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- Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old school Ford V4s
- Replies: 5
- Views: 948
Old school Ford V4s
Is anyone still driving around in a V4 converted Minor? I believe they were popular back in the day before Fiat T/Cs and front member notching? As I understand it the Essex V4 were extremely heavy and the Taunus ones 100 lb less so. But did they shake themselves apart or are they reliable? Saab seem...
- Sat Jun 20, 2020 3:59 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: SU H1F 44 dash pot oil
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1211
Re: SU H1F 44 dash pot oil
fwiw back in the '80s I tried 20W50 in the dashpot and it killed acceleration so changed back to 3 in 1 and it went back to normal.
- Tue May 26, 2020 9:03 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: MGB EGNINE IN MORRIS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 757
Re: MGB EGNINE IN MORRIS
it would be no more work to fit a lighter, newer, better engine, probably cheaper too. Certainly be better for handling.
- Tue May 26, 2020 8:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fitting hazard lights kit
- Replies: 17
- Views: 26133
Re: Fitting hazard lights kit
The older, better quality hazard kits had a multi-pole switch that disconnected the indicator feed when the hazards were on. This ensured that power could not flow back into the other circuits. Looking at the current offerings, I have not been able to find any detailed specification to confirm how ...
- Thu May 21, 2020 6:55 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: GPO Van Re made.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5109
Re: GPO Van Re made.
MattsGPOVan: do you do this for a living looks professional quality? Jagnut, what is the difference between a retained pensioner and a pensioner? Did the GPO make them turn up every so often to do something? A few of my friends put up with a lot at BT because they were on the final salary pension bu...
- Thu May 21, 2020 6:44 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: E scooters
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6951
Re: E scooters
It's not e-scooters it's the idiots and inconsiderate people that ride them. Ditto pushbikes, BMWs, careless dog owners... If people are thoughtful and considerate none of these things cause problems in use, it's the people that are the problem. Banning e-scooters will just mean they find another wa...
- Wed May 13, 2020 7:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Too good to use on the road...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1516
Re: Too good to use on the road...
Completely agree with Jagnut66.
- Wed May 13, 2020 7:02 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Quarter light vent
- Replies: 3
- Views: 832
Re: Quarter light vent
I've been looking for pictures for when I did the same. Good glass fitted to stainless surround. Rather than forcing solid rubber anywhere, I used tiger-seal/sikaflex/mirrormate type stuff. Much easier. If I can get the pictures across, you'll see them below. If doing the same again, I'd use a black...
- Sun May 10, 2020 9:28 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: The truth will out
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7675
Re: The truth will out
I have a theory that the amount of lecturing others about environment is directly proportional to the amount of air travel one takes. Woke Hollywood A listers & Princes Harry & Charles taking private jets to environmental conferences being at the top of the pile. Private jets make a signific...
- Sun May 10, 2020 9:10 am
- Forum: Useful Tips
- Topic: EBAY SCAMMER AT IT AGAIN
- Replies: 47
- Views: 32550
Re: EBAY SCAMMER AT IT AGAIN
The scam problem is like ‘trying to rub out all the rude words on all the toilet doors in the world’ Its not possible. Awareness is the only way to tackle the problem. That's like saying hospitals are trying to get rid of all the sickness in the world, it's not possible so why bother. Every scammer...
- Sun May 10, 2020 8:56 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Problems getting firm brake pedal with silicone fluid
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2699
Re: Problems getting firm brake pedal with silicone fluid
From whereabouts on the caliper? Could just need the hose union or bleed nipple need tightening. If it's leaking from the pistons send it back for a replacement. If you get a brake hose clamp you can remove the caliper without having to re-bleed the whole system. I'd be inclined to pull out the pist...
- Sun May 10, 2020 8:42 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Bare Metal Restoration
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7145
Re: Bare Metal Restoration
As TrickyDicky above states, epoxy primer from Rust.co.uk. Most primers are porous, epoxy isn't. It goes off by chemical reaction rather than evaporation (well a bit of both technically) so even thick coats in cold weather will go hard properly. It's expensive but good. And it's a bit of an art work...
- Sun May 10, 2020 8:13 am
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: Buddy Needed
- Replies: 34
- Views: 8304
Re: Buddy Needed
The only 'MOT information' wanted here would be from the reasons for failure part - not personal details. It might say something like, "Excessive play in front suspension", or "corrosion around rear suspension mounting" or "Jedward CD found in radio" or "Exhaust pi...
- Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Pins in tyres
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3124
Re: Pins in tyres
I suspect I know why nobody's mentioned this but DO report it to the police. Tampering with tyres could cause a dangerous accident. It migh not be just your car they are targeting. I'll pass on what the police said to me when I had a bicycle vandalised at the station. and they saw me walking it home...
- Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:20 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Which Tracker SIM Card ???
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3393
- Fri Jan 17, 2020 3:09 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Which Tracker SIM Card ???
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3393
Re: Which Tracker SIM Card ???
I use a giffgaff sim in a Tk103 tracker off Ebay. If the tracker is so picky would it be worth upgrading? The Tk103 is only £20 or less on Ebay these days. Chinglish but does the job. Having my main mobile also on giffgaff the texts are free and the sim costs about £5 a month I think. One thing tha...
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 10:20 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Which Tracker SIM Card ???
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3393
Re: Which Tracker SIM Card ???
I use a giffgaff sim in a Tk103 tracker off Ebay. If the tracker is so picky would it be worth upgrading? The Tk103 is only £20 or less on Ebay these days. Chinglish but does the job. Having my main mobile also on giffgaff the texts are free and the sim costs about £5 a month I think. One thing that...
- Sun Jan 12, 2020 3:58 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: copper ? Wire
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1294
Re: copper ? Wire
Buy from reputable sources Eg VehicleWiringProducts or carbuildersolutions.
In terms of what you're stuck with, sandpapering the ends will reveal the colour underneath.
In terms of what you're stuck with, sandpapering the ends will reveal the colour underneath.
- Sun Jan 12, 2020 3:51 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Steering wheel, and B post seat belt anchorage. Safety improvement without destroying character? Ideas appreciated.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3635
Re: Steering wheel, and B post seat belt anchorage. Safety improvement without destroying character? Ideas appreciated.
To my bemusement my belt reel is attached to the inside surface of the sill, rather than the floor, and when I jiggle it a bit, the entire organisation moves, as the sill bends. The sill has no real structural strength (I already knew that), so it seems a ridiculous place to mount it (I thought it ...
- Tue Jan 07, 2020 3:26 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Disgusting behavour by Jeremy Clarkson
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5349
Re: Disgusting behavour by Jeremy Clarkson
I don't like orange smarties. I don't even like smarties that have touched orange smarties as they get tainted with the chemical chocolatey orange taste. So I thought I would share on here.