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by paul 300358
Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: recommending engine oil.
Replies: 15
Views: 248

Re: recommending engine oil.

I use Morris's oil simply because I was given a old Morris's oil jug.
by paul 300358
Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
Replies: 44
Views: 826

Re: Beehive Springs -again!

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I think that the beehive is the right size, I think that it's the centre leg which is slightly short
by paul 300358
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
Replies: 44
Views: 826

Re: Beehive Springs -again!

I have the correct Snap-On tool but have still only managed to fit 3 of the springs.
by paul 300358
Mon Mar 11, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Availability (or lack thereof) of 145/80 R14 tyres
Replies: 9
Views: 370

Re: Availability (or lack thereof) of 145/80 R14 tyres

I think that the Blockley tyres are the same outer diameter as the original tyres that were fitted when the cars were new.
by paul 300358
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thermostat housing
Replies: 16
Views: 452

Re: Thermostat housing

The problem is that by replacing the housing with brass the only aluminium left will be the water pump. The question is, would this then corrode quicker? Also, the aluminium oxide (corrosion product) has to go somewhere, like blocking the radiator. I have just replaced the housing due to it corrodin...
by paul 300358
Fri Mar 08, 2024 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thermostat housing
Replies: 16
Views: 452

Re: Thermostat housing

Thank you all for your replies, I am considering making a brass housing but I don't want to spend a couple of days making one to find that I've caused corrosion elsewhere.

I also use Kopr-Kote on the studs which I got from a similar place to King Kenny
by paul 300358
Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thermostat housing
Replies: 16
Views: 452

Re: Thermostat housing

I was also wondering if anyone had used galvanized studs and nuts to fasten the thermostat housing to prevent the build up of corrosion products. Phil, is your thermostat housing cast iron or cast steel?
by paul 300358
Thu Mar 07, 2024 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thermostat housing
Replies: 16
Views: 452

Thermostat housing

About 15 years ago, someone called Minor Developments produced and sold brass thermostat housings. I didn't bother getting one as I had fitted a 12g940 head and used a pre 67 MGB housing. Does anyone know if they were successful or did they cause the water pump to corrode faster? Has anyone ever mad...
by paul 300358
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?
Replies: 22
Views: 1094

Re: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?

Apprentice welder for 4 years at Foden truck factory, Elworth.
by paul 300358
Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Stiff Big Ends
Replies: 4
Views: 425

Re: Stiff Big Ends

Sounds to me like you have put the big end caps on the wrong way round
by paul 300358
Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can’t get my daughters car to start
Replies: 163
Views: 10888436

Re: Can’t get my daughters car to start

geoberni wrote: Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:44 pm
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All mine have a butterfly. (throttle disc)
by paul 300358
Sat Nov 18, 2023 11:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Steering rack
Replies: 8
Views: 5826

Re: Steering rack

Mines packed with 00EP grade semi fluid lithium grease. I found that it doesn't leak out.
by paul 300358
Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Boot Lid not fitting
Replies: 7
Views: 2232

Re: Boot Lid not fitting

Have you ensured that the bumper seals are fitted correctly? If not, water runs down the outside and then into the bottom of the boot.
by paul 300358
Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Brake mc elusive fluid leak
Replies: 7
Views: 2470

Re: Brake mc elusive fluid leak

Sorry if I've missed it but are you sure that the cap is a non vented cap. If it is a non vented cap, is it well sealed to the body of the mc. When using a remote reservoir the should only be half full due to the airlock above the inlet pipe.
by paul 300358
Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rear arch
Replies: 20
Views: 90267

Re: Rear arch

Consider removing the fuel tank and the rear seat. It will make life far easier.
by paul 300358
Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Another valve stem thread.
Replies: 23
Views: 13572

Re: Another valve stem thread.

the store-man, of old, is no longer. One needs the registration number of the vehicle or they cannot locate a part on the computer system these days. Yesterday I went to get some blue antifreeze, I was told in the shop that I probably needed the red, but if I gave them the registration they would c...
by paul 300358
Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 12G202 Head. Beyond salvage?
Replies: 86
Views: 71713

Re: 12G202 Head. Beyond salvage?

Are you sure that its the by-pass stub that's leaking? I was under the impression that if you try to fit the copper coolant pipe above the head nuts, it was too short to correctly fit the bottom hose.
by paul 300358
Thu Sep 14, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A most peculiar noise
Replies: 14
Views: 5133

Re: A most peculiar noise

Check that your fan belt is not over tight and that the pulleys are properly in line.
by paul 300358
Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head Part ID
Replies: 18
Views: 14606

Re: Head Part ID

A washer is not required, just screw it in and tighten.
by paul 300358
Fri Aug 25, 2023 12:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rack damper pad
Replies: 4
Views: 1502

Re: Rack damper pad

Thanks gents, I have some 15mm, it wont take long to make one.