The BSA B31 that time forgot. Part 20.

What's happening peeps? Is there anyone still out there? Albert here. Last post December '23, that's two years ago, I could have been on a prison sentence or sailing the seven seas but no it turned out to be worse, in fact way more worsera. I've been over in the 'Dark Side'. Yes in a mistaken believe that my jottings would project beyond infinity. But nay and thrice nay they lay there unappreciated and in bad company. Housed between political bullshit and postings of hooded scallys on e-bikes baiting P.C. Plod. Yes you guessed it, Meta Facebook, a toilet for digital waste. I can only apologise for the error of my ways. Hopefully I'll be able to resurrect my sleeping blogs and continue with the jottings of your Uncle Alb like in the old days. First thing noticed since I've logged on is the old blogs are locked and only readable on line. Secondly my type face is locked also in some sort of old fashioned typewriter style.....will it be readable when posted? Best bit...think we are below radar contact of the 'Free Speech Police' Keep ya fingers crossed, or it's another 2 years away. So, I used to comment on french sausage wars and Bumbling Boris. Chuffin 'ell who would have thought the country would be now run by the weakest arsehole ever and the french sale of rubber boats and outboard motors would reach into the million. Come on in! There's hospital beds for ya all!!! Hotels too!!!...clean sheets and meals thrown in!!!!! So while the rubber boat people crisis is ongoing the BSA B31 build has been ongoing too. (Not at the same pace unfortunately) But here's what ya all came for - A BSA progress report- The main engine parts now as one and sitting in between the mounting plates I ordered an exhaust system from one of the well known manufactures in the UK. It took my fancy because they were offering a complete stainless set up. Oh my...it fit where it touched. Pointing skywards unless misaligned on the exhaust port. After much checking and measuring I reported back to the supplier my thoughts. Fabrication Guy -"It's made on our original jig...one we've used since the beginning of time." Alb - "The pipe only fit's into the head 2mm.... and on a slant"!!! Fabrication Guy - "It will be ok" Alb - "Foookin no way....It'll draw that much air on the overrun I'll be entering the 'World Backfire Championship' An offer for me to mark where it was suspect and return for rework was accepted but on return I doubt any modification was done. Returned again and money refunded thankfully. 'Cos the lady in sales was so pleasant I'm loathe to name and shame..it's just the fabrication guys who need to step it up a bit. Replacement sourced from 'Feked' in chrome unfortunately but fit spot on.....Yeh, knew I was right..Can't pull woolly stuff over your Uncle Alberts eyes...far too wise for cheeky young pups. Can't better 'Rack oft eye' (If of course ya know how to use it) for engineering micro-measuring. Beer report (cos there always was one)- Bloooomin' overflowing flagons Batman. After finding a source of real live growing hops not 2 miles away All in full view of those that don't know any better too, the old boiling kettle has been going full steam......So without further ado...It's beer o'clock somewhere so catch ya all later. Can I just add it's good to be back among friends........