johny
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Surely the two are connected less vacuum (K&N) = more air flow and vice versa?
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Wait a minute though, surely a K&N cant do both? Change fuelling across the rev range but only change airflow at max revs...
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I believe cast iron also has a habit of distorting after casting so should be left a while before machining (please note this aftermarket manufacturers!). The problem for refacing the braking surface is how to hold the drum to ensure its centred on the axle axis rather than the outside and I would have thought an old modified half shaft could be used. With a short section of half shaft held in the chuck the drum could then be reverse bolted to the hub and machined....
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Not very green either is it☹️
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Yes then that in turn pushes up the cost so it cant compete with new drums from a low cost labour country...
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I reckon the thinking these days is that youre cooling the contents of the radiator as you drive even though the thermostat is closed so the auto shutter system is to stop that...
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I think some moderns now have controlled radiator shutters which stay closed when you drive off until the engine is up to temperature - something else to go wrong of course😮
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The only thing that bugs me with motor factors is theres normally one price for joe public and another for garages so when Im standing there paying for something Im sure the mechanic next to me would get it with a substantial saving😡
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less likely as a shop supplies just in its area so needs repeat customers much more than an online business - the word will soon get round if it sells poor quality products...
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Loss of brake pressure, but has fixed itself?
johny replied to daverclasper's topic in Braking System
Yes I think thats why sometimes a slow pedal push can cause the port seal to leak but a stamp and its ok. Luckily thats the normal reaction if this happens driving😂 -
Loss of brake pressure, but has fixed itself?
johny replied to daverclasper's topic in Braking System
Both the main seal and reservoir return seal have to hold back the same full braking pressure. Heres the diagram from the manual and the small seal is part of a fairly delicate assembly which you need to check is still functioning correctly once the new rubber part is installed...
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Unfortunately these black marks are produced when stationary☹️ Must be something coming off the tyres to produce them?
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An old chisel down at right angles to the shaft between the flange and outer race? The problem with normal pullers is having the space to get the jaws in place. I think you need to at least get it started before you can use a puller....
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on motorbikes the concrete is supposed to draw out 'oils' so leaving the tyre drier and less sticky (very important) and its true that both my Triumph and bike leave black marks so something is happening....
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some sort of wedge in there and keep tapping it in all the way round - old screwdriver or chisel?
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oh dear, think diff needs to come out for an internal clean🙁
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sounds like a blown bulb? Try putting the sensor wire to earth rather than a test light... Ive just gone to LED bulbs for this as brighter and hopefully long lasting.
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The bearing is a push fit in the casing and sometimes needs a bit of assistance to pull out. Be careful not to damage or bend the sealing faces as they use no gasket. A bit of tapping with wood on the flange should knock it out....
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Still I suppose theres still hope, we could be uprating batteries and tuning hydrogen cells soon😒
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ha, its down to the bloomin LEDs as a good old incandescent bulb wont light with a little back voltage but this modern technology is so efficient it only takes a few volts to get an annoying illumination!
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Yes your reverse supply, if produced, can only come back to the relay contacts which being open wont allow it past while mine comes back to the switch where, although open, it can still flow through the LED to earth...
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well a relay would stop the LED being lit up by the freewheeling fan. I only wanted the LED switch to reming me to turn off the fan once moving fast enough but if its continually lit it rather defeats the object🙁
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either that or the fan isnt being force driven by the airflow?
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Alright with the fan as Ive got a steam powered feed back loop to indicate if it isnt working🤣
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fitted my LED fan control switch (same as above) and have hit a small problem - as I drive along the spal fan rotates in the breeze and the voltage generated back feeds the LED so think its going to need the relay I was hoping to avoid🙁
