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by Nickol
Wed Sep 28, 2016 9:57 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Acid dipping
Replies: 21
Views: 3901

Re: Acid dipping

disposal of the "acid bath water"afterwards?

what is the right way to do it? Or can you just Keep using it?
by Nickol
Tue Sep 27, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2017 MInors On Tour UK
Replies: 7
Views: 5579

Re: 2017 MInors On Tour UK

Sorry to hack in on the UK Scene but is there any info available yet for the Continental MOT for 2017 ?
by Nickol
Fri Sep 23, 2016 10:02 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Oldtimer event in Tostedt (north Germany)
Replies: 1
Views: 1567

Re: Oldtimer event in Tostedt (north Germany)

Ach, ich hätte mal dabei sein müssen :(
by Nickol
Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Loss of electrical power
Replies: 22
Views: 4192

Re: Loss of electrical power

Complete Restauration?

In that case may I comment that when I replaced the grearbox on mine, the manual warned that the earthing strap had to be well fixed otherwise the electrics would not work.........................
by Nickol
Tue Sep 13, 2016 3:54 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Distributor curves.
Replies: 7
Views: 2942

Re: Distributor curves.

I would assume that my 1947 Austin 8 with its 803cc side valve engine is very similar to the early Morris type MM. I have also had a Play with the Timing on the distributer lately as I was not convinced that the full power was being obtained. As mentioned above, to get smooth idling, the dist. is ad...
by Nickol
Tue Sep 13, 2016 9:36 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 4.22 diff
Replies: 9
Views: 1411

Re: 4.22 diff

Nickol, I know a chap in Holland who makes them (both the dished and flat versions) and sells them at shows. He also makes rev counter dials and replacement clocks for the T-Series. The quality of his work is excellent. Regards Declan Can I get to know this chap as well???? Would much prefer to hav...
by Nickol
Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 4.22 diff
Replies: 9
Views: 1411

Re: 4.22 diff

Mike, When I changed the diff from the 4.22 to the 3.9 on my 1098, I found that the speedo ...... I did this recently on the MG TD when I changed the dial to KPH and it works a treat. Regards Declan[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1473659515_6259 [/frame] DEclan, where did you manage to s...
by Nickol
Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 4.22 diff
Replies: 9
Views: 1411

Re: 4.22 diff

you might like to look at the last few Posts in this thread which refer to you question . http://mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=56976 In any case, the speedo cable is indeed turned by and connected to the gearbox but the diff (as well as the wheel dia) is the deciding facor on which speedo need...
by Nickol
Sat Sep 10, 2016 8:38 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake pipe union threads
Replies: 30
Views: 8979

Re: Brake pipe union threads

To be precise and rather pedeantic, it is not metric but SI - Systeme international. The Name never really caught on since ist inception. places which previously used the metric System hardly noticed any Change and the British did not like it much because........perhaps I had better not say.
by Nickol
Mon Sep 05, 2016 8:33 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Indicator bulb holder
Replies: 8
Views: 2111

Re: Indicator bulb holder

Had a similar Problem with mine - the temp solution was to glue the green bulb cover with Wood glue ( such that it could be later easily removed ). Later I found a bolt which could be screwed in to reshape the threaded part. A part of this blot can be filed flat to allow it beginn threading. Once co...
by Nickol
Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:13 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Horn stuck on
Replies: 4
Views: 1632

Re: Horn stuck on

Assuming the horn is the central press type fitted to later models, this also needs to be checked. The horn is just a press switch. It completes the circuit to earth as the horns themselves are always "live" so to speak. (see wiring Diagramme at the head of this section) If the horns are p...
by Nickol
Sun Aug 21, 2016 9:14 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: brake fade!
Replies: 7
Views: 1596

Re: brake fade!

If as you describe, the pedal Needs to be pumped to get the Brakes to work, then this is a classic symtom for the Brakes not being adjusted properly. The rear Brakes are a particular culprit as they only have one adjuster and as time goes on it seems , to me anyway, particulary troublesome to get te...
by Nickol
Tue Aug 16, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Steering wheel exchange
Replies: 6
Views: 1036

Re: Steering wheel exchange

Good news then!

Ja, the 34 mm Proxxon i have already - The s/W has been off and on so many times now that it just slides off ! :D
by Nickol
Tue Aug 16, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Steering wheel exchange
Replies: 6
Views: 1036

Steering wheel exchange

My 69 Traveller has the Standard two spoke steering wheel which is, despite polishing und cleaning getting a bit manky. I do not like the design of the two spoke anyway. If I get hold of the three spoke with central horn push as for earlier models, will it fit on the column as a straight fit, does a...
by Nickol
Fri Aug 05, 2016 8:53 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Fuel gauge issue
Replies: 23
Views: 4807

Re: Fuel gauge issue

This I know...........................now
by Nickol
Fri Aug 05, 2016 7:43 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Fuel gauge issue
Replies: 23
Views: 4807

Re: Fuel gauge issue

Now that you have it sorted, I can tell this tale without creating confusion. The gauge on my '68 Traveller also only read half full but with so much fuel in the tank it was visible in the filler pipe. I played around with the voltage Regulator, the Feeds and had the Sender unit out to check. All se...
by Nickol
Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What would you like to have fabricated?
Replies: 38
Views: 8465

Re: What would you like to have fabricated?

not really a Suggestion but more of a personnal Need.

I am looking for a glove box surround for my ( now) LHD Traveller and maybe the glove box itself.

I have it mind to make these parts myself this winter using GfK techniques as the steel parts are not available from the normal sources.
by Nickol
Tue Aug 02, 2016 2:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: squeeky breaks
Replies: 17
Views: 3291

Re: squeeky breaks

fayled again :(
by Nickol
Tue Aug 02, 2016 12:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: squeeky breaks
Replies: 17
Views: 3291

Re: squeeky breaks

I was looking at the workshop Manual last night and stumbled on the section of Brakes than squeal. It suggest cutting into the shoes up to the first hole which, presumably allows some flexibility and thus reduces squeal. Seems a bit radical to me but I no nuffink. what I do know is engl grammar, mos...
by Nickol
Thu Jul 28, 2016 9:40 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Chassis number stamped position - on bulkhead?
Replies: 9
Views: 2980

Re: Chassis number stamped position - on bulkhead?

That appears to be the case - see the link to a previous thread here.