Cutting the rod and removing a section equal to the size of the ball bearing is a recommendation to reduce the drag caused by the length of the rod. This ...
My VR has a ball bearing which rests on the adjusting screw in the thrust race housing. Roy ... There is no ball bearing illustrated or listed in the VR Parts...
... I was once told many years ago not to insert another ball bearing between the rods as this causes the ends to "bell out" slightly and can cause the rods to...
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Adrian That is probably why it is recommended to heat treat the ends of the rod. I have a copy of the Article written by Don Morley for the Classic & ...
The MINI steering rack is wider-but can be altered to fit. I am putting MINI 8.4 Disc brakes on my Berkeley-but they are even wider/heavier than MINI drum...
Thanks for the info, Did you have to cut the rack housing down or just change the tie rod length? Are the front drums on a Berk similar to Mini front drums? -...
My Berkeley is a reproduction-with NO original parts, but a MINI rack would be easy to adapt to almost any car. It only requires 2 u-bolts & a universal joint...
If I remember right, the TR transmission used a single ball. The VR had a radial ball bearing that carried the push force, but allowed free rotation of the...
I wrote earlier that my VR had a ball in the adjuster. That was a mistake. I was thinking of a 3 speed box I had here a couple of months ago. Re my release...
... rod. Thanks for the reply Harry ( and Rick ), I'm not the best of engineers. Can you advise how to heat treat the ends of the rods. Do you get them red or...
I think I may have struck lucky with some tyres. My dad popped in a local dealer and asked him if he had any 135 x 12s. When he looked through his newly...
The article says to heat them cherry red and quench in water. I prefer to do it in oil but water works. Harry ... From: Berkeley-USA@yahoogroups.com...
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