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by Davemate
Sun Dec 21, 2025 9:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Wiper motor sweep?
Replies: 16
Views: 84362

Re: Wiper motor sweep?

Original post only said the drivers side is over sweeping hence why I suggested checking both wheel boxes are the same as I’d say that they are probably different if one side is ok. Would have thought if it was the motor then both would be out but by the same
by Davemate
Sun Dec 21, 2025 6:47 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Wiper motor sweep?
Replies: 16
Views: 84362

Re: Wiper motor sweep?

I replaced one of my wheel boxes from a reputable supplier and the sweep was completely wrong, “had no complaints so far” was their response After delving deeper into the issue I found that the original wheel boxes are stamped with this number and the supplier are simply wrong Once I got a replaceme...
by Davemate
Wed Oct 08, 2025 2:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Impact Wrench
Replies: 14
Views: 5067

Re: Impact Wrench

Just to clarify my tat tat gun is used on bolts etc but as others have said i use a power screwdriver for smaller stuff like gearbox cover screws 🙂
by Davemate
Tue Oct 07, 2025 3:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Impact Wrench
Replies: 14
Views: 5067

Re: Impact Wrench

Remember you dont have to give it full beans when doing things up, just nip things up then get the torque wrench out. Just easier and quicker with a gun, air guns are a lot more powerful than battery and have been used for years in garages probably since theses cars were new and are used to make the...
by Davemate
Mon Oct 06, 2025 1:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Impact Wrench
Replies: 14
Views: 5067

Re: Impact Wrench

Ive got a clark impact gun (others avilable) and it’s a god send. Dont think the brand you said do a gun with enough tourqe When doing up wheel nuts I buzz them up which is a lot quicker than by hand and then use a torque wrench. Theres no real need to get one but once you get one you'll use it regu...
by Davemate
Sun Aug 17, 2025 8:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Adjustment of SPQR/Gunson Clickadjust
Replies: 25
Views: 8846

Re: Adjustment of SPQR/Gunson Clickadjust

Are they actually any good, often thought about getting one over the years but just never found to it I have heard good things about it but you never know if it’s just hype Once you have used one you will never look back. The first time I used mine I did it twice because I thought it could not be t...
by Davemate
Sat Aug 16, 2025 6:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Adjustment of SPQR/Gunson Clickadjust
Replies: 25
Views: 8846

Re: Adjustment of SPQR/Gunson Clickadjust

Are they actually any good, often thought about getting one over the years but just never found to it
I have heard good things about it but you never know if it’s just hype
by Davemate
Thu Jul 31, 2025 7:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Wiper sweep
Replies: 13
Views: 22661

Re: Wiper sweep

I fitted one new wheel box from ESM a couple of years ago and it was the wrong sweep, I did call them but they said no one had ever mentioned it before I found this information and bought a second hand wheel box stamped with the number 72790A and the correct sweep was restored https://board.mmoc.org...
by Davemate
Tue Jul 15, 2025 6:49 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Wiring colours
Replies: 2
Views: 6599

Re: Wiring colours

Is this any good for folk
Click the link then scroll down
https://www.triumphexp.com/article/luca ... r-guide.50
by Davemate
Sun Jul 13, 2025 11:56 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: GPS speedometer
Replies: 4
Views: 5558

Re: GPS speedometer

Phone app, then little coloured stickers stuck on at the various true (ish) speeds or permanent marker pen
Should cost a lot less than a fiver :D
by Davemate
Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:12 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: added Servo now no brakes
Replies: 16
Views: 5737

Re: added Servo now no brakes

When you say no brakes what exactly do you mean
Does the pedal just sink to the floor as if there’s still air in the system ?
by Davemate
Thu Jul 11, 2024 1:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Raising front suspension.
Replies: 3
Views: 1346

Re: Raising front suspension.

One spline raises or lowers 1 1/2”
by Davemate
Fri Jul 05, 2024 2:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help with carb please , setting
Replies: 4
Views: 1236

Re: Help with carb please , setting

Have a scroll through this
It’s a idiots guide (no offence)

https://www.mgexp.com/phile/1/283532/SU_idiot_guide.PDF
by Davemate
Fri Jul 05, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Jet assembly & carb adjustment
Replies: 7
Views: 1759

Re: Jet assembly & carb adjustment

Have a look on here
It’s a idiots guide (no offence meant)

https://www.mgexp.com/phile/1/283532/SU_idiot_guide.PDF
by Davemate
Thu Jul 04, 2024 4:34 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Slight 'growl' under acceleration
Replies: 13
Views: 4535

Re: Slight 'growl' under acceleration

I have the same, I’ve fitted a new engine as the ends did start knocking and the growl is still there,so in my case I’m guessing it’s gearbox bearings, as I’d be very surprised if the same sound at the same revs would be found on two different engines. Backing off the throttle does make a difference...
by Davemate
Mon May 27, 2024 6:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: HS2 spindle bushes DIY
Replies: 8
Views: 2077

Re: HS2 spindle bushes DIY

I’ve refurbed a few su carbs and only ever fitted new spindles
by Davemate
Sun Aug 28, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: MMOC Area Forum
Topic: North London (whitewebbs)
Replies: 2
Views: 101355

Re: North London (whitewebbs)

Thanks,
I went to the one in July and thought they took place every month but I arrived this month only to find it wasn’t on,so obviously not 😂
by Davemate
Fri Aug 26, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: MMOC Area Forum
Topic: North London (whitewebbs)
Replies: 2
Views: 101355

North London (whitewebbs)

Can anyone please tell me when the next club meet is

Thanks
Dave
by Davemate
Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:48 pm
Forum: MMOC Branch Forum
Topic: North London
Replies: 0
Views: 101313

North London

Just turned up at whitewebbs for tonight’s meeting (2nd Thur of the month) to find no minors in the car park
Quite a few modern cars, a jag and a triumph tr4

Would appear tonight’s meeting is not on 🤷🏼‍♂️