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by loppy
Sat Dec 28, 2013 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moggifer!
Replies: 0
Views: 3036

Moggifer!

Here is Moggifer wearing her christmas outfit on the Chessnut Tree Teddy Bear run just before Christmas![frame]Image[/frame] Happy New Year! :D :D
by loppy
Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:37 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front brakes!
Replies: 7
Views: 2063

Re: front brakes!

That's usually the problem - the first few clicks are used regularly - the others not so much...... In extremis - a thin shim can be fitted under the tail of each shoe - to help balance out wear on the drum face. Hi thanks for your post, it makes laugh I am a Mechanic and have been many years but I...
by loppy
Sun Dec 08, 2013 11:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front brakes!
Replies: 7
Views: 2063

Re: front brakes!

hooray think i have sorted it now, wasn't being determined enough to get the adjuster over its last click, all seems ok now,
thanks for your help :D
by loppy
Sun Dec 08, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front brakes!
Replies: 7
Views: 2063

Re: front brakes!

Hi Graham yep the shoes all move ok, i have just been out and had another look, the adjuster cam teeth look worn and quite flat and also the bit the adjuster sits in has 2 grooves worn in it (adjuster mask on ESM website) i wouldn't normally worry until spring but wanted to use it sunday to do the C...
by loppy
Sun Dec 08, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front brakes!
Replies: 7
Views: 2063

Re: front brakes!

Hi i replaced the cylinders as they were leaking, the drums and shoes are fine, its a bit of a puzzle!!
by loppy
Sun Dec 08, 2013 9:12 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front brakes!
Replies: 7
Views: 2063

front brakes!

Hi All

I have just fitted some wheel cylinders but on going to adjust the brakes up i have noticed that i cant lock the drums even with the adjusters on their maxiumn, iam thinking the adjusters must be worn is this possible,any other thoughts welcome!!
by loppy
Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: parts?!
Replies: 14
Views: 4973

Re: parts?!

Thanks for all your thoughts have given ESM a try, fingers crossed!!! :D :D
by loppy
Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: parts?!
Replies: 14
Views: 4973

parts?!

Evening, just a quick question in your opinion who is the best company to get parts from

Many thanks

Steve :D
by loppy
Sat Jul 27, 2013 8:33 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Clapham West Sussex
Replies: 2
Views: 2247

Re: Clapham West Sussex

Thank you, we will go and have a look.
by loppy
Fri Jul 26, 2013 11:45 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Clapham West Sussex
Replies: 2
Views: 2247

Clapham West Sussex

Hi
I wonder if anyone has any details about the West Sussex branch Clapham Rally? i wondered what time its starts, etc i cant seem to find out!!

many thanks :D
by loppy
Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 33
Views: 8309

Re: Insurance

Hi Guys

just insured our new Moggie with Peter James full comp for £88 a year!
fab price, would recommend :D :D

regards
Steve
by loppy
Fri Jul 12, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: value
Replies: 9
Views: 2013

Re: value

Only photo is this from yesterday, doesn't really help much!![frame]Image[/frame]
by loppy
Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: value
Replies: 9
Views: 2013

Re: value

Thank you both for your opinions both I agree with, the car was MOT'ed yesterday where I work, it has had some repairs to the rear spring hangers but it has been done very nicely, I think it may have been restored at some point as it looks like it has got new bolts holding on the rear wings etc, so ...
by loppy
Thu Jul 11, 2013 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: value
Replies: 9
Views: 2013

value

good evening i am thinking of buying a 4 door saloon, it is in good condition and has just passed its MOT, it is a 1970 has 68000 miles on the clock which i believe to be genuine, The chap who is selling it brought it 6 years ago for 3500 and wants his money back, i have looked at many adverts to ge...