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by GregKiser
Mon Apr 02, 2018 12:08 am
Forum: Technical Topics
Topic: Engine Builders
Replies: 4
Views: 5597

Re: Engine Builders

As rare as hens teeth I guess
by GregKiser
Mon Apr 02, 2018 12:05 am
Forum: General Ariel Chat
Topic: Line honing
Replies: 10
Views: 12215

Re: Line honing

Joe, So he trusted your measurement and you trusted his. hmmm. What did you end up with for clearance ? I'm in Arizona and just couldn't stand sending my cases to Maine , especially with his rep, I think I would die waiting. I'm a machinist too , I know just enough to get in trouble. I don't have a ...
by GregKiser
Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:11 am
Forum: General Ariel Chat
Topic: Line honing
Replies: 10
Views: 12215

Re: Line honing

Greg, I know you all are looking for a place in SoCal to line bore the timing side bushes but I found a place in (believe it or not) Maine that does a first-rate job of it. Daniels Machine Shop in Augusta, Maine. Steve, the owner is an avid restorer and machinist and really knows his way around a s...
by GregKiser
Sun Mar 11, 2018 3:47 am
Forum: Owner's Bikes
Topic: 1953 Square 4 -
Replies: 2
Views: 3997

Re: 1953 Square 4 -

Beautiful machine !
by GregKiser
Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:37 am
Forum: Technical Topics
Topic: Engine Builders
Replies: 4
Views: 5597

Engine Builders

Hello, Are there any engine builders on here ? Are their any guys that know guys that build Ariel engines ? Lets get technical. I'm building a 58 MK II and I either need to 'tool up' to line hone it or find someone that has the right equipment to do it. I'm in Arizona. Thanks, Greg
by GregKiser
Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:11 am
Forum: General Ariel Chat
Topic: Line honing
Replies: 10
Views: 12215

Line honing

Hello all,

Looking for first hand experience with line honing bush side main bearings.

Has anyone had their bottom end rebuilt ? Who did you use and how did they do it ?

Thanks for your input, Greg