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by ecifiedthyt
Mon Apr 27, 2026 3:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Helping Hand
Replies: 2
Views: 2022

Re: Helping Hand

Can anybody please recommend someone who is in the Northamptonshire area who carries out welding. I have got a van that I bought that is an unfinished project fnf . The van can be transported if required . I would appreciate your help You could try checking local garages or mobile welders on Facebo...
by ecifiedthyt
Thu Apr 23, 2026 3:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mountney steering wheel horn push
Replies: 2
Views: 1912

Re: Mountney steering wheel horn push

You don’t necessarily need a new column, you can wire the horn button by running a feed through a slip ring or horn contact kit to complete the circuit to ground. Do you already have a boss kit with a contact ring for the Mountney wheel?
by ecifiedthyt
Mon Nov 25, 2024 2:59 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fuel tank
Replies: 5
Views: 2446

Re: Fuel tank

monkey mart Hi I have trouble with the fuel tank, the fuel pump will not take all of the fuel out of the tank,when I dip the tank Through the sender hole there's about 3"of fuel but the pump Will not pump it any ideas Regards Paul Hi Paul, it sounds like there could be a few things going on. Th...
by ecifiedthyt
Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:42 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clearing the block
Replies: 13
Views: 46509

Re: Clearing the block

In the event that you are unsure, softly countersink the stud holes, taking care to remove any swarf (once again, use WD40). Check each stud hole to ensure that the threads have not been pulled up.
by ecifiedthyt
Wed Dec 20, 2023 1:32 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Alternative Engines - Just How Dumb A Thought?
Replies: 6
Views: 10855

Re: Alternative Engines - Just How Dumb A Thought?

To put it simply, I have a good chance of acquiring a low-cost Maestro 1275, which may or may not have entirely seized up yet (it has not been preserved with much care). I had considered using it as a backup for my Midget, but the amount of additional work that would be required to get it to work pr...