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by micstersmoggy
Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: No Power
Replies: 14
Views: 2414

Re: No Power

undo the two screws that hold the regulator on and see that the terminals have not burned out , some one told my how their dip switch burned one out once,
by micstersmoggy
Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Needs Advise for a Beginner
Replies: 8
Views: 1499

Re: Needs Advise for a Beginner

you can have mine for that money when it complete lol but you can get one for less spend some money on a good mechanic who can go over the entire car for you if you are spending that kind of cash then a few quid on an inspection can save you loads and stop you from making a big mistake good luck wit...
by micstersmoggy
Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Real quick tire question (need advice quickly)
Replies: 12
Views: 2414

Re: Real quick tire question (need advice quickly)

185 is the wideness 75 is the hight from rim 14 is size of wheel fairly wide but i carnt see a problem if you have wide rims 155s are more standard
by micstersmoggy
Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance for classics
Replies: 0
Views: 798

Insurance for classics

Iv.e been considering insurance for a while now and had a quote from footman James £128.00 not bad. my car wont be on the road any time soon so i need the cheapest to keep prices down. I have had a quote from Lancasters and at first it was £98.00 then i noticed it had £25.00 legal cover included in ...
by micstersmoggy
Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cracking Up?
Replies: 8
Views: 1704

Re: Cracking Up?

If a tyre is flat then moved whilst flat it causes the wall to shred and will start to crack that is the main reason for a good tread and a bad side wall .Age is another factor. side rubber is much thinner than tread rubber.
by micstersmoggy
Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Master Brake Cylinder Replacement
Replies: 29
Views: 6299

Re: Master Brake Cylinder Replacement

The single most common brake system failure caused by a contaminant is swelling of the rubber components (piston seals etc.) due to the introduction of petroleum based products (motor oil, power steering fluid, mineral oil etc.) A small amount is enough to do major damage. Flushing with mineral spir...
by micstersmoggy
Sun Jan 01, 2012 4:24 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Jaguar XK 150 Traveller
Replies: 3
Views: 1547

Re: Jaguar XK 150 Traveller

each to there own what ever floats their boats. i'm keepin mine as close to original as poss, otherwise the'll frown on me if i go to mm rally s if i modernised it i would go to modernised mm rallys. i always like to see other peoples inventions and ideas what they to to their cars though.
by micstersmoggy
Sun Jan 01, 2012 4:17 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Norton
Replies: 19
Views: 4729

Re: Norton

not surprised so many people have problems with Norton i used it in the earlier days and it acted like a virus itself. had to down load a tool to eliminate it, shocking software, no wonder its always half price they would have to pay me to use it.
by micstersmoggy
Sat Dec 31, 2011 3:37 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: oldies
Replies: 5
Views: 1535

Re: oldies

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by micstersmoggy
Sat Dec 31, 2011 3:36 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: oldies
Replies: 5
Views: 1535

Re: oldies

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by micstersmoggy
Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: proper job
Replies: 6
Views: 2227

Re: proper job

The first fuse doesn't feed the other...... so as others have suggested - make sure the fuses are fitted correctly. i know that's what makes it so unusual when I put my electrode across from one fuse to other it registers voltage? will get to bottom of it eventually. and although all wires are conn...
by micstersmoggy
Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: proper job
Replies: 6
Views: 2227

Re: proper job

Also, make sure that the metal ends of the fuses are sparkling clean (a bit of steel wool) as well as the clips that hold the fuses. Believe it or not, you can have a good fuse in place and everything can look just fine whilst not conducting any electricity. Adding a thin coating of dielectric grea...
by micstersmoggy
Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:36 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: oldies
Replies: 5
Views: 1535

Re: oldies

irmscher wrote:Nice trucks i will be having a trip there in summer :D
well worth the vist
by micstersmoggy
Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: proper job
Replies: 6
Views: 2227

Re: proper job

This will sound daft i know, in relation to the fuses make sure the fuse is fitted into the holder correctly. what i mean is that the fuse is fitted between the spring conectors and not between the conector and the body of the fuse holder. Not speaking from experience of coarse, but you won't belei...
by micstersmoggy
Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hi all
Replies: 7
Views: 2088

Re: Hi all

hi and welcome, seen a few on flea bay . but most of them always seem to require a load of welding, good luck with your search and hope you find something suited to your needs, mick
by micstersmoggy
Wed Dec 28, 2011 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: proper job
Replies: 6
Views: 2227

proper job

just taken steering rack of to re-new gaiters as usual one of the nuts was a *%## not made any easier by only being 18" of the ground this is one of the last difficult jobs .now got to find out why there is no electric running through the fuses but there is from the first fuse to the other. the...
by micstersmoggy
Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:15 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: oldies
Replies: 5
Views: 1535

Re: oldies

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by micstersmoggy
Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:14 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: oldies
Replies: 5
Views: 1535

oldies

thought a few may be interested in theses pics from my local museum south Yorkshire donations for entry on Saturdays and buses can be hired for weddings etc... cheaper than a limo and you can get 56 people in there they rely on donations to keep going .Theres alot of people who are restoring buses e...
by micstersmoggy
Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: project
Replies: 4
Views: 1776

Re: project

[frame]Image[/frame] saw this at a car jumble sale