A group of like minded enthusiasts dedicated to the Rudge Whitworth Marque
Technical information, modifications and restoration topics are discussed in vivid detail. Surplus spares are made available to site members and up to date technical articles are available to download.
Technical help from experts...
Sam E Radial is on hand to answer those nagging technical questions like "why does my brake operating lever waggle?" Well, it is probably because you don't have the special washer fitted - M2174 x 11. This is a 3/4" diameter washer 0.120" thick which is counterbored 0.58" diameter to a depth of 0.050" (see picture). This counterbore fits over the protruding spline of the brake cam where it comes through the operating lever and provides pressure on the operating lever to keep it tight when the nut is tightened onto its spring washer - Now there's a thing
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