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by paul 300358
Mon Oct 07, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: No oil in the rocker cover.
Replies: 10
Views: 2426

Re: No oil in the rocker cover.

Did you replace the rocker cover? It will run rough without the cover if you have a pcv valve.
by paul 300358
Fri Aug 09, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Huzzar!
Replies: 8
Views: 7444

Re: Huzzar!

Put a picture of what you want on, the little lock thingy is a bit vague
by paul 300358
Wed Aug 07, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Distributor drive 180 out
Replies: 17
Views: 9624

Re: Distributor drive 180 out

If its 180 deg out fit as usual and plug the leads in on the opposite side of the cap
by paul 300358
Tue Aug 06, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fiat T/C engine rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 5235

Re: fiat T/C engine rebuild

What about on a bike, the head and barrels are the the top the crank and ends is the bottom.
by paul 300358
Mon Aug 05, 2024 5:11 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: sticking jet / weak spring
Replies: 3
Views: 3901

Re: sticking jet / weak spring

Sounds as if you have attached the choke cable to the wrong side of the lever on the carburettor
by paul 300358
Thu Aug 01, 2024 11:25 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fiat T/C engine rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 5235

Re: fiat T/C engine rebuild

Dunno, I must admit that I never thought about it.
by paul 300358
Thu Aug 01, 2024 6:54 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fiat T/C engine rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 5235

Re: fiat T/C engine rebuild

Exactly, so it's no good looking at the bottom end (crank and ends)
by paul 300358
Wed Jul 31, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: fiat T/C engine rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 5235

Re: fiat T/C engine rebuild

Doesn't sound very bottom end to me. I would be taking the head off.
by paul 300358
Sat Jul 20, 2024 10:18 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: MM Brake issues
Replies: 7
Views: 6476

Re: MM Brake issues

Some people (myself included) have found that new brake shoes are slightly smaller than the original. I have increased the length of the shoes by adding a run of weld to the edge then filing down so that its the correct shape. But whatever you do, don't adjust the handbrake cables as it can adjust t...
by paul 300358
Tue Jul 09, 2024 4:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Over Heating
Replies: 11
Views: 2930

Re: Over Heating

Don't top up to the top of the rad, just top up to about 1 inch above the radiator core, the room left above the water acts as the expansion tank. This allows for the expansion of the coolant.
by paul 300358
Sun Jul 07, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: stiff crank, 1098
Replies: 6
Views: 2134

Re: stiff crank, 1098

If it's been rebored and had new pistons and rings it will be tight.
by paul 300358
Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brass thermostat housing
Replies: 4
Views: 1546

Re: Brass thermostat housing

I asked the same question a few months ago, have a search. I don't think they are still available.
by paul 300358
Sun Jun 09, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Crankcase Breather
Replies: 1
Views: 897

Re: Crankcase Breather

Leave the dipstick alone.
The oil filler cap should be vented, it is available from ESM.
You don't need a pcv in the tube, the carb was designed so that one isn't needed.
You could look for a rocker cover that doesn't have a breather tube.
by paul 300358
Mon May 27, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: HS2 spindle bushes DIY
Replies: 8
Views: 2074

Re: HS2 spindle bushes DIY

When I stripped mine down I found that the bushes were okay but the spindle was worn.
by paul 300358
Sun May 26, 2024 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tyre sizes and supplier recommendations Taunton or Newton abbot areas
Replies: 5
Views: 1683

Re: Tyre sizes and supplier recommendations Taunton or Newton abbot areas

Google blockley tyres and get a local garage to fit them.
by paul 300358
Fri May 17, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear brake pipe
Replies: 14
Views: 2540

Re: Rear brake pipe

Have a look at https://www.mmoc.org.uk/Messageboard/vi ... vo#p419930
Unfortunately Declan Burns drawing is missing
by paul 300358
Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Steering rack
Replies: 14
Views: 12878

Re: Steering rack

If you overfill it the excess oil will leak out of the gaiters anyway.
by paul 300358
Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cylinder head refurb
Replies: 7
Views: 2654

Re: Cylinder head refurb

Have a phone round any local engineer shops, I use Dave Rushton in stoke on Trent, hardened valve seats and the valves recut was about £250.
by paul 300358
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear brake shoes
Replies: 15
Views: 2672

Re: Rear brake shoes

I thought that the rear bearings were lubricated by the diff oil.
by paul 300358
Sat Apr 06, 2024 3:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch not “working
Replies: 15
Views: 4958

Re: Clutch not “working

Search for a thread called clutch pedal travel.