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- Wed Jul 24, 2019 8:52 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Wheel alignment
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1236
Re: Wheel alignment
Here are the settings I copied from a post from Islip Minor on a old thread a couple of years ago. The settings that you need for a standard Minor are: Toe-in 3/32 inch OR 2.4 – 2.5 mm OR 0.8 degrees For an initial setup disconnect the track rod ends from the rack, centre the rack, remove the column...
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 3:01 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Rear wheel cylinders
- Replies: 8
- Views: 915
Re: Rear wheel cylinders
Hi les, I can remember you said you use sylicone brake fluid and have said this preserves the wheel cylinders. Can I ask why you needed to replace the rears?
- Sat May 11, 2019 7:42 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Torsion Bar replacement
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3445
Re: Torsion Bar replacement
Has any work been done on that side of the car that involved dismantling the suspension? It could simply be that the torsion bar on that side needs resetting.
- Tue Apr 30, 2019 1:38 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Starting problem
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3354
Re: Starting problem
[quote=Trickydicky post_id=637773 time=<a href="tel:1556517728">1556517728</a> user_id=15158] Your battery could be on its way out,a simple test is to connect a multi meter across the battery and check the voltage drop while starting the car. Anything below 9v and I would suggest a new ba...
- Mon Apr 29, 2019 7:02 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Starting problem
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3354
Re: Starting problem
Your battery could be on its way out,a simple test is to connect a multi meter across the battery and check the voltage drop while starting the car. Anything below 9v and I would suggest a new battery.
- Sun Apr 21, 2019 1:23 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: New fan belt, now have red light
- Replies: 101
- Views: 13330
Re: New fan belt, now have red light
Download the free manual and section N9 describes the correct settings for the regulator and how to adjust it. Normal charging voltage on my car (measured at the battery) 14.5v
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:13 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Distributor choice?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1308
Re: Distributor choice?
For me I would make a call to Disributor Doctor, he supply’s no’s reconditioned units.
- Sat Feb 16, 2019 6:52 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Intermittent Metallic Screaming Noise clutch/gearbox?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2631
Re: Intermittent Metallic Screaming Noise clutch/gearbox?
Could be a bearing in the alternator?
- Mon Jan 07, 2019 6:51 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Tool for remove and fix head
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1975
Re: Tool for remove and fix head
Sandun, 40 lb per foot is 54.232717933256 newton metres, 25 lb per foot is 33.895448708284995 using the online calculator here, https://www.convertunits.com/from/pound ... wton-meter
- Sat Dec 08, 2018 4:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Car cover propping
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2808
Re: Car cover propping
If I was going to prop the cover my way would be to use 21mm overflow pipe, easy to make a frame like a tent frame so the cover does not sit on the car and the connections are available. https://www.wickes.co.uk/FloPlast-OS10W-Overflow-System-Straight-Coupling---White-21-5mm-Pack-of-3/p/175676 https...
- Tue Nov 06, 2018 6:49 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: I just do not believe some people!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 8109
Re: I just do not believe some people!
I parked in a car parked the other day, other people perfectly legally parked around me.
- Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:58 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Axle drain plug
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4930
Re: Axle drain plug
Cheaper one.... https://www.ebay.de/itm/Priopa-Ol-Booster-Olfilter-Magnet-Olfilter-Magnetband-kurzbar-Lange-25-cm/132625827713?hash=item1ee11d8781:g:caMAAOSwru9a~tYI:rk:1:pf:0 An even cheaper method is use the magnets from a failed hard disk drive and as belt and braces a couple of tie wraps :wink:
- Sat Sep 29, 2018 6:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: A Minor Setback
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3134
Re: A Minor Setback
ESM sell the DD yellow wire condenser (code DST106R) and the red rotor arm (code DST104AR).
If a good quality condenser is fitted the points don't get burnt away and all that is required is to check the points gap as part of the service intervals.
If a good quality condenser is fitted the points don't get burnt away and all that is required is to check the points gap as part of the service intervals.
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 6:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: engine oil
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1985
Re: engine oil
Take a look at this company, https://www.smithandallan.com/products/ ... -api-sfsg/
- Tue Sep 04, 2018 6:57 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Electronic ignition
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4631
Re: Electronic ignition
I fitted the Accuspark module about 2 years ago after suffering from issues with poor quality ignition parts, straight swap for the points and no adjustment of the dizzy required, since then I have had no issues and the engine (948cc) runs much smoother. I did not swap the complete dizzy as I felt t...
- Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:27 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Armstrong Dampers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1660
Re: Armstrong Dampers
Here is my version of replacing the seal, very loosely based on Declans method.
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=53062&hilit=Home+damper+repair
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=53062&hilit=Home+damper+repair
- Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:26 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Armstrong Dampers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1660
Re: Armstrong Dampers
Declan Burns provides a very good write up here, viewtopic.php?f=4&t=36349&hilit=Home+damper+repair
- Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:18 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Beginners question of the day.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1572
Re: Beginners question of the day.
Halfords supply the filter off the shelf, hof203 is the ref. Regarding touch up paint, be aware that the colors may not match from a rattle can. You would be better going with a sample to a local supplier and get some mixed.
- Sat Jul 28, 2018 7:22 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Radiator coolant
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3121
Re: Radiator coolant
If you feel the heater output is poor, it's a simple task to flush it. Just disconnect the pipes and back flush the heater into a bucket.
- Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:23 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Front and rear steering dampers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1022
Re: Front and rear steering dampers
If there is little oil in them,i.e. Below the damper arm level the you can be safe in the knowledge it has leaked out and when you refill them they will leak again. The rubber seals will be dry and worn.