by Greg | Feb 28, 2021 | Engine
Bottom End Assembly Ariel Square Four bottom end assembly is quite a broad statement. So what does it mean? There are three separate processes that we are covering off here. Setting crankshaft end float for both cranks. Then set main bearing clearances, fit the con...
by Greg | Nov 14, 2020 | Bike Restoration, Engine
Fitting the Morgo Oil Pump Early on in this build I decided to fit a Morgo high performance oil pump to the Squariel. The Morgo rotary oil pump is a direct replacement for the original unit albeit with...
by Greg | Sep 20, 2020 | Engine
Still Waiting for Parts If the world was a reasonable place, this update would be all about assembling the bottom end of the Squariel. Unfortunately, one of my orders from overseas was missing some parts. This means another month or so wait while Covid era...
by Greg | Oct 7, 2018 | Bodywork, Engine
Has my tank finally arrived back from its journey? Tanks for the memories indeed. Of course it hasn’t! The good news is that it is finally finished. The repairs are complete. Shiny Bits have finished making its bits shiny and the insides have been sealed to provide...
by Greg | Aug 12, 2018 | Bike Restoration, Engine
The Money Shot The money shot indeed. It is well documented by anybody who has owned, restored or even had a passing interest in Edward Turner’s less known legacy. That is that Ariel Square four engines that have been poorly maintained or stored for a long time are...
by Greg | Jul 1, 2018 | Engine
Dismantling the Bottom End Last time was about the top end. Dismantling the bottom end is next. Good news is that I have made videos of this on my YouTube Channel for your viewing pleasure. Dismantling the Square Four bottom end down was straight forward enough. The...
