It's all very well changing the rules but it's not very well communicated to those that need to know about them?
Didn't we ought to get a letter from DVLA advising of the changes, like we do with changed conditions of bank accounts.
Alan
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- Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:16 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: highway code
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3917
- Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:46 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: highway code
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3917
Re: highway code
Trouble is we're not considered or allowed to have common sense anymore - it went out of favour years ago, no need for it now. I was taught how to safely cross the road and how to ride a bike safely. It's worked for me all these years as I can cross roads without causing drama and having the sense n...
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 11:13 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: highway code
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3917
Re: highway code
I think changes like that are best not publicised! Pedestrians will be walking into the roads like lemmings.
Alan
Alan
- Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:47 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: How to refit outer headlight bezel?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1211
Re: How to refit outer headlight bezel?
I fitted 2 new metal bowls, which I had powder coated, and new chrome bezels they have always been a pig to fit.
I have resorted to a narrow scraper to ease the bezels over the chrome rim! Okay once on!
Alan
I have resorted to a narrow scraper to ease the bezels over the chrome rim! Okay once on!
Alan
- Tue Jan 04, 2022 9:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: E10
- Replies: 3
- Views: 455
Re: E10
Sounds like the ineffective 'tablet' put in your tank when lead was removed!
Alan
Alan
- Thu Dec 23, 2021 1:18 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: 2 wheels good, 4 wheels bad?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1829
Re: 2 wheels good, 4 wheels bad?
Pulling out of a turning after dark I noticed one coming towards me in the road with no lights and as we know they can travel at a decent speed. Didn't come past me, veered across the road up the pavement down a walkway.
Going to be a lot more of this.
Alan
Going to be a lot more of this.
Alan
- Sun Oct 31, 2021 10:19 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Rear Wing Beading
- Replies: 1
- Views: 527
Re: Rear Wing Beading
I didn't actually 'seal' mine, I treated all surfaces that were to be bolted together with a wax inhibitor (dinitrol or waxoil?) and let it set for a day or so before bolting it all up.
Only downside I have found is the piping at the front of the offside rear wing squeezes out in the sun!
Alan
Only downside I have found is the piping at the front of the offside rear wing squeezes out in the sun!
Alan
- Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:24 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Crankshaft pulley bolt
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1001
Re: Crankshaft pulley bolt
I've always used an impact wrench on all vehicles worked on, never not worked!
Alan
Alan
- Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:41 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Toe-in measurement
- Replies: 8
- Views: 938
Re: Toe-in measurement
3/8 per side!
Alan
Alan
- Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:33 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Toe-in measurement
- Replies: 8
- Views: 938
Re: Toe-in measurement
When I changed track rod ball joints on a previous vehicle I used 2 lengths of square section mild steel (straight) held against the wheel rims with bungees and measured the distance between them at about 5 foot from the wheels. Changed one joint and adjusted it to obtain the previous measurement, o...
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:52 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Look at Life films
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2326
Re: Look at Life films
Seems it's no longer available - copyright issues?
Alan
Alan
- Sat Aug 21, 2021 10:35 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Front suspension torque settings
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3229
Re: Front suspension torque settings
I've never found/looked for torque settings and only ever used common sense? When I got the Morris many moons ago I found one of the wheelnut studs was stretched unbelievably - the pitch between adjacent threads were about 4 times greater! Incredible, must have been at giving way. I saved it as a re...
- Mon Aug 02, 2021 5:35 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Prop shaft grease nipple
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2145
Re: Prop shaft grease nipple
Don't some uj's have screws in place of grease nipples that need to be exchanged for greasing?
So if you have a screw in there it might not be that obvious.
Alan
So if you have a screw in there it might not be that obvious.
Alan
- Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: London in the 1920's and the 1930's in colour
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3393
Re: London in the 1920's and the 1930's in colour
Only had time for a glimpse but looks good! Love looking into a window of the past, thanks for the links.
Alan
Alan
- Tue May 25, 2021 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Walnut dash?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1591
Re: Walnut dash?
I think I like it! Looks well carried out.
Alan
Alan
- Thu May 20, 2021 11:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This could turn a few heads.....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1668
Re: This could turn a few heads.....
Wonder what ratio the diff is?
Alan
Alan
- Tue May 18, 2021 11:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Insurance
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3377
Re: Insurance
I seem to remember when I was with a previous insurer (Footman possibly) that the car needed to be garaged and locked when inside overnight.
Alan
Alan
- Sun May 16, 2021 11:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Insurance
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3377
Re: Insurance
Not sure that was very clear!
My Morris, agreed 9k, unlimited mileage and my Cavalier CD 3000 miles on the one policy.
Alan
My Morris, agreed 9k, unlimited mileage and my Cavalier CD 3000 miles on the one policy.
Alan
- Sun May 16, 2021 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Insurance
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3377
Re: Insurance
Mine runs out Tuesday, I'm with RH Specialist. £250 for the Morris, agreed at 9K and my 1990 Cavalier CD.
Was going to phone around but did that last year and this year it went up £13 so will go with it.
Alan
Was going to phone around but did that last year and this year it went up £13 so will go with it.
Alan
- Sat May 08, 2021 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Minor Matters May/June 2021
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2594
Re: Minor Matters May/June 2021
Mine turned up today - Essex
Alan
Alan