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by newagetraveller
Tue Feb 22, 2022 1:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starting problems
Replies: 15
Views: 1075

Re: Starting problems

When ever I hear that someone has changed all the old electrical parts for new ones my heart always sinks because the old ones are often of a better quality than the new ones and just need cleaning.
by newagetraveller
Sun Jul 18, 2021 1:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fitting layshaft
Replies: 21
Views: 3084

Re: fitting layshaft

If you take the third motion shaft out and keep the first motion shaft in place can you fit the laygear and lay shaft in the correct position?
by newagetraveller
Sat Jul 17, 2021 4:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fitting layshaft
Replies: 21
Views: 3084

Re: fitting layshaft

As far as I can remember, first I fit the first motion shaft in the case. Then I put the laygear loosely in the case with a length of welding rod through the laygear. Then I fit the third motion shaft in the case. Then I replace the welding rod with a long thick phillips type screwdriver from the re...
by newagetraveller
Tue May 25, 2021 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Smart' motorways
Replies: 105
Views: 105565

Re: 'Smart' motorways

It is one thing to carry on with a shredded tyre but another thing entirely to carry on if your coil goes open circuit.
by newagetraveller
Tue Mar 02, 2021 5:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rattle under drivers side
Replies: 8
Views: 1093

Re: Rattle under drivers side

Shock absorber ?
by newagetraveller
Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Choke Won't Return
Replies: 7
Views: 811

Re: Choke Won't Return

Is it one of the old cables where you can pull it out and then twist the knob to stop it slipping back again?
by newagetraveller
Fri Dec 25, 2020 8:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: steering rack set up
Replies: 14
Views: 1781

Re: steering rack set up

When the track rods are correctly adjusted, exactly the same length of thread should be exposed on each side.
Then I fit the steering wheel to roughly the right place, drive in a straight line, stop and centre the steering wheel.
by newagetraveller
Mon Dec 14, 2020 4:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: drain plug tap
Replies: 8
Views: 1326

Re: drain plug tap

I vote for tapered thread.
by newagetraveller
Sat Dec 12, 2020 5:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1098 Gearbox Rebuild
Replies: 22
Views: 3014

Re: 1098 Gearbox Rebuild

The lay shaft and needle bearings will invariably need replacing. I have never needed to replace the bearing that the third motion shaft runs in and the only problem I had with a first motion shaft was when the bearing cage disintegrated. I have reassembled that synchro ring with the springs and lit...
by newagetraveller
Wed Nov 25, 2020 7:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 63 Ribbed Gearbox
Replies: 4
Views: 757

Re: 63 Ribbed Gearbox

When you accidentally want second is what my previous post should have said. (Senior moment )
by newagetraveller
Wed Nov 25, 2020 7:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 63 Ribbed Gearbox
Replies: 4
Views: 757

Re: 63 Ribbed Gearbox

The lever is spring loaded to stop you accidentally selecting reverse when you really want first.
by newagetraveller
Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:47 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox whining
Replies: 2
Views: 561

Re: Gearbox whining

Have you checked the oil level in the gearbox?
by newagetraveller
Mon Oct 26, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starting problem
Replies: 15
Views: 1578

Re: Starting problem

If none of the above works it is not unknown for the contacts to wear/burn out due to the high current that it has to switch.
by newagetraveller
Fri Sep 04, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting water temp sender - to PTFE or not?
Replies: 9
Views: 1006

Re: Fitting water temp sender - to PTFE or not?

I would be inclined to use as small amount of ptfe tape, assume that when you tighten it up the sender will cut through it and make contact with the engine and then check that you have an electrical connection with a meter.
by newagetraveller
Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:39 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front brakes - corroded nuts
Replies: 3
Views: 677

Re: Front brakes - corroded nuts

Gas torch and a mole wrench.
by newagetraveller
Mon Aug 17, 2020 2:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fast idle due to overheating (possibly)
Replies: 15
Views: 2183

Re: Fast idle due to overheating (possibly)

Retarded ignition can cause overheating.
by newagetraveller
Mon Aug 10, 2020 1:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Noisy engine & lack of power at speed
Replies: 84
Views: 10908

Re: Noisy engine & lack of power at speed

Lacks power going up hills and sometimes runs on when the ignition is switched off.

Is the mixture too weak?
by newagetraveller
Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: blocked engine drain tap
Replies: 24
Views: 2721

Re: blocked engine drain tap

I use a suitable drill bit to clean them out as much as possible. The largest one that will fit in the hole.
by newagetraveller
Sun Jul 12, 2020 11:47 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brakelight Switch Replacement
Replies: 14
Views: 2536

Re: Brakelight Switch Replacement

As long as you unscrew the old one carefully and screw the new one in right away without pressing the brake pedal there shouldn't be a problem.
by newagetraveller
Fri Jul 03, 2020 1:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mg Midget 1275 gearbox rebuild
Replies: 39
Views: 4561

Re: Mg Midget 1275 gearbox rebuild

I used a big jubilee clip and three little screwdrivers to put this together.