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Hi Dave,


The front fixing assembly is available from AMC Classic Spares. There are 5 or 6 pieces for each tube - a rubber disc goes in first, then a 3/8 CEI bolt with special thin head, then the rubber sleeve, which sticks out of the tube about 1/2-3/4 inch, then either one or two washers to sandwich the frame bracket, then a 3/8 CEI nut. I think you would want the kit 027161C, 2 required, which is for '61-on Competition models. As you tighten the nut, the bolt compresses the sleeve, which locks into the tube holding the tank firmly in place. The back is held by the same rubber ring found on Atlas tanks, and a Commando rubber works, too, if you cross the rubber to the opposite buttons. You need a rubber pad on the tank at the back of the tank spine, and again a Commando pad works fine. You don't need anything at the front of the spine, as the rubber sleeves hold the tank above the frame tube.


As I've stated elsewhere on this forum, I've found Mike at Walridge to be a great source for hybrid items, but Steve at AMC Classic Spares is the best source for those items that are unique to AJS/Matchless machines, especially this nut-and-bolt stuff.


Paul answered you while I was writing my rather long-winded reply. I know he's a regular customer of Steve, also :wink:


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