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by exlkrs
Sat Jul 22, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cruising Speeds 1098cc Motorways etc
Replies: 29
Views: 37753

Re: Cruising Speeds 1098cc Motorways etc

I fitted a 3.7 diff to my warmed up 1098 Moggy (on a rolling road, 54hp at the wheels!) and it does make for more relaxed cruising. Pulling away at junctions etc is not a problem, but where I could often easily pull away in 2nd gear when I had the 4.22 diff, 1st gear is now needed more. I used this...
by exlkrs
Sat Jul 22, 2023 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is there a van/6cwt manual
Replies: 13
Views: 2666

Re: Is there a van/6cwt manual

Late Vans were Negative earth from new. Including the Late H, J and K reg GPO Vans . Hello GLRVAN, That's a very interesting statement, as a first post, from someone who apparently has been lurking around the Forums 10 years ago. On what basis do you say that, I've never seen anything mentioned of ...
by exlkrs
Wed Jun 28, 2023 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wow!
Replies: 13
Views: 3439

Re: Wow!

Meanwhile, in sunny Manchester, Elvis has just ridden a Unicorn past the house.....
by exlkrs
Thu May 18, 2023 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Choke Cable
Replies: 11
Views: 742

Re: Choke Cable

I have a good selection too Phil, again given to me by someone who retired from Woodford.
by exlkrs
Thu May 18, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Choke Cable
Replies: 11
Views: 742

Choke Cable

Oh joy of joys. Had to dig deep in the depths of my box here. Filed under 'Not used this Millennium' was this little life saver. Ahh, that's better...
by exlkrs
Sat May 13, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help what fuel to run?
Replies: 27
Views: 5535

Re: Help what fuel to run?

Lived through the changes to unleaded and up to the present. I've always run BL motors, and have never done anything to an engine, or used any additives. Never had a problem. Used unleaded ok, now run E5 with no problems
by exlkrs
Tue May 02, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Negative Earth.
Replies: 4
Views: 753

Re: Negative Earth.

You try finding one! More chance of seeing Elvis riding a Unicorn down your street. Actually went for a polarity switchable 8 Track, but it just blew fuses. Gave up and changed! My bar is as it came and definitely not original, has a strip of wood underneath (hence self tappers) to help it maintain ...
by exlkrs
Tue May 02, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Negative Earth.
Replies: 4
Views: 753

Negative Earth.

Finally gave in and changed! Can fit a period radio cassette now. There's so many stories/doubts/myths around this, and a dearth of info if you want to keep a dynamo, so simply - Disconnect smaller F terminal from back of dynamo. Disconnect and reverse battery ( I needed a new positive terminal) Rec...
by exlkrs
Mon Apr 10, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Easter Monday Outing.
Replies: 2
Views: 566

Easter Monday Outing.

Took the Traveller to The Great British Car Journey at Ambergate for their Classic Meet. Was well attended and supported, despite showers. Eclectic mix of motors, only one other four door Minor there. Good trip there and back over the Pennines, ran well. Alice pictured here with some random passer b...
by exlkrs
Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's changed on yours
Replies: 10
Views: 942

Re: What's changed on yours

Alice the Traveller has (by previous owner (P) and me (M)) : Heated Rear Windows (P) Hazards (P) Retro 8 Track (M) Inertia Reels in Blue (M) Ashtrays converted into Cup Holders (M) Electric Screen Wash (M) Not a lot really. Still trying to work out in the DeLuxe what the first owner actually got for...
by exlkrs
Wed Apr 05, 2023 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ambergate
Replies: 0
Views: 2629

Ambergate

Any one going to the Great British Car Journey Classic meet on Easter Monday?
by exlkrs
Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:15 am
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Authentic Stickers
Replies: 23
Views: 16302

Re: Authentic Stickers

Had excellent service from Isaydingdong (Pru is really helpful). They recreated stickers from my later father's dealership for me. Give then a try! Also, I'd had repro stuff like this before direct from Moss, unsure if they do the actual one you want, take a look.
by exlkrs
Mon Feb 27, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: Ex-Government Minors
Topic: Old dealers
Replies: 4
Views: 11427

Re: Old dealers

Yes, it's there top left. Looks like a Landover on the forecourt. Shop to the left had ex mil equipment for sale. BTW, Love the old Austin WF Artic on White City Roundabout!
by exlkrs
Tue Feb 21, 2023 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: pests
Replies: 2
Views: 282

Re: pests

I was going to say online insurance. I'd beef up my security or keep it somewhere else for the next week or so. Overreaction in order here I think!
by exlkrs
Mon Feb 20, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unusual places to see a Million
Replies: 0
Views: 1888

Unusual places to see a Million

About 12 years ago, saw a RHD British reg (no idea what) in regular use around the town of Heviz, Hungary. Often wondered if it is still there
by exlkrs
Sun Feb 12, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old AA boxes.
Replies: 6
Views: 659

Old AA boxes.

Today at Mere, Knutsford Cheshire. Now on a quiet bypassed road, previously, before motorways, on the main road to North Wales and a hugely busy A556/A50 junction. I remember this being manned, if i also remember correctly, there was a wooden hut next door that was a membership advice/enrolment cent...
by exlkrs
Sat Feb 11, 2023 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: On the Road!
Replies: 4
Views: 343

On the Road!

One month to the day after a cagey 70 mile drive home in an untested motor that had been off the road 7 years, Alice has hit the road this morning! Although she didn't miss a beat in the relocation drive, and despite being well looked after by the previous MMOC owner, it was obvious all was not well...
by exlkrs
Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Orbital sander advice
Replies: 9
Views: 1554

Re: Orbital sander advice

Sanding gobbles up a lot of air. You need a bigger one certainly.
by exlkrs
Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Traveller Book Ray Newell
Replies: 1
Views: 300

Traveller Book Ray Newell

There appear to be two covers - one illustrated with a Splitscreen, the other a Single screen. I take it they are different editions, but is there any essential difference in the text?
by exlkrs
Tue Jan 17, 2023 4:23 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Detail Tip
Replies: 2
Views: 2238

Detail Tip

Courtesy of my dear Wife. When purchasing /displaying a period tax disc, they come printed on a flat piece of card. Rather than cutting around it with scissors, perforate around the edge with a pin for a more authentic original finish.
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