Dick Twitchen
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2 hours ago, johny said:
Is Hong Kong hilly? Plus maybe the cars were more likely to be fully loaded over there....
After six months based there with the RN in 1973, yes and yes.
As a lowly Midshipmen from Coventry (born three miles from the Standard) I was sometimes left ashore for the day to sort the Captains MGB, Navigating Officers TR and Gunnery Officers MGA. May explain why I partially failed my Fleet Examination Board shortly thereafter, but career did recover!
Dick
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Try James Paddock for your spares, they have carb items listed and supplied me very quickly via a phone call.
Dick
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56 minutes ago, DVD3500 said:
So who all is for a bit of Morris Dancing?
One of the shanty singers down the sailing tonight, does that count?
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Last time I was chatting to Mike Papworth he was always on the lookout for gearboxes and related items, may be worth giving him a ring before scrapping and I know he frequently travels the country.
Dick
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15 hours ago, Iain T said:
What has been alarming over the last week is the high tide level of the Thames.
This was to be expected and 'normal' given the Spring (high water) tides coincident with the below average barometric pressure combined with heavy rainfall run-off. Height of tide this morning in Chichester Harbour is just shy of metre above prediction.
50kn winds on Wednesday night, not a cloud in the sky this morning!
Dick
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My experience, on this topic(!), is the same as Pete's and the only time I could not re-use a gasket was was own fault.
Dick
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Eric,
Try giving Spitbitz a call in your search for parts. The link has some clues and a telephone number.
Dick
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Might be worth a scan through CJ Autos products for some alternatives that may be more cost effective. I used a couple of their products for many years and no problem with quality.
Dick
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I have been using Gumtree for some time, not least because it's free. I initially thought I would get little reaction and just local but have been surprised by the distance some will travel, and the ability to negotiate how to pay and post is useful.
Dick
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Aid',
Back 🙂 to your question I have 175/70/R13 on my Revolutions; Toyo Nanoenergy courtesy of Black Circles
Dick
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The filter looks identical to the one I have, courtesy of the TSSC shop 15 years ago, and provided you do not go mad will strip and clean easily.
Dick
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1 hour ago, Iain T said:
I think the ends unscrew to clean.
Correct and while at it, may be an optical illusion, but the hose from the pipe to the filter seems to reduce markedly restricting fuel supply. I had some similar symptoms in the GT6 and peering inside the tank found a piece of plastic film/bag floating around which would sometimes block the outlet pipe.
Dick
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Mike Papworth's your man. Details in the The Courier, or in the 'non-specific parts for sale' on the Home page. He's in Coventry so not too far from you.
https://www.tssc.org.uk/tssc/classifieds_final.asp?classified_ID=233
Dick
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4 hours ago, Tipidave said:
have also been researching how to recalibrate my torque wrench
See JohnD's comment above for starters.
Dick
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Second Graham's recommendation. Found them invaluable restoring the GT6 and working on a variety of old Land Rovers.
Dick
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Iain,
I have been couple of times and thoroughly enjoyed it; I was as invited to run the GT6 at the next event and then COVID struck. IIRC there was an article in The Courier not too far back but cannot for the life of me remember by who, but sure it was one of the Register Secretary's.
Dick
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Colin,
I did exactly the same thing, once, having restored the car and rebuilt the original engine nearly twenty years ago. Why, to prove I had done it right. Unfortunately, after this years Classic Le Mans trip just waiting to pull the engine and sort out what I believe to a main bearing issue! Oh well, after about 40,000 miles can't complain.
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Steve,
What car, what sort of exhaust?
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On 04/08/2023 at 08:27, Roger said:
Do I have to add heat in order to remove that dowel so I get access to the cylinder head bolt?
Roger,
Just checked on the original cylinder head fitted to my engine and and couple of spares, that dowel is 1/2" (12.5mm) long and the nut is accessible with a socket. Out with the cutter is probably easiest as the head is now very stable.
Dick
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11 hours ago, johny said:
let us know what the service is like
I have and no complaints at all. Happened to be passing once and collected in person, which resulted in a pleasant chat and more expenditure!
Dick
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On the TSSC Home Page there is a Section on Area which shows one for Lincolnshire.
Dick
https://www.tssc.org.uk/tssc/areas_final.asp?area_ID=15&area=Midland, Lincolnshire
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I have left my GB sticker in the rear window and use a magnetic UK one when required. What was intriguing waiting for ferries to/from Classic Le Mans were the number (over half) of cars with no country designator at all on display.
Dick
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Just back from a great weekend, in spite of a bit of drizzle, it being cooler than the previous nine I have been to and an engine that seems to have decided a front crank bearing is a optional extra; oh well.
A big thank you to Chris G, Bern and Lisa among others for all your tireless efforts to make Tetre Rouge campsite the place to be , just a pity that motor homes seem to have become more prevalant and being a bit inconsiderate with their parking and 'modern' classics and exotica almost outdoing the Triumphs.
Roll on 2025.
Dick
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