PeteH

One would normally say, try re-annealing the end of the pipe, but perhaps not, it being a fuel pipe!. One other "thing" to watch for, is the size of the pipe. Some sell 8mm O/d pipe as 5/16, which whilst close, it is not. The same applies to other popular pipe sizes ie 1/4" is just 6.35mm. 7mm is closer to 9/32. IF I wished to remake a section, assuming it to be part of the supply section? I would be inclined to cut it back to a point some 6 to 8" back and aneal said section before re attaching with a Non ferrous Coupling?. I also prefer copper olives as opposed to "brass". Pete

Neat Job! But looks a bit "tight"?. Did you have the modify the supplied bracketing?. I am thinking there will be more space on a 13/60?.?? Pete

Did It need a smaller (shorter) Battery, or did the standard battery still fit?. (It looks standard)? And does it still work if the "galley" Heater is fitted and not the Smiths?. Pete

Top front corner of the Door panels, where it buts up against the Quarterlight frame, on both doors of my 13/60. Back in the 70`s, I was involved with rally prep on Mk1 Escorts, Bare tub`s would be turned upside down and the longitudinals brazed at intervals. It had been found that the Spotweld`s where failing when (Ab)used on forest stages. welding produced embritalment and fails in the HAZ. Pete.

If it`s "MAZAC" (trade name) and likley is, it has a low melting point, around 350degC. It is a composition of Zinc (96%) and Aluminium (4%) with small amounts of copper sometimes added (up to 3%). Often known as monkey metal, or by me as sh!t. It can take plating as Wagger has said. Soldering? is problematic, but ocasionally an Acid flux and a clean/new wire brush, will work, getting the heat balance right though you need a BIG solder iron and careful preheating. I have tried back in the 60`s and it is very hit and miss, producing a low strength joint at best. Pete

I have one in storage. New, never been fitted, Intended to go in the 13/60 "kit of parts". but now?. Maybe I will ultimately fit it to Plum, as the assist to ageing leg`s might be of some benefit. The BIG question is Location?. I note some have removed the battery to the boot as one option, Driver side opposite the tank?. Need some big long meaty cables though to take starting current without loss?. Has anyone ever created sufficient space by moving the battery/tray?. As for removing one?. The overall effect will only be a heavier pedal, In my opinion, more so if the person who fitted it also changed the Master cylinder size, in order to get high(er) braking pressure?. Ultimately the design of the brakes Disk size/Pad area/composition, are surely the things that determine actual braking effect?. Pete

I have a similar system to John`s on the Motorhome. Dual camera unit, I can switch between seeing the tow ball when revesing up, to watching the following traffic and the towed car when driving. Wireless (WiFi) camera`s can be had for as little as £30 upward. Some are Portable (even magnetic) and can be transfered between equipment. Pete.

Who The ***** is Seal. I thought they where a marine Mamal? Pete

I`v had a little "play" with the system in SWMBO`s Nissan, There are 4 or 5 tiny camera`s front rear and in the Mirrors. It would appear the system computer then creates a virtual image using the camera inputs, It is surprisingly accurate too. It also has an audible proximity warning, useful if some idiot decides to walk behind just as your backing out!!. There is even a button that allows you to cycle through the camera`s, quite fascinating to "play with". I still reverse park using the mirrors though, Old habbits die hard!. Pete

Those "plastic looking" bits, are they not Fused links?. It look vaugely like 500A embossed on the first link?. If so, removing them removes a safety device, and is not a good idea. the material is likely thin simply in order to ensure the link does break in event of an overload?. The clean/coat advice is what you should follow. A lot of moderns have similar. SWMBO`s Nissan has "stop/start" and that is the same. Pete

I have a son that works on the leading edge of this type of software, at present his function is, as far as he is able to say without sanction, as a sort of "policeman" to prevent, preferably, or contain and repair the efforts of Malware to interupt the "free" use of those benefits the internet brings to society. He don`t (can`t) say a lot, but he is very wary about certain sources of data and information. His "take" on A-I, is that in principle it will be of great benefit to humankind, only so long as the Hackers/Malware providers can be controlled. That means staying ahead of the pack which will be very expensive not trailing it, playing catch-up is a dangerous game. Pete.

"Spam", Not the canned meat, that makes good fritters!, but the Information overload directed by persons of indeterimate parenthood, Is the bane of life for many individuals and IT "guru`s". My youngest is a wizz at it, so good in fact he is currently working Inside a faraday cage for ???? (If I told you they would have to kill me🙄) who`s entire working life is undoing the effects of events from out and out bribery to "ransom" demands. The vast majority does indeed originate from the "east" Including the aforsaid China, Russia, plus N Korea, and a couple of Balkan nations too, Iran is also another "suspect". More frighteneing in my view is the fact that so much of the technology we use daily originates from similar sources. The software that manages your car, for instance, is manufactured in such places, under political regeims the demand total access to their systems. For those who may be following the current BBC offering "VIGIL" the event that is the theme of the series, is frighteningly possible, hacking into "secure" area`s is apparently more prevalent that most would expect. Pete

Just discussing similar with my son, He lives in Texas and was telling me about his daughters Subaru. Aparently my grandaughter can set her car so that it "follows" the car in front if the car in front slows, hers does when it speeds up, hers does up to the set to the posted road speed, you get the idea?. As she has an occasional 9 hour+ "commute" to college she uses this fact to take the "strain" out of a long and boring journey. Bright kid, studying IT amongst other subjects, but will she ever learn to "drive"??. There was allegedly the Tesla driver who fell asleep on the highway, lane guidance and speed/proximity sensing on, the traffic cops stopped him only by getting in front and by slowing their vehicle very slowly allowing his car to automaticaly brake down to a halt, because the lane guidance system was on the car did not try to move out of the lane, when stopped the driver was STILL fast asleep. To old dinasours like me that is scarey. Pete

Never was, Even on Comercial machines. Part of the issue is getting the cutting tool ground and set up "right". A tool "set" for steel, for example, will not cut P-B at all well. It`s better than 50 years or more since I last ground up tools for cutting. But the "old" tools where, In My view, easier to work with on small batch work. Pete

Interesting Reading, Especially this:- with regard to Hacking. OTA update in the automotive sector has major challenges in terms of security while updating the software over the air. If the attackers get control of the vehicle, one might end up in a hazard situation. Engine transmission can be turned on/off Passengers or the drivers can be locked inside the car Blowing the horn continuously Controlling the steering system Car braking system Speeding the car beyond road regulation. Controlling the navigation, audio or infotainment system False alarm in the cockpit That could be "fun" (Not) in the wrong hands? Best stick to the Triumph? Pete

What we called "Xmas Boxing", went on back in the 50`s to all kinds of tradesmen/women. But then, the postie was always the same one, the Coop delivery boy was the same for years on end etc; etc; even us 12 to 15yr old paper boys would get a few pence extra on the pre Xmas week delivery`s. Could actually add up to a pound or two if you had a big round. Of course we never got offered alcohol.☹️ The increasing cost of mail is of course self defeating, in that the more it goes up in price the less folk will use it. Only this year, the number of cards going out has been slashed. Like Wagger, those with e-mail get E-Cards or just attachments. the ones for Australia went a week or two back, over £3 now. If it wont go though the "slot" it doubles. It costs us £2-20 minimum to Texas. 2 years ago from Texas I was charged 81cents. Pete

In the end I forgot to plug it in, but surprisingly?" it still updated, used roughly 10% of the battery charge. But I still have no idea what, if any, was the issue?🙄 SWMBO`s Nissan has a tendency to "update". I`ve been trying to work out HOW.??? As far as I am aware there is only the "Sat Nav" connected outside of the car. Unless it`s done via the "button you must not press", which apparently is to call/track for the paramedics/plod in an emergency. Any clues?. Pete

Definitely, a clear case for "If it`s not broke don`t fix it"👍. Just wish they would tell that to software engineers☹️. IoS.17.1.2 now waiting upload, "When it`s plugged in charging and not being used". So more skipping through silly messages tomorow then!🙄 Pete

I`ve played with a lot of "Big Nuts" in my life, (Should I re-phrase that?) In excess of 150mm/6" A-F was not at all unusual. On older ships all nut`s where inveriably "flogged" tight, using a short (and still very heavy) spanner, and a 28lb Hammer. It was only by the later 60`s that more sophisticated hydraulic tightening systems became the norm. Pete

It used to be on one of the old "dos era" "flight simulator" offerings? as I remember. Back in the 90`s My wife worked at Westland Helicopters, they had some sort of simulator programe running for the (then) new EH101. The IT tech`s, as they do, had loaded a simulator package. She was down in their office one lunchtime and they offered her a go on the thing, she chose Kia-Tak, we had been to H-K for our 30th anniversary. She was quite pleased when she manged to land without crashing or finishing up in the harbour, but failed on the takeoff. Pete

Flew out of there 2nd July 1974, according to the stamp in my seamans book, on a British Airways Trident. Kia-Tak Airport, I swear to this day the pilot was collecting washing from the apartment roofs, as we climbed at as steep a take off angle as I`ve ever experienced, it was easy to convince yourself that we where not going to make it! So yes H-K is quite "Hilly". The night before 4 of us had had a Rickshaw race, WE did the pulling the owner sat in the rickshaw. H-K was a great run ashore, But the flight home was acompanied by one of the worst headaches I`ve ever had. Useless info. to make the new airport, the Chinesse virtually bulldozed a small mountain into H-K Harbour to create the site. Times gone by. Pete

Mine ditto. Yesterday, SWMBO, say`s thanks for the Xmas Card.👍 And happy new merry to all. Pete

Well??, If you don`t ask?. The big question is though,.....IS.......... Have you been good?. Pete

By the late 60`s, "we" where using a product from a spray can called "mollycote". (or molicote?) This was applied to the body of injectors before the where refitted to marine engines. It did appear to have some effect as we experienced less problems removing then subsequently. As for "Sticking" cylinder heads, I had a few recalcitrant ones, Mostly Ford Pinto`s? My worst experience though, was having to remove and reinstall the cylinder liner of a 870mm bore x1500mm stroke engine, after the fitters removing the head neglected to fit the clamps designed to prevent this happening. As the head was being lifted, the studs jambed and liner started to come with it, which distrubed the sealing "O" rings and would have created a liner leak. Had my 3rd Engineer not noticed it, we may well have been lifting the whole kit and caboodle at sea! over 1/2ton of single cylinder head and a ton+ of liner are nasty beasts to work with on a rolling vessel. Pete

In HEAVY industry and shipbuilding, the move to unified came somewhat later. I was working with a mixture of BSW/BSF and Unified from about 1960 onwards, apart from when working on some German war reparations plant, which where, as you would expect, entirely metric. And coincidently still bore the scars from Allied bombing!! The move to A-F post war was at at first largely confined to the Motor Industry, primarly cars, then gradually rolled out across the Motor industry, I think you will find. I have a sneaky suspicion that fathers 1946 build Hilman had a substantial numbers of BSW & BSF fasteners still. But it was pretty much a rewind of a pre-war design. Pete