Adrian

Sounds exactly the same problem I had, fine when cold but once hot no power and failed to start, had to wait an hour or so for it to cool down and started again. Air leakage in the carbs. I replaced seals (obviously old and brittle), spindles etc, and......no discernable change once hot and continued to run fine. Adrian

I Worked for Tarmac in the 90's as part of their environmental technical services section and worked on cleaning up the site in '96. I think it is safe to say that the attached is the last part, albeit unfinished, to come out of the factory as it was dug up along with some old bottles close to the old level crossing. If only I'd known then to take more pictures, although it was already half demolished and mainly stripped out.

I've been very reluctant to comment on this. First and foremost the openness and welcoming nature of the forum was by far the most appealing point of membership. I used the shop discount but not any insurance or any meets, etc but that is a personal choice. We have had extremes of comments here which I must admit saddens me greatly as none members appear to be categorised as second class citizens. It is worth noting that none member rates at the shop do contribute to the club as well as (I assume) meets etc. By all means if you wish to restrict access to none members do so. Perhaps if it is so precious, you add a category for none members questions which if posted in other restricted areas is transferred to this area to allow continued access? I do realise that we live in a world where internet bullying, pishing, etc occurs and can fully support measures to eradicate this. I urge you all, please keep this forum open, friendly and welcoming. Adrian

I think the reaper was distracted from me - so far so good! Reaper aside I have no idea how I fitted into those clothes when I was in my 20's. I have a belt from then that doesn't even meet in the middle....have I changed that much?

Hi Chaps Just wondered, I've shared equipment (not expensive (engine stand)) to member. And not heard anything back after 3 yrs + -----------------Am i just stupid? I Write this on principal... After Asthma and Cancer it seems trivial. Has it gone???? Cheers Adrian

I bought the Halfords all season car covers when I moved house - reportedly breathable, thick and fleece lined and a reasonable price. Perfect for 3 months whilst I sorted the garage BUT can't comment on longevity. I worried about wind scuffing maybe a separate fleece cover underneath?

Look at the jump in bids - recon it was bought by seller!!!!

Hi Chaps I don't want to appear disinterested but, I feel that whilst historic pictures of our cars are of interest (especially if you own them! and it is important not to loose the history), BUT, I'd be more interested in the mundane connection individuals had with 'their' cars. I'D like to see what you did with YOUR cars or indeed the connections you had with your parents cars?. No offence!!!

I wasn't aware of any bussbar solution so I used a wire looping from one live to the next using a spade connector with a female spur to join successive terminals. Maybe not as neat but it works!

Whilst Zenith are carb specialists they do stock linkage parts. I got a new spring linkage when I rebuilt mine (although mine was a Mk3 (CD150SE)). Take a look on their website. You can buy a brass rod if needed and cut it to length. I bought a tube to cut to a small collar to accommodate the smaller throttle spindle diameter as the original is as Colin said 'no longer available'. Cheers Adrian

Got one of those, only unusual thing was it left the factory with wire wheels! It was more the previous owners and knowing where it moved around the country!

Hi all, been a while, all those little jobs still to do! BUT given the above limited information has anyone paid the £7 for the history on carcheck.co.uk? Not a big cost but if it comes back as unknown it would be a waste! Cheers Adrian

Did all my interior with Owens stuff....brilliant

I didn’t change the bush, just the seals. The aperture in the new bushes in the rebuild kit were actually a fraction bigger than original and as original wasn’t worn no need. I would be a bit apprehensive if i had to change the bushes!