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by Classiccars
Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cylinder head refurb
Replies: 7
Views: 311

Re: Cylinder head refurb

I have had issues with blow head gaskets so was advised to use the one the put on the racing minis as I have a 1275 engine.No issues since.Cant remember the name but starts with a P.
by Classiccars
Sun Apr 28, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Piston
Replies: 12
Views: 153

Re: Piston

Hey butt in Les no prob Ha Ha.
by Classiccars
Sun Apr 28, 2024 10:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Piston
Replies: 12
Views: 153

Re: Piston

Much appreciated.
by Classiccars
Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Piston
Replies: 12
Views: 153

Re: Piston

Thanks all and sorry for the confusion.Question for Phil please.Am I correct that Bill advised the concave rubber the wrong way around.Would I be right as you advised yo say the concave side sits against the flat of the piston with the flat side of the rubber facing out for the moving arm to push ag...
by Classiccars
Sun Apr 28, 2024 2:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Piston
Replies: 12
Views: 153

Re: Piston

Sorry picture to go with note regarding piston
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by Classiccars
Sun Apr 28, 2024 2:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Piston
Replies: 12
Views: 153

Piston

Can you please advise how these go back in to piston.They popped out and when I put them back in all that happened is fluid came out of the seal soit may be I put them in the wrong way around.
by Classiccars
Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine Breather Mod
Replies: 11
Views: 380

Re: Engine Breather Mod

I like it.
by Classiccars
Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 13
Views: 432

Re: Spark plugs

Good to know thanks.
by Classiccars
Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Knocking from engine on medium revs.
Replies: 14
Views: 498

Re: Knocking from engine on medium revs.

Agreed.
by Classiccars
Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 13
Views: 432

Re: Spark plugs

Thanks very much all.
by Classiccars
Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Hoses
Replies: 6
Views: 264

Re: Hoses

Thanks very much
by Classiccars
Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Hoses
Replies: 6
Views: 264

Re: Hoses

Fab thank you.
by Classiccars
Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Hoses
Replies: 6
Views: 264

Hoses

Can you please advise if the heater hoses through the bulkhead are half inch please.
by Classiccars
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 13
Views: 432

Re: Spark plugs

Great info as usual thanks all.
by Classiccars
Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 13
Views: 432

Spark plugs

As not having any luck with fitting rocker gaskets as usual.Too loose too tight I noticed as oil went in to the spark plug there appeared to be an air leak at the plug.Have I got the wrong plugs
by Classiccars
Wed Apr 10, 2024 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel embellishers
Replies: 2
Views: 291

Re: Wheel embellishers

Worth a look thank you.
by Classiccars
Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Start of rear repair first timer
Replies: 34
Views: 6462

Re: Start of rear repair first timer

Amazing what the human race can do when they put there minds yo it.Great job only wish I could have learned such skills as a young un.
by Classiccars
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 770

Re: Clutch cable

Thanks Phil I will make an alloy spacer.
by Classiccars
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 770

Re: Clutch cable

Thank you.Its a Ford type 9
by Classiccars
Tue Mar 12, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 12
Views: 770

Re: Clutch cable

Yank you Phil.As I can't imagine I could change a release arm would there be a specific spacing plate or would I have to get one made please.