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by meganwilkinson2008
Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:17 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Primer for fibreglas
Replies: 3
Views: 963

Re: Primer for fibreglas

Hi when i painted my bumper valance in fibreglass about four years ago i spayed it with an etching primer first then a high build cellulose primer and then about five coats of top coat cellulose. Still looks as good as the day i painted it.
by meganwilkinson2008
Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch and Brake pedals
Replies: 5
Views: 944

Re: Clutch and Brake pedals

Many thanks for the advice you Guys appreciated.
by meganwilkinson2008
Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch / Gearbox
Replies: 0
Views: 1028

Clutch / Gearbox

Hi i have got a problem with the clutch when you take up the free play on the peddle just before you push the peddle all the way i am getting a bit of vibration through the peddle and a slight faint rattle and also a bit of noise from the release bearing when peddle is released. Can anyone tell me w...
by meganwilkinson2008
Mon Oct 08, 2018 7:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch and Brake pedals
Replies: 5
Views: 944

Clutch and Brake pedals

Hi can anyone tell me if it is possible to remove clutch and brake pedals to renew bushes with the gearbox still in the car. thanks.
by meganwilkinson2008
Mon Oct 01, 2018 8:17 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: clutch problem
Replies: 1
Views: 534

clutch problem

Hi I was driving home in my traveller and the clutch pedal felt like it had become a little low and gear change became awkward, also could feel a slight vibration through the clutch pedal. When i got home I had a look under car at linkage and a look at fork through inspection hole in gearbox but all...
by meganwilkinson2008
Fri Oct 21, 2016 7:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing @ carburetor
Replies: 3
Views: 1105

Re: Timing @ carburetor

Great many thanks will check when I service it thanks for reply.
by meganwilkinson2008
Fri Oct 21, 2016 6:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing @ carburetor
Replies: 3
Views: 1105

Timing @ carburetor

Hi can anyone tell me how often you need to check the timing and also the mixture on the carburetor. I set mine up about two years ago and wondered if I should check it when I service it. Thanks.
by meganwilkinson2008
Fri Oct 14, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Misfire
Replies: 2
Views: 1202

Re: Misfire

Many thanks for reply. Think I have found problem have got spares of everything so started swapping. Rotor arm ok cap ok plugs new champion and still missing then had to purchase new leads and it appears they are the culprit. Will try and give it a longer run at the weekend but it hasn't missed sinc...
by meganwilkinson2008
Fri Oct 14, 2016 12:09 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Misfire
Replies: 2
Views: 1202

Misfire

Hi my traveller has developed a misfire when it warms up. I have replaced the rotor arm put a new distributor cap on but when it warms up it still misfires, a have a pertronics electronic ignition fitted from the distributor doctor has been on for three years with no problems. Has anyone got any ide...
by meganwilkinson2008
Wed Apr 27, 2016 8:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: vibration
Replies: 54
Views: 6873

Re: vibration

I had the same problem with some I purchased from a supplier so purchased a new set from bull motif and they were definitely softer than the others but not as soft as original ones. It is very annoying doing the same job twice, I have had a lot of trouble with new parts not been up to original spec ...
by meganwilkinson2008
Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake shoe update
Replies: 0
Views: 994

Brake shoe update

Hi finally got to the bottom of brakes rubbing when braking. Having tried everything while fileing off leading edges of shoes incase it was that I found that the nut which holds the handbrake cable to axle had worked completely loose,now secured the rubbing has completely gone. Thought it may be of ...
by meganwilkinson2008
Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Prop shaft
Replies: 3
Views: 1226

Re: Prop shaft

Great many thanks for the advice will give it a try this weekend thanks.
by meganwilkinson2008
Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Prop shaft
Replies: 3
Views: 1226

Prop shaft

Hi I have got to do an oil leak from the gearbox where it joins the prop and wanted to know if there is enough room to get the prop off when you have undone from the diff. Haven't done this job before and have got to do it this weekend so any help would be great.
by meganwilkinson2008
Sun Apr 17, 2016 8:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake shoes
Replies: 4
Views: 1307

Re: Brake shoes

Oh great will give that ago many thanks for that.
by meganwilkinson2008
Sat Apr 16, 2016 6:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake shoes
Replies: 4
Views: 1307

Re: Brake shoes

OK thanks will try them thanks.
by meganwilkinson2008
Sat Apr 16, 2016 12:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake shoes
Replies: 4
Views: 1307

Brake shoes

Hi does anyone know to any premium brake shoes I can purchase. I fitted new drums and shoes about 3000 mile ago and have got a rubbing sound when braking it's not drum warp as the pedal does not go up and down and I have tracked it down, I think to a shoe problem because if you swop the shoes round ...
by meganwilkinson2008
Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front wheel bearing update
Replies: 3
Views: 1211

Re: Front wheel bearing update

OK many thanks for the link.
by meganwilkinson2008
Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front wheel bearing update
Replies: 3
Views: 1211

Front wheel bearing update

Hi has anyone got any advice on the following. Which way should the bearings face,the ones that are fitted now are as follows. The inner one has the race facing outwards towards the oil seal and the outer one has the race facing outwards towards the castle nut. Am I correct in saying the inner one i...
by meganwilkinson2008
Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:02 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front hub
Replies: 2
Views: 898

Re: Front hub

Ok great thanks for the speedy reply .
by meganwilkinson2008
Tue Apr 05, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front hub
Replies: 2
Views: 898

Front hub

Hi can anyone tell me if I need a press to remove the bearings from the hub or can you tap them out ? Thanks.