I'm looking for the dimensions of this little spacer:

Front mudguard stay securing bolt distance
piece (right hand) (same as tool box) A176 1 N/A

There are two of them on the bike, one at the front mudguard, one at the toolbox clip.

I know this is minutia, but inquiring minds want to know.

Thanks!

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2-6537 or A176 packing piece fits between 27-9001 and tool box, 1/8 thick.

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Robb, they are possibly a pretty broad spec - this one is a hair thinner at 7/64". Mind you, while it is old and pitted and appears original I can't be 100% sure it is.




I assume the spacer is needed to provide clearance between the mudguard stay and this type of brake cable adjuster.

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Never to old to learn, I didn't know about these. I did find a drawing of this distance piece. The drawing could give an idea about it's dimensions as it has a hole for a 1/4" bolt. I have the drawing from the 1940 parts list.

They might not have been fitted on bikes with a brake rod, there is only need for this distance piece is when the cable adjuster is located on the brake back plate.

Henk

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I didn't know about that one either..I have fitted a spacer there to space the mudguard stay off the cable adjuster in the past..without realising there was supposed to be one!...Then I started to use a cable with a smaller hexagonal adjuster and locknut which solved the problem and I removed the spacer...Now I am missing the spacer AND probably have the wrong cable adjuster.. ..Ian

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Hi Hans..Under the 'P' clamp...Ian

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Between the toolbox and clamp or between the bolt and clamp? I can't really see why there should be a spacer there but I do want one if it should be there.

Henk.

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My guess would be between the 'P' clamp and the toolbox, to space the top surface of the toolbox away from the frame tube..Ian

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Hi Guys,

Many thanks! This is good info for me and getting my bike correct. Ian, I appreciate your comment on the front brake concerning this little piece of steel.

I also agree that "between the "P" clamp" would be
great as my clamp from Russells (1978)is a bit cranked, and it looks like you need the spacer to give room for the tool box to sit squarely.

Ray, Thanks for the photos!

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