Oil Tank & filters
For fibre washers etc. click here, for plain rubber oil pipe see bottom list.
What Oil Should I Use? We recommend that engines with roller bearing big ends be run on monograde oils i.e. single viscosity sae 40 in winter and sae 50 in summer. This is because this type of oil can withstand the high loads experienced in a roller bearing big end where all the force is through just one or two rollers. Monograde oils should not be confused with ‘straight’ oils, which means oil without additives. The principle additive in modern oils is a detergent that is used to keep deposits in suspension until they reach the oil filter. They will also loosen existing deposits and as there is no effective filter this can be disastrous in an engine that is full of ‘grunge’ accumulated over the years. Engines with shell bearing big ends, i.e. Fieldmaster, Huntmaster and Square Four, can use either a monograde or modern multigrade oil. Multigrade oil will lubricate the shells more quickly when the engine is first started which is when most of the wear takes place and so is more suitable for short journeys; it is also cheaper and more easily obtainable. Monograde oil will leak less; the engine will run cooler and quieter, is available as straight oil and is more original!
Do not run a Square Four engine that has not been run for some time unless it has either been rebuilt or has always had regular oil changes. The problem is that the sludge in the oil will solidify in the long oil ways causing them to become blocked. This frequently has the result that the engine seizes sometimes breaking connecting rods in the process. A good indication of the state of the oil system can be obtained by draining the oil tank and determining how much sludge is in sitting in the bottom by poking around with a stick.
Do not forget to clean out the oil tank when rebuilding the engine.
All Models Except Square Four
Part No. |
Description |
Per |
Model |
Years |
Used oil tanks always in stock, please enquire |
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PACK-ADV-007 |
Oil feed/return pack | A | All | All |
0182 |
Top fixing stud for 5860-51 nuts | 1 | All | 1933-58 |
0513 |
Front fixing, bolt | 2 | S/arm | 1954-58 |
0566 |
Bolt, rear of tank to frame | 1 | S/arm | 1954-58 |
0582 |
Stud for steady clip | 1 | 1954-58 | |
139-53 |
Short rubber pipe, rocker oil feed to oil tank | 1 | NH/VH/FH | 1955-58 |
139-53 |
Short rubber pipe, rear chain oiler to oil tank | 1 | S/arm | 1956-58 |
1557-36 |
Banjo bolt, oil pipe to crankcase | 2 | KH | 1955-57 |
5850-35UC |
Oil tank, 4 pint, poor | 1 | Sing | 1935-47 |
5850-54U |
Oil tank, plain pipes, used | 1 | S/arm | 1954 |
5850-55U |
Oil tank, good condition, used | 1 | S/arm | 1955 |
5850-56UA |
Oil tank, very good | 1 | S/arm | 1956-58 |
5850-56UB |
Oil tank, good | 1 | S/arm | 1956-58 |
5854-29 |
Filler cap, screw in, without lettering | 1 | Not 6 pint tank | 1929-58 |
5854-35 |
Filler cap (push and turn) no writing | 1 | 6 pint tanks | 1935-52 |
5855-29 |
Filler cap washer (not suitable push and turn caps) | 1 | All | 1929-58 |
5857-35 |
Steady clip | 1 | 6 pint tanks | 1935-51 |
5857-52 |
Steady clip | 1 | Plun/Rig | 1952-55 |
5858-52 |
Fibre packing piece for steady clip (as required) | Rig/Plun | 1952-55 | |
5860-51 |
Top fixing to sidecar lug, nut (stud is 0182) | 2 | All | 1933-58 |
5860-51AQ |
Top fixing to sidecar lug, 2 nuts & stud, stainless steel | 2 | All | 1933-58 |
5861-29 |
Oil plug and gauze, rear of tank, stainless steel | 1 | All | 1929-30 |
5861-29 |
Oil plug and gauze, rear of tank, stainless steel | 1 | VB/VG/VF | 1931-32 |
5861-52 |
Filter inside neck of oil tank | 1 | All | 1952-54 |
5861-55 |
Filter inside neck of oil tank | 1 | All | 1955 |
5862-31 |
Oil plug and gauze, stainless steel, fibre washer is 5895-29 | 1 | Colt/Sloper | 1931-32 |
5862-31 |
Oil plug and gauze, stainless steel, fibre washer is 5895-29 | 1 | Sing Rig/Plun | 1933-55 |
5869-30 |
Oil pipe, delivery, chromed | 1 | S. V. 500 OHV | 1930 |
5874-35 |
Oil pipe with nut, tank to engine, delivery, chrome | 1 | Sing | 1935-51 |
5874-52 |
Oil pipe with nut, tank to engine, delivery, chrome | 1 | Sing Rig/Plun | 1952-55 |
5874-54 |
Oil pipe with nut, delivery, chrome | 1 | Sing S/arm | 1954 |
5874-55 |
Oil pipe, delivery and return, armoured | 2 | Sing/FH S/arm | 1955-58 |
5882-35 |
Oil pipe with nut, tank to engine, return, chrome | 1 | Sing | 1935-51 |
5882-48 |
Oil pipe with nut, tank to engine, delivery & return, chrome | 2 | KH | 1948-53 |
5882-52 |
Oil pipe with nut, tank to engine, return, chrome | 1 | Sing Rig/Plun | 1952-55 |
5882-54 |
Oil pipe with nut, tank to engine, return, chrome | 1 | Sing S/arm | 1954 |
5882-54 |
Oil pipe with nut, tank to engine, delivery, chrome | 1 | FH | 1954 |
5883-54 |
Oil pipe with nut, delivery, chrome | 1 | KH | 1954 |
5883-56 |
Oil pipe, delivery, armoured | 1 | KH | 1955-58 |
5884-54 |
Oil pipe with nut, tank to engine, return | 1 | KH | 1954 |
5885-54 |
Oil pipe, tank to engine, return, pattern required | 1 | FH | 1954 |
5890-35 |
Oil pipe union on engine, short, delivery & return | 2 | KH | 1948-52 |
5890-35 |
Oil pipe union on engine, short, delivery | 1 | Sing | 1935-58 |
5890-35 |
Oil pipe union on engine, short, return | 1 | Sing S/arm | 1954-58 |
5890-51 |
Oil pipe union on engine, short, delivery & return | 2 | KH | 1953 |
5891-35 |
Oil pipe union on engine, long, return | 1 | Sing Plun/Rig | 1935-55 |
5892-52 |
Rubber ‘T’’ piece, return pipe to rocker oil feed | 1 | NH/VH/KH/FH | 1952-54 |
5895-29 |
Fibre washer for 5862-31 | 1/2 | Sing Plun/Rig | 1929-55 |
5895-35 |
Oil pipe union washer on timing case | 2 | Sing | 1935-58 |
5896-29 |
Oil pipe rubber connection (except when 5892-52 used) | 2 | All | 1929-54 |
5897-35 |
Oil pipe hose clip, similar to original, not worm drive | 4 | All | 1929-54 |
5898-30 |
Drain plug | 1 | All | 1930-58 |
5899-30 |
Oil tank drain plug washer | 1 | All | 1930-58 |
10376-54 |
Oil pipe union on crankcase | 2 | FH | 1954-58 |
S21-2 |
Oil pipe union nut, 5/16 pipe to engine | 2 | All | 1933-58 |
Square Four
Part No. |
Description |
Per |
Model |
Years |
PACK-ADV-007 |
Oil feed/return pack | A | All | All |
0195A |
Oil tank top fixing stud for 5860-51 nuts | 1 | SQ 4 | 1937-55 |
0510 |
Bolt, clip to frame | 1 | MK II | 1953-58 |
0510Q |
Bolt, clip to frame, stainless steel | 1 | MK II | 1953-58 |
1545-37 |
Oil pipe adapter dowel | 1 | MK II | 1956-58 |
5854-29 |
Oil filler cap, no lettering, not correct for but fills the hole | 1 | SQ4 | 1931-36 |
5854-32 |
Filler cap, screw in, without lettering | 1 | SQ4 | 1937-52 |
5854-29 |
Filler cap, screw in, without lettering | 1 | SQ4 | 1953-55 |
5854-56 |
Filler cap (push and turn) no writing | 1 | SQ4 | 1956-58 |
5855-29 |
Filler cap washer (not suitable push and turn caps) | 1 | SQ4 | 1929-58 |
5858-52 |
Fibre packing piece (as required) | – | SQ 4 | 1952-55 |
5860-51 |
Top fixing to sidecar lug, nut, stud is 0195 | 2 | All | 1937-55 |
5860-51BQ |
Top fixing to sidecar lug, 2 nuts and stud, stainless steel | 2 | All | 1937-55 |
5861-37 |
Delivery pipe bolt with filter, delivery side, stainless steel | 1 | SQ 4 | 1937-58 |
5862-37 |
Bolt, return oil connection | 1 | SQ 4 | 1937-49 |
5863-37 |
Oil pipe adapter on crankcase | 1 | 4G | 1937-48 |
5863-49 |
Oil pipe adapter on crankcase | 1 | MK I | 1949-52 |
5863-53 |
Oil pipe adapter on crankcase | 1 | MK II | 1953-55 |
5863-56 |
Oil pipe adapter on crankcase | 1 | MK II | 1956-58 |
5868-37 |
Oil pipe adapter dowel | 1 | SQ 4 | 1937-55 |
5869-37 |
Oil delivery pipe with banjo | 1 | SQ4 | 1937-55 |
5869-56 |
Oil delivery pipe with banjo | 1 | MK II | 1956-58 |
5881-55 |
Oil pipe rubber connection, lower | 1 | MK II | 1955-58 |
5882-55 |
Oil pipe rubber connection, upper | 1 | MK II | 1955-58 |
5894-29 |
Return oil pipe washer on oil tank | 1 | 4F/4G | 1932-48 |
5895-37 |
Fibre washer for 5861-37 filter bolt | 2 | SQ 4 | 1937-55 |
5896-37 |
Oil pipe rubber connection | 2 | 4G | 1937-47 |
5896-49 |
Oil pipe rubber connection | 2 | MK I/II | 1949-54 |
5897-37 |
Oil pipe hose clip, similar to original not worm drive type | 4 | SQ 4 | 1937-58 |
5898-30 |
Oil tank drain plug | 1 | All | 1937-58 |
5899-30 |
Oil tank drain plug washer | 1 | All | 1930-58 |
The well known Draganfly Cartridge Oil Filter Kit is the best modification that can be made to an Ariel, especially those fitted with plain shell bearings such as the Square Four, Fieldmaster and Huntmaster Twins. Engine life will be improved and when used with modern oils, oil change intervals can be increased by at least 50%. The filter must be fitted in the return line so that the pump will push the oil through; it will not draw it through the feed line as oil is supplied to the engine by gravity. The filters incorporate a bypass valve so that circulation is unaffected should the filter become blocked.
The kits are complete with full instructions and all parts required including a cartridge filter. They also include a specially produced mounting bracket that attaches to the bottom of the rear engine plate between the engine and gearbox, this results in an installation that is not visible but with a readily accessible filter. All parts are available separately as spares or for other applications or positions. The filter head has 2 off 3/8 diameter plain connections that will take 5/16” bore pipe
Part No. |
Description |
Per |
Models |
Years |
1521-01 |
Cartridge oil filter kit | 1 | Plun/Rig | 1929-58 |
1521-92 |
Cartridge oil filter kit | 1 | SQ 4 | 1937-58 |
1521B-92 |
Cartridge oil filter | |||
1521A-92 |
Bracket, filter head to engine plate | 1 | SQ4 | 1937-58 |
1521A-00 |
Bracket, filter head to engine plate, not SQ4 | 1 | Plun/Rig | 1929-58 |
1521C-92 |
Filter head, will require 2 off UN5/8F bolts, or similar | |||
UN5/8F |
Bolt, filter head to bracket, 5/16 UNF | 2 | ||
5896-93 |
Plain oil hose, 3/8 bore, sold by the inch (25 mm) | |||
5897-95 |
Hose clips for 3/8 bore hose | |||
5896-01 |
Plain oil hose, 5/16 bore, sold by the inch (25 mm) | |||
5897-35 |
Hose clips for 5/16 bore hose | |||
65-8419 |
Spigot for 5/16 hose to 1/4 BSP oil union | |||
14/042 |
Gland nut for use with 65-8419 spigot |
Oil and Miscellaneous Bits
We have been unable to obtain supplies of the nice but expensive ‘Herringbone’ oil pipe for over a year so we will supply plain black pipe instead.
Part No. |
Description |
PIP-10 |
Plain rubber oil pipe, 3/16″ (5 mm) bore, per inch, use 5897-93 clip |
PIP-13 |
Plain rubber oil pipe, 1/4″ (6.5 mm) bore, per inch, use 5897-93 clip |
PIP-16 |
Plain rubber oil pipe, 5/16″ (8 mm) bore, per inch, use 5897-35 clip |
PIP-19 |
Plain rubber oil pipe, 3/8″ (9.5 mm) bore, per inch, use 5897-95 clip |
PA-43 |
Antiwet sumping valve, push-on type 1/4″ |
PA-44 |
Antiwet sumping valve, push-on type 5/16″ |
These hose clips are similar to the original rather than ‘Jubilee’ worm drive type | |
5897-97 |
Oil pipe clip 5/16-3/8 (8-10 mm) |
5897-93 |
Oil pipe clip 3/8-1/2 (10-12 mm) |
5897-35 |
Oil pipe clip 1/2-9/16 (12-14 mm) |
5897-95 |
Oil pipe clip 9/16-5/8 (14-16 mm) |
5897-37 |
Oil pipe clip 5/8-11/16 (16-18 mm) |
Engine oil See notes on oils above |
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OI-30A |
30 sae, Morris monograde oil with additives, 5 litres |
OI-30B |
30 sae, Silkolene Chatsworth monograde oil with additives, 5 litres |
OI-40A |
40 sae, Morris monograde oil with additives, 1 litre |
OI-40C |
40 sae, Morris monograde oil with additives, 5 litres |
OI-40E |
40 sae, Silkolene Donington straight monograde oil, 5 litres |
OI-40B |
40 sae, Silkolene Chatsworth monograde oil with additives, 1 litre |
OI-40D |
40 sae, Silkolene Chatsworth monograde oil with additives, 5 litres |
OI-50A |
50 sae, Morris monograde oil with additives, 1 litre |
OI-50B |
50 sae, Morris monograde oil with additives, 5 litres (weighs 5kg) |
OI-50D |
50 sae, Silkolene Hardwick monograde oil with additives, 5 litres |
OI-50C |
50 sae, Silkolene Osmaston, straight monograde oil, 5 litres |
OI-MUA |
20/50, Morris Magnol, 1 gallon (4.54 litres) |
OI-MUB |
20/50, Silkolene Silkolube, 5 litres |
Other lubricants etc |
|
OI-GRB |
Semi-fluid grease, 800gms, sufficient for 1 gearbox (CP/BA gearboxes) |
OI-GEA |
Gear oil, Silkolene Medium EP90, 1 litre (for GB gearboxes) |
OI-GRA |
Grease, Silkolene Pro RG2, general purpose, 500 gms |
OI-FOA |
Fork oil, Silkolene sae 30, 1 litre, enough for 1 set of forks |
OI-2STA |
2 stroke oil, Silkolene, 1 litre |
OI-CHA |
Chain lubricant, Aerosol can, 400 ml (UK only, not allowed in aircraft) |
OI-PED |
Millers VSP Petrol additive, reduces coking up of inlet valves – Prevents fuel system corrosion and helps to protect components – Combats the adverse effects of ethanol in fuel – Carburettor anti-icing formula – Prevents valve seat recession when used with unhardened valve seats – Contains anti oxidant to improve fuel life |
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