A few Sunbeam newbie questions

Started by Badgerman, February 27, 2023, 11:41:02 AM

Previous topic - Next topic

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

Badgerman


Greybeard

I used Armoto for the mag on my flat tank AJS 500 - took about 5 months and nearly 500 quid :o At the beginning of February I sent a mag for a Matchless 500 to Old Iron Engineers (I got their details from the Ariel OC magazine). I rang Matt on 07412 389270 and he said if I could get the mag to him asap he would include it in his current batch. I was amazed when it was returned 10 days later looking and performing like new. As Matt said, I as lucky with my timing (ahem  ;) ) and not all overhauls would be as quick. The cost? £275. Matt will let you know what needs doing before starting work and keeps you informed of progress. Work is guaranteed for 3 years, coils for 10.
I understand there is a farcebook page if you're a user at facebook.com/oldironengineers and an email address of oldironengineers@gmail.com
I have no connection with the company other than being a very satisfied customer.

Steve
1916 Triumph Model H
1926 AJS G8 500cc ohv
1937 Sunbeam Lion 500cc
1937 Ariel 500cc
1949 Matchless G80S
1952 BSA A10 Golden Flash
1953 Matchless G9
1953 BSA B31
1961 Matchless G80
1961 AJS M31 De Luxe 650cc
1961 Panther M120 650cc
BMWs R100RT - R80 - 1960 Earles fork R60
1960 Rover P4

Badgerman

That's great thank you. I'll have a good look at the supplier list on the club website.

Appreciate the help

Jamie

phutton

Insurance - Peter James, or Footman James, also the new VMCC scheme looks good if you area member.
Magneto - If Lucas then Tony Cooper in Halesowen, West Midlands. phone 01215 592405. If anything else, try Armoto in Chesterfield, they are very good but pricey: http://www.vehicle-electrical-rewinds.co.uk/faqs-field-coils.html
Saddle - R.K.Leighton in Birmingham: https://www.rk-leighton.co.uk/

Best of luck. Have a look at our list of recommended suppliers on the website - very useful!

P.

Badgerman

Hi guys - just wondered if you could point me in the right direction for the following services:

1. best insurance for club members?
2. recommended place for magneto refurbs?
3. recommended place for Terry's saddle refurbishment?

Appreciate the help again.

Thanks
Jamie