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Diaphragm clutch |
Posted by: Zetomagneto - 30-11-2018, 11:54 PM - Forum: Forum chat...
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I am interested in using a modern diapragm clutch and would be interested to hear comments from those who have gone down that route.
Thanks in anticipation, Gene
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Under scuttle petrol tank leak |
Posted by: Biddlecombe - 30-11-2018, 10:42 PM - Forum: Forum chat...
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I thought that you may like to learn of my experience with my leaky petrol tank. Being a real newbie and having a weep coming from the side of the tank, not noticed until I put in 2 gallons of petrol and raised the level to the weep point, I searched on line for a repair shop. I found one fairly local who said he could fix it for £100. Well I knew no better and took the tank for soldering. After a week I had to chase a promised 2 day turnround and finally collected. It looked a rough repair and so it turned out, it still leaked although not from the exact spot that had been soldered. Gary Edwards suggested that I try Tapox as he had a successful experience with the product. I ordered up and removed the tank again. The detailed instructions filled me with trepidation as it seemed it would take a week of various tasks. Wash it out, dry it thoroughly, derust it, thoroughly dry it with a 0.2 - 0.4 bar continous airflow through the tank for 5 hours, without a trace of an electric spark in the vicinity, luckily we had an airbed inflator so with a piece of hosepipe attached and tucked behind the garage door I managed to get through this part. Then fill with the 2 part product, splash it around and drain it out, and then allow to dry for 5 days in a temperature not below 20 degrees C. Well on the coldest week of the winter so far that was a bit of a challenge, how I got away with 5 days in the laundry room in front of the heater unit I will never know! Now to add a pint of petrol and check the colour, all good, no trace of red Tapox. Check for leaks, bugger, still weeping from the side panel. Although Tapox will stop rusting it is fairly thin and does not seem to fill up pin prick holes. The Tapox delivery was however delivered with a complimentary pack of Quick steel 2 part epoxy. I moulded a small amount and applied it to the outside skin of the tank, thinking that this would be better looking like a repair and paint it over, after all the car is old and looks it! Repairs I thought were inevitable and I don't mind too much. So this long saga over, all is good, Quick steel is it appears a very good product, very sandable after setting, and hopefully the inside has been preserved with the Tapox and won't get worse.
P. S. I have no association with this product, I speak only as a user of it.
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Anybody going to Madrid |
Posted by: Biddlecombe - 30-11-2018, 09:56 PM - Forum: Forum chat...
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This from BBC News page...........
Spanish authorities have introduced new driving restrictions in the centre of the country's capital, Madrid, aimed at reducing air pollution by up to 40%.
The tough measures mean motorists will have to test their vehicles' emissions, with the oldest and most polluting vehicles banned from the city centre.
Drivers entering the controlled zone in breach of the rules will ultimately have to pay a fine of €90 (£80).
The move is also to help reduce noise and encourage more cycling in the city.
Full story https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46403397
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Magneto engine running on |
Posted by: Pugwash - 29-11-2018, 08:50 AM - Forum: Forum chat...
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Hi All,
I have a magneto engine with the later high compression head (post 1937) in my special. I'm pretty sure the pistons are Renault 4 but I didn't build the engine originally so I'm not 100% sure. I've just had the head off due to a blown head gasket and have started it for the first time. I had the head skimmed to ensure it was flat before putting it back. It now runs on when it's switched off and continues for some time until it runs out of petrol in the bowl (SU down draft and electric pump). It switched off fine before. Can anyone suggest what might be causing this? I didn't touch the magneto or its wiring whilst removing and replacing the head.
Thanks in advance.
Paul.
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Ulster Rep arm rest hose |
Posted by: Erich - 29-11-2018, 04:27 AM - Forum: Forum chat...
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Hi All,
There has been some discussion on the forum about this, using milking hose. Does anyone know...
1. What diameter was original?
2. As well, any idea about how to split the hose cleanly? Even a sharp razor knife isn't up to the job and results in a less than straight line. A Fein MultiMaster with a chisel end will cut it easily but not in a straight line.
Erich in Seattle
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Ruby Mk2 rear drop glass |
Posted by: Nigel Ricardo - 27-11-2018, 09:30 PM - Forum: Wants
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Wanted ARR Ruby / Pearl rear drop glass as a pattern to get 2 cut, the condition is not important, or has anyone one got one out of a car they could draw around on paper as a pattern?
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