I too have a '43 WD/CO that I bought without the cable and have ridden for 15 + years. Didn't know it was missing until I had to change out some cables and told Baxters to send me all the cables for the bike. What exactly is its purpose? Thanks

Probably the first thing to do is a compression check. On an engine in good condition, the valve lifter should be useful.

The nipple came off my WD/CO valve lift cable last year. Until I procured another cable I was still able to start the engine, but I did still get it over compression with the kickstart before swinging the engine into life. I was much happier once the new cable was fitted though. Ron

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