gsm Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I am looking for some alloy engine plates and a central alloy oil tank for a Matchless trials bike. 1960 G3C engine , AMC gearbox and trials frame. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Three suggestions, first AMC Classic spares might be able to help,they are VERY helpful and knowledgeable. 01462 811770. Secondly there is an excellent Autojumble this Saturday at Shepton Mallet run by the VMCC. Thirdly you could make your own oil tank to exactly your size/spec. If you don't have welding kit or skills you can still cut out and fold up some 2mm sheet and buy the fittings etc.All you need to do then is to find someone local to weld it up for beer vouchers... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibbo Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Andy Bamford is your man for that stuff. 07951 813275 is a number from 5 years ago. Also look on Google for 'Classicrider444' and 'Matchless Man' I am no way connected to any of these people, they are details I found when researching an Ariel HT build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 This is the tank I made recently for my AJS,its not perfect by any means - but its tucked in,doesn't leak and holds enough oil for my needs.(About 1.5 ltrs)Its made from,(Secondhand) 2mm ally sheet with weld on fittings from Merlin Motorsport.The on/off tap came from Screwfix. Just below on the return line is an oil filter which is a fine mesh type.This is came from Ebay and was listed for a pit bike,but perfect for my needs.Room inside for a small magnet too... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty ken Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Andy should be able to supply what you are looking for, but if you have the time why not make your own plates? Andy's are the same as standard, without the dynamo hole, and with a couple of extra holes to route the oil pipes through. They are the same guage, so the engine bolts still work ok. The central oil tank has some weight adantages, but is a bit of a pain to fit. Until changing to one of Andy's frames I had been running with the standard tank with a cut out to suit a high level pipe, which worked really well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsm Posted March 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Thanks for your help everyone. I spoke with Andy, and he can help out with both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robf1965 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 This tank goes inbetween the engine and the gearbox and goes underneath the gear box.tight fit ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsm Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 So who makes that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robf1965 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 Home made,cap from eBay,8mm poly pipe and fittings from a local suppliers,the tank is made from 2mm alloy. My gearbox is locked in one place,so I could make the tank as tight as possible.just thought it would give you A few ideas.heres another tank fitted in between the rear mud guard and the frame on a rigid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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