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by Myrtles Man
Tue May 16, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hard-drive like clunking noise at low revs
Replies: 11
Views: 1100

Re: Hard-drive like clunking noise at low revs

nwxh wrote: Tue May 16, 2023 11:37 am Unfortunately can be pain to push covers back on.
Don't push 'em, hold in position hooked under three of the bumps with one hand and give 'em a firm slap where the fourth bump is with the other. Works every time.
by Myrtles Man
Fri May 05, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help what fuel to run?
Replies: 27
Views: 4458

Re: Help what fuel to run?

Whether you opt for E5 or E10 it's probably not a bad idea to include a drop of this as well:-

https://www.frost.co.uk/ethomix-corrosi ... rotection/
by Myrtles Man
Thu May 04, 2023 11:09 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Alternative front seats in traveller
Replies: 2
Views: 2146

Re: Alternative front seats in traveller

Did you check these? (Nothing to do with me and no idea if they're still available but thought it worth a mention.)

viewtopic.php?t=76210
by Myrtles Man
Thu May 04, 2023 9:17 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Don't ignore new rattles/creaking noises!
Replies: 41
Views: 2265

Re: Don't ignore new rattles/creaking noises!

Have you tried heating it up?
by Myrtles Man
Tue May 02, 2023 1:54 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: I dunno, it seems safe enough to me...
Replies: 8
Views: 2964

Re: I dunno, it seems safe enough to me...

Mmm, yes, and on re-examination, it does rather look as if one of the gas bottles might also be missing its warning label. That being the case, the local Health and Safety official might want a word with them.
by Myrtles Man
Sun Apr 30, 2023 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lovely walk
Replies: 10
Views: 1284

Re: Lovely walk

Ah, yes, that's the problem with logic - it's very difficult to argue against. :oops:
by Myrtles Man
Sun Apr 30, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lovely walk
Replies: 10
Views: 1284

Re: Lovely walk

Does that still apply if you don't own a dog Phil? :lol:
by Myrtles Man
Sat Apr 29, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wedding Car required - Stoke Newington/Hackney area
Replies: 9
Views: 2304

Re: Wedding Car required - Stoke Newington/Hackney area

MorrisJohn wrote: Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:19 pm Smacks of spam/bot etc.
Alexa, Siri...Emma?
by Myrtles Man
Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Young Members
Topic: Insurance (17 Year Old)
Replies: 8
Views: 9998

Re: Insurance (17 Year Old)

Also, adding the names of a couple of aged parents (or similar) with blemish-free driving records as included drivers often eases the pain somewhat.
by Myrtles Man
Tue Apr 25, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Mouldy convertible hood
Replies: 6
Views: 1369

Re: Mouldy convertible hood

A recent post about the subject on another site that I also frequent. It's certainly thought-provoking; see what you think:- "Hope some of you may find this useful. My XKR's hood was in a gruesome state after I had to leave the car outside all winter. Green and black mould stains -- the works. ...
by Myrtles Man
Tue Apr 25, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: What's this then?
Replies: 25
Views: 4379

Re: What's this then?

geoberni wrote: Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:08 am
A great many are fitted upside down, often by professional, classic car specialist garages.

This video may shed a bit more light on why that happens:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seUiFtVX7uY
by Myrtles Man
Sun Apr 23, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine Cutting Out
Replies: 28
Views: 5468

Re: Engine Cutting Out

myoldjalopy wrote: Sun Apr 23, 2023 2:02 pm Crap in the fuel tank?
Well, if he did, it's not surprising that it keeps cutting out!
by Myrtles Man
Wed Apr 05, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Naming your Minor
Replies: 52
Views: 11907

Re: Naming your Minor

Maurice, Myrtle and Shirley - for some reason brings back memories of Wilson, Keppel and Betty-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2fqjsijaMM
by Myrtles Man
Wed Apr 05, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Naming your Minor
Replies: 52
Views: 11907

Re: Naming your Minor

I bet you can't guess what mine's called!

Herman (that's me, by the way).
by Myrtles Man
Mon Apr 03, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sell it - break it - scrap it? What would you do?
Replies: 12
Views: 918

Re: Sell it - break it - scrap it? What would you do?

You could try your luck here:- https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions?utm_campaign=stcs1_exact_match_uk_branding_all_all&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&hsa_acc=1265647488&hsa_cam=16610372878&hsa_grp=135480501355&hsa_ad=588675072953&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-364804818627...
by Myrtles Man
Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:42 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Bonnet handle
Replies: 27
Views: 3329

Re: Bonnet handle

Ah! Now all becomes clear! I've long wondered how van owners manage to open and close their bonnets; that explains it. :lol:
by Myrtles Man
Tue Mar 28, 2023 3:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ignition Timing - Thoughts?
Replies: 18
Views: 5403

Re: Ignition Timing - Thoughts?

I was at ESM some time ago and they had a car that the owner had set the timing on "by ear". It was advanced 20 degrees! Yes, but did they say how well or otherwise it was running? Also, did they alert you to any particular dangers or potential problems as a result of running it at those ...
by Myrtles Man
Tue Mar 28, 2023 1:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ignition Timing - Thoughts?
Replies: 18
Views: 5403

Ignition Timing - Thoughts?

Of course, I'm well aware of the age-old advice "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" but, being an inveterate fiddler and regarding the Moggie as much as a Meccano set for grown-ups as a means of transport, I've latterly been thinking about ignition timing settings. The car starts immediately...
by Myrtles Man
Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:33 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Tracking - too much toe in
Replies: 51
Views: 4760

Re: Tracking - too much toe in

Thanks all for the feedback. I'm no further on really... In the light of all this discussion and, if I were you, I'd simply take the car to my local tyre factor and get them to set the correct toe-in then, when your new gizmo arrives, you can practice using it in the re-assurance that you're starti...