A/B series front spindle.

[MGI]

I have recently completed converting my bitsa B33 from a front spindle which screwed in to the fork bottoms to the spindle which has the half moon brackets to secure it to the fork bottoms. There are grooves at either end of the new spindle to allow the bolts to mate with forks, I had some difficulty locating the forks in the exact position to line up with the grooves, I had to apply a certain amount of pressure to push the forks towards each other to achieve the position I thought was correct. At this point I noticed that the brake torque arm stud which fits into an aluminium boss on the drum (TLS ass which is why I swapped the fork bottoms in the first place) only entered the boss half way. Additionally the fork movement is now almost solid although it will move if I really heave downwards on the handle bars.My question would be... Are there two different sizes of spindle depending on which model they came off - This would explain the initial problem with the line up and also explain why the stud appears too short!   I understand that these twin leading brakes were fitted on some A and B bikes? To add to my woes, the clutch has seized in the engaged position during the bikes sojourn on the stand, at the moment I have taped the clutch lever to the handle bar in the hope that it will in some (mysterious) way free itself! Failing that my plan is to position the bike securely with the rear wheel off the ground, start it up in 1st, rev it a bit and progressively apply the foot brake! Does this appear logical or is there a better way?

[Bess]

Hi,
    The A65 forks are a straight swop, the A10 forks need modification, can you post an image?

Best wishes...

[idie]

UThe Triumph spindle is different the grooves are in different place.I would quess yo.u have a four spring clutch you  will need to break the oil bond between  the plates.Tge way you suggested will work.

[MGI]

Cheers Bess & Idie... will get my technical advisor to post an image.