maylar said:Did Norton ever realize that the layshaft bearing they were using was a failure item, and at some point change it? Or did they continue with the "bad" bearing even through MKIII production?
Onder said:My MkII is exactly one year older, has the fated bearing.
Although I have not looked carefully with a strong glass, it
feels fine.
15k and the gears all look good, mainshaft 3rd area is 3 thou
down though.
I wonder if the whole box was made of higher grade stuff
if it wouldnt have been much less trouble. Like the crank,
you wonder just how much they saved by cheaping out.
Certainly didnt save the company.