My reamer came in 2 days.
It can't walk in or out, it's the timing side bearing, which is up against a shoulder, that prevents outward movement.I wonder what happens when the outer race walks in the case so any relieve grinding will be no help later. Also I´d fit the pump sleeve exclusively with no force push fit so you can align that hole with the activating screw in situ. Any forced fitting will possibly cause some distortion and you cannot tell if it is distortion or press fit. A light push fit will be no factor at all for wet sumping or loss of oil pressure as no real pressure will be produced in an all roller engine. For wet sumping a cold engine will restore same minimal play like you achieved by lapping in the bronce sleeve and 5 micron diamond paste with oil. No real risk of remaining paste as most faces are covered by components when fitted. The final lapping is done with pure oil so no problem when cleaned up. So that is my idea about your troubles.
Vic
I think any bike contemporary with the Vincent has such problems owning a Velocette, Douglas or Scott for example you will find the same problems (I know I have experience) they were built by selective assembly whose component limits were wide compared to today on machine tools tired after a world war with small work forces under financial pressure. But one advantage the Vincent has over many early post war machines is the comprehensive availability of spares, a drawings project and well recorded information system.Can there be any other bike engine that requires such care and selective assembly? I take my hat off to all those long term owners and engine repairers for their patience in keeping the marque alive.
there was a few weeks ago a drawing here in the M.P.H. of a tool that enabled an owner to position an oil pump sleeve without having to use a piece of steel bar to turn the sleeve for hole alignment , and thus remove the risk of damaging the pump sleeve.Can there be any other bike engine that requires such care and selective assembly? I take my hat off to all those long term owners and engine repairers for their patience in keeping the marque alive.