Throughout its long racing career 2751 suffered many incidents that left their mark on the surviving original components. The magnesium gearbox casing bears “witness” marks from where primary chain slackness had been adjusted to the point where the casing was pushed up against the G50/2 pivot bearing plate.
Once a new primary chain had been fitted, it became obvious that more clearance was needed as the top of the gearbox casing was perilously close to the plate at nearly full adjustment. Bert got around this issue by fitting a cranked link, shortening the primary chain by just one roller.
There is a now a nice gap twixt gearbox case and plate enabling future adjustment to account for chain wear.
Grey Flash 2751 