Ariel Square 4

History

Ariel Square 4-Model G

In the back of a lock-up-garage in 2013 a 1948 Ariel Square Four. The following contain a few pictures as we found her.
The bike has been awaiting restoration since 1979,
34 years !!!!!!

April 2024 : The project has only moved forward very slowly as engine rebuild will require a lot of investment and circumstances and other vehicles have conspired to leave the Ariel at the back of the que.

AS found 2013

Loaded up

Square 4 frame (7) -rezised

Gear box and clutch

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Pistons will be replaced

Crankcase

Restored Ariel Square 4 from the web

Blown up Square 4 given to us March 24 no idea what we'll do with it .

Blown up engine crank case in 2 , 1 rod broken , 2 rods bent, it really let go !

Specification

Ariel Square Four Model-G 1948

Ariel Square Four 4G Mk1 1948-53
Engine: 4-cylinder 995cc ohv producing 34 bhp
Gearbox : 4-speed
Total dry weight of 412 lbs

Stripping fork leg

Instrument panel

Top frame nuts to hold oil tank and battery carrier.

Remote oil filter

Removing crank bearings

Crankcase

New parts

Petrol tank had been stored in the bedroom wardrobe for 35 years

Making new rear petrol tank brackets

Crankcase test fitting

Gearbox oil seal retaining ring

Gearbox oil seal retaining ring 2

Gearbox oil seal retaining ring 3

Gearbox oil seal retaining ring 4

Head to be stripped

Gear box rebuilt

Frame powder coated