Norton 1960 Maintenance Manual and Instruction Book – Models 88, 99, ES2 and 50
Download the complete PDF version using the green download button at the top right of this page for the 1960 Norton maintenance manual and instruction book covering Models 88, 99, ES2 and 50. This factory reference brings together technical data, operating guidance, lubrication information, routine maintenance, engine service, gearbox work, chassis procedures and electrical system details for both twin-cylinder and single-cylinder Norton motorcycles from this period.
The manual begins with identification data, specifications, carburettor settings, ignition timing, gear ratios, chain sizes and tyre pressures, followed by operating instructions, cleaning advice and a lubrication chart. The main workshop sections then cover the Model 88 and 99 engines, including oil circulation, oil pumps, cylinder head removal, valves, pistons, tappets, timing gear, crankshaft work and crankcase assembly, before moving into separate engine material for the ES2 and Model 50.
Later chapters address the transmission, clutch, gearbox, wheels, hubs, brakes, front forks, rear springing, handlebar fittings and Amal carburettor maintenance. The electrical section covers the alternator, rectifier, coils, distributor, contact breaker, battery, headlamp, cables, lighting switch, horn and spark plug service, while the final pages include wiring diagrams and troubleshooting tables for common running, clutch, brake and charging issues.
Contents Include
- 1960 Norton maintenance manual and instruction book
- Models 88, 99, ES2 and 50 coverage
- Factory specifications, ignition timing and carburettor settings
- Lubrication guidance and service chart
- Twin-cylinder engine service for Models 88 and 99
- Single-cylinder engine service for ES2 and Model 50
- Cylinder head, valves, pistons, tappets and timing gear sections
- Crankshaft, crankcase and bearing procedures
- Transmission, clutch and gearbox maintenance
- Wheels, hubs, brakes, forks and rear suspension information
- Electrical equipment, ignition, battery and lighting sections
- Wiring diagrams and fault-finding tables
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