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by catswhisker
Wed Apr 06, 2016 2:09 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Dynamo Dilemma
Replies: 11
Views: 3125

Dynamo Dilemma

I intend to replace my dynamo ( noisy bearings ) but can't decide whether to go for a re-conditioned exchange
or a 'Lucas type' outright buy with no exchange, which will probably have been made in a far away place.
I would be pleased to hear of other folks experiences.
by catswhisker
Mon Mar 07, 2016 4:11 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox dust seal
Replies: 9
Views: 2049

Re: Gearbox dust seal

Even if I took the floor panel out I don't think it would be get at able without dropping the G.Box
and I don't want to risk dropping the bung inside.

Extra ventilation for the clutch -- hmm-- I like it .
by catswhisker
Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:02 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox dust seal
Replies: 9
Views: 2049

Gearbox dust seal

The rubber 'bung' on top of my bell housing has become dislodged,
Limited room to access under steering rack, any ideas please.
by catswhisker
Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:15 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox Rear Oil Seal Extractor
Replies: 10
Views: 2776

Re: Gearbox Rear Oil Seal Extractor

Hope my gearbox man will know this, just taken mine in for leaking from back end for second time,
( different company this time ) Read somewhere about reaming being required, don't fully understand
this. Does the the prop shaft need to be matched up ?
by catswhisker
Wed Oct 08, 2014 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Historic car road tax renewal
Replies: 14
Views: 5624

Re: Historic car road tax renewal

So you have to tax the vehicle but don't get a tax disc and don't hand over any payment.
Seems a bit pointless I reckon !
by catswhisker
Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:14 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Interior light question
Replies: 10
Views: 2123

Re: Interior light question

I think it is working correctly, the sliding switch on the interior light on my 69
over rides the courtesy light (door) switches, ( light on all the time ),
but doesn't have a switching off option.
by catswhisker
Sat Feb 01, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: ht lead colour?
Replies: 4
Views: 1852

Re: ht lead colour?

And with proper copper stranded wire inside !
by catswhisker
Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:17 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Petrol Gauge
Replies: 9
Views: 2517

Re: Petrol Gauge

Nice one ! glad you got it sorted. I love a Minor electrical mystery . I have done some reading on MG sites about voltage stabilisers, very interesting, apparently they switch several times per second making test meter readings virtually impossible. It is possible to strip out the old parts from the...
by catswhisker
Wed Nov 27, 2013 12:08 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Petrol Gauge
Replies: 9
Views: 2517

Re: Petrol Gauge

It's just possible that the needle has 'jammed' on full, I would see what it does with the battery disconnected first.
The gauge would show full if the wire from gauge to sender is touching earth but only with ignition on.
by catswhisker
Tue Oct 08, 2013 9:54 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Making ignition leads
Replies: 6
Views: 2539

Re: Making ignition leads

Yes,copper core cable IS much better than carbon string stuff.
I made up a new set to go with the nice Champion plug caps I had aquired.
Couldn't believe the difference, better starting ,smoother running,very good.
by catswhisker
Tue Sep 10, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parking at Shows
Replies: 11
Views: 2755

Re: Parking at Shows

Hi Pete, it's dead easy as the courtesy light and the horn are both switched in the earth circuit,
without giving too much away all you need is a single pole switch ( 2 terminals), run one wire
to either door switch and the other to the earth side of the horn. Job done. CW .
by catswhisker
Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Parking at Shows
Replies: 11
Views: 2755

Re: Parking at Shows

I have fitted a hidden switch( accessible from outside !) that connects the door switches to the horn.!!
Should give any intruders a surprise they weren't expecting.
by catswhisker
Wed May 22, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Halfords classic oil on special offer
Replies: 15
Views: 3506

Re: Halfords classic oil on special offer

Halfords classic 20w50 now £ 13.99 if you reserve on line and collect and pay in store.
by catswhisker
Sun May 12, 2013 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GPO Telephone service Amberly working Museum
Replies: 3
Views: 1150

Re: GPO Telephone service Amberly working Museum

Yes,very nice van,comes along to West Sussex branch rally usually, often taking the prize for best commercial.
by catswhisker
Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:13 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: unleaded head ?
Replies: 10
Views: 1830

Re: unleaded head ?

'Small round sticker' at back of head may be a temperature sensor that could give evidence
of overheating and invalidate a warranty claim.
by catswhisker
Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: another brake shudder post
Replies: 5
Views: 1725

Re: another brake shudder post

Yes, thankyou. I had been planning to buy new drums after my MOT guy said one was out of true
but was worried by previous doubts expressed by others so I too will be visiting a machine shop
instead.
by catswhisker
Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chassis naeplate
Replies: 4
Views: 938

Re: Chassis naeplate

Yes, think that may have been the case for some time. I ordered by post using the form.
Bit of a pain only being able to look at one product at a time, lot of faffing required.
Good quality stuff though, hope you find what you are looking for.
by catswhisker
Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chassis naeplate
Replies: 4
Views: 938

Re: Chassis naeplate

Try Classic Reproductions of Coventry, they do a wide range of plates and transfers,
they also do chassis plate stamping.
by catswhisker
Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:44 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Pick Up Third Brake Light
Replies: 15
Views: 3335

Re: Pick Up Third Brake Light

I can see the advantage of having a high level brake light , but why do people sit in traffic with their foot on the brake pedal ?
The dazzle can be horendous on a wet night ( probably not from a minor though). Folk dont seem to use the handbrake
other than for parking these days, mores the pity.
by catswhisker
Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:35 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: TV classic cars
Replies: 64
Views: 10754

Re: TV classic cars

Absolute rubbish programme, not a patch on Mark Evans ' A car is re-born' E type series.
Always good to watch however many times its been shown.