PeteH

Just been browsing their web site, I can see the side/window profile Ok. but the one designated "Header Rail" bears no resemblance to that which came off the car?. It appears to lack the "ears" that lock it into the rail? (Canley drawing, 61/609366). The one for the TR/Spit looks more like the profile?. What do you think?. Pete

Sorry to say, but IMHO, it has all the charisma of a supository. Pete

I`m up for replacing the seals on both sides, along with a new Front header seal. Any advises on where BEST to go?? (Quality/value for money). Pete

I wouldn’t beat yourself up about it. Many an experienced mechanic has missed an earthing issue. Old vehicles can be notorious for bad/poor/missing earth returns. Pete

I agree, probably designed to be shipping tie downs. likely never used, as most if not all the shipping back then was never provided with that provision, unless deck cargo. For ocasional towage, I have used a short chain wrapped around the frame and extended with rope. I once single handedly moved a Vittesse with no brakes either. Using a crude but effective drawbar. wouldnt try it again, but it was only a journey of about 3 miles, across Yeovil, one quiet early Sunday Morning, when one hoped🤞 the local constabulary where still asleep!. Pete.

Would Item 4 be what is refered to?. In my view, wrong orientation for towing, in that it would apply a torque motion to the fastenings? Pete

Believe it or not, the opposite is true, provided all the brakes operate, either by overrun or electric operation an “A” frame IS allowed..in the UK. I use one all the time. Over the last near 30 years I have towed a variety of cars. Even Automatics. Behind a selection of Motohomes and RV’s In this manner. Even in Europe. However Spain and Portugal forbid it. In the USA we did 21.000miles towing a Toyota Tacoma 4wd auto crew cab pickup, behind our Winnebago. Pete

Thanks for that reminder. I need to "do" Plum. Pete

Been taken off E-Bay, anyway. But It was the 2L. with overdrive. Just a Tad pricey IMHO. Pete

OTT. for your needs I would Guess, But food for thought?. Pete

If I recall, the last digits of the "DOT" code are the week/year of manufacture? Ie; 45/18. Would be 45th week of 2018?. Pete

Hi if it’s the same seller, I went after a steel front valence he had on e-bay, before lockdowns. He wanted far more than what it was worth. I think he does a bit (lot?) of dealing on the side? Pete

Would not be the first time a PO has fitted a replacement (even wrong?) for a broken spring singly?. In my view springs should always be fitted in matched pairs. Pete

The rumbling I just heard. was probably Father, Capenter and Shipwright, spinning in his grave at the abuse of woodworking tools.😂😁🤞. The sort of behaviour I would have got a thick ear for as a youngster☹️. Pete

I`ve used "A" frames for towing Manual cars since the mid 90`s, when I had my first R-V. I`ve also used trailers for Auto`s. The subject causes a great deal of argument on Motorhome web site`s😂. Virtually impossible to reverse more that a couple of yards!!.🙄. But a decent tool for the Job nevertheless. 21.000 miles and 27 US states towing a Toyota Tacoma 4WD Auto Pickup, behind a 1999 Winnebago Adverturer. "Dollys" the devices that raise the front wheels off the ground to tow are actually ONLY legal in the UK for the recovery of a genuine broken down vehicle, hence rarely seen outside of the recovery trade. Pete

Assuming the engine turns by hand,? The issue is most likely that the starter motor is having to work twice as hard cranking a newly rebuilt. and by definition possibly “tight” engine. “Adequate” for the old conditions does not automatically ensure it is up to the same task now? The earth strap getting hot is also likely to be a bad earth connection. Try again with a heavy booster cable from a clean bright spot on the starter. Direct to the battery negative. I assume it is neg earth? Here. Pete

The reason that many get away with using an “A” frame towing device. Which are technically not allowed in many EU countries. Law. Enforcement are not 100% clued up on them. Although the Spanish “Guardia Civil” are, As I know to my cost! Pete

Deed is done, Covered by Lancaster from 2pm to-day. So took it out last night to the next village Car night. Run`s nicely and all system`s appeared to function well, even tried the o`drive on the Bye pass!!. 👍. Run to Hornsea Sunday, small local "do" just to gently get it and myself in the mood. Pete

Strangely, I just had a conversation with Lancaster, The agent said a TSSC valuation is all that is needed, when I queried it he went back to his manager and they too confirmed they are accepting TSSC values. Actually just waiting on a return call from another source before making the decision. Lunch Next!. Pete

Interesting thought here. Will any of the specialist white on black plate suppliers ADD a UK “device” to the plate.? Pete

Yes Lancaster came in around that figure late yesterday. Need to check how it stands for agreed value however. Chores to do first though. Club one was the most expensive quote, but with bells and whistles I don’t really need. Pete

The Theory behind backing off and tightening Nuts/Bolts, when re-torqueing. Is based on the possibilty of the nut having possibly slightly seized, the backing off, "ensures" the thread is as free as possible, and less chance of an error. Pete

There was an issue with Phillips d washers some years back self combusting?. Pete

The insurers for my Daily/Towed car. Are Direct Line. The Motorhome is with a specialist insurer.As far as I am aware neither do “multicar”,but worth checking. looking at my needs, I don’t require Euro cover, and already have blanket recovery on any vehicle via my RAC cover. But agreed value is needed of priority. Pete

As some of you may have heard, I aquired "Plum" from Jeff. Now safely back in Yorkshire, after the "journey from Hell". I am taking soundings over the best Insurance route. Quick searches appear to bring a spread of between £80(ish) and about £150 or there abouts for the cover I need. Any recent experiences "out there" I would apreciate, who to AVOID, might be a good idea too. I quick "club" check puts theirs at circa £130. Would be good to get it set up before weekend as we have a Show and Shine locally. Pete