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by Tim01577
Mon Jun 26, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear brake new shoes adjustment issue
Replies: 7
Views: 1393

Re: Rear brake new shoes adjustment issue

I have the same issue has anyone got a solution or is it just a case of buying shoes until you find a pair that fits
by Tim01577
Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:46 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Spark Plug Gap
Replies: 3
Views: 962

Spark Plug Gap

Hello. Every one
I have electronic ignition and a high output coil on my 1098 engine, I am lead to believe that the gap for the plugs should be increased from 25thou but what to ?
This is to increase the power on the engine and also the fuel consumption.
by Tim01577
Wed Jun 19, 2019 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traveller roof rack
Replies: 6
Views: 1395

Re: Traveller roof rack

Thanks for that . The traveller in Question had the guttering bonded on .
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by Tim01577
Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traveller roof rack
Replies: 6
Views: 1395

Traveller roof rack

Am I right that you should not put a roof rack on a Traveller as the rear half of the roof is only nailed on to the wood and this would put to much strain on the nails .
Many thanks for any reply 👍
by Tim01577
Fri Jun 14, 2019 10:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil leak around rear of sump
Replies: 10
Views: 2127

Re: Oil leak around rear of sump

If I find that the sump starts to leak oil again from the back seal I will try this new seal are they off the 1275 engine .
by Tim01577
Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil leak around rear of sump
Replies: 10
Views: 2127

Re: Oil leak around rear of sump

After a rather long time I removed the sump as the drip had change to a pool on the garage floor, and much to my surprise the new gasket and cork seals worked fine, I also change the oil filter at the same time and not a moment to soon , it looked like someone had twisted the filter element around l...
by Tim01577
Mon Sep 03, 2018 8:35 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil leak around rear of sump
Replies: 10
Views: 2127

Re: Oil leak around rear of sump

Thanks Phil, I will try this at the weekend
by Tim01577
Sun Sep 02, 2018 4:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil leak around rear of sump
Replies: 10
Views: 2127

Re: Oil leak around rear of sump

Do you find it best to use sealant to stick it in place and if so which would be the best.
by Tim01577
Sun Sep 02, 2018 11:37 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil leak around rear of sump
Replies: 10
Views: 2127

Re: Oil leak around rear of sump

Thanks I will order up a new sump gasket tomorrow and let you know how things work out
by Tim01577
Sun Sep 02, 2018 10:56 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil leak around rear of sump
Replies: 10
Views: 2127

Oil leak around rear of sump

I have just got a wee traveller with the standard 1098 engine in it , after leaving it in the garage over night I found a small amount of oil on the floor to the rear of the engine . After a good clean of the engine I left it for 24hr without running the engine and yet again a small amount of oil on...