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by Danny Roff
Sun Jan 20, 2013 3:35 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Indicator issues -neg earth - fibreglass front
Replies: 9
Views: 1787

Re: Indicator issues -neg earth - fibreglass front

my mother always said "if you got nothing good to say....." personally i dont give a rats a**e your opinion on MY car. but anyway made a short video clip of the faults i had with the indicator and my solution. turns out my earth wire wasnt attatched correctly and i had assumed that it was ...
by Danny Roff
Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:55 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Indicator issues -neg earth - fibreglass front
Replies: 9
Views: 1787

Re: Indicator issues -neg earth - fibreglass front

i have an earth running from the bolt fastening the indicator to the body could this be the cause.....i spose i could move it and retry.....will report back

thanks for the batman comment too.....ive been told it looks like a tiny hearse by my friends as it has no rear seats
by Danny Roff
Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Indicator issues -neg earth - fibreglass front
Replies: 9
Views: 1787

Indicator issues -neg earth - fibreglass front

Tried to be as clear in the title so future referees will find useful. ok i have a fibreglass front end on my traveller and have reworked the loom to give headlights and sidelights power with no issues but..... my indicators dont work. ive worked back through the loom (just using test light)and esta...
by Danny Roff
Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:45 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restore/Rod Traveller 71
Replies: 24
Views: 7244

Re: Restore/Rod Traveller 71

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its only flip in the roughest terms at the moment. i have a support frame ready to introduce which i will photograph on installation. i will also share my design with any others who need it or wish to work off it on here
by Danny Roff
Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:20 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restore/Rod Traveller 71
Replies: 24
Views: 7244

Re: Restore/Rod Traveller 71

So its ben it storage all winter and now i finally have a garage at home ill be bringing this beast home for last little bits of tinkering..... bring on the summer[frame]Image[/frame]
by Danny Roff
Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: FORD AXLE SWAP
Replies: 5
Views: 1098

Re: FORD AXLE SWAP

i have a spare morris shaft and the ford one im sure i can come up with something

btw definately rear discs

friend had car as a donor but hes finished his project so im playing magpie lol
by Danny Roff
Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: FORD AXLE SWAP
Replies: 5
Views: 1098

FORD AXLE SWAP

hey, if you have read some of my previous posts youll know i get offers of all sorts of stuff for cars but....i have no idea if any of its suitable for the moggy today i was offered a ford mk2 escort axle with discs, dif and leaf springs for nothing any good...... theres a drive shaft too discuss ch...
by Danny Roff
Sun Apr 08, 2012 9:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 engine block questions
Replies: 5
Views: 1275

Re: 1275 engine block questions

thats a shame it was a freebie aswell

ho hum back to the drawing board
by Danny Roff
Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 engine block questions
Replies: 5
Views: 1275

Re: 1275 engine block questions

both are from minis
by Danny Roff
Sun Apr 08, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 engine block questions
Replies: 5
Views: 1275

1275 engine block questions

hey, i have been offered choice of an A series 1275 block and an A+ 1275 block for FREE to build an engine for my traveller its running th original 1098 at the moment but im looking to build the 1275 to put in while i rebuild 1098 i understand about new gearbox, brakes etc and these are being done a...
by Danny Roff
Sun Apr 08, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 engine block questions
Replies: 0
Views: 610

1275 engine block questions

hey, i have been offered choice of an A series 1275 block and an A+ 1275 block for FREE to build an engine for my traveller its running th original 1098 at the moment but im looking to build the 1275 to put in while i rebuild 1098 i understand about new gearbox, brakes etc and these are being done a...
by Danny Roff
Mon Mar 19, 2012 2:10 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: ALTERNATOR WIRING FOR NEGATIVE EARTH
Replies: 3
Views: 986

Re: ALTERNATOR WIRING FOR NEGATIVE EARTH

sorry and thankyou
by Danny Roff
Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:18 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: ALTERNATOR WIRING FOR NEGATIVE EARTH
Replies: 3
Views: 986

ALTERNATOR WIRING FOR NEGATIVE EARTH

IS THE FANTASTIC WIRING DIAGRAM STILL USEFULL FOR NEGATIVE EARTH CARS AS I AM HAVING ALTERNATOR ISSUES

THANKS FOR THE HELP

IF THIS QUESTION IS ASKED ELSEWHERE I APPOLOGISE
by Danny Roff
Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brakes wont keep pressure
Replies: 24
Views: 4652

Re: Brakes wont keep pressure

I know its been a long time but i kicked the car and left it in the lockup for the whole winter untouched returning to the scene.... front brakes amazing rear brakes dead, no leaks and bleeding was no help the fool who fitted the rear hose had twisted and crumpled the inner section so the pressure w...
by Danny Roff
Thu Apr 28, 2011 8:18 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brakes wont keep pressure
Replies: 24
Views: 4652

Re: Brakes wont keep pressure

thanks man an eezibleed is a tube that screws onto your master cylinder attatched to a botlle of brake fluid attatched to an air valve which you connect to a tyre. the tyre air pressure forces the brake fluid through the system eliminating the need for the "friend" who presses the brake pe...
by Danny Roff
Wed Apr 27, 2011 11:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brakes wont keep pressure
Replies: 24
Views: 4652

Re: Brakes wont keep pressure

well ive been doing that process for about 2 weeks, 5 times in total for atleast 2 hours each time

its not the method i have problems with its issolating the drop off in pedal pressure

thanks for your help tho
by Danny Roff
Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:25 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Brake light switching
Replies: 5
Views: 1030

Re: Brake light switching

sorted thanks.....now to actually sort the brakes
by Danny Roff
Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brakes wont keep pressure
Replies: 24
Views: 4652

Re: Brakes wont keep pressure

hi, had some friends helping me try to sort the brakes again today still having no luck we had to top up th MC so much i ended up leaving the filler cap off should i be concerned about the little eruption of brake fluid that squirts out? does this indicate any issues or just normal function im gonna...
by Danny Roff
Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: OIL PRESSURE
Replies: 6
Views: 1227

Re: OIL PRESSURE

thanks ill look into that also

i failed on 2 welding spots
rear brakes/handbrake
brake lights stayed on when pedal was lifted off

not bad cos they give you 10 working days to fix and with easter and royal wedding ive got till 9th of next month lol
by Danny Roff
Tue Apr 19, 2011 3:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: OIL PRESSURE
Replies: 6
Views: 1227

Re: OIL PRESSURE

put the right oil in, will check pressure relief valve thanks

no nasty noises tho

will investigate further