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by Anthony Duffield
Sun Nov 28, 2021 1:33 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Commander fuel gauge
Replies: 2
Views: 2404

Re: Commander fuel gauge

Philip,

My gauge is also not accurate, I suspect that you might have to bend the float arm as I believe the gauge itself is not adjustable
by Anthony Duffield
Tue Oct 19, 2021 6:46 am
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Commander water pump seal wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 4936

Re: Commander water pump seal wanted

Dean,

Is your pump standard or modified,

If standard the original size seal is still available let me know and I will send you the part number, if modified I'm sure Graham at Startright will have a seal that fits.

Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Tue Oct 12, 2021 7:44 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: gearbox oil
Replies: 8
Views: 14598

Re: gearbox oil

There is a drain plug under the gearbox, remove the round cover to reveal the oil pump simply pour oil into the space below, the manual advises to fill until the level is approx. 1.0mm below the lip. Take your time the oil will be thick and will take time to find its level.
by Anthony Duffield
Tue Oct 05, 2021 7:05 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: clutch plates sticking
Replies: 18
Views: 14391

Re: clutch plates sticking

Morning John I hope you are keeping well.

Looking at the pump there is a small O Ring at position approx. 11 o'clock and a larger O Ring at approx. 5 O'clock that's it no other joints or O Rings I have never found it necessary to use any silicon or anything like.

BR Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:11 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: Interpol II for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 3157

Re: Interpol II for sale

Trev, Like all things molly coating does not last forever, that said my Commander engine was remollied in 2016 and since then I have completed 25k miles so far so good. If your engine is running OK it will idle and restart when hot, will accelerate strongly then I would leave it alone and just keep ...
by Anthony Duffield
Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:55 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Engine stand commander
Replies: 6
Views: 14116

Re: Engine stand commander

Trev, I have a video of a mechanic at the Norton factory overhauling a water cooled engine, from what I have seen the engine cannot be overhauled when it is still in the frame. With the engine on the bench the mechanic used an old primary chain case cut so that the engine was turned on its ends and ...
by Anthony Duffield
Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:48 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: clutch plates sticking
Replies: 18
Views: 14391

Re: clutch plates sticking

No need for anything other than the two O Rings, both available from ANL
by Anthony Duffield
Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:13 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: clutch plates sticking
Replies: 18
Views: 14391

Re: clutch plates sticking

I always rebuild with dry plates
by Anthony Duffield
Sun Sep 26, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: clutch plates sticking
Replies: 18
Views: 14391

Re: clutch plates sticking

Has the clutch ever been free? If No strip it If Yes, first check that the clutch actuating mechanism is correctly set, you might just be able to free it up by bump starting the bike pull in the clutch and use both brakes to try to stop the bike thus freeing the clutch Either way its not a big job w...
by Anthony Duffield
Mon Sep 20, 2021 11:23 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Starter Clutch Gear?
Replies: 2
Views: 1815

Re: Starter Clutch Gear?

I do not have a RE5, in number 137 of Epitrochoid, the magazine for the rotary owners club, there is a section regarding New RE5 starter clutches, contact rotaryoc@aol.com
by Anthony Duffield
Sun Sep 05, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: clutch cable cover
Replies: 6
Views: 7958

Re: clutch cable cover

I agree with Clive, one each hole in my clutch cover, gearbox cover and water pump cover are all tapped M8.

On an old and used rotary there is a good chance your cover(s) are already tapped
by Anthony Duffield
Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:17 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: advice 0n tt1 not wiring
Replies: 4
Views: 3307

Re: advice 0n tt1 not wiring

Trev, My bike had a Boyer for possibly 50,000 miles, however as I do a lot of long distance rides and did not want to get caught out with a failed ignition box far from home, I purchased a Minimag, made all the connections and ran the bike with the new ignition box for a while to make sure all was g...
by Anthony Duffield
Tue Aug 24, 2021 6:33 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Classic wiring/Minimag
Replies: 8
Views: 9716

Re: Classic wiring/Minimag

Jerome, https://minimagneto.co.uk/Norton-Rotary.php The Minimag ignition unit replaces wire for wire the original Boyer ignition unit as fitted to the Commanders. I have no experience of the Classic or Interpol II bikes but there are many others on the forum who will be able to assist. Good luck Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Fri Aug 20, 2021 9:28 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Front wheel spindle
Replies: 8
Views: 8820

Re: Front wheel spindle

Trev,

I see what you mean, as a rule of thumb washers always go under a nut.

The purpose of the washer is to avoid the nut binding on the fork leg

Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Fri Aug 20, 2021 6:36 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Front wheel spindle
Replies: 8
Views: 8820

Re: Front wheel spindle

Trev,

ANL have drawings of for every part of your bike, paste this into your browser:

https://andover-norton.co.uk/en/shop-dr ... ont-brakes
by Anthony Duffield
Wed Aug 18, 2021 6:15 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Top fork bearing
Replies: 7
Views: 3152

Re: Top fork bearing

Trev,

Many thanks

Regards
Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:24 pm
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Top fork bearing
Replies: 7
Views: 3152

Re: Top fork bearing

Trev,

Excellent news, would you like to share the bearings numbers with the others on the forum?

Thanks
Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Mon Aug 16, 2021 11:14 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Top fork bearing
Replies: 7
Views: 3152

Re: Top fork bearing

Trev,

ANL have both the top and bottom bearings in stock

Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:53 pm
Forum: for sale and wanted
Topic: New parts for sale OFFERS!
Replies: 3
Views: 2641

Re: New parts for sale OFFERS!

Richard,

You could; copy the body text of your original post, start a new post and paste the copied text, delete those items already sold and hey presto !!

Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:44 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Torque values for screw fittings F 1 Sport
Replies: 6
Views: 8884

Re: Torque values for screw fittings F 1 Sport

Wayne,

A PDF copy of the torque settings can be found here:

https://osvscouk-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/ ... A?e=742wRW

Copy and paste the link in to your browser.

Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:03 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Rear brake disc thickness
Replies: 4
Views: 2415

Re: Rear brake disc thickness

Trev,

My rear disc is 8.55mm thick

Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Wed Jul 21, 2021 5:36 am
Forum: technical interest and new ideas
Topic: Rear brake disc thickness
Replies: 4
Views: 2415

Re: Rear brake disc thickness

Trev,

My rear disc is new purchased from Yambits who keep them in stock, I will measure the thickness and revert.

Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Sun Jun 27, 2021 6:35 pm
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: Hydraulic clutches
Replies: 5
Views: 9332

Re: Hydraulic clutches

My cable operated clutch recently lost out at the Aberfoyl NOC lightest clutch award to another Commander, I meant to see what it had (cable/hydraulic) but did not get round to looking. Some time ago I fitted over size ball bearing in the clutch lift plate assembly looking for the allusive finding n...
by Anthony Duffield
Tue Jun 22, 2021 6:33 am
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: NOC rally
Replies: 5
Views: 7885

Re: NOC rally

John,

Sorry to hear that you did not make it, I did look out for you and wondered if you were ok.

As you say there will be other rallies.

Tony
by Anthony Duffield
Tue Jun 22, 2021 6:31 am
Forum: General discussion (eveything else)
Topic: addendum to tyres
Replies: 7
Views: 8859

Re: addendum to tyres

I have always used with any issues Pirelli Sport Demon

Front 100/90.18 56H

Rear 120/80.18 62 H
by Anthony Duffield
Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: NOC rally
Replies: 5
Views: 7885

Re: NOC rally

John, did you manage to go to the rally?
by Anthony Duffield
Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:30 am
Forum: calendar dates and announcements
Topic: NOC rally
Replies: 5
Views: 7885

Re: NOC rally

Yes I will be there