Hi there, you are in the right place to adjust the tappets and quoting from the manual

The tappet clearance with this engine should be .006 for both inlet and exhaust and at no time should the clearance be below this amount.

First insert a feeler of the correct thickness between the tappet and valve adjusting nut, then adjust the nut until it just holds this feeler in position, after which the valve spring collar should be locked against this nut and the feeler withdrawn. The adjusting nut and collar must at all times be securely locked together, otherwise the tappet adjustment will quickly vary and cause damage to the valve stems.

Hope this helps

Colin

Hi all,

I need to produce a petrol tank for my Fairy motorcycle, so i am hoping someone can help with some advice, on some details on it.
So looking at the fuel tank on the images attached there would be an oil tank at the front, fuel tank at the back. Can i assume that the oil tank would end behind the first filler port.
Why is there, what looks like 3 filler ports, and if correct what would the third one be for?
What would the filler ports have looked like?
Any help would be greatly appreciated before i start making the tank.

Regards
Tony

I tried to find some information in the forum, but with no luck.

Can someone tell me how to adjust the valve clearance in my Douglas T6? I can't see any gap for a feeler gauge.

It looks like everything is screwed together.

Or do I need to take the timing case off?

Hi Tony,

a good professional start for the tails!

Michael

I have started machining the parts, hopefully it will work!!

Afternoon Chris
Aftermarket prewar pillion seat, maybe tan-sad?
There are a couple of other options currently on eBay uk. May give you some insight
Item no 323906342012 looks similar
Item no 364617281039 from DKW.

The two random cranked arms may form the sprung assembly? See attached pics

Steve

Hi again Jonathan.
I've attached pictures of all of the parts that that I can find for this seat and in the last 2 pictures my attempt at a partial assembly. There are 2 cranked arms approx. 3 inches long by 5/8 wide and 3/16 thick, shown in last 2 pictures, which I think go with the other parts.
If you recognise the parts and have a better idea of the assembly I'd be most grateful.

Chris.

Oh and it may have nothing to do with my Douglas at all

Hi Jonathan, will do but give me a couple of days for the snow to clear from my garage

Chris

Hi Chris, have you a picture of the bits you have ?
Jonathan

Hi Tony,
it was a pleasure to help you.
I would like to know, when the fishtails are finished by you.

All the best
Michael