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- Wed May 08, 2024 11:45 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fitting new drop links - what am I doing wrong?!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 161
Re: Fitting new drop links - what am I doing wrong?!
Yes, I remember that discussion. Having checked the workshop manual, sections I and L, there's no mention of anything about changes dimensions/sizes. It does specify "All models" for both sections. The only modification, written therein, is with reference to the damper internals and a thic...
- Tue May 07, 2024 4:49 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fitting new drop links - what am I doing wrong?!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 161
Re: Fitting new drop links - what am I doing wrong?!
I would expect you have compared new to old, but for reference, I have measured the tapered section on a droplink that was removed from my car - metric measurements. Length of taper 12mm, large diameter 12.2mm, small diameter 10.6mm. Their recent replacements are the same size. Unless Armstrong chan...
- Sun May 05, 2024 3:21 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Lawnmower Carburettor Ethanol ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 163
Re: Lawnmower Carburettor Ethanol ?
Remove the Ethanol, I do. Not really much of a hassle for the amount of fuel a lawnmower's, or other Petrol powered garden tool, uses.
- Sat May 04, 2024 11:37 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Rotor arms.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 189
Re: Rotor arms.
Yes, that's an aftermarket vacuum advance unit, but it does still function.
I realise it's not intended to fall off, but the rotor arm is a very tight fit on the shaft.
- Fri May 03, 2024 11:02 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Rotor arms.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 189
Re: Rotor arms.
Sent a 25D4 off to Martin this morning for reconditioning. No, not cheap, but I suspect the old "you get what you pay for" is true. It is a "spare" so no "downtime" involved. "The distributor in the photo above is Martin's work." That's one fancy looking conde...
- Thu May 02, 2024 10:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Server Maintenancecv
- Replies: 5
- Views: 545
Re: Server Maintenancecv
Whatever it was, seems to be fine this morning.
- Thu May 02, 2024 10:31 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Rotor arms.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 189
Re: Rotor arms.
Thanks both. I've contacted The D.D. with a view to buying his parts.
Also probably a distributor recondition.
There is no way I will use that new rotor arm.
Also probably a distributor recondition.
There is no way I will use that new rotor arm.
- Wed May 01, 2024 10:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Server Maintenancecv
- Replies: 5
- Views: 545
Re: Server Maintenancecv
Has this happened yet? I had to log in this morning without having previously logged out and the board is very slow in operation.
If it has - they've fixed it.
If it has - they've fixed it.
- Wed May 01, 2024 10:25 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Rotor arms.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 189
Rotor arms.
I think we are aware that the quality of aftermarket parts has deteriorated, but having just purchased a Lucas 25D rotor arm, and compared it to that it's replacing, I'm reluctant to use it. Really lighter in weight and poor finish. I'm sure it's "genuine" Lucas, it came in a Lucas box and...
- Wed May 01, 2024 10:18 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: ignition light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 185
Re: ignition light
Just a random question and probably not relevant. Is the car positive or negative earthed and have you bought the correct polarity item?
The positive earth probably has white and black cables. The negative earth red and black. Their connection methods are totally different.
The positive earth probably has white and black cables. The negative earth red and black. Their connection methods are totally different.
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:47 am
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Xiaomi electric vehicle
- Replies: 10
- Views: 20152
Re: Xiaomi electric vehicle
I'll stick with this.
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Mirrors
- Replies: 13
- Views: 879
Re: Mirrors
Probably overkill, but I have a door mirror fitted, as further up, to the trim piece forward of the quarter light. Plus two wing mirrors. I still have the parking light I purchased, probably 1970ish. Clips over the top of a closed window. Probably exactly the same as that pictured above by geoberni....
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:47 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch not “working
- Replies: 15
- Views: 753
Re: Clutch not “working
Well, if someone came up with a"law" and took various stuff, including opiates it wouldn't inspire much confidence for me.
You will note that I said "might". A suggestion rather than an instruction. Also the addition of a ? at the end.
You will note that I said "might". A suggestion rather than an instruction. Also the addition of a ? at the end.
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:28 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake bleed nipples and union screws
- Replies: 9
- Views: 538
Re: Brake bleed nipples and union screws
For a comparison here is a new front brake cylinder with a new bleed nipple, fully screwed in, and a "transfer pipe" seated.
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:13 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch not “working
- Replies: 15
- Views: 753
Re: Clutch not “working
Might be an idea to disconnect the return spring using that method?Myrtles Man wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 11:42 am Anther approach might be to hold the clutch pedal to the floor with a length of four by two (or similar) wedged up against the driver's seat.
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:57 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch not “working
- Replies: 15
- Views: 753
Re: Clutch not “working
During the winter "lay up", and my car isn't out on the road, I try to excercise the clutch pedal regularly, press the footbrake pedal a few times and apply the handbrake a few times even without starting the engine. I keep the handbrake released and chock the wheels, front and rear. Not i...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:14 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: 1966 morris minor 1000 Oil Filter
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2181
Re: 1966 morris minor 1000 Oil Filter
Also make sure the rear differential oil meets the specification API GL-4. Excessive EP additives (GL-5) can attack non ferrous components, e.g. brass, bronze. Like this- https://www.morrisminorspares.com/miscellaneous-c82/sundry-consumables-c85/castrol-ep80-90-gear-oil-1lt-see-notes-uk-mainland-shi...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:06 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake fluid
- Replies: 5
- Views: 826
Re: Brake fluid
https://brakefluidstore.com/difference-between-dot-4-and-dot-5/ I have DOT 5 in my Minor (Automec). I changed to it many years ago. At the time I renewed the complete system, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, pipes, flexibles etc.. Whether true or not, I have read that the DOT 5 is not good for the ...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:30 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Beehive Springs -again!
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2627
Re: Beehive Springs -again!
IMG_20240316_121357783.jpg Hopefully the image will post. The difference between old original and new replacements is quite obvious. It's impossible to fit the spring with the longer "hook". I junior hacksaw a piece off to make them the same as the originals. No problem fitting using a pa...
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:43 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Purolator - how tight?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 2300
Re: Purolator - how tight?
"You need a set of picks to easily get the old seal out."
I used to use a sewing needle with a bent pointy end with this type of filter.
I used to use a sewing needle with a bent pointy end with this type of filter.