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by peatbrown
Fri Jul 30, 2004 9:35 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Bouncy Speedo
Replies: 4
Views: 1675

Bouncy Speedo

Hi Guys, Just bought myself a four door saloon to add to the collection, although I can't be too sure how long she (the car, not the wife) will be staying! I have a problem with the speedo needle bouncing through a range of about 40mph on the clock. I have checked the fitting on the back and it is s...
by peatbrown
Sat Jul 10, 2004 4:12 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Broken 1/4 light latches...?
Replies: 2
Views: 1420

Broken 1/4 light latches...?

Hello, I have been fitting chrome window tops and the matching 1/4 lights to my two door salloon without any major difficulties. The only problem I have is that on closing the drivers 1/4 light I managed to brake off the latch that effectively locks the thing, where it is fastened to the chrome surr...
by peatbrown
Tue Jul 06, 2004 9:11 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Non starter...*@*&>^*!!!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 4127

Non starter...*@*&>^*!!!!!

Hi guys, I have looking to add a four door saloon to the increasing collection, and I finally got permission for "she who must be obeyed" t buy it. When I got to the blokes house - nothing, won't start! Engine turns over a treat but will not fire. There is fuel from the pump and power at t...
by peatbrown
Thu Jul 01, 2004 12:17 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Putting the horn push back where it belongs...?
Replies: 1
Views: 1541

Putting the horn push back where it belongs...?

The previous owner of my car (1968 Saloon) has removed the centre horn push, got a horn push from somewhere else and fastened it to one of the screws that holds on the heater control front? This is a long way down when you are driving and 6' 3" tall! :roll: Problem is I would like to put it bac...
by peatbrown
Fri Jun 18, 2004 3:23 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Fitting a temp' gauge - help?
Replies: 10
Views: 3588

:-? Hi guys me again, Thanks for the help so far - I've located the blanking plug, and removed it without any issues! However, I have a gauge which looks like the one found on e-bay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=27381&item=2481699179&rd=1 which states it was fi...
by peatbrown
Fri Jun 11, 2004 9:05 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Fitting a temp' gauge - help?
Replies: 10
Views: 3588

Thanks for the help guys, one more question. I believe you have to remove the sensor and gauge from an 'early' Mini, which ofcourse will then fit the Minor engine (?), I have tried nearly all of the scrappies here in South Wales and one had a late Mini and the gauge was part of the whole binnacle. A...
by peatbrown
Thu Jun 10, 2004 1:50 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Fitting a temp' gauge - help?
Replies: 10
Views: 3588

Fitting a temp' gauge - help?

I am attempting to fit a temp' gauge to my 1968 moggie with little or no luck! Can anyone explain in plain English how to go about it, apparently you have to remve a blanking plug from somewhere near the water pump and screw in the sender...? Sounds difficult, looks even worse when you stare at the ...
by peatbrown
Tue Mar 16, 2004 8:09 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: PWN852G - Any info...?
Replies: 5
Views: 2369

PWN852G - Any info...?

This is my Morris, loved by me - reffered to by my lovely wife as..."The heap of rust that lurks in the garage". Some people have no taste! Anyway I am interested to know the history of my beloved 'Peat Brown'. Can anyone tell me where in this lovely isle the number plate relates to, is it...
by peatbrown
Thu Mar 11, 2004 8:49 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: CAS486
Replies: 18
Views: 6918

RAC Website...?

This might sound a bit thick, but whats this RAC website that keeps getting mentioned...?

Is it possible to check out the details of vehicles on there? If so what's the address? :roll:
by peatbrown
Wed Mar 10, 2004 3:16 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Preparing fibreglass wings for paint.
Replies: 6
Views: 2782

Preparing fibreglass wings for paint.

I am in the process of preparing my Morris for paint - (boring) and as I have fitted replacement front and rear wings in fibreglass, I was wondering if you have to use any specific primers and stuff? Unless anyone can reccomend someone cheap in S Wales that will do a decent paint job. I have been qu...