Tappets on G2

Information relating to the Matchless G2 or AJS Model 14 250cc Lightweight
SPRIDDLER
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Tappets on G2

Post by SPRIDDLER »

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...anyway wife won't let me start it now because of kids next door.

Never mind the neighbours. She doesn't know the half of owning old Brit bikes - I recommend you get it starting first kick before she comes into the house via the oil drips on the path!! Cooh! You'll be for it!
Well done.
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Tappets on G2

Post by pto »

The simple way to get the piston in the right position is to watch the inlet valve open as you turn the engine over. The inlet valve will be opening as the piston goes down and start to close as the piston goes up, when the piston reaches TDC set the tappets
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