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Aug 30, 2020 - 10:39PM

valve springs end emblem

I have a 1943 Matcheless g3l-350. I have to replace the valve springs who sells them. The motorcycle is located in northeastern Italy. I have to paint the coat of arms of the New Zealand 20th Armored Regiment on the tank. Where can I find it . Thank you

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Hamish

Aug 31, 2020 - 12:15AM

Re: valve springs end emblem

Hello Arrigo.Im unsure what you mean by 'coat of arms' of the 20th Armoured regt however according to the book "New Zealand Army distinguishing patches 1911-1991" its unit sign should be a red square with the number 52 in white. As it was part of the 2NZ Division you could also use the white fernleaf on black background as I've done on my M20 (see visitors bikes). Post a photo when you've completed it, we'd love to see it . Good luck with your restoration. Regards Hamish.

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Ron Pier

Aug 31, 2020 - 6:56AM

Re: valve springs end emblem

There is info about that regiment on the internet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/20th_Battalion_(New_Zealand)

Here is the fern leaf div sign and a row of G3's from that Division.
There were obviously variations to the design. Ron

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Hamish

Aug 31, 2020 - 9:54AM

Re: valve springs end emblem

Nice photo of that G3 line up Ron.i referenced this picture when painting fern-leaf design onto my M20 tank. It took many attempts but I'm happy with the result.

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Ron Pier

Aug 31, 2020 - 12:06PM

Re: valve springs end emblem

Yes Hamish I prefer the G3 emblem over the spindly one in the book. But if you sent a picture to Axholme I'm sure they can generate a stencil by computer. Ron
https://www.axholmesigns.co.uk/[url/]

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Ron Pier

Aug 31, 2020 - 12:09PM

Re: valve springs end emblem

Oops! https://www.axholmesigns.co.uk/

Ron

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Arrigo

Aug 31, 2020 - 10:54PM

Re: valve springs end emblem

Hamish

Thanks for the reply regarding the emblem. Where could i find valve springs for a matcheless 350 g3l?

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Ron Pier

Sep 1, 2020 - 7:06AM

Re: valve springs end emblem

Try http://www.amcclassicspares.com/

Ron

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Arrigo

Sep 16, 2020 - 10:02PM

Re: valve springs

I can't find any dealer for valve springs for my Matchless 350 g3l. Amc does not have these springs. Where should I look for.
Thanks for your help

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ken

Sep 17, 2020 - 11:19AM

Re: valve springs

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MATCHLESS-AJS-set-of-valve-springs-NOS/312641196856?hash=item48cade1338:g:zRAAAOSw7Mtc9itl

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MATCHLESS-AJS-set-of-valve-springs-NOS/312641196856?hash=item48cade1338:g:zRAAAOSw7Mtc9itl