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by billlobban
Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: membership renewal
Replies: 2
Views: 1126

membership renewal

I've decided not to renew my MMOC membership and could enter into a tirade about why - but life's too sort - suffice to say I could have put up with the draconian moderation of the forum (my branch) but the final straw was the banning of Jonathon Heap of JLH. Most car clubs would have exchanged impo...
by billlobban
Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: OIl Leak
Replies: 11
Views: 2169

Re: OIl Leak

Thanks Decaln I'll try Moss and if not pm you probably on the other site
Reards
Bill
by billlobban
Fri Aug 13, 2010 9:07 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: OIl Leak
Replies: 11
Views: 2169

Re: OIl Leak

Declan where is the best source of 1275 seals (OK for a 1098) as I to have a slight weep
by billlobban
Thu Aug 12, 2010 4:44 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rust found on inner rear 'humps' — advice needed, please!
Replies: 126
Views: 21159

Re: Rust found on inner rear 'humps' — advice needed, please!

My post was to highlight the fact that the last time a respected member of our on line community mentioned your previous repairer on this forum they were banned after carrying out work for someone in the same situation as your goodselves. Well that part of your posting is not based on true facts. Y...
by billlobban
Wed Aug 11, 2010 10:42 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rust found on inner rear 'humps' — advice needed, please!
Replies: 126
Views: 21159

Re: Rust found on inner rear 'humps' — advice needed, please!

I'm afraid you may have picked me up wrong - no offence was intended. Russell is a well respected guy and I feel sure you have been given good advice by him and more importantly he will do a good job for you. My post was to highlight the fact that the last time a respected member of our on line comm...
by billlobban
Wed Aug 11, 2010 10:10 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rust found on inner rear 'humps' — advice needed, please!
Replies: 126
Views: 21159

Re: Rust found on inner rear 'humps' — advice needed, please!

Whatever you do Russell just dont mention it on here or you'll be the next one to get banned
by billlobban
Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil leak through exhaust?
Replies: 14
Views: 3536

Re: Oil leak through exhaust?

This was exactly the senario with my 1098 Trav for the last few weeks before a complete engine rebuild. No smoke/fumes at the rocker cover filler cap but after even a short run you could not see out of the back window for an oily deposit. I can almost guarantee that even if you cant see it lots and ...
by billlobban
Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need a holiday?
Replies: 7
Views: 1327

Re: Need a holiday?

I refuse to let my wife see this - it might give her ideas about my permanent place of residence :)
by billlobban
Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: im back! just
Replies: 37
Views: 6132

Re: im back! just

Welcome back to health John now you can concentrate on the important things in life - getting another Minor :D
by billlobban
Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: jonathon?
Replies: 29
Views: 4787

Re: jonathon?

Anyone who wishes may view the details of Jonathon's life time ban http://mog.myfreeforum.org/ftopic1719-180.php
Hopefully this will clarify the situation and bring matters to a close for some.
by billlobban
Tue Aug 10, 2010 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: jonathon?
Replies: 29
Views: 4787

Re: jonathon?

If its all become clear to you Les then please enlighten me - cos I havnt a clue about just why one of the most helpful members of our online community was banned - despite having asked the question on both the open and members sections. Someone could always pm me with the definative answer and I'll...
by billlobban
Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:12 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: electronic ignition
Replies: 82
Views: 14703

Re: electronic ignition

Before you go any further why dont you check to see if youve got any dizzies with a working vac advance. If the 25D (converted to electronic) has a working vac advance then use it. If the one on the car (presumably its a 24D as well) has a working vac then swap your electronic kit to it - no point b...
by billlobban
Mon Aug 09, 2010 6:16 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Aerosol Red Oxide Primer
Replies: 4
Views: 1544

Re: Aerosol Red Oxide Primer

Which is why it was originally termed 'red lead'
by billlobban
Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:26 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: electronic ignition
Replies: 82
Views: 14703

Re: electronic ignition

I believe that is in fact eletronic ignition kit from SimonBBC http://www.simonbbc.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=1
Look this up for instructions
Black to negative (becomes blue at the junction)
Red to Positive
by billlobban
Fri Aug 06, 2010 10:05 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Washing machine
Replies: 14
Views: 3034

Re: Washing machine

Guess you had better add another coat of underseal to the crossmember then Roy :wink: as replacement may have to wait another year
by billlobban
Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:08 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: steering wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 1137

Re: steering wheel

The simple answer is no the 2 spoke horn push will not fit the earlier wheel in fact they are quite difficult to find in good condition. I advertised in the 'Wanted' section for a '3 spoke' horn push for ages until a kind gent from Malta sent me one. You do get them on fleabay normally seperate from...
by billlobban
Thu Aug 05, 2010 9:09 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Series II steering wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 1181

Re: Series II steering wheel

Look on U tube for articles about steering wheel restoration you might be surprised. I found an old steering wheel which was completely white (instead of black originally) fortunately not severly cracked but following some tips it now looks beautiful - much better than the 2 spoke it has replaced
by billlobban
Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Close to abandoning my project :( (pics)
Replies: 8
Views: 2632

Re: Close to abandoning my project :( (pics)

Taupe BM links never work (dont know why)
Part Nos RP163R and RP163L are whats needed
by billlobban
Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Washing machine
Replies: 14
Views: 3034

Re: Washing machine

Roy, as above it all depends on the machine (if it was a commercial machine I would be able to tell you exactly). But why a 10 gal container what about a water butt outside the garage. Use it to water the roses its only got detergent and a little dirt in it.
by billlobban
Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Traveller Door Hinges
Replies: 1
Views: 812

Traveller Door Hinges

Just replaced the old rusty collection of bolts nuts and washer with a new set of hinge pins with brass ball ,bolt, nut, spring and locking washer.
Might seem a stupid question but how tight do you make the nuts.