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by davidsfirth
Thu Aug 28, 2025 3:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Warped brake drums
Replies: 9
Views: 3421

Re: Warped brake drums

Will check that out too while I'm in the area. Many thanks.
by davidsfirth
Thu Aug 28, 2025 2:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Warped brake drums
Replies: 9
Views: 3421

Re: Warped brake drums

Hi Stephen, I ordered 'original specification' drums, the most expensive of the two kind supplied (other type were pattern) as I've had issues with the quality of parts in the past. I'll re-check the fitment of the drum, and have a look and deal with any high spots on the shoes. Thanks for your time...
by davidsfirth
Thu Aug 28, 2025 11:27 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Warped brake drums
Replies: 9
Views: 3421

Warped brake drums

I have within the last month or so, replaced my front drums as the older ones were so warped i could feel it 'pulsing' through the brake pedal. I've done around 500 miles on the replacement drums, and these seem to be doing the same thing? When trying to adjust them with the cam, I have high spots w...
by davidsfirth
Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Lumpy running
Replies: 4
Views: 1349

Lumpy running

I noticed something odd when out this weekend. On a motorway run all was good until I came to roadworks with a 30mph limit. As I decelerated the engine was running rough (sort of jerky) as the speed dropped off, then, when driving at 30 mph through the roadworks, it felt as if it was misfiring (the ...
by davidsfirth
Tue Aug 27, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Petrol in vacuum advance unit
Replies: 2
Views: 2985

Re: Petrol in vacuum advance unit

Thanks Phil. I'll get one ordered and installed.
by davidsfirth
Tue Aug 27, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Petrol in vacuum advance unit
Replies: 2
Views: 2985

Petrol in vacuum advance unit

Been having issues with starting the car. Turns out the distributor (which I believe to be the original one) gave up a few weeks ago. I think one of the tiny wires below the base plate to be at fault, as no power getting beyond the condenser. Any way, during my investigations, having got the dizzy o...