I second that Lex.

Just noticed that I only had Norton engines that were rebuilt by B189 workshop. (Until your Matchless engine turned up...) And every Norton block has been stamped with the same number 3787 close to the B189 number. Could this be the code number for a 16H engine I wonder? In that case the E701 could be a Matchless code...? Just a thought...

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Rob, as I only have the cases, and no frame, so I have calculated the frame number from O&M, contract C6094. (OK Jan pointed out, that this is a non matching frame and engine number contract, and it's impossible to know the frame number, but anyway, nice try)

This might have been 5687, this is indeed in the cards (KC56b) and has the rebuilt number C1413342, but struck off at Melksham on 17-2-1958. A lot of G3WO's in this range are in the cards.

Would have expected B.A.O.R. but depending on the rebuild date, it could have gone anywhere after the rebuild.

Cheers,

Lex

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B189 with a date.

Rob

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Ariel WNG engine with B189

Jan, as per the brass plate on the "AS" spare engines, 3787 was indeed the Norton part number for a spare engine, complete with Magdyno and carb. A bit odd really as the Magdyno was just dangling there with no engine plates fitted!

another WNG from ILO

They also must have overhauled Triumph 3hw engines, there's a pile of cylinder heads on a work bench in one of the photos.

Yes, I see that now! interesting, wish I knew from what date this series of pictures were!

Cheers,

Lex

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Online sources state that production of their own engines was not permitted until 1947 but that their workshops were used by the occupying forces. Presumably the photos pre-date the resumption of new production.

There is a Record vice in one of the photos, so presumably a certain amount of REME equipment there.

Sorry, no, I'don't have the photos I originally borrowed.
I'll try to find them again on the BSA owners club site and let you know where they can be found. Ron Kitt who I originally borrowed the photos from had them from the time he worked at the JLO factory, and he brought them home with him which was in mid 1946, so the photos must pre-date that.

Rupert.

Yes, Rik, I read that also, nice to have confirmation from Rupert too! Thanks a lot! maybe you can find the missing picture(s)

Cheers,

Lex

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