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by firehor5e
Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:23 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: problems starting a laid up '63 minor
Replies: 10
Views: 1685

Re: problems starting a laid up '63 minor

egg cup full of fresh petrol down the throat of the carb...As bmcaccose would prob advise ??
by firehor5e
Tue Mar 29, 2016 8:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Greasing Difficulty
Replies: 7
Views: 1238

Re: Greasing Difficulty

My first thought was a blocked grease nipple,but,as you have checked that.?? maybe grease gone hard in the joint,so a strip down maybe in order then.. good luck..
by firehor5e
Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 699618

Re: Spotted today.

lovely split screen.PLJ 975.shining black....beautiful. by the old Gribble inn Torrington Devon yesterday.nice black 1968 2 door at Hatherligh auto jumble too.
by firehor5e
Fri Mar 25, 2016 10:34 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Three word story FORUM GAME
Replies: 4651
Views: 553958

Re: Three word story FORUM GAME

cooked in oliveoil
by firehor5e
Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:24 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Leather dye
Replies: 7
Views: 2477

Re: Leather dye

The leather seats in mine now have been "painted" red..original color is "tan",i can see paint runs under the seats.The red"paint"has covered very well and dose not bleed,run,sweat etc...wish i knew what product they used(nothing in the comprehensive history with the car)
by firehor5e
Thu Mar 24, 2016 6:32 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Leather dye
Replies: 7
Views: 2477

Re: Leather dye

they are leather Roy.KA sport seats( £60) mid to dark blue "middle",the rest of the seats are black ,want to dye blue to black..i have checked out some leather dye and paint products off ebay,just dont know if they will "do the job"if you know what i mean .dont want to ruin the s...
by firehor5e
Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:02 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Leather dye
Replies: 7
Views: 2477

Leather dye

Hi all,i have been offered a set of ford KA seats,they are black with blue inserts,just wont "go" with my maroon 2 door. I was wondering about leather dye,but have never used it before....what are your thoughts and/experience of this? or should i just wait for a more suitable color to come...
by firehor5e
Wed Mar 23, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mini Dampened pulley fouling
Replies: 6
Views: 1282

Re: Mini Dampened pulley fouling

Plasma cutter.... lucky you...wish i had one!too many morris minor parts taking my cash though.
by firehor5e
Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:24 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Word Association
Replies: 19299
Views: 1516907

Re: Word Association

Stop
by firehor5e
Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Edd's 1969 2 door. UHU62H
Replies: 239
Views: 64344

Re: Edd's 1969 2 door. UHU62H

well done edd,keep up the good work..Im having to use my "Ruby"(1968 2 door) as an every day car at the moment(rolling restoration) as i cant afford to fix my "modern" because Ruby needs so much doing! pleasure to drive though! im local to you,so hope to meet up soon.
by firehor5e
Wed Mar 09, 2016 5:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: running problems
Replies: 62
Views: 7573

Re: running problems

Also,if you do replace the distributor you will need to replace the advance and retard pipe as yours is the screw in type,you will need the push on type(only costs a couple of pounds) hope you get her running soon..
by firehor5e
Wed Mar 09, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: running problems
Replies: 62
Views: 7573

Re: running problems

your car has an alternator,so it must be negative earth.
by firehor5e
Mon Feb 29, 2016 8:33 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Three word story FORUM GAME
Replies: 4651
Views: 553958

Re: Three word story FORUM GAME

olive oil tanker
by firehor5e
Fri Feb 26, 2016 11:47 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Three word story FORUM GAME
Replies: 4651
Views: 553958

Re: Three word story FORUM GAME

where he always
by firehor5e
Fri Feb 26, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Word Association
Replies: 19299
Views: 1516907

Re: Word Association

Health
by firehor5e
Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:36 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Edd's 1969 2 door. UHU62H
Replies: 239
Views: 64344

Re: Edd's 1969 2 door. UHU62H

Hi Edd,if you need a hand or tools or a dry garage to work in,im not too far from you(G.T.Torrington)would be nice to see your mog.mines a 68 2 door.
by firehor5e
Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:59 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Dodgy steering
Replies: 22
Views: 3301

Re: Dodgy steering

try measuring from rear wheel rim to front wheel rim on one side of the car.then compare measurement to the other side.also,a plumb line tied to centre of front bumper,while wheels are straight.turn steering too full lock,the plumb line should rise.then fall as steering is centered and rise again as...
by firehor5e
Thu Nov 26, 2015 6:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Seized brakes advice sought
Replies: 17
Views: 4514

Re: Seized brakes advice sought

would not hurt to remove the bleed nipples too.
by firehor5e
Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cylinder head
Replies: 22
Views: 4120

Re: Cylinder head

Hi,my concern is once the engine has done a few more miles and the tight valve guide(was prob only slightly burred over at the top)"beds in",will have a loose fit with the valve stem,allowing exessive amounts of oil past the valve and into the cylinder,resulting in burning oil.esp if its a...
by firehor5e
Mon Oct 26, 2015 6:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Very very exessive oil burning
Replies: 20
Views: 5453

Re: Very very exessive oil burning

Quick update....we(my 12 year old son and i)checked the piston rings etc again,all seems good,correctly fitted etc.We changed all the valve guides,worn rocker shaft,burnt valve etc.Un siezed carb jet/choke.. Have done 100 miles in Ruby over the last few days now...All good..(took a white to burn off...