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by JAD337
Sun Jun 15, 2025 12:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hub removal problems, another plea for help!
Replies: 3
Views: 82

Re: Hub removal problems, another plea for help!

Oh and by the way, I read somewhere that some early cars were equipped with two right hand thread nuts. I guess they relied on the locking washers to stop them unwinding.

John
by JAD337
Sun Jun 15, 2025 11:57 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hub removal problems, another plea for help!
Replies: 3
Views: 82

Re: Hub removal problems, another plea for help!

Many thanks for that Stephen. I think I have just seen your set on AMZN !
I will get one. Hopefully it will enable me to make progress again.
Best wishes
John
by JAD337
Sun Jun 15, 2025 10:27 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Hub removal problems, another plea for help!
Replies: 3
Views: 82

Hub removal problems, another plea for help!

I know hub removal has attracted several entries on this forum, and despite reading them I am still stuck. I have a 1955 saloon. I discovered both rear drums had hypoid oil leaking into them. My assumption was that I need to replace the oil seals. I proceeded to remove the half shafts and the hub re...
by JAD337
Sat Mar 22, 2025 10:36 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Lucas flasher unit connections
Replies: 17
Views: 27262

Re: Lucas flasher unit connections

Thanks Stephen.
Totally agree about the cable colours, my car looks to have had some rewiring done, and using black cable!
I have already purchased green plus green and white cable for doing this project.
John
by JAD337
Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:26 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Lucas flasher unit connections
Replies: 17
Views: 27262

Re: Lucas flasher unit connections

Thanks for the explanation Stephen. I tried using X and L and nothing happened on the light. I then tried the other relay and success, a flashing light connected to the X terminal. The relay I used yesterday must be either faulty or damaged from yesterday's testing - is it possible to damage them by...
by JAD337
Fri Mar 21, 2025 3:41 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Lucas flasher unit connections
Replies: 17
Views: 27262

Lucas flasher unit connections

Hi, hope someone can help. I have a 1955 Minor which just had trafficators when I purchased it. I would like to add flashing indicators and I have a copy of the AutoSparks wiring diagram that illustrates what is required. I have purchased 4 flasher lights and because the car is positive earth I have...