28-02-2019, 12:27 AM
Hello, Bob,
The scrap bucket is a bit like Windows recycle bin. When it gets full, the contents are examined to see if anything is salvageable before finally going to the metal recyclers.The bearing doesn't look that bad, but feels 'notchy' when rotated. When it was in the car, it became noisier and noisier to the point that I thought it had actually collapsed. I can't get a feeler gauge of any thickness between the rollers and the out track, so I am at a bit of a loss as to what has come to it. However, the new bearing has now done over 100 miles including a run out to Llanfyllin this evening ( a 60 mile round trip including two sharp climbs into the mountains) and the engine is running as sweetly as one could expect. I am not sure that a 'post mortem' on the old bearing is going to serve any real purpose.
I have one or two expeditions planned over the next couple of weeks, all of which involve round trips of 50 to 60 miles (if you want to get anywhere it is best not to start off from Bala!) and this evening's trip has boosted my confidence in the little car no end.
I have one or two minor carburation issues, but these are so slight that it may simply me being paranoid. The major one is that the tickover is a bit quick despite the throttle stop being wound right off. I have ordered a carb overhaul kit from Burlems so may amuse myself this weekend with sorting these out.
The scrap bucket is a bit like Windows recycle bin. When it gets full, the contents are examined to see if anything is salvageable before finally going to the metal recyclers.The bearing doesn't look that bad, but feels 'notchy' when rotated. When it was in the car, it became noisier and noisier to the point that I thought it had actually collapsed. I can't get a feeler gauge of any thickness between the rollers and the out track, so I am at a bit of a loss as to what has come to it. However, the new bearing has now done over 100 miles including a run out to Llanfyllin this evening ( a 60 mile round trip including two sharp climbs into the mountains) and the engine is running as sweetly as one could expect. I am not sure that a 'post mortem' on the old bearing is going to serve any real purpose.
I have one or two expeditions planned over the next couple of weeks, all of which involve round trips of 50 to 60 miles (if you want to get anywhere it is best not to start off from Bala!) and this evening's trip has boosted my confidence in the little car no end.
I have one or two minor carburation issues, but these are so slight that it may simply me being paranoid. The major one is that the tickover is a bit quick despite the throttle stop being wound right off. I have ordered a carb overhaul kit from Burlems so may amuse myself this weekend with sorting these out.