1.f Norton SOHC Timing Case & Crankcase Parts

This is the rarest of all timing covers - the pre-1938 'Ribbed' type outer timing cover, but made in magnesium. As far as I am aware, there were only a handful of these covers made, for the 1937'ish Big Plunger Works race bikes. A nice addition if you have a pre-war competition Inter or early Manx and like the ribbed type cover and want to give it that special touch.  They are also very light!

This is the Works 'Smooth' type SOHC outer timing cover fitted to Norton International and Manx models from 1938 onwards, with provision for a rev clock - but this type are the rare 'Works' version in magnesium alloy. 

This is the 'Ribbed' type SOHC outer timing cover fitted to Norton International and Racing International (early Manx) models up to 1938. This version is the sports\racing version that has a rev clock boss cast in - and were originally rare as soon replaced with the 'smooth' type

This is the 'Smooth' type SOHC outer timing cover fitted to Norton International and Manx models from 1938 onwards. This version is the sports\racing version that has a rev clock boss cast in (generally considered the most desirable type). 

Pair of cheesehead screws to fit Rev Clock gearbox to our SOHC Timing Covers

This listing is for a matched pair of SOHC Inner Timing Cover and Outer Timing Cover with rev clock boss.  There are various combinations available - when ordering we will come back to you on availability and price - but will be cheaper than buying both seperately

This is a magnesium timing cover to fit SOHC M30/M40 Norton Racing Internationals (pre-war) and pre-Featherbed Manx Norton engines. As with all parts we produce, these castings have been maufactured to be as close as possible to the shape and look of the original castings, and even have the original casting number, in the same position as per original. Complete with bronze oil pump bearing fitted

This is an aluminium timing cover to fit SOHC Norton International, CS1 and pre-Featherbed Manx Norton engines - that were originally fitted without a breather hole (see also item 0318b for covers with breather holes). As with all parts we produce, these castings have been maufactured to be as close as possible to the shape and look of the original castings, and even have the original casting number, in the same position as per original. Polished alloy and with bronze oil pump bearing fitted

This is an aluminium timing cover to fit SOHC Norton International, CS1 and pre-Featherbed Manx Norton engines, of the type originally fitted with a breather hole. Polished and with bronzde oil spindle bearing fitted.  Aug 22: Please read listing for availability update

This is the phosphor bronze bush fitted to all SOHC inner timing cases, which is the bearing for the oil drive gear. These bearings are often badly worn on original engines - easily identifiable because excess oil will collect in the outer timing case space (the area containing the magneto chain), Ours are made to the original dimensions and pattern iincluding inner oil scroll.  Price is each

This is a 1:1 (non-reversing) rev clock gearbox that can be fitted to any of our outer timing covers - and most other British motorcycles using this style of rev clock mount. They are excellent quality - and although not of the 1930's/40's bronze type (which are unobtainable now), they are of the slightly later design also fitted to British sports/racing bikes in 50's/60's and definitely look the part.  UK manufactured.  See Detail Listing for more information.  Price is per unit

This is a 2:1 (non-reversing) rev clock gearbox that can be fitted to any of our outer timing covers - and most other British motorcycles using this style of rev clock mount. They are excellent quality - and although not of the 1930's/40's bronze type (which are unobtainable now), they are of the slightly later design also fitted Manx Nortons and to most British sports/racing bikes in 50's/60's and definitely look the part.  UK manufactured.  See Detail Listing for more information.  Price is per unit

This listing is for the special slotted end nut that retained the engine side magneto sprocket on those SOHC sports and competition models - fitted wtih the outer timing cover that had a Rev Clock Gearbox fitted.  These are CNC machined by us in Stainless Steel.  See Listing for more information on fitting.  Price is Each

This item is for a 38" length Rev Clock Cable - of the pre-war type, that were rubber sheathed - for the ultimate in originality on your pre-war Inter or competition bike, if fitted with a Smiths Chronometric Rev Clock.  We take a good quality proprietary rev clock cable, and add our own oil resistent black rubber sheathing, and stainless steel ferrules - the finished result is that authentic pre-War look.  See detail listing for more information. 

Good quality 36" rev clock cable, to fit post-war Norton International and Manx models fitted with chronometric rev clock.  This is the post-war type, with normal black waterproof outer covering.

This item is the 15 tooth magneto sprocket that was fitted to most Norton single cylinder models from the 1930's to late 1950's (i.e. SOHC, OHV and SV models) and fits on the end of the magneto shaft (either Lucas Magdyno or BTH KD1 fitment). These items are just the same in profile as original sprockets - the magneto sprocket being recessed, just as the original Norton item.  Price is Each. 

This item is the 15 tooth Norton single magneto chain sprocket on the engine side - that drives the chain to the magneto sprocket, it fits on the end of the oil pump drive gear (SOHC models) or inlet cam (OHV and SV models). These sprockets are manufactured to to the original Norton profile, and were as used on most Norton single cylinder models (i.e. SOHC, OHV and SV singles) from the 1930's to late 1950's.   Price is Each.

Genuine Renolds magneto chain and one soft link, to fit SOHC 500cc and later 350cc engines. Note, these chains should use a riveted (soft link), not a circlip link. Can also be used on later OHV/SV models.  See detail listing for more information. Back in Stock April 2025

This item is a genuine Renolds 'soft' link to fit a magneto chain. This type of rivetable link is always preferable to a 'split' type link and would have been fitted orignally. All our Norton magneto chains come supplied with one of these 'soft/rivetable links, but we also sell them separtely here - and it is often handy to keep a couple in your toolbox.  See listing for details.  Price is per soft link and plate.

This item is a Renolds 'split' link to fit a magneto chain. 

First and foremost i would say it is not recommended to fit a half link (or link and a half as it actually is), but I know that on some rare occasions you may have an unusual timing covers where the chain can either be too slack/tight with standard links. Therefore this item is for a Reynolds link and a half to fit Norton magneto chains

Commercial quality ThreeBond silicone gasket mateial, Type 1215 - 250g Tube and applicator - in Grey colour.  I have been using this high quality silicone sealer for gasket application for about 20 years - and in my opnion there is no finer silicone gasket material available.  This 250g tube should last most restorers a good period of time.  We also sell Type 1207B Black silicone sealant in 100g tubes.  See listing for more detail.  Price is Each

Complete cheesehead screw set for SOHC engine, in stainless steel with red fibre washers - comprising : 18 screws in total - 4 cambox front bevel screws, 6 rear cambox screws, 7 timing case screws, 1 crankcase screw and high quality fibre washer set. Original Norton head pattern - see listing for details.  New Batch Due Feb 2025 (but please note - I have not calculated new cost yet.  . . but can be ordered/reserved now if required)

- Red Fibre Washers: Premium quality red fibre washers - as originally fitted behind all Norton single cylinder (engine cover) cheesehead screws. 

Stainless steel shouldered hexagon nut that fits over jet holder on the International and SOHC Manx timing cover (feeding oil to the BigEnd) and cambox on Pre-Featherbed SOHC Cambox's with central Oil Feed. Also fitted to some Pre-War OHV/SV models - see listing for details.  Very pretty nut in stainless steel.  Price is Each

- This is the bronze quill/plunger used to feed oil to the Big End Bearing, fits all SOHC engines, and those pre-38 OHV/SV engines with external round nut on timing over. Note : These plungers are NOT interchangeable with the Cambox Feed Plunger, as that plunger has a smaller feedhole!

- This is the conical spring that fits behind the A11/12 bronze Big End quill - and pushes it against the crankshaft Big End oil feed tapered hole). Made to original pattern.  Also as used on pre-War OHV/SV models using similar quill holder - see detail listing for more information.  Price is Each

- This is the steel jet holder that screws into the inner timing cover on SOHC and pre-1938 OHV/SV models - and retains the big end oil feed plunger/quill.  The same holder is also used on all central oil feed (competition type) cambox bevel covers.  See listing for mor information. Price is Each

SOHC (and pre-38 OHV/SV) Big End, and SOHC cenral oil feed cambox jet holder - but shoulder is 2 thou of an inch oversize, for those with worn timing cover/cambox cover quill holder holes.  See listing for more information. Price is each