PeteH

Hi. MY thoughts are that the Gauge (40+yrs old) needs recalibrating!. I expected about 130 to 160 psi. The engine is on the bench and the test(s) performed using a freshly charged battery, plugs out, first run "as is" second run with oil in the cylinders, I suspect the "low" reading may be due to valve leakage rather than rings. I plan now to have the head off anyway, mainly to check if the head has been converted to "unleaded" status. at which time I will have a look at the bores. I have a 12/50 manual, which shows the Compression pressure as circa 136psi. But I was looking for the 13/60 figures. which would /could be different?. Pete

Hi Quick one here. What should the compression pressure be when tested with a gauge? My old Gunson Gauge is showing 1) 235psi 2)215psi 3)230psi 4)230psi. These seem somewhat high? but are within a 10% tolerance. Pete

HI A query? What is the "Actual" difference between an O-E and a courier Spring? Number of Leaves? Thickness? Curvature? . Pete

Hi VERY, Interestink. Think it could be done on a Herald 12/60?. AND the $64,000. question does it need an Electronic box of tricks to function properly?. I currently run an old Fiat Punto with Electric PAS, and that needs to be "set up" electronically after a Steering Change. Pete

Hi To be fair, when I saw it, I thought it looked like a 90`s BMW colour?. And either someone is very proficient with Polish OR some depth of lacquer?. I would love to know it`s origins? And Clive could be right. sapphire blue? might be close. depending of the light available when the photo was taken, and with a nice depth of lacquer??????. Pete

Hi Question someone might know. The colour of the 13/60? on the front cover of the latest "Courier" magazine. I quite like it. and as I have to do a full re-paint anyway, I might just go that route. Any Idea`s. Pete

Hi Ok so Courier Van Spring. Does that make the ride more harsh?. Rear shocks listed as NLA. What`s the alternative, I have used Gas Shocks in the past (on other Marques)? Pete

Hi I assume, the Primary Cable is unchanged?. Could this be the issue?. Wear in the Pins/Holes and the Counter shaft? Pete

Hi Can you confirm:- "Simple solution to your "problem" would be a courier rear spring with 1" spacer block,". By Courier Spring, Is that a new rear spring OR one from the Van?. (ie possibly stiffer or??) Pete P.s. Thanks for the response it has been quite enlightening. P

Hi Seen some Discussion about the fitting of C-V type joints to other cars (Mostly Vittesse and GT6 etc). Which raises a question?. I have a "kit of parts" for a 13/60 Herald which I am about to start "work" on. Remembering the issue I had with a Mk1 Vitesse, back in the 80`s which had a tendency to hop and skip when used solo. ( I habitually kept a bag of Sand in the boot!) I was wondering IF it would be possible to retrofit C-V jointed rear drive shafts?. If Yes, what and where to acquire them. If No Why?. Any suggestions? Pete

Hi I`m new around here, having just bought a kit of parts that will one day emerge as a 13/60 convertible!, as part of my "retirement" project. My experience of Silicone fluid goes back to 1987, when I rebuilt the brakes on a 2L Mk1 Vittesse. The rebuild included new copper/nickel pipework and ALL the seals, which was the advice I was given. It ran as daily for my wife on short commutes for 3 more year until we sold it. without any issues. I suspect that said Herald will get the same treatment in the braking dept; Allied to the conversion to MX5 seats, and some updating of the electrical system, New guts for the Radiator and Heater too I suspect. BUT first I have to finish the decorating!!!. Pete