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by les
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Half shaft refit - handedness?
Replies: 6
Views: 152

Re: Half shaft refit - handedness?

Not a good idea to interchange, sometimes the direction of rotation can be discovered by observing the wear pattern on the splines but this can’t always be conclusive.
by les
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
Replies: 44
Views: 960

Re: Beehive Springs -again!

I can’t fault the logic but I thought beehive springs or not, the shoe springs should always be at the rear, never the front. However, I’m wondering if relying on the shoe springs alone there is a tendency to ‘twist’, bias to the pull of the springs. I think the beehives hold the shoes more ‘squarel...
by les
Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:44 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electronic ignition
Replies: 17
Views: 369

Re: Electronic ignition

When’s a Morris Minor not a Morris Minor ? :-?
by les
Sun Mar 10, 2024 3:45 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: solar panel
Replies: 10
Views: 230

Re: solar panel

Yes you’re right and a little used vehicle is quite likely to be in said garage, as mine is. However depending on the location, there is the possibility to site the charger outside. Waterproofing could be another issue though.
by les
Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: solar panel
Replies: 10
Views: 230

Re: solar panel

I’m thinking along the same lines John, sounds like a plan.
by les
Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Lockheed Brake M/C
Replies: 8
Views: 262

Re: Lockheed Brake M/C

Looks like someone has had them shot blasted in an attempt to clean them up, that’s the sort of finish you can expect from that process. You need to be sure with secondhand brake parts. I’ve got a used cylinder that I feel is fine but I’m reluctant to advertise it.
by les
Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Flushing the radiator in a hard water area?
Replies: 6
Views: 255

Re: Flushing the radiator in a hard water area?

Refill using distilled water or de-ironised instead of tap water
by les
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)
Replies: 21
Views: 563

Re: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)

Like all things in life, it may not strictly need doing but it’s what gives you peace of mind that counts.
by les
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thermostat housing
Replies: 16
Views: 470

Re: Thermostat housing

Maybe the OP was thinking of this, doubt this would be the case in his example. An interesting read however.
https://www.allmetalsfab.com/galvanic-r ... ar-metals/
by les
Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)
Replies: 21
Views: 563

Re: Ominous Engine Signs? (magnetic sump plug)

With the standard sump plug, draining the oil over the years is bound to leave sediment on the sump bottom, then when you fit a magnetic plug all those particles over the years are suddenly drawn to the magnet, so you’ve probably got all those years worth on your recently installed magnet !
by les
Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Valves
Replies: 6
Views: 618

Re: Valves

nik60————Have sent you a PM via this forum.
by les
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:17 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Valves
Replies: 6
Views: 618

Re: Valves

The valves are as your measurements. They came from a Mini Cooper S cylinder head.
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by les
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Valves
Replies: 6
Views: 618

Re: Valves

I’ll check the postage for you, give me a day or two, I’ll let you know the total, thanks for your enquiry.
by les
Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Better than nothing rust treatment?
Replies: 41
Views: 1532

Re: Better than nothing rust treatment?

[quote= My friends consider me 'ridiculously eccentric' for not having a 'modern' but I'm just not interested :wink: [/quote] Well, for,the first time in my life I bought a new ‘modern’ and don’t regret it. What a pleasure it is to drive something that has everything working and little fear of it br...
by les
Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:48 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Better than nothing rust treatment?
Replies: 41
Views: 1532

Re: Better than nothing rust treatment?

Good idea, engine out and you can reach everywhere.
by les
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Better than nothing rust treatment?
Replies: 41
Views: 1532

Re: Better than nothing rust treatment?

2000 litres, nearly 500 gallons ! are you sure ! Cheaper to buy a new chassis !! That's exactly what I thought when I saw that it's 50 quid for 5 litres. With him being a bit of a celeb, I imagine they gave him the whole lot for free and put it on the marketing budget. Check my maths because someth...
by les
Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Better than nothing rust treatment?
Replies: 41
Views: 1532

Re: Better than nothing rust treatment?

2000 litres, nearly 500 gallons ! are you sure ! Cheaper to buy a new chassis !!
by les
Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:51 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: Valves
Replies: 6
Views: 618

Valves

Found some valves from long ago—
AEG 594——31mm dia ——Exhaust 4 off ———- seats ground
AEG 593——35.6 mm dia—-Inlet 4 off ———- seats ground
T3569——2 off look new
CAM 6121——2 off look new
£12 + p&p
by les
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Remote battery isolator
Replies: 19
Views: 802

Re: Remote battery isolator

I take your point, thanks for explaining.
by les
Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:39 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Remote battery isolator
Replies: 19
Views: 802

Re: Remote battery isolator

Nothing wrong with an internal isolator, however I have one fitted to a battery terminal under the bonnet. I’m sure if I had a problem, I’d be under the bonnet pretty quick ! However if there was a fire, wouldn’t it be like bolting the door after the horse had bolted ?