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by dalebrignall
Thu Apr 13, 2017 5:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Compression test
Replies: 16
Views: 10768

Re: Compression test

those figures are very good
by dalebrignall
Wed Apr 12, 2017 5:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Leaking Radiator
Replies: 6
Views: 1040

Re: Leaking Radiator

depends on what you want to pay a new rad is not that expensive , i used k seal on my saab as i had a 2 week wait for a new rad , my dads car had a leak and i used k seal in that and its still holding out good stuff better than rad weld wich clogs everything up
by dalebrignall
Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Leaking Radiator
Replies: 6
Views: 1040

Re: Leaking Radiator

get your self some k seal for a good perminant repair
by dalebrignall
Sat Apr 08, 2017 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: minilite wheels tyres
Replies: 9
Views: 3303

Re: minilite wheels tyres

because the rub ob the trunions and yes my insurers are fine with it , im on agreesd value and have to send photos etc
by dalebrignall
Fri Apr 07, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: minilite wheels tyres
Replies: 9
Views: 3303

Re: minilite wheels tyres

but spacers were needed
by dalebrignall
Fri Apr 07, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: minilite wheels tyres
Replies: 9
Views: 3303

Re: minilite wheels tyres

i got mine from bulll motiff ive got 185s fitted
by dalebrignall
Tue Apr 04, 2017 3:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil pressures
Replies: 7
Views: 1600

Re: Oil pressures

i would not worry too much 50 psi is fine when your driving , and 15 is ok at tickover for a warm engine , the book says it can go down as low as 8 psi at idle before the low pressure light comes on . you can always put some stp oil treatment into the oil to keep the pressures a bit higher if your w...
by dalebrignall
Mon Apr 03, 2017 6:22 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: old warden
Replies: 7
Views: 3325

Re: old warden

hi im intrested in saffron waldon one in august
by dalebrignall
Mon Apr 03, 2017 6:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Intermittent misfire/cutting out - advice please
Replies: 13
Views: 3333

Re: Intermittent misfire/cutting out - advice please

the points gap is 15 thou and the plugs are 25
by dalebrignall
Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Intermittent misfire/cutting out - advice please
Replies: 13
Views: 3333

Re: Intermittent misfire/cutting out - advice please

it could be 101 things , points pitted , and gap not correct , could be condenser failing , could be distributer cap , coil breaking down , or bad connections to the coil . i would be inclined to look for a loose connection before spending any money . check the terminals on the coil are not loose , ...
by dalebrignall
Sun Apr 02, 2017 6:56 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: old warden
Replies: 7
Views: 3325

Re: old warden

it was a cracking day out :D
by dalebrignall
Sat Apr 01, 2017 6:43 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: old warden
Replies: 7
Views: 3325

old warden

this is a show at the shuttleworth collection at old warden beds on sunday is anyone going
by dalebrignall
Sat Apr 01, 2017 5:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: How do I drain fuel on a Traveller?
Replies: 5
Views: 1270

Re: How do I drain fuel on a Traveller?

ive done that with the petrol can i keep in the back i empty it out after 18 months and put it in dads ride on mower allways seems to run ok , then fill my can up with fresh
by dalebrignall
Sat Apr 01, 2017 5:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: How do I drain fuel on a Traveller?
Replies: 5
Views: 1270

Re: How do I drain fuel on a Traveller?

if your tank is not that full you could fill it with tesco 99 unleaded and this should dilute the old petrol
by dalebrignall
Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: brake squeal
Replies: 13
Views: 2937

Re: brake squeal

yes take the bung and aline the hole with the screw to adjust , turn clockwise till the drum locks then go back 1 click .
by dalebrignall
Tue Mar 28, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: traveller won't run
Replies: 31
Views: 4459

Re: traveller won't run

you can get good quality condensers from a firm called distributer doctor
by dalebrignall
Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: brake squeal
Replies: 13
Views: 2937

Re: brake squeal

i would think its just dust , just take the drums off and brush them clean id advise wearing a dust mask
by dalebrignall
Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a few spares can get you out of a hole
Replies: 4
Views: 1250

Re: a few spares can get you out of a hole

ive got hoses , fuel pum,p distributer, coil , head gasket , rotor arms plugs ignition lead set duck tape even some wheel nuts ,what do other people have
by dalebrignall
Mon Mar 27, 2017 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: a few spares can get you out of a hole
Replies: 4
Views: 1250

a few spares can get you out of a hole

i was driving round the m25 on sunday and everything suddenly went quiet . lucky for me there was a sliproad next to me i dived in there so i was safe .i banged the fuel pump that was fine , looked at the coil and one of the wires had come away from a spade connector . in my tool box i had a spare a...
by dalebrignall
Mon Mar 27, 2017 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oil Pressure
Replies: 13
Views: 2673

Re: Oil Pressure

perfect :D