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by ndevans
Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:39 am
Forum: Problems with the Messageboard
Topic: How to post a photo
Replies: 101
Views: 111132

Re: How to post a photo

ndevans wrote: Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:18 am Test post
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Ok, the post above is not displaying the photo. Hosted by Flickr, it is a publicly accessible photo. The link is written using the following format:-

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[img]https://flic.kr/p/2mtfsgP[/img]
So what am I doing wrong?
by ndevans
Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:18 am
Forum: Problems with the Messageboard
Topic: How to post a photo
Replies: 101
Views: 111132

Re: How to post a photo

Test post
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by ndevans
Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years
Replies: 73
Views: 13844

Re: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years

I had a flanged nut on a standard A series stud for years, I always did it up to 45 with no worries.
by ndevans
Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:32 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years
Replies: 73
Views: 13844

Re: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years

I checked the radiator by pushing a hosepipe into the top pipe & watching water come out of the bottom, then repeating the other way round, also by stopping up the bottom pipe, filling and watching it empty when the bottom pipe was unblocked. It seemed to flow well enough, but that's a blunt, un...
by ndevans
Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:02 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years
Replies: 73
Views: 13844

Re: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years

Been a while since I last posted in here. The refaced head is back in, with new gasket. I bought a straight edge, and the block appears, as far as I can tell, to be flat and square in all directions. So far I've done around 350 miles, and there is no sign of the weep of oil from the head next to no....
by ndevans
Fri Sep 03, 2021 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaking thermostat studs
Replies: 4
Views: 842

Re: Leaking thermostat studs

Thanks Phil. I have tightened up the stud nuts a bit more, if it keeps happening, I'll do as you suggest.
by ndevans
Fri Sep 03, 2021 8:32 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear hub gasket
Replies: 56
Views: 9065

Re: Rear hub gasket

In fact, until we cleared out my dad's house, I didn't possess a ball pein hammer, so I had no choice really. Seeing this has reminded me that I now have one, so I might just make a couple of spares.
by ndevans
Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaking thermostat studs
Replies: 4
Views: 842

Re: Leaking thermostat studs

Thanks, good to know it's not uncommon. I may well go down the Hermatite/Hylomar route, though I don't like doing it, as it's a pain next time you remove the thermostat.
What's puzzling is why it's started happening, when all that has changed is the gasket.

Cheers N
by ndevans
Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leaking thermostat studs
Replies: 4
Views: 842

Leaking thermostat studs

Hi all, it's been a while.... :lol: I've got a problem with leaking thermostat studs. I've done some work on the head, which has entailed removing the studs. On reassembly, I'm finding coolant is leaking up the studs. I thought it was because the threads in the head were full of crud and the studs w...
by ndevans
Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear hub gasket
Replies: 56
Views: 9065

Re: Rear hub gasket

Make your own gasket with the required thickness of gasket paper. Making a rear hub gasket is an easy task - all you need is a small ball pein hammer and use the ball against the edge of the holes to cut the gasket. Various thickness of oil resistant gasket paper is available on 'e' bay. https://ww...
by ndevans
Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Ford discs-sticking caliper?
Replies: 66
Views: 7565

Re: Ford discs-sticking caliper?

So I *think* I've cracked the problem of the "mystery rhythmic knocking". Having got the engine out, I thought I'd have a look at the gearbox, a quick visual inspection to see of anything obviously won't with the rear bearing. Well, there was no sign of it slipping or turning within the ca...
by ndevans
Sun Jun 27, 2021 7:14 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear hub gasket
Replies: 56
Views: 9065

Re: Rear hub gasket

I thought the thin gaskets were the correct thickness? My hub bearings were loose in the hub, I suspect more because the hubs themselves were worn. The thin gaskets haven't been a problem in terms of oil leakage.
by ndevans
Wed Jun 23, 2021 11:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years
Replies: 73
Views: 13844

Re: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years

Is this just a plain straight edge, or does it have a laser, It's just a quality straight edge, made by Laser Tools, who supply/manufacture all manner of automotive tooling, multi-use and task specific for particular motors. As above. Best wishes, Mike. Thanks. eBay not playing nicely with me this ...
by ndevans
Wed Jun 23, 2021 8:57 am
Forum: Minors On Tour
Topic: (Not Quite) MOT 2021
Replies: 19
Views: 12801

Re: (Not Quite) MOT 2021

That, and the sky looks too blue!
by ndevans
Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:06 pm
Forum: Minors On Tour
Topic: (Not Quite) MOT 2021
Replies: 19
Views: 12801

Re: (Not Quite) MOT 2021

Where's that?
by ndevans
Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:37 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years
Replies: 73
Views: 13844

Re: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years

Hi, Whilst the quality of some head gaskets, copper or otherwise can be questionable I would get hold of an engineers straight edge (if you don't already have one) and check both your head and block, it may be that one or both do need skimming. Also do you have an oil cooler fitted? Best wishes, Mi...
by ndevans
Mon Jun 14, 2021 5:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years
Replies: 73
Views: 13844

Re: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years

Yes, I meant around the top of the bores, on the block surface, not inside the bores. The inside of the bores looks clean and in good nick-which I'd hope it would be, 2 years & less than 3000 miles since reboring.
by ndevans
Mon Jun 14, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years
Replies: 73
Views: 13844

Re: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years

If you can feel any lip around the bores, and I reckon you probably can, then the block definitely needs a skim. Fingers crossed all goes back together well, very soon :) I can, but mainly carbon deposits around the top of the bores. If the block is skimmed, is there a problem with the pistons clea...
by ndevans
Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:00 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years
Replies: 73
Views: 13844

Re: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years

Hi Phil,

I've got A+ studs & nuts now. I was just speculating whether the lower torque on the big valve head might have caused the head to warp with the higher compression and combustion pressures, from the HC pistons?

Cheers N
by ndevans
Sun Jun 13, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years
Replies: 73
Views: 13844

Re: Head gasket failure-3rd in 2½ years

Well, I am at the point of getting the engine out to have the block skimmed now. The machine shop have quoted much the same as for the head skim, so cost wise, it's not a big deal, it's just the general pita of getting the engine out and stripping it. I might get away with a head skim, but if I don'...