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by midget
Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Lower trunnion
Replies: 44
Views: 5610

Re: Lower trunnion

That sounds like an excellent idea Phil. Have you a link or source for the correct bolts please?
by midget
Mon May 11, 2020 7:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Weird oil leak.
Replies: 11
Views: 1046

Re: Weird oil leak.

Yes, fortunately, ESM have honored their excellent record by sending a replacement, despite the sale date in 2017.
Super response.
by midget
Mon May 11, 2020 11:48 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Weird oil leak.
Replies: 11
Views: 1046

Re: Weird oil leak.

Glad to say that I have found the leak. It is from the left shocker! I have not had this before--is it a common problem?
This pic is after a 6 mile run.
by midget
Fri Apr 24, 2020 8:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Weird oil leak.
Replies: 11
Views: 1046

Re: Weird oil leak.

Not a bad idea Les, I'll try it next time I have an excuse to actually use it.
by midget
Fri Apr 24, 2020 8:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Weird oil leak.
Replies: 11
Views: 1046

Re: Weird oil leak.

Thanks for plausible causes, but definitely not a breather problem, and wash your mouth out Phil :D --rusty canister indeed! Breather canister is on the tappet chest cover but this is connected directly to the carb body. I assume this is correct? I notice that the one pictured is connected to the ai...
by midget
Fri Apr 24, 2020 2:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Weird oil leak.
Replies: 11
Views: 1046

Weird oil leak.

Having put my recently restored van on the road, and expected a few gremlins to correct, but cannot get my head around the one remaining. It's an oil (?) leak which is depositing a fair size puddle on the nearside engine panel underneath the manifold, as soon as the engine is warm and driven. Cannot...
by midget
Sun Apr 19, 2020 10:11 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Problems getting firm brake pedal with silicone fluid
Replies: 28
Views: 2504

Re: Problems getting firm brake pedal with silicone fluid

During my restoration of the Van, I too renewed all cylinders/pipes and fitted esm/Marina disc set up and changed to dot5 fluid. Using the easibleed method I had similar pedal. Tried again using "Manual" method and they are now perfect. I have no idea why this was, because I have successfu...
by midget
Sat Jan 11, 2020 3:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Automatic choke/twin choke
Replies: 17
Views: 2733

Re: Automatic choke/twin choke

I use a Marina choke cable, perfect ,but I'm sure others will be a straight swap too.
by midget
Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Block cleaning.
Replies: 9
Views: 1120

Re: Block cleaning.

Thanks for input. I will stick to the manual method and not bother with the Glyptal,as I understand that unless the surface is absolutely 100% clean there is a serious risk of it breaking away and possible blocking of the oilways.
I do have oil gallery plugs fitted and gallery brushes.
by midget
Sat Jan 04, 2020 5:47 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Block cleaning.
Replies: 9
Views: 1120

Re: Block cleaning.

Yes, that is what was worrying me but I do have a air/degreasing gun?
by midget
Sat Jan 04, 2020 5:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Block cleaning.
Replies: 9
Views: 1120

Block cleaning.

Just about to start rebuilding an A+ engine after boring etc. It suspect that it has been left unpainted for some time, and need to prepare it both internally and externally before I start. I have a blast cabinet just about big enough to take the block so would like advice as to whether it is advisa...
by midget
Sat Dec 28, 2019 8:29 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Roof sound deadening adhesive?
Replies: 6
Views: 1412

Re: Roof sound deadening adhesive?

I used Silent Oat product on the inside of my Van body, and it has drastically reduced the noise element. Not cheap, but will never come off.
by midget
Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:35 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A+ valves
Replies: 2
Views: 596

A+ valves

I am in the process of preparing a 1275 A+ head for unleaded conversion, and am surprised to find that the valves are triple cotter/double spring type. I have built other A+ heads in the past but have not come across this before. It is a very late 1984 and looks to be totally original from factory f...
by midget
Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:25 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Soda blasting or acid dipping
Replies: 6
Views: 1492

Re: Soda blasting or acid dipping

Diesel fuel will soften underseal and make this very messy job easier. I have tried all other options, without success.
Aggressive grit blasting at "commercial" pressure will work faster, but causes unwanted damage to structure and is expensive.
by midget
Sat Nov 09, 2019 3:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 Engine comparisons
Replies: 13
Views: 2395

Re: 1275 Engine comparisons

Thanks for clarification Phil. I will of course leave the fitting of the pistons to rods to the machine shop.
by midget
Sat Nov 09, 2019 10:43 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 Engine comparisons
Replies: 13
Views: 2395

Re: 1275 Engine comparisons

I have just started to build an A+ block with 1275 Midget crank,rods etc in order to seamlessly fit to a late Midget needle roller bearing box. Parts are currently at Machine shop, and just to be clear, are all the 1275 pistons the same deck height? I don't yet know if they are reboring the block, s...
by midget
Wed Oct 23, 2019 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1968 Traveller for restoration
Replies: 2
Views: 693

Re: 1968 Traveller for restoration

Hi, get some air in the tyres, roll it outside, take lots of pics and advertise it either on here/facebook page/or in desperation, Ebay.
by midget
Wed Oct 23, 2019 9:33 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Thread sizes
Replies: 117
Views: 155389

Re: Thread sizes

Thanks Phil.
by midget
Wed Oct 23, 2019 9:11 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Thread sizes
Replies: 117
Views: 155389

Re: Thread sizes

Any one know the thread for thermostat housing STUD into head please. I have exhausted my limited range of taps/dies and it is not a common one. I am guessing 5/16 UNC?
by midget
Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:33 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Steering Rack
Replies: 55
Views: 7782

Re: Steering Rack

Just found it on web here in UK. Shriver cars in Bedford. Google it ,as I can't send link.