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by Sleeper
Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: over reading speedo
Replies: 19
Views: 1821

Re: over reading speedo

My satnav doesn't like cloudy days...is it the same with the speedometers?

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Fri Jan 22, 2021 6:25 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: over reading speedo
Replies: 19
Views: 1821

Re: over reading speedo

a 1548 ( or thereabouts ) speedo would give you a correct reading, ( I think the nearest standard is 1550 ).

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Mon Jan 18, 2021 1:13 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: John Beardmors's Fiat TC van for sale on ebay
Replies: 3
Views: 3928

Re: John Beardmors's Fiat TC van for sale on ebay

Looks a little " unloved " underneath....

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Fri Jan 15, 2021 3:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake bleed order?
Replies: 13
Views: 3657

Re: Brake bleed order?

The brake lines may be under pressure , but will have no effect , any trapped air will slowly migrate to the highest point in the system of it's own accord .

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:30 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake bleed order?
Replies: 13
Views: 3657

Re: Brake bleed order?

" Leaving the brake pedal depressed keeps some pressure in the system. " ,

How does this help?

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake bleed order?
Replies: 13
Views: 3657

Re: Brake bleed order?

Not nit-picking , but, " Then I sat the car overnight with the brake pedal depressed and allowed the air to work its way to the bleed nipples. " How would it do that? Unless your're on a hillside? John ;-) Air in the brake pipes/lines will move to a certain extent with the flow of fluid ,p...
by Sleeper
Thu Jan 07, 2021 10:04 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Jacking points / axle stands
Replies: 15
Views: 3187

Re: Jacking points / axle stands

Sleeper wrote: Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:58 am I don't live in Toxteth......

John ;-)
Sir David Jason, who played Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses, says growing political correctness is no laughing matter and is killing the Great British sense of humour

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:41 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Car audio system in a Minor
Replies: 5
Views: 1119

Re: Car audio system in a Minor

It's a bit chilly out there the speakers are approx 3 1/2" diameter and approx 1 1/2" deep...
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These, along with the four behind the headlining give quite good " noise" :lol:

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Thu Jan 07, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Jacking points / axle stands
Replies: 15
Views: 3187

Re: Jacking points / axle stands

I don't live in Toxteth......

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Thu Jan 07, 2021 6:21 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Jacking points / axle stands
Replies: 15
Views: 3187

Re: Jacking points / axle stands

Have put mine up on 4 corner-jacks for the duration of the lockdown (s) just to prevent tyre flatspots ( will also deter thieves - lack of traction )

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Thu Jan 07, 2021 6:11 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Car audio system in a Minor
Replies: 5
Views: 1119

Re: Car audio system in a Minor

I'll have a measure when it gets light ,mine are held in by the magnet and being a tight fit also in some respect by the card-relief of the kick-panels ( which allows the sound through better )....

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Sun Jan 03, 2021 11:52 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel gauge reading too high
Replies: 6
Views: 817

Re: Fuel gauge reading too high

Check out this...

https://www.minimania.com/Smiths_Voltage_Stabilizers

if you've taken the speedo out , you'll have to earth it.

B Battery 12volt ( ish )
I Instrument ( s ) 10 Volts
E (or case ) Earth

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake reservoir kit
Replies: 12
Views: 1584

Re: Brake reservoir kit

Had the same problem...what you want is this..not cheap but good.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tygon-2375-t ... 1438.l2649

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Fri Jan 01, 2021 2:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel gauge reading too high
Replies: 6
Views: 817

Re: Fuel gauge reading too high

Do you have a multimeter or Voltmeter ?
Check the output of the voltage stabiliser.... 10V.

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:05 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Disconnected wiring
Replies: 19
Views: 1981

Re: Disconnected wiring

Hard to tell , " 2 of these wires look to be part of the original loom. " but they all look like they're not part of the loom?

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Sun Dec 27, 2020 4:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Armstrong shock absorbers
Replies: 3
Views: 640

Re: Armstrong shock absorbers

In this respect does anyone know what " recon " covers?
Coat of paint ?

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Sun Dec 27, 2020 8:17 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: steering rack set up
Replies: 14
Views: 1826

Re: steering rack set up

+1 the above...

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Wed Dec 23, 2020 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alexa in a Morris!
Replies: 14
Views: 1643

Re: Alexa in a Morris!

I fitted a bluetooth amp in mine ( linked to my phone ) , this sounds much simpler , any more tech details?
Thanks
John

Edit.
Just doing some reading and it looks like it's run through your phone app , needing the internet up all the time , but does navigation etc. etc.
by Sleeper
Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:41 am
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: EBAY SCAMMER AT IT AGAIN
Replies: 47
Views: 29468

Re: EBAY SCAMMER AT IT AGAIN

Winning this with my £5000 bid...
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John :lol:
by Sleeper
Mon Dec 21, 2020 4:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Flywheel
Replies: 5
Views: 676

Re: Flywheel

Don't forget to bend-in the locking tabs//

John ;-)