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by myoldjalopy
Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pm issues
Replies: 6
Views: 653

Re: Pm issues

The whole country has PM issues! :-(
by myoldjalopy
Mon Feb 05, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Expanding Foam - Aaaaaaargh!
Replies: 4
Views: 783

Re: Expanding Foam - Aaaaaaargh!

Goodness knows what they thought - it does seem a crazy idea!
by myoldjalopy
Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can’t get my daughters car to start
Replies: 163
Views: 15558970

Re: Can’t get my daughters car to start

Indeed, and it does seem to me a bit of a stretch to describe light hearted comment as 'moaning'!
by myoldjalopy
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello again
Replies: 5
Views: 565

Re: Hello again

Welcome back. Time to get it on the road now! 8)
by myoldjalopy
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can’t get my daughters car to start
Replies: 163
Views: 15558970

Re: Can’t get my daughters car to start

Let's hope so Les, let's hope so! :lol:
by myoldjalopy
Sun Jan 28, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can’t get my daughters car to start
Replies: 163
Views: 15558970

Re: Can’t get my daughters car to start

"the only thing we’ve both noticed is if she hasn’t warmed up enough she doesn’t like to stay running on the fast idol when you come to a stop and tends to stall so we find it’s better just to keep her on a bit choke till she fully warms up" Which is what I keep trying to tell you - that'...
by myoldjalopy
Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: molding rear arches rather than piping
Replies: 4
Views: 622

Re: molding rear arches rather than piping

Well, someone may have done this successfully but, until they pop up on here and tell us, I would advise against it.
by myoldjalopy
Sat Jan 27, 2024 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Horn wiring - 1953 Series II
Replies: 17
Views: 1123

Re: Horn wiring - 1953 Series II

Are you sure the push button itself is providing a dead short when pressed? And its peripheral contact to the column's hub is good? Yes, I would be checking those. In any case its not difficult to remove the steering wheel - assuming you have the correct socket (I believe it is 3/4 whitworth, altho...
by myoldjalopy
Thu Jan 18, 2024 3:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Diff Breather
Replies: 4
Views: 592

Re: Diff Breather

Can't see what's 'destructive' about unscrewing the breather by means of a screwdriver fitted into the slotted head. In any case, the tube, the hole in the tube and the space underneath the cap were pretty much as clean as a whistle. I made sure the drain holes in the brake back plates were clear wh...
by myoldjalopy
Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Diff Breather
Replies: 4
Views: 592

Re: Diff Breather

Thanks Phil, I'll get me screwdriver out! Makes it easier than the modern plastic ones without a slot in the cap 8)
I doubt this one will dismantle, but we'll see....
by myoldjalopy
Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Diff Breather
Replies: 4
Views: 592

Diff Breather

So long since I've done this, I've forgotten...... I want to check the diff breather is clear. I can see the breather near the top of the diff casing. Its an old metal one and appears to have a groove in the cap, which I assume is for unscrewing the thing. Is it as simple as that - use a screwdriver...
by myoldjalopy
Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Tyre Wear
Replies: 13
Views: 145982

Re: Tyre Wear

My wheels rotate every time I drive the car :wink:
But seriously, I don't know how many miles. The other tyres seem pretty good. Maybe it was a fault in the tyre?
by myoldjalopy
Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:41 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can’t get my daughters car to start
Replies: 163
Views: 15558970

Re: Can’t get my daughters car to start

Oh, so its not the end of this thread! :roll: :lol:
by myoldjalopy
Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Lumenition Optronic PMC-50 (positive earth)
Replies: 14
Views: 40652

Re: Lumenition Optronic PMC-50 (positive earth)

I just keep a spare set of points, Les. Never needed them.........
by myoldjalopy
Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:23 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Tyre Wear
Replies: 13
Views: 145982

Re: Tyre Wear

Well, I couldn't find anything wrong so I took the car to a local classic car garage. They couldn't find anything wrong either. Its taken 10 years to wear to this point so, as its still within legal limits, I've put it in the boot as the spare and see how it goes.
by myoldjalopy
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can’t get my daughters car to start
Replies: 163
Views: 15558970

Re: Can’t get my daughters car to start

Fantastic! And end of this thread hopefully! :lol:
by myoldjalopy
Wed Jan 10, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: dual circuit brakes
Replies: 16
Views: 128311

Re: dual circuit brakes

The OP says he is looking "for a solution" but doesn't say to what..... I know that all of us drive modern cars which have dual circuit braking systems but have we ever actually needed them? I haven't. I have driven a Morris Minor for more than 50 years fitted with standard drum brakes an...
by myoldjalopy
Tue Jan 09, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Planning a long trip
Replies: 19
Views: 306464

Re: Planning a long trip

I see. Thanks. PM sent......
by myoldjalopy
Tue Jan 09, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Planning a long trip
Replies: 19
Views: 306464

Re: Planning a long trip

Whereabouts in Cornwall are 'ee, Paul? Truro/Falmouth is a bit vague - unless you live on the branch line train! :lol:
I'm in Truro itself.
Cheers,
Pete
by myoldjalopy
Mon Jan 08, 2024 6:11 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Tyre Wear
Replies: 13
Views: 145982

Re: Tyre Wear

philthehill wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2024 4:51 pm Plus suspension bushes.
Any specific bushes, Phil?