Where did you get the swiveling barrel end? I can't find it on the Venhill UK or US sites or my other references.
Check http://www.flanderscables.com/ They have what you need.
Gary
Where did you get the swiveling barrel end? I can't find it on the Venhill UK or US sites or my other references.
The 1930's Sunbeam lot are tending to use the Clutch Cork Carvery.Alscomet,
Back in the sixties I had a 600 Panther and a Comet. Both have the BA gearbox and clutch.
The Panther had 3 cork plates and light springs and gave me no trouble al all.
The Comet with its 5 plates and thick springs was always a pain.
Adding more plates will mean less clearance when lifted. A multiplier configured to lower the lever force will do the same. Engaging first gear will get crunchier.
I understand that oiled cork has a higher coefficient of friction than Ferodo.
However I cannot remember whether the oil level in the Panther kept the clutch always wet.
Cork if you can find it might be the way to go.
Regards
Tatty
Despite all comments to the contrary, oil the nylon lined cable, it makes a tremendous difference. There will be a lot of replies saying this is inadvisable but I have done it many times with no problems.Well I tried the £17.75 clutch multiplier and it did make the clutch easier but unfortunately I was unable to select any gears as clutch lift is lost. Can you imagine sat on the bike all the gear on waving to the public,
who had arrived to see the depart, then back in the garage like a film playing backwards.
I have since sent for a Venhill frictionless cable 6 inches longer than the club original ,routed it past the muff(barrel) to the right hand side of the bike,up over the top link and to the clutch lever which has a swivelling nipple ?.Not been out yet but it does seem easier to apply when it stops raining !!! Price approx £45.00 in vat and postage. well pleased.