I offer full engine rebuilds, precision machining, and specialist repairs - all carried out in my Northumberland workshop using over 50 years of experience and genuine parts.
Velocette Engine Work
Head and Valves
Beadblasting and shell blasting
Valve guide replacement.
Valve seats manufactured
Seat cutting, valve re-facing, lapping and assembly
Repair stripped spark plug thread
Genuine Velocette replacement valves, springs etc used
For twin spark squish head see “machining" section
Valve Gear
Replacement camshaft and gear spindles
Oversize if required
Modification of oil pump drive gear to allow easy strip down
Without removing the oil pump
Re-bushing valve train gears and boring to size
Valve timing and gear train set up
Optimisation of cam timing to specification
Push rods re-tubed and non standard lengths manufactured
Piston and Cylinder Work
Reboring
Sleeving
Sleeve Pegging
New Pistons Supplied
Valve Pocket Machining
Crankshaft
Big end replacement
Including honing to exact size
Small end re-bushing and boring to size
Main bearing replacement
Drive shaft retention screw
Existing key replaced with a screw to prevent creep without weakening flywheel
Crank balancing to piston
Crankshaft truing
Crankcase
Beadblasting and shell blasting
Repair of damaged oil threads
Crankcase stud adapter repair
For more detail see “machining" section
I only use genuine parts, preserving the authenticity of your Velocette heritage.
To ensure your engine's safe journey, I can offer the option of sending a custom-made wooden case for transportation of the assembled bottom end and head.
Get in touch via email or phone to discuss your requirements.
