Alloy finned 'flange fitting' spacer of the type often fitted to sports or racing motorcycles (and Cafe racers) in the 1950's-1960's.  Fits those types of Amal carburettors with 2.0" stud distance flanges (i.e. TT/RN carbs, Monoblock, Concentric etc).

These are CNC machined and look nice quality.  They are 1" in depth, which makes them very similar in dimensions to the spacer that was sometimes fitted to SOHC Norton's by owners who were fitting a 'short neck' Amal TT or RN carb to their Norton, to replace the original fitment 'Long Neck' TT or RN carb, which are now much rarer to find. 

This type is 32mm Bore - but other sizes are available 

We also keep in stock a 26mm bore size (Item 0945A) and can obtain some other sizes by special order - email us at sales@racingvincent.co.uk

Note: the accompanyning photographs show one of these spacers held up against an original Monoblock carburettor and also a genuine Norton 'Long Neck' type Amal RN racing carb - as these were what I had available at the time for the photo session.  However, if you already have a 'Long Neck' type TT or RN carb fitted - you should not require a spacer.

A pair of Dowty type sealable washers to fit 1/4 BSP Petrol Taps.  Price is for a pair of washers

These washers are a modern alternative to red fibre or copper washers for those petrol taps with 1/4BSP threads going into the petrol tank - of the type used on most Norton OHV, SV, Twins and CS1 models, as well as many other British motorcycles.

Note: in the photo on the left is a genuine Enotts style petrol tap as fitted to the Left side of many OHV/SV tanks of the 1940's.  This is identifiable because of the union at the base of the tap - which would have held an extension banjo to take fuel over to the other (drive side) fuel tap - which would have then fed the carburettor.  A domed nut was then used at the bottom, under the banjo fitting (rather than a fuel pipe to the carburettor, as on the drive side).  These taps are now quite rare - sorry, this one is not for sale.

These washers are not of the type used with the large 'Sump' type SOHC petrol tap - although we do sell the special red fibre washer for those taps - it being Item 0383

Throttle cable adjuster - of the type with tapered top hex, the same as fitted to original Monobloc and 276/289 roadgoing Amal carburettors.

as can be seen from the accompanyning photos, these adjusters look identical in design to the original design - as shown alongside an original Amal Monobloc cable adjuster - with slightly tapered hex top.  This type of adjuster were originally fitted to both Amal Monobloc and earlier 276/289 carbs without locknuts - as the tops for this type were normally threaded.  I believe they were also fitted to later Amal carburettors

Please check the top of your carburettor before ordering though - as some variations of carb tops for these models were made to take a non threaded ferrule - in which case you may want to fit the original design of throttle cable for that type, which normally had an adjuster mid cable.

Final point on these - as sold here, this listing is for the cable adjuster only - normally fitted like this when the top of the carburettor was threaded.  However we also sell the same adjuster complete with locknut - Item 0145 - which is useful if the top of your carb is not threaded, and the locknut can be used to adjust the height.

This item is a stainless steel oil/fuel pipe ferrule to fit black rubber style 5/16" internal diameter BSP pipe - of the type often used on Norton models for cambox pipes, breather pipes or similar - but this type will fit over pipe with an OD of 14mm. 

These are UK manufactured by a specialist ferrule maker.

Although 5/16" internal pipe bore is a standard BSP pipe size, it should be noted that many commercial fuel and oil breather pipes have different outer diameters - and therefore some ferrules will fit and others will not.  This particular ferrule is a good quality UK manufatured ferrule with an internal bore of 0.544"/13.8mm - meaning it will fit over fuel/oil pipes with an outer diameter of 14mm.  Notw we also manufacture ourselves a slightly bigger 5/16" ferrule, which will fit over pipes with an outer diameter up to 15mm - see Item 0979b (but they are CNC turned from solid stainless bar and far more expensive). 

Price is Each.

These ferrules can be crimped with a commercially available ferrule crimping tool - but often on breather pipes, all that is necessary (if the ferrule is a firm fit over the pipe, and is mainly to be cosmetic only) is to use a centre punch half way along the length of the ferrule to stop it slipping off.  If you are using it for fuel - as with all fuel pipes - it will require some form of crimping tool to ensu

- Brass pilot needle insert to fit in both original Amal TT, RN and GP competition carbs (all types) - these screw into the carburettor body, then the Pilot Adjuster Needle Screw screws into this brass insert. 

Price is each.

These are used to hold and allow adjustment of the Pilot Adjuster Needles (our Items 0154 or 1115 for the Amal TT or RN type carbs, or Item 0293 for GP Carbs).  They screw into the main body of the carburettor on a small coarse thread, but then have a very fine thread on their outer diameter, that allows for very fine adjustment. 

They have a small slotted (milled) end, that allows a wide screwdriver to screw to screw them into the carb body - however, it is not unusual for the very fine thread to get damaged over the years, or people try and unscrew them with a screwdriver that is not wide enough, and only makes contact with the slot on one side - almost always damaging the very fine thread.  If this occurs, the consequence is normally that the Pilot Adjuster will not turn easily, or even lock up completely - making it useless.

Therefore when fitting or removing this item from your carb body - always use the correct screwdriver tool - I often get a scrap piece of flat steel plate just thick enough to fit in the slot but wide enough to make contact on both sides - also lightly grease thread for best results.

By the way - there was normally a small coil spring fitted into the recess of this insert (our Item 0156), but you will often find this missing - it is better for it to be fitted.  Additionally there was a leaf spring (that made contact with the knurl on the Pilot Adjuster - Our Item 0157), they should also be fitted and fit on the back shoulder of the brass insert.

This item is a stainless steel oil/fuel pipe ferrule to fit black rubber style 5/16" BSP pipe - of the type often used on Norton models for cambox pipes, breather pipes or similar.  These are CNC machined from solid stainless bar - to fit over a fuel/oil pipe of up to 15mm OD, as chrome ferThese are CNC machined from solid stainless bar, as chrome ferrules in this size are not easily obtainable.  

It should be noted that although 5/16" BSP pipe is a common BSP bore size - the outer diameter of this bore size pipe can vary considerably, and although we sell commercial pipe ferrules that will fit over 5/16" bore pipe with an OD of up to 14mm (Item 0979a), some 5/16" pipe (particularly the black rubber type) can have a bigger outer diameter - therefore we sometimes make small batches of these ferrules - which have an internal bore of 0.599" and can be firmly pushed over fuel/oil pipes of up to 15mm.

We already sell black rubber petrol pipe sets (Items 0121 and 0122), which use nice quality chromed steel 1/4 BSP ferrules to crimp the fuel pipes to the union connectors - however, similar looking (i.e.classic motorcycle type) ferrules for the larger 5/16" BSP style pipe have been unobtainable commercially for many years (to my knowledge) - so for one of my own projects, having not been able to find any suitable commercially available ferrules - I ended up writing the CNC programs to machine these from solid bar stock stainless steel.

The finished job is a very pretty thin walled ferrule, where the final gauge of the steel that covers the 5/16" pipe is comparable to normal chromed steel (1/4 BSP) ferrules.  The internal bore of these ferrules is 0.599"/15.2mm which should be an easy slide fit on most 5/16" bore BSP fuel/oil pipe, but please check before ordering - as the outside diameter of fuel pipes can vary by brand and type (the nominal size referring to the internal bore).

The ferrules are shouldered at one end (as most pipe ferrules are) and have a very pretty, non-rusting finish. 

You will need to decide for yourself how you attach them - there are various commercial crimping tools available, as for all ferrules - but again, if using motorcycle type crimping clamps intended for 1/4 BSP, you will need to satisfy yourself they will fit over these ferrules which have an external diameter of 0.620"/15.8mm,  If these are just being used for cosmetic purposes (i.e. on a breather or oil pipe that is already a tight fit over the copper oil pipe the pipe is fitted to) - it is possible to just use some form of silicone sealer to hold it in place and then to centre punch the thin walled ferrule where it will not be visible at the rear, to hold it in place to the rubber pipe.

These are far more expensive that commercially available chrome steel ferrules in other sizes - because of the effort and material required to CNC machine them from solid 0.625" round bar stock . . . but add a nice cosmetic touch if you want to fit period black rubber oil or breather pipes - and want to cover twisted lockwire (whcih is the normal method I use for sealing/securing 5/16" bore pipes) or dont like using modern style non-period connectors, which never seem to look right on a classic restoration

- High quality fuel pipes (modern fuel/emission quality 1/4" pipe - fully Ethanol proof) to give that original black rubber finish of period fuel pipes.

They have all writing removed and are made up with nice quality plated 1/4" BSP unions and crimped ferrules, to give a professional, period finish.

These standard length pipes are of approximately 10" and 10.5" actual pipe length, which gives enough length for nice graceful curves and to fit all the various Norton International and Manx style tanks fitted wth Amal TT/RN or GP carbs.

These pipe sets can also be used with other Norton road models fitted wtih an Amal (or other make of carburettor) - fitted with twin 1/4" BSP banjo fittings.  And of course - the same applies to other marques of motorcycles fitted with Amal carburettors.  However, you might want to check that the lengths stated above are best suited for your bike - we also sell a slightly shorter length of pipes (Item 0122) - or you can email us on sales@racingvincent.co.uk if you want to request a custom length - and we can quote pro-rata (allow up to 3 weeks for custom lengths though.

We use high quality Ethanol proof black rubber style fuel line when making these sets up, and ensure all writing is removed from the pipes - so they give a vintage bike restoration a period finish

Update Oct 2023 Now back in stock - But like everything else, post Covid the cost of these UK manufactured fittings and ethanol proof pipe have risen considerably in the last 18 months - hence the price increase (but which is still less than the % component increase)

- High quality fuel pipes (modern fuel/emission quality 1/4" pipe- fully Ethanol proof) to give that original black rubber finish of period fuel pipes. They have all writing removed and are made up with B.S.P. unions and crimped ferrules, to give a professional finish. - These shorter length pipes are of approx 8.5" and 9" actual pipe length, which should still be enough for most petrol tanks, but can be fitted if you prefer smaller loops with little excess showing. I would suggest getting an old piece of tubing and cutting to this size as a test first if you are unsure.

These slightly shorter length pipes are of approximately 8.5" and 9.0" actual pipe length, which are slightly shorter than our Item 0121 fuel pipe sets - but some people prefer a more direct pipe - and they are also more similar to some road going models fitted with Amal 276 or Monoblock carbs.  If you are not sure what length would suit your bike best - just get a length of thick wire and gently bend it to the correct curve between your petrol tank and carb . . . and then measure that. 

These pipe sets can also be used with other Norton road models fitted wtih an Amal (or other make of carburettor) - fitted with twin 1/4" BSP banjo fittings.  And of course - the same applies to other marques of motorcycles fitted with Amal carburettors.  However, you might want to check that the lengths stated above are best suited for your bike - we also sell a slightly longer length of pipes (Item 0121) - or you can email us on sales@racingvincent.co.uk if you want to request a custom length - and we can quote pro-rata (allow up to 3 weeks for custom lengths though.

We use high quality Ethanol proof black rubber style fuel line when making these sets up, and ensure all writing is removed from the pipes - so they give a vintage bike restoration a period finish

Update Oct 2023 Now back in stock - But like everything else, post Covid the cost of these UK manufactured fittings and ethanol proof pipe have risen considerably in the last 18 months - hence the price increase (but which is still less than the % component increase)