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530
Hi, I wonder what this screw is for? Some oil is coming out of it, thus I wanted to replace it. Are there any problems to be expect? What is the part number of...
Sacha Romier
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Dec 12, 2005
8:49 am
531
Hi Sacha, This is just a plug, later models didn't had this plug at all. Pre-war there was an oilpressure indicator screwed in this hole and during the war...
Henk & Linda
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Dec 12, 2005
9:08 am
532
hi Henk, thanks for your answer. Just to be sure, this screw is not needed for something special. And it is a normal screw to be unscrewed anticlockwise? ...
Sacha Romier
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Dec 15, 2005
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533
Hi Sacha, It's just a normal screw to block the hole and indeed unscrews anticlockwise. You probably need an impact screwdriver to unscrew it as they usually...
Henk & Linda
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Dec 15, 2005
11:33 am
534
Hello, I'm new to the group and have just posted two pics of an old triumph my father use to ride before I was born. I think it was a BSA 500 but am unsure of...
John & Pat Quinnell
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Dec 17, 2005
5:44 pm
536
Hi I am John I live in Wichita Kansas, I like doing living history and I am now in the process of restoring an old wm20, I have just started and I would like...
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Jan 14, 2006
1:14 pm
538
Hi, I built my M20 from a box of bits a couple of years ago. I used the pictures on this website and a manual that can be downloaded from the net. I can email...
andyswearman
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Jan 17, 2006
12:02 am
539
Hi, I have done about 3ooo miles since I rebuilt my m20. The paint has now all burnt of the barrel around the exhaust port. The paint is also flaking of the...
andyswearman
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Jan 17, 2006
12:08 am
540
Andy, What kind of paint did you use? I just painted my cylinder today with Aervoe semigloss black engine spray paint. I've used this before on several Triumph...
rbaselt
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Jan 17, 2006
2:08 am
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Andy, What kind of paint did you use? I just painted my cylinder today with Aervoe semigloss black engine spray paint. I've used this before on several Triumph...
rbaselt
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Jan 17, 2006
2:18 am
542
Hi Andy, I had the same problem with other bikes as well. One possibility is to use a special kind of color that is used to refresh the electrical stovetops in...
Sacha Romier
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Jan 17, 2006
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543
HI Andy Thank you for the offer of the manual I have already down loaded one for the wm20 at this time. I will be taking pictures as I go along so when I do...
JOHN BIERENS
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Jan 17, 2006
2:27 pm
544
hi I am currently restoring a WM20 which was running smoothly before I started, I have had the top cylinder overhauld but have done nothing to the bottom end,...
kmhps03
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Jan 17, 2006
10:19 pm
545
Hi, Don't paint it at all. I have lots of WWII pictures and non show painted engine. This is just done post-war. When the bike has been running ok just leave...
Henk & Linda
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Jan 17, 2006
10:36 pm
546
Hi Henk I had coincided leaving the engine unpainted so that is what I will do. what about the small gear box should I paint it or leave it unpainted as well?...
JOHN BIERENS
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Jan 18, 2006
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547
Hi John, I only know about painted engines and gearboxes from post war pictures, all WWII pictures show bike with aluminium engine and gearbox casings. Henk. ...
Henk & Linda
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Jan 18, 2006
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548
Hi Henk That answers my question then I will NOT paint either my engine or my gear box. Thanks again for the advice, I don't know what I would without your...
JOHN BIERENS
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Jan 19, 2006
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549
Hi John, I phoned the Y-strap guy about two weeks ago and I will get them. The problem is that he has to pick them up at about a two hour drive, but he...
Henk & Linda
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Jan 19, 2006
1:52 pm
550
Hi Group. Does anyone have a scan or photo of the small WD Contract plates that wre attached to the rear muguard or toolbox lids on WD bikes.The size is approx...
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Feb 2, 2006
10:27 pm
551
Here a few picture of these plates, I don't have one for sale I am afraid. henk. ... From: jonright2000 To: viking27_is@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,...
Henk en Linda
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Feb 2, 2006
11:02 pm
552
Wow, they look just like the plate on my James ML! Jon Lewis...
Jonathan Lewis
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Feb 2, 2006
11:12 pm
553
Hi Jon, I have some more of these plate pictures, I can send them if you want. Henk. ... From: Jonathan Lewis To: viking27_is@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday,...
Henk en Linda
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Feb 2, 2006
11:23 pm
554
Its Ok Henke, they are just cool to see others than mine. Jon...
Jonathan Lewis
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Feb 3, 2006
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555
Here some more. Henk. ... From: Jonathan Lewis To: viking27_is@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 3:06 AM Subject: Re: WD Contract Plates Its Ok...
Henk en Linda
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Feb 3, 2006
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556
As my WM20 is in civillian trim and I intend to keep it that way, I have a spare mud guard lable. I will take a shot and put it up in a new folder. If you want...
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Feb 4, 2006
1:51 am
558
I know this is basic but please let me run it by the group. I have a 1942 m20 it is wired negative ground (earth). Everything I read says that is correct....
Harry Costello
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Feb 12, 2006
5:55 pm
559
Surely someone out there must know if their machine is positive or negative ground. ... a ... be ... the...
Harry Costello
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Feb 17, 2006
1:53 pm
560
Hi, my M20 is positive ground. ............. cheers Sacha "Harry Costello" <harrycos@...> Sent by: viking27_is@yahoogroups.com 17.02.06 14:52 Please...
Sacha Romier
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Feb 17, 2006
1:59 pm
561
Could someone please verify this. Everything I have shows (Wiring Diagram in files section) negative ground on my WD model. ... have ... says ... if ... ...
Harry Costello
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Feb 17, 2006
10:19 pm
562
Have you been onto http://home.quicknet.nl/qn/prive/ahum/ An excellent website for WDM20's. ... From: "Harry Costello" <harrycos@...> To:...
BW MOORE
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Feb 17, 2006
10:32 pm
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