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- Fri Nov 20, 2015 5:54 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Seized brakes advice sought
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4513
Re: Seized brakes advice sought
Having used the heat method to unsieze one side of brakers I stupidly removed the shoes ( yes they did need replacing due to containmination), as the main objective at present time was just to get car rolling down for MOT (!). Anyway, didnt realise the handbrake cable loosen and wiggle, I applied he...
- Fri Nov 20, 2015 5:34 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Rear Brake cylinders
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2945
Re: Rear Brake cylinders
Its where do I position my head to see what needs disconecting on the far side when the car is immobile and the axle stands dont leave much swing room.
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 10:50 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: WEATHER STRIPS
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1766
Re: WEATHER STRIPS
I've had problems, esp when cutting to fit 4dr doors.
Doesn't help when the original door frame has got bent from previous fitting the furfex ones.
Doesn't help when the original door frame has got bent from previous fitting the furfex ones.
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Austin Van - First Produced
- Replies: 36
- Views: 7501
Re: Austin Van - First Produced
I was just thinking 2018 will be the 50th year, wondered if that one in Kelso was a suitable club candidate for rebuild ( it looks too far gone for a one person rebuild, but not beyond total restoration with the right stuff )
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 1:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Austin Van - First Produced
- Replies: 36
- Views: 7501
Re: Austin Van - First Produced
As said above , the GPO specified 848 engines for some of its vans, but were they in the Austin, rather than Morris versions? (the LCV register will know)
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 12:37 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Morris seats
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2575
Re: Morris seats
I dont think there is any law (Loss of Concours points?) for using a folding seat in a drivers position, particulary for a two door. I am not sure if they actually fold under the steering wheel ?
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 12:33 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Centre Consol (Aftermarket)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2269
Re: Centre Consol (Aftermarket)
My 1300 chewed casette tapes up, I never had a luxury of 8 track cartridge players.
- Wed Sep 23, 2015 12:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Austin Van - First Produced
- Replies: 36
- Views: 7501
Austin Van - First Produced
Can someone refresh my memory of when the Austin LCV Van version was first issued by BMC?
(I think they were all 1098cc after the A35van had been discontinued.
(I think they were all 1098cc after the A35van had been discontinued.
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:27 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Centre Consol (Aftermarket)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2269
Centre Consol (Aftermarket)
Anyone make a plastic or similar centre consol that goes around the gearstick and the gearbox cover, to give a 'flat' tray for storing mints, cassette tapes, odd keys, etc in ? I have tried fitting old ones from Simcas/Cortinas/Chevettes but they dont really fit well.
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:15 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Breather
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3099
Re: Breather
err. one bolt to undo. redo and replace gasket as and when. Its been split for xxx years I presume. easier for me to keep all bits on the engine rather than risk losing them on the concrete flooring,
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:04 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Improved rubber parts
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13108
Re: Improved rubber parts
Maybe do a bulk batch run and sell via club spares ? Or into the trade distribution channels ?
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:57 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Breather
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3099
Re: Breather
Small Ad in Minor Matters, meanwhile I'll have 4
(keeping the iffy one only as I dont think its worth getting a couple on their own with postage, as I a just going to get the engine running first, then I will do a swap over if I see problems.)
(keeping the iffy one only as I dont think its worth getting a couple on their own with postage, as I a just going to get the engine running first, then I will do a swap over if I see problems.)
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:52 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Rear wings.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2461
Re: Rear wings.
Did you buy a traveller wing in error?
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:51 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Door hinge restoring.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3988
Re: Door hinge restoring.
Use a pillar stand for the drill ?
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:47 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Smelley Seats (64->) - how to solve.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2076
Re: Smelley Seats (64->) - how to solve.
The covers did not seem to be damp. I'll find some silica gel crystal stuff, febreeze or shake n vac , and hang on the washing line when its sunny breezy.
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:44 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Door locks, replace, remove, ???
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1504
Re: Door locks, replace, remove, ???
2dr or 4dr.
WD40 / Plusgas squirted can help.
WD40 / Plusgas squirted can help.
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:44 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: type of seats in a 57 van
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2032
Re: type of seats in a 57 van
Basic, I have seen van seats in Black (Royal Mail) Brown (GPO Telephones I think). No fluting on the covers unlike the cars. But , if its for a customer they could probably order whatever they wanted. Tip and Fold for the passenger side , sliding adjustment for drivers ( but again they could be extr...
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:53 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Starting with clutch depressed
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5283
Re: Starting with clutch depressed
they know its been applied when that little clunk as it settles back down to its notch occurs (or the HB warning light on the dash in a modern shows lit)
- Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:56 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Breather
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3099
Re: Breather
Thanks , I am trying to avoid replacing the rubber side cover gasket even though it is split - a nice vertical at about 6 o'clock, it seems to be nipping up well.
- Wed Sep 16, 2015 9:17 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Breather
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3099
Re: Breather
What is the 'correct' filler cap? I seem to have . Metal One - an old style , Plastic Flat one, Plastic Deep with some kind of Gauze (fume filter?) - which suggested replacement over a distance - goodness knows how far it may have travelled. Multiply permutations by about 2 at last count. Also rubbe...