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  4. Holes

    in Bodywork & Fittings

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    2 hours ago, PeteH said:

    Just goes to prove? The broad spectrum of age, would suggest that "we" belong to the "make do and mend" age of the post WW2 austerity?. I still darned my socks, right up until about 1980. When I left the M-N. I`l bet if I look, I still have a wooden "mushroom"!!. Problem now will be getting the darning material with most socks no longer being wool?.

    You have to unpick the most worn out sock Pete and use that :) I used sit for hours with my gran doing that.

    Tony.

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  5. Holes

    in Bodywork & Fittings

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    9 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said:

    I don't consider myself green but I'm tighter than a duck's whatever. I believe in looking after things, taking care of them as they cost money to buy and will cost money to replace... so my clothes go through stages of being wearable in polite company, then reaching a point where they become 'garage clothes' and then when they're too holey even for that they become rags for cleaning. Like you, I'm always closing doors and windows and turning lights off, to the annoyance of the two females I live with who will open the fridge, leave it lying open, and when I close it will shout from another room "I'm putting stuff in there!" despite clearly and obviously lying on the settee.

    We could be related Colin..... on the clothes side anyway :) My excuse is i hate shopping for clothes. Swmbo is still tutting away like "skippy" that there could be someone as scruffy as me......I also hate buying new if something can be repaired.

    Tony.

  6. Holes

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted

    On 30/04/2021 at 15:09, Badwolf said:

    Great believer in painting edges and then going over with a wax product of some sort, Dinitrol these days.

    Never used Dinitrol BW, i have always used  https://www.bilthamber.com. Same sort of stuff, i was swayed by the cavity wand for box sections etc. I'm with you on painting edges and using wax. I use remnants of old wax's that have be lying about for ages. :) 

    Tony. 

  7. 2000 and Stag owners in Essex or Herts

    in General

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    Hi Jeff, i have both Stag and 2.5S and a really bad back to go with them. If you go for the 2000 you will more than likely have to change the front seats for Alpha156 ones, myself and Pete have done that. Stag seats if the foams are ok? are not to bad, but if worn are terrible but can be changed for others. I enjoy both cars but prefer the saloon for all year round driving.

    Tony.  

  13. Has my fuel lost it’s oomph!

    in Fuel System

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    9 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said:

    Tesco sold it very cheaply a while ago, about £2 per bottle. I use it on all my older engines. Fill the tank, drop half a bottle in, and whatever it does the engine keeps on running.

    It must use more fuel if you can't turn it off...... :) 

    Tony.

  16. Vitesse engine sludge

    in Engine

    Posted

    Just now, Mathew said:

    With the cvh fords i used to clean out the rocker cover and change the oil every 6k. They still collected sludge in the rocker cover but they kept going.

    You are right Mathew those cvh engines could sludge up..... The black death we used to call it as it blocked the hydraulic tappets.

    Tony.

  17. Vitesse engine sludge

    in Engine

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    I'm with Clive, sump off is the best option. Some of these cleaning methods can destroy engines by removing the sh*t and gum that is holding the engine together. The grey sludge is simply worn bearing and piston deposits that fall into the sump and stay there. You wont find a trace of it on the dipstick so it proves the oil is doing its job.

    Tony.

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  18. get out and under ...too old for this

    in Drivetrain & Rear Axle

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    4 hours ago, Pete Lewis said:

    Im sure the pills they make me take after the  heat attack are one to slow down followed by one to speed up

    but after a year of lock ups the BUZZ  is just a buzz  i do more looking than doing 

    but do have a 3 rail to rebuild this afternoon helping getting a 30 yr off the road GT6  back On the road   its a runner now 

    Pete

     

    I know what you mean Pete, on Sunday i decided to get all four wheels off the ground on my Dolomite. as I was going into hospital to have my new pacemaker rewired so no chance after. Everything went smoothly until i pressed the button to shut the door..... B++++++d thing wouldn't go past the front bumper :( :(    Back it went on its wheels where its staying........ Feel better though with the new megajolt wired correctly. 

    Tony. 

  22. Anyone measure distributor dwell?

    in Electrical System

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    3 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said:

    Timing should be the last thing set, after the points are adjusted, if I'm right. That note of mine in the Haynes manual would be easier read if I'd written it as 42 - 45 AND 8 degrees BTDC.

    I've just found this during a quick search on Spitfires:

    Contact points: Gap 0.015in. (Mark 2, 0.020in.) corresponding with dwell angle reading of 36 +/- 1 degrees (1967 and earlier cars), or 41 +/- 1 degrees (1968/69 examples), or 39 +/- 1 degrees (Mark IV), or 51 +/- 5 degrees (1500). 

    See what you mean :) we are both right 

    Tony.

  24. Anyone measure distributor dwell?

    in Electrical System

    Posted

    16 minutes ago, 1969Mk3Spitfire said:

    I recently acquired a digital meter that includes a dwell function. Does anyone use dwell as a means to set the points? Any experience to share?

    What is the dwell spec for the 1296 FD engine?

    Thanks

    I always use a dwell meter when setting points as it's more accurate and enables you to get the timing spot on as well. Not sure of the dwell reading for yours but it should tell you in the manual. 

    Tony.

  25. Roadside Assistance & Recovery

    in Forum Help and Suggestions

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    1 hour ago, Badwolf said:

    I am truly hacked off with the RAC having been a member for over 40 years. Not with their service as (kiss of death point about to be made) I have rarely had to use it, but with their pricing policy. Like most insurance companies they renew at highest rate until you squeak, then miraculously reduce the price. Trying to use Tesco club card vouchers to pay is a joke, top price only. You get the idea. So, the question, is it better to get bundled recovery etc through the club panel insurers for the Spitfire insurance with recovery etc for 1 X modern, 1 X classic (Spitfire) & 1 X very rarely used 20 year old Micra, or just keep with a stand alone recovery policy from the RAC or their competitors. I have previously been very unsuccessful with a multi car policy through the club panel but renewals are due so I will investigate again.

    I had a similar issue BW with a rarely used modern and tried PJ who came up with a better price that included full breakdown cover so i ended up saving both ways :) They only seem to do multi car on classics. I know what you have been through with club card vouchers aargh..... 

    Tony.

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