ARIEL BUILD part 3 testing the engine

I got the crankshaft back from Conway Motors this morning, and started on the assembly of the engine so I could test it before adding the finishing touches to the rest of the bike, like the down pipe and silencer, and a primary chaincase that doesn't leak all over the back wheel. If you just want to see it fire up, skip to 23:29 UPDATE......... After putting 3700 miles on this engine in the W/NG testbed, I have now installed it in a 1955 swinging arm frame, and returned the original engine to the W/NG. The swinging arm project can be found in a mini series starting here. • 1955 Ariel Red Hunter ...

[@dave-d]

It's alive!

[@flmulcahy]

Thanks for the video and tuition Dean. I dont recall seeing you use a gasket when joining the crankcases. Did you? Or have you used gasket sealer?

[@thra5herxb12s]

There is no gasket for the cases. It has a spigot to locate them in line and just a thin smear of ultra grey sealant. Before the sealant has set, temporarily fit the cylinder and tighten it to align the top face, and then the 3 tie bolts can be fully tightened.

[@flmulcahy]

@@thra5herxb12s thanks for the response, appreciated.

[@michaellizbrown1865]

Another informative video

[@scottjohnson471]

Interesting series Dean, Ill post all the engines and parts i have over to you 🤣

[@thra5herxb12s]

Thanks I'm sure I'll find some space somewhere 😁