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Series A Comet recommissioning
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<blockquote data-quote="AndrewM" data-source="post: 179385" data-attributes="member: 5669"><p>[ATTACH=full]62142[/ATTACH]I'm in the process of recommissioning my new (to me) 1936 Series A Comet, previously owned by Paul and Alex Champion. It has a Miller Mag-Dyno. I have a few simple questions.</p><p></p><p>1. The Series A 1935 Manual specifies a timing value of 42 degrees or 7/16", as does "Back to A". Is this the right value for use with modern fuels, or can it be set to a lower value?</p><p></p><p>2. A lot of the rubber components have hardened up or perished. Most of these I can replace easily, but I'm not sure where top find replacement tank mounting rubbers. Can anyone suggest a suitable supplier of the rubber mounting discs?</p><p></p><p>3. I've done a good Google search but haven't found a supplier for a suitable throttle cable (approx 32" outer, with ends suitable for an AMAL type 16 throttle and an AMAL 89/11 carburettor). Any suggestions, or should I get a custom one from JJcables?</p><p></p><p>4. Are there any alternatives to the Avon Speedmaster 20 x 3.00 front tyre, which seem to be in very short supply in Australia?</p><p></p><p>5. How far should I fill the oil tank from the top? I've filled it up to the bottom of the oil filter so far.</p><p></p><p>6. The handlebars on the bike are 24 1/2" long, which seems short. Have they been cut down or is this the original length?</p><p></p><p>7. I have some pre-war HRD logos for the tank sides (i.e. no white outline) from Classic Transfers, however these are vinyls rather than traditional transfers. Are there any sources for the correct pre-war logos as transfers rather than vinyl?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AndrewM, post: 179385, member: 5669"] [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_9986 2.jpg"]62142[/ATTACH]I'm in the process of recommissioning my new (to me) 1936 Series A Comet, previously owned by Paul and Alex Champion. It has a Miller Mag-Dyno. I have a few simple questions. 1. The Series A 1935 Manual specifies a timing value of 42 degrees or 7/16", as does "Back to A". Is this the right value for use with modern fuels, or can it be set to a lower value? 2. A lot of the rubber components have hardened up or perished. Most of these I can replace easily, but I'm not sure where top find replacement tank mounting rubbers. Can anyone suggest a suitable supplier of the rubber mounting discs? 3. I've done a good Google search but haven't found a supplier for a suitable throttle cable (approx 32" outer, with ends suitable for an AMAL type 16 throttle and an AMAL 89/11 carburettor). Any suggestions, or should I get a custom one from JJcables? 4. Are there any alternatives to the Avon Speedmaster 20 x 3.00 front tyre, which seem to be in very short supply in Australia? 5. How far should I fill the oil tank from the top? I've filled it up to the bottom of the oil filter so far. 6. The handlebars on the bike are 24 1/2" long, which seems short. Have they been cut down or is this the original length? 7. I have some pre-war HRD logos for the tank sides (i.e. no white outline) from Classic Transfers, however these are vinyls rather than traditional transfers. Are there any sources for the correct pre-war logos as transfers rather than vinyl? [/QUOTE]
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