Model 31 mag timing gear
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Model 31 mag timing gear
I am fitting electronic ignition to my Model 31 which means removing the mag timing gear. I have bought a puller from the club spares scheme but it just will not screw into the mag timing gear. Neither the threads on the gear or the puller appear damaged. I was wondering did AMC use more than one thread on these items, anyone know please?
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Re: Model 31 mag timing gear
No there's only one type. It's probabely plating in the threads, unless it's just badly made. I'd contact the spares scheme, they may have had a bad batch, but will be able to advise you. No-one in your section got one?
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Re: Model 31 mag timing gear
Thanks for the reply Dave. I haven't yet joined a section as I am having a few small problems with the bike and I want to be able to ride it to club nights. I will contact the spares department today.
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Re: Model 31 mag timing gear
teebee67 wrote:I haven't yet joined a section as I am having a few small problems with the bike
Tony, that's a good reason to make contact with your section.
You wouldn't be the first to turn up on club nights by car with a box of oily bits....and I want to be able to ride it to club nights.
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Re: Model 31 mag timing gear
From memory, which I admit isn't always that good, I think the thread in the mag gear wheel is the same as a Norton Roadholder fork top nut. I know that doesn't necessarily help but if you have one kicking about you could knock up an extractor with that.
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Re: Model 31 mag timing gear
Managed to drill and tap the drive gear and use a PVL ignition rotor puller that I had lying around from my Honda K4 days. On with fitting the electronic ignition now.
Thanks for the replies.
Thanks for the replies.
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Re: Model 31 mag timing gear
Glad you're sorted. Which electronic ignition have you gone for?
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Re: Model 31 mag timing gear
Ended up going for the Wassell with the billet ally replacement for the magneto. I know it doesn't look original but I figure I can recoup most of my outlay by selling the mag.
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Re: Model 31 mag timing gear
teebee67 wrote:I have bought a puller from the club spares scheme but it just will not screw into the mag timing gear. Neither the threads on the gear or the puller appear damaged.
Yep, stick it on eBay.teebee67 wrote:I figure I can recoup most of my outlay by selling the mag.
(We'll keep an eye out for the frustrated new owner seeking help on the forum )
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