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by dalebrignall
Tue May 02, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: Concours Forum
Topic: Battery
Replies: 3
Views: 5699

Re: Battery

depends how keen you are to win i suppose . the lincon battery does seem a lot of money to me , if it was me i would get a modern battery and put a licon sticker on it . at the end of the day a battery is a battery and it does a job . its personal choice im afraid . the wise thing to do would be to ...
by dalebrignall
Tue May 02, 2017 5:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine breathers
Replies: 23
Views: 5170

Re: Engine breathers

ive got a similar set up , you do need the maniflow exhaust system and manifold to get the most of what you have ivv got a 1098, 1275 head hif 44 carb maniflow exhaust and manifold on standard cam its not a racer but lots of mid range tourque for overtaking lorries and it sounds lovley :D
by dalebrignall
Mon May 01, 2017 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris Minor Security
Replies: 9
Views: 2465

Re: Morris Minor Security

ive got the sterring lock the secret switch ive also got a battery disconnect so the engine wont turn over
by dalebrignall
Sun Apr 30, 2017 5:47 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: interchangeable engines?
Replies: 7
Views: 1944

Re: interchangeable engines?

hopefully it went out of the exhaust pipe the unleaded fuel burns much hotter than the old 4 star and if the head has not been converted to unleaded then the valves can burn out glad your sorted
by dalebrignall
Thu Apr 27, 2017 5:17 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Distributor advice
Replies: 13
Views: 3553

Re: Distributor advice

i change the cap and rotor arm every year i regard thease as a service item .
by dalebrignall
Wed Apr 26, 2017 4:30 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Fuel pump?
Replies: 5
Views: 1473

Re: Fuel pump?

glad that was an easy fix :D
by dalebrignall
Wed Apr 26, 2017 4:29 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Distributor advice
Replies: 13
Views: 3553

Re: Distributor advice

ive got the accuspark system fitted , distributer doctor is good as well
by dalebrignall
Wed Apr 26, 2017 4:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: running temp
Replies: 9
Views: 3423

Re: running temp

its easy as long as the thermostat housing nuts come undone , if they are rusty a good wire brush on the top and some plus gas a day before
by dalebrignall
Tue Apr 25, 2017 4:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: running temp
Replies: 9
Views: 3423

Re: running temp

its horses for courses really , i think 82 degrees is the one thats in most circulation
by dalebrignall
Tue Apr 25, 2017 4:52 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Distributor advice
Replies: 13
Views: 3553

Re: Distributor advice

i would be inclined to get the electronic system ive fitted 2 and they are great in my view , and i would get the old distributer reconditioned so you have a knowen spare
by dalebrignall
Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Wheel colour
Replies: 12
Views: 3885

Re: Wheel colour

oew just sets them off , ive allways thaught silver wheels on smoke geay looks wrong
by dalebrignall
Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:29 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: dynamo?
Replies: 6
Views: 1814

Re: dynamo?

does the light go out when you rev the engine , if it does just raise the idle a tad
by dalebrignall
Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:31 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Fuel pump?
Replies: 5
Views: 1473

Re: Fuel pump?

if the manifold nuts were loose this will be affecting the mixture , take the car out for a fun and then take a plug out and have a look it should be biscuit brown colour if so its fine . its getting too much air if the buts are loose and sending the setting all out of kilter let us know the results
by dalebrignall
Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Tuning
Replies: 4
Views: 1316

Re: Tuning

redex down the carb would be a safer bet
by dalebrignall
Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front Suspension Upgrade Advice
Replies: 15
Views: 5791

Re: Front Suspension Upgrade Advice

i would say a antiroll bar is one of the best upgrades you can do
by dalebrignall
Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: clutch
Replies: 12
Views: 3319

Re: clutch

the ap driveline is well worth the money borg and beck is now made in china and sub standard
by dalebrignall
Thu Apr 20, 2017 5:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Another squealing brake
Replies: 7
Views: 1708

Re: Another squealing brake

i think scored drums are going to make the shoes produce a lot of dust and therfore squeek , i would go for a new set of shoes and drums if it was my car .
by dalebrignall
Wed Apr 19, 2017 4:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Tyre pressure query
Replies: 9
Views: 1893

Re: Tyre pressure query

i usually use 30 psi all round
by dalebrignall
Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rubbish heater valves
Replies: 14
Views: 2661

Re: Rubbish heater valves

ive got the origional tap works a treat
by dalebrignall
Thu Apr 13, 2017 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: They Just Can't Wait....
Replies: 36
Views: 7718

Re: They Just Can't Wait....

just let them go past and see them in heven , i dont get stressed about it any more not worth it