http://www.realmilitaryflix.com/public/261.cfm Some members of the group might be interested in this archive film of motrocycles. Any more anywhere? Don...
Had a email from my mate who is rebuilding my 1929 350cc sidevalve engine, saying He has removed the main bearings from the crank shaft they need to be...
Tell your mate to hang onto them.Even if worn, They are MC22; an obselete bearing but one which was used in a number of vintage bike engines, famously model H...
Yes MC22 bearings are used in veteran/early vintage Triumphs. They can be obtained from, www.veterantriumph.co.uk but be warned they are £42 each!!! I used a...
One of our group, and regular poster on this forum, has died while riding his '24 Sunbeam Model 5 on New Year's Day. I have photos and a short writeup about...
Paul - this is awful, sad news. Thank you for telling us. I hadn't met James in person but we exchanged emails and his enthusiasm and kindness was equally...
Sorry, I should have mentioned that his wife Kumi was always riding nearby, usually on the MAC Velo.? They had no children. pd'o www.thevintagent.blogspot.com ...
Hi, are there any sunbeam light solo sport 50cc owners out there model number 26 (1937) A26 (1938) I am currenly in the process of restoring one and also...
wanted,please. primary chaincase outer for a 1929 sunbeam model 2 350cc sidevalve, it is the cast ally type (for the 6 spring 6" dia clutch that has the...
Hello to everyone and thanks to Craig for setting up this group. I'm restoring a 1938 500cc OHV Light Solo Sport, so hi to Ashley. Does anyone in the group...
Hi Phil, can you email me with your phone number please. For some reason my emails are not getting through to you. Maybe you email system is filtering me...
does anybody know the oil capacity of the AT gearbox and primary chaincase on a 1929 model 2 there are no level plugs and no info in the manuals/books...
My BT gearbox has a level plug with a centre 1.5 inches above the gear change shaft centre. However my spare BT box does not have a level plug. I contacted...
Hi.... I've just bought a 1929 Model 2 (the one on eBay) and after some searching, have found this forum. I'm going to be asking a lot of questions so...
Congratulations! Or commiserations, if appropriate. I didn't see the eBay listing but will look forward to a photo or two when you have the time to post. My...
"Congratulations! Or commiserations"... So far it's more "congratulations than "commiserations". I've spent the day removing and dismantling the engine. I've...
Nice to see someone else with a model 2 they are quite rare as the saddle tank was only made for two years, mine is nearing completion in the next few weeks...
Erm... We seem to be the same person !!! No... Not really... But I also own a MAC 350 as, presumably, so do you? Don't suppose your MAC has Dowtys... 1949......
I think your bike is a model 1 not a model 2. The model 2 did not have the full rear chaincase, Have a look at my 1929 model 1 [well 1928 actually as its the...
Hi... Thanks for the update. As you may have guessed I'm a bit of a Sunbeam novice. I was only going on the information I was given. Engine number is H3120. ...
I've started to make a Haynes style e Book on how to remove and strip down a 1929 350 SV engine. It's currently available to view on "photobucket" and I've...
That is definatly a model 1 mine is a model 2 has an open chain case and flat handle bar otherwise they are the same, the model 1 and 2 saddle tank were only...
I'm looking for some parts for a 1929 model 9 (twin port). It has the alloy rocker box and X plate. I need... Exhaust rocker assy... Pushrods (both). And...
My '29 M80 has a lot of "grease-type" sludge in the oil tank. This sludge seems to resist petrol, paraffin & heat (putting it in an oven at 80C for 1hr didn't...
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