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by Sleeper
Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cylinder head removal 1098
Replies: 44
Views: 89572

Re: Cylinder head removal 1098

" sand paper" ?
I think not, maybe emery cloth/paper ?

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Mon Dec 18, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front shock absorber
Replies: 11
Views: 8655

Re: front shock absorber

The damper operating principal consists of dual pistons connected to a common rocker arm (the lever). It does not matter which way round they are fitted provided the levers are symmetrical and fitted accordingly. ... until one takes the valve into consideration.. ( bump and rebound reversed? ) John...
by Sleeper
Sun Dec 17, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front shock absorber
Replies: 11
Views: 8655

Re: front shock absorber

I like the idea, but on the left hand one, the upward stroke will rotate the shaft anti-clockwise, whereas on the right hand one the shaft will rotate clockwise; so my gut reaction is that they cannot be swapped, quite apart from the difference in shape. So much for gut reaction, I'm going to have ...
by Sleeper
Thu Dec 14, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 5
Views: 3680

Merry Christmas

Just received this , this morning.....
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Made me grin, only the Reg Number wrong ( How ungrateful can one be?? )

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fuel.
Replies: 12
Views: 25062

Re: Fuel.

Checkout the full range here?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... =0&_sop=15

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Fri Dec 08, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Headlight voltage
Replies: 9
Views: 12779

Re: Headlight voltage

LED headlights

Main beam
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Dip beam
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prior to final adjustment , less amps,more light..


John ;-)
by Sleeper
Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Alternative Engines - Just How Dumb A Thought?
Replies: 6
Views: 7931

Re: Alternative Engines - Just How Dumb A Thought?

... not forgetting the Maestro is a transverse fiting engine so mating it to a Moggie box ( or any other for that matter ) may be problematical..

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Sun Nov 26, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: minilites
Replies: 1
Views: 1272

Re: minilites

SOLD
Thank you

Sleeper
by Sleeper
Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:17 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Engine won't switch off
Replies: 14
Views: 3868

Re: Engine won't switch off

Ditto.

John ;-)

P.S. I had that.... The voltage from the alternator was feeding back to the excite wire, had to install a kill-switch.... changed to a diode.
by Sleeper
Sat Nov 18, 2023 5:27 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Fitting an extra high level brake light.
Replies: 6
Views: 2029

Re: Fitting an extra high level brake light.

Mike
Three options, LED tail lights, High level LED strip , Nodding Dog ( red Led.)
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two of which only need a couple of thin wires to the brake light wiring connectors...

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Measurement
Replies: 2
Views: 753

Re: Measurement

I make it 48".

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: minilites
Replies: 1
Views: 1272

minilites

FOR SALE daves wheels.jpg Set of four silver minilite type wheels and tyres. All as new and unused. Change of plans forces sale. Wheels are 13 " x 5J . 4" (101.6mm) PCD. Bought from MGB Hive. Suitable for Morris Minor or MG Midget. Tyres are Dunlop Street Response 2 165/ 70/13. £400 ono. S...
by Sleeper
Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cylinder 1 and 2 running hotter than 3 and 4 (1098cc Engine)
Replies: 16
Views: 54843

Re: Cylinder 1 and 2 running hotter than 3 and 4 (1098cc Engine)

Donald

" Does anyone know if a faulty servo could cause the brakes to stick on ever so slightly? "

Yes, especially the way it's mounted , air can be trapped in the air control valve ,
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John ;-)
by Sleeper
Wed Nov 01, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Radweld
Replies: 20
Views: 29566

Re: Radweld

I'm happy with... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234288356661?epid=854387780&hash=item368cac9d35:g:BFwAAOSwVjNhkoo0&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0BsvnSvnjJo4GEMHPKSuU%2BSEndq97MyfS1%2F%2Fy1NgTI9e2ZVB6ECR1UYKb90z1oKocb9IY%2BMwKSVpXKjcuV6%2BMGeUXZ%2BYhwnrYEfpC81MliS7jrwENMSsRNA4KciHpYUlYa1MZX1d8z76BjUHOd2...
by Sleeper
Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:25 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Retronics Condenser (metallised film capacitor)
Replies: 9
Views: 3593

Re: Retronics Condenser (metallised film capacitor)

No doubt if you buy one and remove the sticky label it will tell you...

and then you can tell us and we can purchase them from the local Maplins ( demised ) for 50p each...

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Tue Oct 17, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: -VE EARTH/FUEL PUMP
Replies: 5
Views: 1238

Re: -VE EARTH/FUEL PUMP

I think it should read

" and change my solenoid too , and alternator "

John ;-)

P.S. H.T. coil connections.
by Sleeper
Thu Oct 12, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oil leak
Replies: 25
Views: 3568

Re: Oil leak

Oil pressure, that's normal, higher pressure when the oil is cold ( thicker) , and higher pressure when the pump ( engine) is running faster...

As for oil loss due to poor crankcase breathing..that's a longer subject.

John ;-)
by Sleeper
Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:01 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electronic distributors
Replies: 32
Views: 7376

Re: Electronic distributors

My twopenneth.... Had a Boyer on my BSA A65 for years with no problems , had a Lumenition on the Plus2 for years with no problems, had a SX2000 on the fiesta for years with no problems , have looked into the Sparkrite SX4000 and wouldn't touch it with a bargepole,someone stripped one down and wasn't...
by Sleeper
Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:10 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Make of engine
Replies: 18
Views: 4273

Re: Make of engine

Might help if you could photo here with better light...
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John ;-)
by Sleeper
Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2459
Views: 733450

Re: Spotted today.

Huddersfield autojumble today...
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Lowered, banded etc,etc, Wonder what cc it is??


John ;-)