Model 31 mag timing gear

Post by **teebee67** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 4:57 pm

I am fitting electronic ignition to my Model 31 which means removing the mag timing gear. I have bought a puller from the club spares scheme but it just will not screw into the mag timing gear. Neither the threads on the gear or the puller appear damaged. I was wondering did AMC use more than one thread on these items, anyone know please?

dave16mct · Post by **dave16mct** » Thu Jun 08, 2017 6:06 pm

No there's only one type. It's probabely plating in the threads, unless it's just badly made. I'd contact the spares scheme, they may have had a bad batch, but will be able to advise you. No-one in your section got one?

Cheers Dave.

Post by **teebee67** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:00 am

Thanks for the reply Dave. I haven't yet joined a section as I am having a few small problems with the bike and I want to be able to ride it to club nights. I will contact the spares department today.

SPRIDDLER · Post by **SPRIDDLER** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 9:02 am

teebee67 wrote:I haven't yet joined a section as I am having a few small problems with the bike

Tony, that's a good reason to make contact with your section.

....and I want to be able to ride it to club nights.

You wouldn't be the first to turn up on club nights by car with a box of oily bits

Post by **Reynard24** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 10:37 am

From memory, which I admit isn't always that good, I think the thread in the mag gear wheel is the same as a Norton Roadholder fork top nut. I know that doesn't necessarily help but if you have one kicking about you could knock up an extractor with that.

Post by **teebee67** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 11:56 am

Managed to drill and tap the drive gear and use a PVL ignition rotor puller that I had lying around from my Honda K4 days. On with fitting the electronic ignition now.

Thanks for the replies.

dave16mct · Post by **dave16mct** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 12:09 pm

Glad you're sorted. Which electronic ignition have you gone for?
Dave

Post by **teebee67** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 8:57 pm

Ended up going for the Wassell with the billet ally replacement for the magneto. I know it doesn't look original but I figure I can recoup most of my outlay by selling the mag.

SPRIDDLER · Post by **SPRIDDLER** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 9:23 pm

teebee67 wrote:I have bought a puller from the club spares scheme but it just will not screw into the mag timing gear. Neither the threads on the gear or the puller appear damaged.

teebee67 wrote:I figure I can recoup most of my outlay by selling the mag.

Yep, stick it on eBay.

(We'll keep an eye out for the frustrated new owner seeking help on the forum

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