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by suffolkhare
Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:09 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: wobbly ignition switch
Replies: 2
Views: 790

Re: wobbly ignition switch

Thanks Bob - I shall do my best. I have very delicate female hands, by the way!
by suffolkhare
Tue Nov 09, 2010 2:13 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: wobbly ignition switch
Replies: 2
Views: 790

wobbly ignition switch

How do I fix a wobbly ignition swith? I have to wind it up before it starts! Nothing wrong mechanically, just very annoying.
by suffolkhare
Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:02 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine cutting out
Replies: 7
Views: 1317

Re: Engine cutting out

Thanks for that - I shall try it later.
by suffolkhare
Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:23 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine cutting out
Replies: 7
Views: 1317

Re: Engine cutting out

Thanks for your advice - I think it may be the way I use the choke. I always worry about leaving it out for too long! Please excuse my ignorance, but how do I adjust the 'tickover speed'? Is this something a novice can do? On a cold, damp morning, how long should I leave choke out? I tend to put a c...
by suffolkhare
Mon Jan 25, 2010 3:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine cutting out
Replies: 7
Views: 1317

Engine cutting out

I have recently had a new battery fitted. I thought all would be ok as I have had the car serviced and it is kept in good order. However, I do have to keep it outside in the cold weather. I have noticed that the engine tends to cut out when I slow down at junctions. What could be the cause of this?