1955 18S - swingarm bush query
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1955 18S - swingarm bush query
I have just dismantled my 18S and removed the swingarm pin. I looked at the bronze sintered bearings in the swinging arm and they look pretty beaten up. I have a couple of queries:
1) The Roy Bacon book says they are oil lubricated but for the life of me I can't see how, they certainly don't look like they ever saw oil
2) the AJS spares catalogue lists oilite bronze inners , I was wondering what an "inner" was exactly
3) one of my bearings isn't fully 'home' in the arm, is the amount they are press fitted into the swinging arm variable or is there some kind of packing that was missing on mine.
4) in the spares catalogue I see quite a few parts listed (felt washer etc) that were not fitted to mine, could someone kindly advise what would be the full list of spares I should order and where I can get a diagram of the assembly
1) The Roy Bacon book says they are oil lubricated but for the life of me I can't see how, they certainly don't look like they ever saw oil
2) the AJS spares catalogue lists oilite bronze inners , I was wondering what an "inner" was exactly
3) one of my bearings isn't fully 'home' in the arm, is the amount they are press fitted into the swinging arm variable or is there some kind of packing that was missing on mine.
4) in the spares catalogue I see quite a few parts listed (felt washer etc) that were not fitted to mine, could someone kindly advise what would be the full list of spares I should order and where I can get a diagram of the assembly
1954 AJS 18S Cyprus export (frame decode says 1954 but many components match a 1955).
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Re: 1955 18S - swingarm bush query
Parts listed but not fitted should be fitted, like felt oil seals.
look in tech tips.
http://www.jampot.com/article_read.asp?id=227
look in tech tips.
http://www.jampot.com/article_read.asp?id=227
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Re: 1955 18S - swingarm bush query
I rebuilt the swinging arm of my '55 AJS M18s a couple of weeks ago. I replaced the pin, the felt washers (the white items in the photo), the end plates (with retaining 'spoke') and the two paper gaskets behind the end plates. The bushes didn't need replacing, fortunately. If you fit new ones, they may need to be line reamed to fit the pin.
The position of the bushes in the swinging arm controls the side to side end play. The should be a 'fit' to the aluminium carrier. Free to move, but no slop.
The screw in the right hand end plate is the oil filler. Once it's been assembled, fill with SAE140 monograde mineral oil. Don't be tempted to use grease!!
The position of the bushes in the swinging arm controls the side to side end play. The should be a 'fit' to the aluminium carrier. Free to move, but no slop.
The screw in the right hand end plate is the oil filler. Once it's been assembled, fill with SAE140 monograde mineral oil. Don't be tempted to use grease!!
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Re: 1955 18S - swingarm bush query
Reply moved to the Dubai chap's Jampot rebuild thread.
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Re: 1955 18S - swingarm bush query
Hi, PM me with your email and I will send you an article I wrote for Jampot on replacing bushes. Andy
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Re: 1955 18S - swingarm bush query
I recently replaced the bushes and pin on my 53 G3 project there was no need to ream, but I had put the casting in direct sunlight in the conservatory for a few days before and the pin in the freezer. It all went together quite well with a few hefty taps from a soft headed hammer.
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Re: 1955 18S - swingarm bush query
can I ask where you got the replacement end plates from ? thxPharisee wrote:I rebuilt the swinging arm of my '55 AJS M18s a couple of weeks ago. I replaced the pin, the felt washers (the white items in the photo), the end plates (with retaining 'spoke') and the two paper gaskets behind the end plates. The bushes didn't need replacing, fortunately. If you fit new ones, they may need to be line reamed to fit the pin.
The position of the bushes in the swinging arm controls the side to side end play. The should be a 'fit' to the aluminium carrier. Free to move, but no slop.
The screw in the right hand end plate is the oil filler. Once it's been assembled, fill with SAE140 monograde mineral oil. Don't be tempted to use grease!!
1954 AJS 18S Cyprus export (frame decode says 1954 but many components match a 1955).
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Re: 1955 18S - swingarm bush query
Hi
I bought my end caps 01095/6 from AMC Classic Spares
Regards Mick
I bought my end caps 01095/6 from AMC Classic Spares
Regards Mick
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Re: 1955 18S - swingarm bush query
Mick... you've missed out a "0". The part numbers are 010095/6 and I bought mine from the club spares dept.Mick D wrote:Hi
I bought my end caps 01095/6 from AMC Classic Spares
Regards Mick
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Re: 1955 18S - swingarm bush query
Hi Andy51,
In lots of the threads about swinging arm pin/bush procedure your name keeps coming up in relation to an article you wrote. I've tried to PM you but for some reason I don't think it sends (technology hey - or is it me).
Could you message me as I'd like to get my mitts on t'article.
Many thanks
Tom
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In lots of the threads about swinging arm pin/bush procedure your name keeps coming up in relation to an article you wrote. I've tried to PM you but for some reason I don't think it sends (technology hey - or is it me).
Could you message me as I'd like to get my mitts on t'article.
Many thanks
Tom
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