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by bigjim
Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: spur socket
Replies: 16
Views: 7199

Re: spur socket

regs are 1 spur socket and 1 fused spur off of any point on a ring main, any point is another socket or even a junction box , all outside sockets must be fed by a 30ma rcd like you have as an addition , your only problem is identifying where you are coming off of the ring
by bigjim
Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:35 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone selling any 7" vinyl records?
Replies: 18
Views: 4461

Re: Anyone selling any 7" vinyl records?

you say it takes 80 discs to fill but that leaves b sides that are rarely played , i can put two discs back to back to give two a sides on my 1970 rockola , if they slip a little a bit of blutack inbetween usually cures it
by bigjim
Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:48 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Having a go at welding
Replies: 35
Views: 7532

Re: Having a go at welding

whereabouts are you ,some of the more experienced welders on here may be able to provide some practice /hands on advice
by bigjim
Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Front tyre size for easier steering
Replies: 6
Views: 2287

Re: Front tyre size for easier steering

check correct tyre pressures
by bigjim
Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:13 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Garage Fume extraction
Replies: 11
Views: 3691

Re: Garage Fume extraction

a 6" fan should create a nice throughflow but a 9" would be better , i have a 9" at the back of my garage and with half the front door open i get a nice throughflow
by bigjim
Sat Jun 07, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch problems
Replies: 7
Views: 1895

Re: Clutch problems

if warming it up doesnt work start up in gear and drive off holding clutch down and accelerating and decelerating then apply brakes this should break clutch free
by bigjim
Mon May 26, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Who uses Colourtune?
Replies: 14
Views: 4134

Re: Who uses Colourtune?

a cheap good tool , easy to use
by bigjim
Tue May 13, 2014 10:11 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Annoying Noise
Replies: 17
Views: 4831

Re: Annoying Noise

re try the wheel nuts i had a loose wheel but the nuts were tight , my wheel had fatigue and i had what appeared to be 4 washers under the wheel nuts that had come loose from the wheel but were actually part of the wheel, luckily theangle they broke out at held the wheel on albeit loose
by bigjim
Mon May 12, 2014 6:51 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: triumph herald
Replies: 10
Views: 4305

Re: triumph herald

usual things check chassis and floors sills for rot ,not a lot different to a minor really
by bigjim
Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:06 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: fuel tank sender screws
Replies: 29
Views: 5519

Re: fuel tank sender screws

2 ba would be closer to 3/16 whit , i have whit and ba taps if you need to try them to make sure also have some whit and ba bolts
by bigjim
Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:53 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Reccomended MOT testers in Derbyshire
Replies: 6
Views: 2137

Re: Reccomended MOT testers in Derbyshire

blackwell mot centre/ net @blackwell near alfreton and cj motors @tibshelf , both classic friendly ,blackwell mot is 01773 811990 dont have cj to hand but will post when i find it ,only got his personal mobile to hand dont want to post that without asking first
by bigjim
Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2 black plugs
Replies: 28
Views: 5335

Re: 2 black plugs

if its carbon stopping the plugs going in all the way causing your air leak (which it sounds like it is ) i have a thread chaser you could borrow if you are close to me
by bigjim
Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: SCARY moment
Replies: 32
Views: 6928

Re: SCARY moment

depends on the state of the bores on the master , if theyre clean and smooth try resealing it , if they are scored replace it altogether
by bigjim
Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 2 black plugs
Replies: 28
Views: 5335

Re: 2 black plugs

150 psi is about normal are you running twin carbs or do you have an air leak making 2 rich and 2 weak
by bigjim
Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Reccomended MOT testers in Derbyshire
Replies: 6
Views: 2137

Re: Reccomended MOT testers in Derbyshire

i know a couple near alfreton if you cant find one more local
by bigjim
Tue Apr 08, 2014 8:36 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Rewire Question
Replies: 9
Views: 2261

Re: Rewire Question

whereabouts are you it would help with offers of help from anyone local to you if you posted it in your profile
by bigjim
Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: gears
Replies: 22
Views: 5316

Re: gears

has the clutch been slipping prior to not going in gear i had a slipping clutch that then wouldnt release and the pressure plate had snapped in three , still had pedal pressure but wouldnt release, if the pedal has gone light but all visible parts of the linkage are ok the thrust bearing may have di...
by bigjim
Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Painting options, merits of different options?
Replies: 9
Views: 2413

Re: Painting options, merits of different options?

whereabouts are you , just wondering if your near enough to be able to help/assist
by bigjim
Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Another paint query
Replies: 2
Views: 998

Re: Another paint query

provided the base is sound and wont react with the new paint a good key with wet dry and you should be fine
by bigjim
Tue Mar 25, 2014 10:05 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Subaru Forester
Replies: 7
Views: 2975

Re: Subaru Forester

my porker runs a 2.7 non turbo boxer engine and is easy enough to work on (have to take the back wheels off to change the spark plugs) have heard the subaru are awkward to get to spark plugs and often dont get all of them changed