Fishtail Technical Articles

1 None
2 Conversion to full width front hub
2 Fitting a sidecar to a Venom
2 Converting MSS engine to Venom spec
2 KSS carburettor settings
3 Engine re-conditioning
3 Clutch adjusting
4 Adjusting Valiant carburettors
4 Gearbox oil leaks
5 Valiant starting procedure
5 Clutch and gearbox maintenance
6 Engine tuning
7 Squeaky rear suspension unit
7 MOV carburation
8 None
9 None
10 Special preparation of sports models
11 Compression ratios
12 None
13 None
17 Front cover - Model D2 and D3 engine and gearbox drawings
17 Clutch thrust cup settings
17 Rear cover of 17 - gearbox and engine sections Models EG & GC
18 MOV tuning
25 Converting Venom to Clubman
26 Converting Venom to Clubman
26 Curing oil leaks
27 Venom tuning
27 Fitting Vee Line fairings
28 KSS cam puller
27 Oil grades
30 Dual ignition
32 KSS supplement
33 KSS supplement
33 Machine cleaning
34 KSS supplement
35 Drawing of racer engine
36 Lighting topics
36 Girder fork bush extractor
36 Flywheel balancing
37 Technical Talking - Primary
37 Chain cover mod.
38 Ammeter light for Velos
39 MSS - Venom conversion
39 Technical Tips - oil tanks
40 K for CAMMY - Tips
41 None
42 None
43 Especially for sidecars
43 Tonk Tonk Phut Phut - Page 13
44 Technical Talk
45 None
46 Spec on MOV model
47 The Veloce Patent Motor
47 Simple electricity
48 Tech Talk - Spec on Veloce 2 1/2 HP patent motor cycle
49 Tech Talk - maintaining electrics for winter
49 The development of the overhead camshaft model - part 2
50 The development of the overhead camshaft model - part 3
51 Guide to Velocette overhead camshaft engine prefixes
52 Technical topics
53 tuning the venom
54 As Technical topics Fishtail 37
55 Cylinder head mod -Venom
56 Easier gear changing Technical Topics valve springs part 3
57 Development of the 'M' series
57 Extractor for Velocette flywheel assembly (Viper/Venom)
57 Technitopics
58 Exhaust problems
58 Technitopics GO/NO Go
59 Technitopics
59 Engine modifications and settings on KSS Mk II m/cs when used for racing
59 Velocette evolution 1920-39
60 Velocette evolution 1920-39cont
61 Velocette evolution 1920-39cont
62 Technical Topics
62 Certain cure for oil draining into crankcase
62 Velocette evolution 1920-39 (conclusion)
63 None
64 Technical Topics - Thruxton rockers
65 Supplement - KSS and KTS Workshop Manual
66 Supplement - KSS and KTS Workshop Manual
67 Technical Topics - 12 volts for Thruxtons
67 Supplement KSS and KTS Workshop Manual
68 Winter Workshop - rocker oil feed pipe
69 Winter Workshop - light switches
70 None
71 Getting down to it - Part 2
72 Getting down to it -Part 3
73 None
74 Thruxton Tappets
74 Veloce 2 1/2 HP Patent Motor Cycle specification
75 Winter Jobs - dipswitch etc
76 What are Watts?
77 Velocette oiling system
77 What are Watts?
78 Why remove the oil pump
78 Machine census
78 Special building made easy CAMMY Velo
78 Turning back the pages
79 General specification
79 Fitting an AC Generator
79 Turning back the pages 1937
80 Cam information
89 Alternative lighting equipment
91 Web fork tips & K induction stubs
92  VW Dynamo conversion
93 Curing model K oil leaks Jeff Clew (Reprinted in FT 308)
94 Tech Tips - gear change linkage
94 Magneto spanner (Reprinted in FT 313)
95 That clutch again by Jeff Clew
97 Military Velocettes and tuning Velocettes for power
98 De-jamming forks
99 Military Velocette
100 Velo electrics (Reprinted in FT 308)
101 Preparing MSS for racing - Prt 1
103 Preparing MSS for racing - Prt 2
104 Helicoiling (Reprinted in FT 301)
105 Gen on GTPs
106 Gearbox bearing mod
107 more GTP gen
108 Swinging arm adjustment (Reprinted in FT 309)
109 Taper roller steering head bearings (Reprinted in FT 304)
110 Tuning the Mk II KSS for racing
110 Oil tank mod
111 Tech Tips - Clutch conversion
112 Tech Tips - Batteries & dynamo
113 Tech Tips - Fork seals - cams rear sets
113 Valve guide tool dimensions
114 Technical Tips - Helicoiling (Reprinted in FT 301)
114 Road test of high camshaft MSS
115 Tech Tips Thruxton - gears Sealant
115 Road test of high camshaft MAC
117 Cylinder head overhaul (Reprinted in FT 300)
117 Road test of Viper
118 Flow testing Velo silencers
119 Road test of Velocette Venom Special
119 Swinging arm alignment (Reprinted in FT 309)
119 Auto Advance Removal (Reprinted in FT 313)
120 Reprint of 1938 articles on KTT
120 Technics Thamed - Clutch details (Reprinted in FT 305 )
121 Details of modified drive side main bearing boss
122 Gearbox adjusting spanner (Reprinted in FT 305)
123  Valve seat recutting (Reprinted in FT 305)
123 Resoldering front forks (Reprinted in FT 305)
124 A good paint - Info - on two pack Polyurethane
125 Techs Thamed all aspects of Velo oil system
125 Resoldering front forks (Reprinted in FT 305)
126 Road test of 1948 MAC
126 Resoldering front forks (Reprinted in FT 305)
127 Technics Thamed Flywheel: Assy overhaul
129 Velocette cams and timings (Reprinted in FT 300)
129 Repairing swinging arm frames
130 Adjusting miller dynamos (Reprinted in FT 306)
130 1935 GTP test
132 24 hour record Velocette - full story
135 Oil pump overhaul
137 The JG electronic 12 volt conversion
137 Painting motorcycles
138 Concentric conversion for MAC -
138 Tech Torque
139 499 cc high camshaft MSS Velo
139 Technical details
139 Tansley Engineering cams - see Tech Torque
140 Dellorto Carb conversion for a Thruxton (Reprinted in FT 320)
141 Tech Torque - All Velo bearing details
141 Building OHC engines (Reprinted in FT 310 & 311)
149 Tech Torque - Clutch mod
150 Push rod tube mod
150 6 volt conversion
151 1938 road test 495 cc MSS
153 Details of KTT engine
155 150 cc LE Velo
155 Late engine breather (Reprinted in FT 301)
155 Clutch Locking Plate
156 Engine Bolt Torque Settings
156 Details of 86 x 86 M series parts
157 Layshaft bearing removal tool Tech Torque
157 Details of 86 x 86 M series parts
158 Light weight MOV road racer
159 Oil pump mod
160 More 12 volt electrics
162 Floating shoe front brake mod (Reprinted in FT321)
163 Mainshaft bearing mod
163 MKII KSS tips
164 Amal settings for 1933-1939 carburettors (Reprinted in FT 304)
164 Fitting a Viper with Venom chain and sprocket
165 Amal carb. settings 1944-1952 (Reprinted in FT 304)
165 Extracting main bearings
166 Service of Pre-war GTP
167 Veloce carburetor settings 1954 - 1970 (Reprinted in FT 304)
168 Details for use of modern speedo drive gearbox
169 Tyre technology
170 Stellite Tips - Oil tight engines
171 Tips on paints and painting
172 Drive chain - Technical info
172 Speedo and rev counter details (Reprinted in FT 307)
173 Stellite Tips - notes on bearing fits etc (Reprinted in FT 304 & 309)
173 Identifying clutch parts (Reprinted in FT 300)
173 Front Fork Tolerances (Reprinted in FT 304)
174 Stellite Tips - bearing fits etc 
174 Clutch cables - details of
175 Lucas MAGNETO drive pinion mod
175 Stellite Tips - wear of rocker housings
176 The head and valve gear
177 Stellite Tips - Barrel & Piston details (Reprinted in FT 302)
178  Assembling front wheel spindle (Reprinted in FT 320)
178 Stalite Tips -  Gearboxes
179 Stellite Tips - Corrosion
180 A quality of design and construction
181 Quality Built etc
181  Fudging Your Electrics - Miller Voltage Regulator
182 Stellite Tips - Corrosion coy
183 Stellite Tips - Starting techniques and carbutation (Reprinted in FT 319)
184 The new MOV
186 Stellite Tips - Gearbox
186 BMC Desmo Conversion
187 Desmo MOV pictures
186 Misc tips
187 Viper, Venom supplement to M service manual
188 Stallite Tips - Oil Pumps (Reprinted in FT321)
189 Double knocker from down under 250 DOHC
189 Stellite Tips - End of winter hibernation
190 Easy starting for geriatrics
190 Some obscure magneto faults
191 BMG Desmo Velo Article
191 Stellite Tips - Front Forks (Reprinted in FT 304)
191 Some thoughts on plugs
191 Velo Clutch
191 Timing Tool
192 Velo Service Shop - Motor Cycle Article
192 Instructions for MKVII and MKVIII KTT
193 Stellite Tips - Cam followers
194 None
195 Explanation of different Velo gearboxes (Reprinted in FT 310)
196 Faired Valiant - Motor Cycle Article
196 Stellite tips - Girder forks
197 A remedy for the "Non start when hot" syndrome
197 Squish head article
198 Girder fork bush reaming (Reprinted in FT 314)
198 New tyre sizes
199 "O" rings vs oil leaks
199 Pointless magneto conversion to coil
199 Two piece magneto gear
199 Blast cleaning
199 Alternative methods of adjusting Thruxton Tappets
200 Velocette history - Magazine article
201 12V conversion to Lucas and Miller dynamos
202 MAC main bearing conversion
202 Citroen alternator conversion
203 Voltage regulators for Velocette singles
203 MAC Mods No. 1 - Iron Alloy head conversion
203 Conception of the Thruxton
204 MAC Mods No.2 - Oiling system
205 MAC MOds No.3 - "O" ring seals for pushrod tubes
206 Velocette Viceroy - Cycle World road test article
206 Technical Tips - Magnetos and oil
207 1934 MAC road test - Motor Cycling
207 MAC Mods No. 4 - Oil tanks (Reprinted in FT 313)
208 Misc. Hints and Tips
208 Forerunner of the GTP - Motorcycle Sport article
208 MAC Mods No. 5 - Folding kickstarter
208 MAC Mods No. 6 - Magneto pinion oil screw
209 More on voltage regulation
210 Stellite Tips - Misc.
210 1951 MAC road test - Motorcycling article
210 Perfect Timing (Reprinted in FT 316)
211 Surviving without leaded petrol
211 Fitting a sidecar chassis on a Venom (Reprinted in FT 313)
211 Web fork bushing (Reprinted in FT 314)
212 A few racing tips; Desmo article
212 Factory records - two strokes
213 Buying a big Velo - Motor Cycle Mechanics article
214 KTT engine testing notes
214 Desmo pictures - see article in 212
214 Oil leak tips
215 A tinkers guide to Velo tweaking valves / tickover / plugs
215 Some thoughts on starting a Velocette
215 Belt drive conversion
215 Disc brake conversion
215 Lead in petrol
215 MAC and K Series main bearing replacement
215 Factory records
215 Oil jet O ring conversion
216 Gearbox problems (Reprinted in FT 319)
216 Aligning flywheels
217 MAC and K series main bearing replacement
217 Problems with gearboxs - drawing
218 Gearbox and primary chaincase backing plate
218 Modern piston rings in classic motorcycles
219 Velocettes and low leaded petrol
220 Rocker lifting tool
220 12v alternator wiring diagram
221 The racer that never raced - The Roarer
221 A bit of KTT sprinting - Optimum sprocket sizes
222 Building a KSS MKIII - KSS Springer hybrid
223 Oil seal - V belt pulley
223 Prolonging battery life
224 A stroke of briliance - 2CV alternator conversion
224 700cc OHC vertical twin
225 Stellite Tips - buying a Velo
225 Primary chaincase oil sight glass (Reprinted in FT 302)
225 Alternative oil filter (Reprinted in FT 300)
225 Gearchange problems
225 Magneto oil seal
225 Index of technical articles
226 Current affairs - 2CV alternator conversion
226 Koni shock absorbers
227 Technical articles
228 K Series engine numbers
229 Rocker box oil leaks - iron M series
230 Building the Covel
231 Historic Velo Articles
231 Prolonging the useful life of a lead acid battery
232 None
233 None
234 Venom kickstart oil seal mod (Reprinted in FT 307)
235 Yet more clutch stuff
236 Dowty fork mods
236 Seat Recovering
236 Further conversion conversations - 2CV Alternator
236 Omega piston details
236 Car coil conversion - Valiant
237 Octane update
238 Some thoughts on building a MK1 KSS
238 Modified gear change operation
239 Velocette production figures
239 MAC / MSS rear mudguard stay conversion
239 MK1 KTS silencer
240 M series head mods
241 Clutch modifications
241 Swinging arm trunnion (Reprinted in FT 309)
242 None
243 KSS notes
243 A guide to selecting the right oils
244 Making petrol tap corks
244 Converting a dynamo to 12volts
245 The 350cc OHV army type Velocette
245 Miller DVR Regulator data
246 Coil ignition a cheap conversion
247 Wheel building
248 Sprocket conversion / Swinging arm bushes (Reprinted in FT 309)
249 Technical Topics - Stainless steel
250 Vulcan article
251 Matters Technical - Valve springs
251 Technical tips - Magnetos
251 Illuminate your timing
252 Misc tips
252 Swinging arm replacement (Reprinted in FT 309)
253 More good sense - tips
253 Easy magneto removal (Reprinted in FT 313)
254 Technical Topics - Dowty washers / carb reconditioning
255 None
256 Magneto overhaul
256 Magneto magnetiser
256 Easy magneto removal (Reprinted in FT 313)
257 BTH Magnetos
257 Tecnical topics - Omega pistons
258 Miller test rig
258 More on magneto magnetisers
259 Update on magneto articles in FT256
259 Technical topics oils and gaskets
259 Building the Covel
260 12v electronic dynamo cut out article
261 Internal gearbox clevis pin linkage
262 Workshop rules
262 Technical Topics - M series crankcase breather
263 Matters technical - mainshaft shock absorber
264 Useful information for MAC / MOV
264 M series valve gear
265 None
266 Précis of Dr. Kelly's Velocette thesis
266 Alton alternator conversion
266 More on electronic dynamo regulation, see FT260
267 Norton Velo
267 Rear mudguard mounting strengthing plate
267 Technical Topics - Clutch Leavers
267 Oils
268 Flexible tacho mounting
268 Bike alarm
269 Replacement baffle
269 Norvel and alternator mounting
269 Alton alternator
269 Technical matters - pattern parts
269 Mainshaft alternator mounting
269 Thruxton hints
269 The Venom Gearbox (Reprinted in FT 311)
270 Building a Velo racer
270 Electronic regulator
270 Building a 1970 Velo racer - Sprayson frame
270 Unleaded petrol
271 Wheel alignment tool
272 More on electronic regulation
273 Mains bearing preload
274 Main bearing preload
274 2CV alternator conversion
274 Fitting clutch inserts
275 A few though between faces?
276 Preparing a Velo for pre '65 scrambling
277 Making an oil mist trap
278 None
279 Leaded vs. unleaded
279 Technical Topics - crankcase venting
280 None
281 MAC mods revisited - primary chaincase sealing
282 L482 double row roller bearings
283 Magneto tips
284 Conversion of a Venom motor to overhead cam
284 MAC Mods 2 - sleeve gear locking ring
284 L462 bearing fits
284 Meshing KSS bevels
285 Avon Roadrunner tyres
285 Racing MAC motor dyno tested
285 Taper limits and fits
285 L462 bearing fits
286 None
287 More on L462 bearings
288 A clutch of clutches
288 Criterion alternator tips
289 None
290 Dowty forks explained
291 None
292 None
293 Improving magneto sparks
293 Lubrication
294 Viper to Venom in one easy squish
294 B & B racing carburettor
295 Alternator conversion
296 Electric start and alternator
296 Velocette alternators - 2CV
297 None
298 Taper Timpkin headstock to rigid frame bearing conversion
298 Converting a Magneto to coil ignition
299 Iron MSS into a rigid frame
299 2CV alternator conversion
299 Ten quick tips
299 Velocette part numbers
300 Spark plug suppression
300 Velo belt drive
301 6v tips
301 Lead free petrol
302 Belt drive conversion for Velo singles
302 Retapping cylinder stud inserts
303 Lead free petrol
304 To squish or not to squish
304 Oh no not that clutch again
304 Unleaded petrol question
305 More on the lead free question
306 Spark plug timing device
306 Primary chaincase oil blowing
306 Lucas Magnetos
306 Electric starter conversion
307 None
308 Wet sumping
309 More on wet sumping
310 Magneto rebuild by Dave Lindsey
310  More on wet sumping x 2
310 Improving the performance of a MAC
311 Velo tips how tos'
312 500 Cammy Special
312 Kabuto alternator conversion
313 Four Stroke Vs. Two stroke Amals
314 24 Hour record reprint from Motorcycling
315 Venom Clubman Veeline Motorcycling reprint
315 Velo improvement - lots of tips, electric start, breaks etc.
315 Timing cover oil quill
315 Meshing cammy bevels
316 KSS/Venom Special
316 Clutch improvements for your Velo
317 BMG Desmodromic conversion
317 Reprint of 1958 Venom and Steib
318 DOHC MOV Racer
319 Mk II / Iron MSS front brake modification 
319 Reprint of 1958 Venom and Steib
319 Meshing Cammy Bevels
319 Magneto conversion
320 None
321 The unleaded question revisited
322 None
323 Engine balance and the single cylinder engine - Part 1
323 Q&A - Oil
323 Desmodromic pictures
324 Technical topics - wheels, brakes, mudguards
324 Anti wet sumping
325 Q&A - Dynamo troubles
326 Technical topics - Taper main bearing removal tool and shimming
326 Q&A - Gear change problems
326 Engine balance and the single cylinder engine - Part 2
327 Response from Veloce on misc. technical queries
328 Technical Topics - Bore wear and Omega piston clearances
329 Q&A - Front brakes
329 Paul Zell's Big Velo
329 BSA big end quill feed
330 None
331 Front forks, yolks and trails
331 700cc OHC Vertical twin
332 Coincidences - another 700cc OHC vertical twin
322 How to read spark plugs and select them - part 1
333 Technical topics - Gearbox layshaft end float
333 How to read spark plugs and select them - part 2
334  None
335 None
336 The story of the Velocette four cylinder 500cc racer
336  Technical tips - Magnetos
337 New BTH Magneto
337 New tricks for old clutches
337 Dowty spring fork conversion
338 Technical tips - Anti sump ball valve tip and bearing chart
338 Sleeve valve racing Velo
339 Model O revealed
340 Less effort more bite - TLS conversion
340 Iron engine valve cup oil drain mod
341 Technical tips - Engine starting and MAC carb flange joint
342 Technical tips - engine breather, kick-start housing oil seal, front fork sliders
342 Improved engine breather system - again!
343 None
344 Technical tips - More from the factory service bulletins
345 None
346 Alton electric start / alternator kit
346 Velo starters
347 None
348 None
349 Improved crankcase breather
349 Technical tips - Rebuilding the Velocette clutch
349  Aluminium magneto gears - a cautionary tale
350 Alloy head on an iron MAC
351 Reprint of interview with Charles Udall on the development of the 86mm M series engine
352 None
353 Building a big MAC
354 Technical tips - starting and running problems
354 MAC Velocette redesigned (introduction of the alloy MAC)