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  14. Rev counter.

    in Electrical System

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    I had an owner converted Vit Mk 2 estate for about 13 years and I loved it.

    It did have the usual problems with the handbrake guides roto/non-roto but that was a minor problem.

    Also had a 1500 engined 1200 estate for 3 years which was also great, but a very different car.

    C

  15. Spitfire Mk2 Engine

    in Engine

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    I agree with Nigel.  The GD engine is 48 bhp with single solex and the cast exhaust manifold.  The tubular manifold will allow it to flow better.  The twin SUs will only have much effect at higher revs and will probably not contribute much to driveability.  Enjoy the car as it comes to you - get to know it for a year (I expect there will be other things to get to grips with) and consider upgrading the engine to Mk 2 spec. in due course.

    A lot depends on how you are likely to use it.  If it's a fun occasional car then I expect you could get loads of enjoyment from it as it is.  If it's to be an every day driver for long distances then upgrading might be worthwhile. 

    C.

  19. Hey Diddle There’s Some Tools at Lidl

    in Tools

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    water lubricated grinding wheel

    Ideal for chisels and bench tools.  I have one too.

    For Axes, I normally I use a water lubricated canoe stone or axe puck but if the edge is in a poor state my go-to method for axes and similar is an 80 grit angle grinder flap wheel.  Pretty aggressive when new but soon calm down and, if you keep it moving, it doesn't overheat the edge.  It's not just the edge that matters, pay attention to the shoulders behind the edge.   I do like my edge tools sharp and I am soon due to give a session on tool maintenance to the apprentices at the local country park (not the first and I do maintain their tools).

    C.

  21. Drain Plug

    in Cooling System

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    and are your rad /hoses able to withstand double their designed PSI without being over pressured 

    My understanding, gained from another board I used to frequent (with some very knowledgeable contributors), was that caps were increased to 13lb when the quality of the hoses was improved.

    C.

  22. Triumphs in Emsworth

    in Spotted

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    Yes, consent required and planning constraints.  Blackthorn is not normally on my list of recommendations (for various reasons) but it is great for wildlife and there could well be reasons for it to be specified.  Case by case basis.  As it happens I was out planting a hedge today.

    C.

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