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biggles633

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  1. Thanks chaps Also found this report after another google - http://www.drooartz.com/index.php?page=29 I have never come across this before either but "a little knowledge can be dangerous" and now I'm thinking a could cause an electrical fire trying to fix an earthing / shorting problem. cheers
  2. 1500 Spitfire Failed my MOT today because horn and hazards not working. Checked the fuse box and top fuse blown. Popped in new 35amp fuse, reconnected battery and the fuse blew straight away. Can't see and obvious wiring/earthing issues, but I'm no electrician. After a google, I thought it might be the hazard switch or the horn stalk. So the plan was, go buy several 35amp fuses and use trial and error to find the culprit. Looked on Halfords web site and came across a review saying Halfords fuses are American spec and great care should be taken when using them in british cars !! Anyone come across this before ? Cheers
  3. biggles633

    Car Covers

    I've owned my Spitfire for many years, and unfortunately having no garage, my cars have to stay outside. I've used a company called cover-zone for several years. I started off with the Voyager cover - light weight - not durable for long term outdoor storage. Upgraded to the storm force, but where my car is it gets tree sap and ruins the cover - to be fair it lasted 3 years. I have just upgraded/replaced it with the Monsoon cover which is 100% waterproof and has air vents. It's just arrived in the post, so not tested, but I like the fully 100% waterproof coating and think this could be the cover I've been looking for. Any thoughts or previous experience gratefully received. cheers
  4. Ok - so I drilled out the two bottom rivets that hold what looks like an access plate. Sadly having done this it does indeed reveal the internals but it is quite clear this part is not designed for refurbishment, it is a sealed unit. What happened to mine is, I suspect, due to aggressive turning of the key (I've owned this Spitfire for over 10 years so take full responsibility), it had sheared off a semi circle of the barrel mechanism that was inhibiting the turn of the key. I was surprised not to find an easy way to just remove the barrel for a key swap (maybe after a broken key) this would not have helped my situation as it was the barrel casing that had sheared, but I wonder if a more experienced lock smith/expert could remove just the barrel. Despite being nearly 40 years old, the internals were remarkably clean and well greased, despite having made the mistake (as pointed out in the feedback) of squirting in some wd40. I think - if it happened again, and due to the lack of parts and the cost if available, I would be tempted to fit a starter button to the dash. After all - who doesn't like a big shinny button that says start !!!!!!!!!!
  5. Hi Pete The key would not turn to live, it would stick solid, although with lots of jiggling to and fro eventually I could get it to work. This whole thing started a couple of years ago with not being able to remove the key until several minutes of jiggling and swearing, but I just put up with it. However this year, when the covers came off for summer, the new symptom of it sticking preventing starting the car I decided it was time to act as you just know it will leave me stranded in the middle of nowhere with no mobile reception. Its something to do with the steering lock engage/release mechanism locking solid. I am going to drill out the retaining rivets on the bottom plate and have a look. I will post an update. Cheers
  6. 0715hrs this morning, FedEx arrived with said part. The driver told me they are not supposed to deliver before 0800hrs, but in his experience, people are more than happy to get their delivery before they go to work. I like this chaps attitude. Part fitted by lunchtime and guess what.......... I can not only start the car..........but...........when I stop, I can actually remove the key !!!!!!!!!!! It's the way forward !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. Thanks so much for the replies. The ebay one looks to me like someone has had a go at removing the bottom plate which is a concern. Looks like the one at James Paddock could be the best option. £90 + Vat + postage !!!!! how come its the little jobs that "can't be difficult or expensive" that come back to bite you ? Cheers
  8. I've taken it off and it appears to be a problem with the steering lock engage release. There is a crunch from inside but I cant get access inside it to see whats up. I think a replacement part is my best option. Any thoughts on the Rimmer Bros part ? Many thanks Update: Well after a bit more research on the Rimmer Bros site, It seems the correct part for late 1500 Spitfires is RKC3982 of RKC3983 but both of these are "no longer available" ! So that's a first for me, my car is too modern to get parts for !!! Should anyone know of one available I would happily pay in bullion or send you my soul etc. Cheers
  9. Hello I have a 1978 Spitfire 1500 with a sticky ignition barrel. Sometimes it requires lots of wiggling to get the key to turn to start and sometimes it just wont release the key. I have been looking for a replacement switch/barrel but cant seem to find the correct one. Rimmer bros show one part No. UKC27191 but the details say up to FH100020 and my chassis number is FH1134790. Any help or advice would be much appreciated. Thanks
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