Ted Lang
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The swinging arm is pretty loose on my 1970 S due to the classic spindle to transmission cradle wear issue. I think the bronze bushings are still good. I've been trying to make sense out of past posts on swinging arm spindle mods-- the clamp method formerly performed by Heinz Kegler and the alternative-- two nuts welded to the rear of the spindle mount on the transmission cradle. I could do either one since 1) I have a spare used cradle, and 2) the cradle on my complete Norton will soon be off.
Do either of these work just as well? If so, who currently has the clamps, or alternatively, what size nuts/bolts are used with the welded method?
Also, do I need to get the 0.005" oversize spindle to tighten things up first or is it OK for the loose (worn) spindle to be used as is?
Ted Lang
Do either of these work just as well? If so, who currently has the clamps, or alternatively, what size nuts/bolts are used with the welded method?
Also, do I need to get the 0.005" oversize spindle to tighten things up first or is it OK for the loose (worn) spindle to be used as is?
Ted Lang