To remove the hockey stick, I like to remove the headlamp bowl,( if it will come off easily).
It allows great access to the nuts, especially the top one.
Much easier than working from the underneath of the wing.
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- Sat Jan 17, 2026 9:30 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Front Wings + centre panel?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 84457
- Sat Jan 17, 2026 7:20 pm
- Forum: Useful Tips
- Topic: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement
- Replies: 23
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Re: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement
And of course, the set is probably for sale, used on one of those auction sites for much less than the retail price.
- Sat Jan 17, 2026 7:16 pm
- Forum: Useful Tips
- Topic: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement
- Replies: 23
- Views: 368427
Re: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement
Hello Les. I am not sure how people have managed to bend the torsion bar out of the way. When I use the spreader it takes a lot of force from the pump to move the bar clear. The spreader fits perfectly between the 2 gear box cover screws on the floor pan and fits between the master cylinder bolts fo...
- Sat Jan 17, 2026 12:48 pm
- Forum: Useful Tips
- Topic: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement
- Replies: 23
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Re: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement
This right Stephen. The nuts do make contact with the torsion bar, if they are fitted the wrong way around. The bolt heads have a reduced thickness to clear the torsion bar.
- Sat Jan 17, 2026 3:05 am
- Forum: Useful Tips
- Topic: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement
- Replies: 23
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Re: Brakes / bleeding / faults and master cylinder replacement
Just the best way of doing the job geoberni, without taking the torsion bar off.
I am sure they can be hired or borroed.
I am sure they can be hired or borroed.
- Sun Jan 11, 2026 11:55 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Bangers & Cash
- Replies: 7
- Views: 97004
Re: Bangers & Cash
I do like the original wheeler dealers with Ed China.
- Sun Jan 11, 2026 11:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tappet chest gasket replacement
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8740
Re: Tappet chest gasket replacement
Regarding Andmurph's photo of the excessive oil from the rear of the engine. Oftern this is caused by worn engine main bearings. When the bearing is worn it allows excessive oil to flow between the crank and the big end bearing. Shown by oil on the back plate and from the split pin in the gearbox ho...
- Fri Jan 09, 2026 1:47 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Bangers & Cash
- Replies: 7
- Views: 97004
Re: Bangers & Cash
I just watch Columbo. I have seen the nonsense. I have time for shed and buried. Bangers and cash is about auction sales. But wheelers dealers. They had a traveller found in a barn, nonsense.and it all seamed so easy to restore the traveller. Apart from talking about the hard work and labour hours, ...
- Mon Jan 05, 2026 12:00 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Indicator warning lamp
- Replies: 5
- Views: 89714
Re: Indicator warning lamp
Thanks for all of your help. It is probably the flasher unit. It still flashes when operated. It's been fitted for many years. The reason I ask this question is that my engine will back fire and I can't drive it when I accelerate. It is perfect on tick over. I have changed the usual suspects. dash p...
- Sun Jan 04, 2026 11:46 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Cylinder head nuts.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 87471
Re: Cylinder head nuts.
I do agree with the angle grinder.
I often use it to cut stuck nuts off.
On head nuts It would be a good idea to somehow cover the top of the head.
A bigger problem on the nuts under the rocker cover.
I often use it to cut stuck nuts off.
On head nuts It would be a good idea to somehow cover the top of the head.
A bigger problem on the nuts under the rocker cover.
- Sun Jan 04, 2026 11:38 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Cylinder head nuts.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 87471
Re: Cylinder head nuts.
Wow Oliver! 1 Oxy? who has that at home? also it may melt the nut and the stud. 2 drilling. good luck with that. Better get a good supply of drills in. 3 nut spitter. may be ok but will it fit? 4 cold chisel. So we are going to hammer the cast iron cylinder head along with the nut with a club hammer...
- Sun Jan 04, 2026 5:49 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Indicator warning lamp
- Replies: 5
- Views: 89714
Indicator warning lamp
Why is my indicator warning lamp on the end of the stork always on?
The stark is in the off position, but the lamp is always on.
It does not flash.
The stark is in the off position, but the lamp is always on.
It does not flash.
- Sat Jan 03, 2026 3:33 am
- Forum: Young Members
- Topic: Insurance (17 Year Old)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 410808
Re: Insurance (17 Year Old)
I would like to add. when he was learning under L plates, we could get insurance. I suppose it is because he is driving on his own. so how much damage is a minor going to cause in a crash. Is it medical damage?
- Sat Jan 03, 2026 3:14 am
- Forum: Young Members
- Topic: Insurance (17 Year Old)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 410808
Re: Insurance (17 Year Old)
I have just called my insurance company today. they said I can't add my 19 year old son as a named driver as it is classic car insurance, they need to be 25.
- Sat Jan 03, 2026 2:58 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: welding petrol tank
- Replies: 38
- Views: 173348
Re: welding petrol tank
Ever heard of a locking petrol cap.
Love talking to you Steven.
You have a porcelain green morris like I do.
Love talking to you Steven.
You have a porcelain green morris like I do.
- Wed Dec 31, 2025 3:16 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Gunson colour tune
- Replies: 12
- Views: 89260
Re: Gunson colour tune
Its great
I have used it for 40 years and on hundreds of minors.
I have used it for 40 years and on hundreds of minors.
- Wed Dec 31, 2025 3:01 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Stiff Passenger Door Hinge
- Replies: 7
- Views: 91467
Re: Stiff Passenger Door Hinge
I like plus gas.
- Wed Dec 31, 2025 2:58 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Door window bottom channels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 88966
Re: Door window bottom channels
I have quite a few front door glass with the rail sill attached if anyone is intrested.
- Wed Dec 31, 2025 2:46 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: welding petrol tank
- Replies: 38
- Views: 173348
Re: welding petrol tank
Maybe it is true Stephen that the original that were better quality, but your tank has past its sell by date.
It's no longer as good as the original.
It's no longer as good as the original.
- Wed Dec 31, 2025 2:35 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: welding petrol tank
- Replies: 38
- Views: 173348
Re: welding petrol tank
It's all just nonsense. As much is I like originality, its a fuel tank. If the tank has rust holes it means that the whole tank is rusty. The metal thickness is reduced across the tank on the lower part. I have also seen rust holes on the on the seam where the top half and lower meet. A quote from s...