PeteH

Standard (common) sizes are 21.5mm, overflow. 32mm, sink and basins. 40mm, Sinks and Baths. And then there are the differing types of fittings. Push,solvent welded, and Compression. Having done I full self build, I full Refurb; and other stuff for various family members I guess I am familiar with them all, and have a variety stuffed under the bench somewhere!. Some 150mm sewer pipe lurking outside along with odd fittings too. Reading that, I realise just how sad I have become!. Pete

Link:- https://www.nenepark.org.uk/pages/faqs/category/parking-at-ferry-meadows All day every day. I`m afraid😭 AND they charge Disabled too.😡 Pete

I was working on mine similarly only this afternoon. It was almost cured by 3pm. Pete

If you dont have access to a WSM. this is what your rear end looks like. A Car laid up for some time on blocks/stands might conceivably take a set compounded by possible seized pivot/joints, On my 13/60 for example Item 7 was so seized I resorted to the Slitting Wheel on an angle grinder, cut the bolt and replaced the whole. But mine is a Full "ground up" job. 6 years and running. Pete

Is it worth physically bonding the piece permanently using a Contact ahesive?. Pete

You can get Velcro with adhesive backing. I am currently using it to "stick" some cushions to outdoor seating. It is possible that the "rough" (hook) side may even pick up on the carpet pile without needing the Soft Side?. Pete

Velcro?. Pete

I believe this Car Park to be Next door to the Caravan Club site. There is a big Car Park next door, from memory of using the Camp site. Try:- 52.5616209701636, -0.30654911437511334 On Google Maps. or sat Nav?. Pete

Is the Wood split or just the Veneer lifted?. The latter can often be rectified by the use of a wood glue and a syringe injected under the venneer then placed under pressure until cured. Back in the 50`s and later, "fish" glues and later, Cascomite, where the adhesive of choice in may of these applications, but was susceptable to delamination in damp conditions. FIL (rest him) was a time served French polisher, to watch him bring back 200year old furniture was fascinating, Skill like that is sadly almost lost forever. Pete

Sorry to hear, So far 🤞 we have been quite fortunate with RAC, having only needed them twice. Once to recover a 9t Yank R-V. And more recent to check out a warning light on on the current motorhome ( Failing EGR). Both time they came out promptly (under an hour). Because SWMBO is regarded as "vulnerable", they are aware that we could need a priority?, so maybe that has a bearing?. As Mike said, making sure the "spare" is a functioning one, can eliminate many roadside complications. I`ve watched normally intelligent guys, throw the U/S item in the boot as a "spare" before to-day!. Pete

The long term project 13/60, is going to get some modern sound and thermal insulation/deadening material. I well remember how noisy and "warm" SWMBO`s Vitesse got back in the 80`s. I cannot see 10 kg of improved comfort making much of a dent in performance. (the weight of a small child?). Our dog Weighs in at 8Kg. 🤣 Head of security!. Pete

And when I think of the number we scrapped, modified and or cut up for parts too 😭. Mk1 Escourt`s where a staple of club level rallies. Pete

Neither could we, we "happened" across it wandering up the West coast of Scotland!. Eventually ending up on Skye. (in the "wet"😭). Want to go back up the East side this "Summer" but before the "wee beasties" hatch (hopefully). Pete

It was back in the 1980`s. But I had the head off SWMBO`s Vitesse, and I am convinced it had "Twin" (inner and outer) valve springs?. Oct 1968 (2000). I still have the unused bits of the "Payen" gasket set in the garage, including a "new" Cover seal and the smaller paper joints. Pete

9 mile "short cut" 1794 to 1801 in the digging. Started under John Rennie as Engineer, completed by Thomas Telford in the role. We where up there 2018, in the motorhome.

This was Available recently in Aldi. No longer available online, but odd stores may still have them? OK for small parts?. https://www.aldi.co.uk/white-ultrasonic-jewellery-cleaner/p/712990573305601 Pete

It is unlikely that they are O/E. In 1969, 3 point belts would have been of the "fixed" variety. So assuming they are a retrofit they will be attached to the mounting on the rear wheel arch. Or the base of the B post?. A photo of the mounting would be of assistance?. Pete

Alternative option?. Take a sample to one of the "back street" one man /family carpet shops and get a (Near) Match?. Some will also "whip" the edges too for a few quid. I`ve had this done before when replacing Motorhome Carpets. I doubt if you will find a moulded carpet on it`s own?. Pete

I might just point out that the same "Splash" lubrication will occur regardless as to wether the Gearbox is being driven by the Engine or the rotation of the Propshaft. The exception being that the design of an Auto box, and the lack of splash to the torque converter, being what primarily precludes it being towed. I regularly "flat tow" ("A" frame) cars, as do others, behind my motorhome and have done many hundreds of miles accross Europe too. My Fiat Punto, went to Spain in this manner 3 years on the trot, and was sold for further use when the P-107 (semi Auto) came up. Smart cars are a favourite for this (pre 2008Models). Throughout North America, thousands of vehicles too are actually "flat towed" (all 4 wheels down) and do many thousands of miles. As I did with my Toyota Tacoma 4WD Truck (20Kmiles). This had well over 150.000 miles on it when my Son sold it, for near as much as I paid for it, and was still going strong. So in my personal experience the threat of damage to the gearbox is something of an urban myth. Pete

Grandads "tin" hat donned, awaiting incomming!. Pete

There are some interesting Vid`s on Home anodising on U-Tube. Pete

The "two wheel cradle" type recovery Dolly. Are OK for anything except a rear wheel drive automatic. Which must be 4 wheels up OR have the prop shaft disconected. In America, they are in frequent use for transporting vehicles, I used a "U-Haul" one to bring the rental car back from Florida to Texas. BTW in the UK they are only legal for use in genuine recovery stuations. Not for general use. Pete

If It`s the one I remember. (Smiths Heater) I think it`s possible to drill out the rivet holding the top and reverse it?. Pete

RAC personal recovery. Credit Card. Pete

My Drumond Lathe, 1945 Vintage, is similarly "belted" It runs from a countershaft, which has to be released to change gears. Poor thing could do with a large dose of TLC at the moment, but that work is very much on the "Back Burner". Pete