Valve sprting Cover 1930 Douglas 350cc

[douglas1947]

Hi,

I would like to finish my 1930 Douglas 350cc H3.
with the dismantled engine came 2 different valve spring covers.
I think the "grit" one is the right type, the cosed cover a more early type?
the "grit" one fits only on front cylinder.
I would like to get more informations and help.

Michael

[douglas1947]

sorry for the mistake in the "Subject"!

Valve Spring Cover

The engine No is ER812.
The covers are similar to B29 and on?
The closed type may be EW?

Michael

[Doug]

Michael,

The 350cc models through 1929 had 'solid' tappet covers. Starting with the 1930 350cc models, the covers had the ventilation slots.

-Doug

[douglas1947]

Doug,
thanks for the information!
It seems so, the rear cover has a different shape (like the one without the slots, with double bow)?

Has someone an idea; may be I can do an alloy cast reproduction.
A friend is artist for scultures and do alloy + bronce casting.

Michael

[Doug]

Years ago the LDMCC Spare Department had these as unfinished castings. Don't know if they still offer them, but someone might have a unused set under the workbench.

-Doug

[douglas1947]

Hi Doug,

that sounds interesting.
Do you think I should try to ask under "wanted"?

Michael