Hello from a 'new boy' and Help!

Information relating to the Matchless G3 or AJS Model 16 350cc Heavyweight
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Re: Hello from a 'new boy' and Help!

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Hi

The dynamo part number will be stamped into the case and you can then trace it through the Lucas documentation here:

http://archives.jampot.dk/technical/Ele ... 6-1957.pdf

That end cap looks like a slightly later type as fitted to BSAs

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Hi,

Thanks for information.

Stephen
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This means your tool is not the AMC one rather than weird!
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That's true! I assumed, probably incorrectly, that it originated from my late fathers Matchless tool kit. He had a 1946 G3L so maybe relevant to that model if it did.
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Epilogue.
Just the final to my problem as solved by Clive, Mick D et al.
As advised, managed to remove sprocket with aid of puller and puffing. The dynamo is an E3N - LI with number 20038B stamped thereon. A quick look in the archives as recommended revealed details of the unit.
So, happy days and thank you for helping with this issue,

Kindest regards,

Stephen
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G3L1946 wrote:That's true! I assumed, probably incorrectly, that it originated from my late fathers Matchless tool kit. He had a 1946 G3L so maybe relevant to that model if it did.
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Stephen
The Dynamo sprocket was the same in 1946 and that is what your tool does not fit. I think he may have accumulated tools from elsewhere too.
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Hi

The spanner in Stephen's photo differs significantly from that illustrated as 017254 in the Owner's Manual.

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Hi guys,

Yes, my father had a few models and collected quite a few tools on the way. He was also in the R.E.M.E. in the 1940/1950's and worked on all manner of vehicles including the military Matchless.
Thank for all you help,

Stephen
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