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How these it fix?

Joachim wrote:

You have heard about the so called 'bootle opener' problem?

ciao Joachim[/quote]

Hi Joachim,
I did not hear about this
Is that 'Bootle' in Lancashire, best left closed and don't go there
John

The part in the gear selection mechanism that looks a bit like a bottle opener. The early Nordwests had a problem with a faulty batch of them. The symptoms were baulking when changing up, most often between second and third under heavy load. It certainly affected mine. Not very good for hill climbs.

When I took a trip to Milan on my road Nordie I picked up a spare from Motta, not far from FPM in Canonica d'Adda. Cured that problem completely and only requires the outer case to be taken off.

I supopose a lot of wear on the same part might lead to 'missing gears' rather than not changing up,if that's what's happening. Joachim might know more details.

The piston rings from Nissan and the valves from vw seat

HI Tiagus,
It is good to know alternative parts that fit thanks for that
Regards
John

Indeed. Very helpful. When I get round to it I'll create a page listing these and other 'alternatives' - like Renault oil filters and Yamaha Cables.