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by Biggles1957
Tue Apr 08, 2025 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tyre rotation (between front & rear axles)
Replies: 8
Views: 1696

Re: Tyre rotation (between front & rear axles)

Generally not an issue on Minors but of course you can't do this if you have directional tyres fitted on moderns!
by Biggles1957
Thu Feb 27, 2025 5:42 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Painting New Parts (or not)?
Replies: 7
Views: 24825

Re: Painting New Parts (or not)?

Just put some WD40 on the sticky labels (scratch them a bit if they're 'plastic coated' and leave it to soak while you have a cuppa. They come off dead easily and it won't affect the paint beneath.
by Biggles1957
Thu Jan 16, 2025 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 52mm battery powered time clock
Replies: 12
Views: 6818

Re: 52mm battery powered time clock

I had one in my previous traveller - it was almost like a pocket watch but had a silicone rubber ring around it is it slotted into an instrument mount. I think I found it on the Bay of E. I'm afraid I can't remember the make - most likely Far Eastern of course but it was pretty reliable and lasted a...
by Biggles1957
Sun Nov 10, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best tyres for traveller
Replies: 3
Views: 722

Re: Best tyres for traveller

Blockley - best tyres I've ever had on a Minor
by Biggles1957
Sun Nov 10, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electronic ignition
Replies: 10
Views: 2288

Re: Electronic ignition

I fitted an Accuspark to my traveller - never had any problems whatsoever with it - it was my daily car for several years.
by Biggles1957
Tue Oct 29, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Traveller Heated Rear Windows
Replies: 10
Views: 3655

Re: Traveller Heated Rear Windows

They're on order but haven't arrived yet. They're the proper heated glass ones, not stick on. I asked the supplier when I ordered them but they didn't know! I'll check the resistance when they arrive and work it out.
by Biggles1957
Mon Oct 28, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Traveller Heated Rear Windows
Replies: 10
Views: 3655

Traveller Heated Rear Windows

Does anyone know if these are wired in series or parallel please? I can't remember from when I fitted them to me previous traveller....
Thanks, Bob
by Biggles1957
Thu Oct 17, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another Traveller Project
Replies: 8
Views: 1520

Re: Another Traveller Project

The Wolseley 9" front brakes are an excellent improvement and rather rare to find nowadays. I sleeved my cylinders with stainless steel. I noticed a big difference after fitting them to my previous traveller.
by Biggles1957
Mon Sep 30, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Socket set
Replies: 8
Views: 1578

Re: Socket set

Back in the 1980's I bought a YAMOTO socket set (Cromwell tools sell them) and it's still going strong! The only problem I've had is the rubber handles have eventually loosened so I've had to glue them back on. The case was damaged (broken latch) when my son drove over it about ten years ago, but I ...
by Biggles1957
Sat Sep 21, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paint
Replies: 12
Views: 3851

Re: Paint

Almond Green methinks?
by Biggles1957
Tue Sep 17, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Differential question...
Replies: 0
Views: 1386

Differential question...

I’m rebuilding a 3.9 diff. The pinion pin has two flats machined into it but as I was gently drifting it out I failed to catch it so I don’t know which way the flats were facing. It can go in two ways because of the little pin that ‘secures’ it. Does anyone know if it matters which way the flats sho...
by Biggles1957
Thu Sep 05, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replacement Tyres
Replies: 18
Views: 3622

Re: Replacement Tyres

I've just had a full set of five on my traveller and they are without doubt the best tyres I've ever had on a moggie! Really excellent! GET THEM!!
by Biggles1957
Tue Sep 03, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dual personality
Replies: 7
Views: 1394

Re: Dual personality

Thanks Bill! I spoke with them at Gaydon but have misplaced the information sheet.
by Biggles1957
Tue Sep 03, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dual personality
Replies: 7
Views: 1394

Dual personality

Is there a contact for the dual personality group please?
by Biggles1957
Tue Sep 03, 2024 8:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: carburettor spacer
Replies: 1
Views: 713

carburettor spacer

I'm going to fit an Hif38 and see that you can get both alloy and 'plastic' spacer blocks - I wondered which was best to use? I know the older type plastic ones can crack and leak with age but if the idea is to insulate from heat then surely the alloy ones aren't very effective at that? Also there a...
by Biggles1957
Thu Aug 29, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: EV story
Replies: 22
Views: 9673

Re: EV story

I understood that BMW's left the factory without the indicators being activated and you have to pay a subscription to make them work... :D
by Biggles1957
Wed Aug 21, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cricut Maker
Replies: 4
Views: 4088

Re: Cricut Maker

my daughter has one for craft work but I'm not sure it would do stuff that thick?
by Biggles1957
Sat Aug 17, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coolant temp gauge
Replies: 1
Views: 2876

Coolant temp gauge

Can someone tell me the thread size where you screw in the sender for a capillary type temperature gauge please? Thanks!
by Biggles1957
Sat Aug 17, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Led headlights
Replies: 12
Views: 5195

Re: Led headlights

You can get LED's to fit BPF lamps no problem.
by Biggles1957
Sat Aug 17, 2024 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lucas parts quality
Replies: 17
Views: 10809

Re: Lucas parts quality

Bin it!! Get a proper one from the Distributor Doctor.