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by mobylette
Sun Oct 10, 2021 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Would you choose Lucas parts?
Replies: 23
Views: 3436

Re: Would you choose Lucas parts?

Another thumbs up for the distributor doctor from me. I have had three accuspark failures and have now have reverted to standard ignition on both my LR and Minor. No problems since :)
by mobylette
Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Asking for more advice.
Replies: 2
Views: 583

Re: Asking for more advice.

Put it in an auction and it will sell for what it is worth.
by mobylette
Tue Aug 31, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shut down
Replies: 17
Views: 10194

Re: Shut down

I think no one is surprised anymore when the site goes down, it happens so frequently. :( I know I wasn't
by mobylette
Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:50 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: How to identify a stainless steel exhaust
Replies: 6
Views: 1742

Re: How to identify a stainless steel exhaust

I have successfully welded stainless tube with a MIG using stainless wire and I am a very novice welder.
by mobylette
Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Quietest exhaust system
Replies: 12
Views: 2061

Re: Quietest exhaust system

Have a look here:

http://www.everyexhaustpart.com/cart/cu ... encer.html

They do 1.25 inch. I have used them and Jetex exhausts to make up a system for my Land Rover. Very pleased with the products.
by mobylette
Sun Feb 28, 2021 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FTC fuel pellets
Replies: 2
Views: 1085

Re: FTC fuel pellets

Pretty sure "Practical Classics" did an extended test on these years ago and found no benefit, see also:

https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/n ... eally-work
by mobylette
Mon Feb 22, 2021 6:29 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Who's had the Covid vaccine? Anyone going to refuse it?
Replies: 141
Views: 23467

Re: Who's had the Covid vaccine? Anyone going to refuse it?

I had mine a couple of weeks ago at Guys Hospital, all very efficiently done and was given an NHS coffee to drink :D while I waited 15 minutes in case of any reaction. Next day had a slight headache and that was it. Can't recommend it highly enough, and the latest figures are amazing especially for ...
by mobylette
Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:56 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Super Chargers
Replies: 8
Views: 2495

Re: Super Chargers

by mobylette
Thu Dec 24, 2020 12:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 3D printed suspension parts
Replies: 27
Views: 2937

Re: 3D printed suspension parts

That looks excellent. :D
by mobylette
Wed Dec 23, 2020 6:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 3D printed suspension parts
Replies: 27
Views: 2937

Re: 3D printed suspension parts

That is a pity, but thank you for your efforts. Hopefully the new year will bring better news all round

Happy Xmas to all.
by mobylette
Thu Dec 17, 2020 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fuel pump
Replies: 10
Views: 1274

Re: Fuel pump

Here is a link to the video mentioned:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oU5uLjuOQdM
by mobylette
Tue Dec 15, 2020 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor Convertible Roof Frame 1966 &Tyres
Replies: 11
Views: 1812

Re: Minor Convertible Roof Frame 1966 &Tyres

I have had a look at the workshop manual and you can just see the frame layout at the pivot. It would appear that yours is right and mine is wrong, not that it would make much difference.
by mobylette
Mon Dec 14, 2020 4:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 3D printed suspension parts
Replies: 27
Views: 2937

Re: 3D printed suspension parts

I would definitely be interested in a set of the split dust covers if and when they are available. Mine are on their last legs.
by mobylette
Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor Convertible Roof Frame 1966 &Tyres
Replies: 11
Views: 1812

Re: Minor Convertible Roof Frame 1966 &Tyres

Do these photos help?
by mobylette
Mon Nov 09, 2020 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris in for service
Replies: 16
Views: 1647

Re: Morris in for service

If it is standard then there is no slave cylinder, it is a mechanical linkage.
by mobylette
Wed Oct 14, 2020 8:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Really
Replies: 17
Views: 2167

Re: Really

Still there for me
by mobylette
Tue Oct 06, 2020 9:45 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Constantly flooding when trying to cold start
Replies: 61
Views: 6707

Re: Constantly flooding when trying to cold start

I have read that: "Larger batteries of the same type and voltage hold more energy, measured in Watt-hours, which is simply their rated Amp-hours times their voltage. So they take longer to charge at the same voltage and amperage."
by mobylette
Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Attachment issues?
Replies: 9
Views: 935

Re: Attachment issues?

Test
by mobylette
Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: HS2 Carburettor rebuild - Float issue
Replies: 6
Views: 922

Re: HS2 Carburettor rebuild - Float issue

Phil

Back in 2014 you identified this carb as being fitted to the Austin/Morris 1100 (1098cc) Mk2/3 1971-1974 and the Austin/Morris commercial, 7cwt van, 1098cc, 1972 - 1973.

Martin