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by daveejhitchins
Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?
Replies: 28
Views: 1363

Re: How many of you can weld, and how did you learn?

When I left the Army in 1972 I was enrolled into a government mechanics training course. It had been a hobby for several years previously including maintaining small generators as part of my army life. So, First day at the training course in Leeds we were given a 6" length of 1" diameter s...
by daveejhitchins
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:39 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Purolator - how tight?
Replies: 43
Views: 1374

Re: Purolator - how tight?

Thanks for the link however given the current issues I think if I did go for another head I'd try through one of the restorers that sell second hand parts as opposed to risking eBay again. During my restoration (ongoing) of my Traveller, I converted to screw-on type oil filter. This leaves me with ...
by daveejhitchins
Thu Dec 07, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Combining Accuspark and Sparkrite.
Replies: 25
Views: 108033

Re: Combining Accuspark and Sparkrite.

How magnetic points work and why you can't set-up static timing with them. The object is to provide the correct 'pulse' to give the best 'spark'. So, a static Hall effect sensor will be used along with rotating magnets. The problem here is that the output of the Hall effect sensor will not give the ...
by daveejhitchins
Tue Sep 12, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: One Word
Replies: 30
Views: 5551

Re: One Word

Funny
by daveejhitchins
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 'Smart' motorways
Replies: 105
Views: 105602

Re: 'Smart' motorways

ndevans wrote: Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:57 am Smart motorways are not the problem, dumb drivers are.
Hmmm ! Can't agree with that, however, we all think differently . . .

Dave H.
by daveejhitchins
Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Restoring Ruby - long term project! With questions . . .
Replies: 0
Views: 35056

Restoring Ruby - long term project! With questions . . .

So, Ruby - Morris Traveller -TMK 958F. Purchased by middle son Ben for a trip to Mallorca with his younger, brother who went for Triumph Herald. Must be nearly 20 years ago now. Ruby stayed, as a daily, over there for several years before being transported back to the UK where she was a daily for ov...
by daveejhitchins
Wed Jun 14, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Three word story FORUM GAME
Replies: 4651
Views: 553757

Re: Three word story FORUM GAME

on a Wednesday
by daveejhitchins
Sun Apr 30, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: HIF fuel pipe conundrum
Replies: 7
Views: 854

Re: HIF fuel pipe conundrum

The olive is a compression fit - just like copper plumbing olives.

Dave H.
by daveejhitchins
Sat Apr 29, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GPO ladder
Replies: 6
Views: 1190

Re: GPO ladder

Maybe a few more details: Length, width, number of steps, distance between steps and material would help.

There a lots of step ladders on sale - whether or not the age and ties to the GPO/PO and Morris cars have an influence or not - ??

Dave H.
by daveejhitchins
Thu Apr 13, 2023 4:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cold start Yes - Hot start No! Asdvice sought please.
Replies: 36
Views: 5171

Re: Cold start Yes - Hot start No! Asdvice sought please.

Just in case . . . I had a 'similar' issue with a Hillman Imp which turned out to be a loose cork sender gasket in the fuel tank. Started OK ran OK but then would stop for no apparent reason. The cork gasket was being sucked down over the fuel outlet. Vacuum slowly dissipated - gasket floated away a...
by daveejhitchins
Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 12G202 Head. Beyond salvage?
Replies: 86
Views: 75301

Re: 12G202 Head. Beyond salvage?

I've seen similar heads where the 'rust-holes' have been filled e.g. welded, and then skimmed. seems a shame to abandon such a head!

Dave H.
by daveejhitchins
Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:19 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Starter motor problems
Replies: 14
Views: 1895

Re: Starter motor problems

gtt1951 wrote: Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:23 pm An additional question - is the Starter Motor polarity conscious?
i can answer this one . . . No it's not polarity sensitive!

Dave H.
by daveejhitchins
Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:14 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Three word story FORUM GAME
Replies: 4651
Views: 553757

Re: Three word story FORUM GAME

Selling duff parts :o
by daveejhitchins
Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Three word story FORUM GAME
Replies: 4651
Views: 553757

Re: Three word story FORUM GAME

In a while
by daveejhitchins
Sat Feb 25, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil Pressure Switch
Replies: 16
Views: 1521

Re: Oil Pressure Switch

Hmmmmm! So, If anyone is looking for an original (?) I have one :D

Dave H.
by daveejhitchins
Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris on the radio waves
Replies: 12
Views: 1723

Re: Morris on the radio waves

G4GMB . . . I worked for Datong Electronics in the late '70s early '80s.

Dave H.
by daveejhitchins
Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: 847 BHN A6 Murder & Heartbeat TV show
Replies: 4
Views: 2052

Re: 847 BHN A6 Murder & Heartbeat TV show

Talking about Heartbeat . . . According to the seller, based in Darlington, the gearbox he sold me for £30, came from the Traveller in that very show. It was reported in good condition - now fitted to my traveller, however, it won't be ready to 'move' until later in the year. In the meantime it will...
by daveejhitchins
Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:11 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What are reverse lights for?
Replies: 15
Views: 3998

Re: What are reverse lights for?

Talking about lights . . . . Ford have announced, after a long period of consultation with the public, a new low cost version of the Escort. Major cost savings have been introduced which include, amongst others, removing the indicators - the highest voted components that aren't used by the majority ...
by daveejhitchins
Tue Jan 03, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Alternative Clutch Linkage???
Replies: 3
Views: 648

Re: Alternative Clutch Linkage???

Many thanks . . . Dave H.
by daveejhitchins
Sat Dec 31, 2022 12:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Alternative Clutch Linkage???
Replies: 3
Views: 648

Alternative Clutch Linkage???

I've seen (yes, I've forgotten where :oops: ) an alternative clutch linkage arrangement that looked good and was reported to be a lot smoother than the original. Does anyone know of this and can point me to it?

Just want to review the arrangement . . .

Thanks - Dave H.