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  1. Heerald 1200 Oil Pressure Gauge 'T' Piece

    in Engine

    Posted

    Chaps,

    Back from a trip to Geneva, where I was donated an oil pressure gauge (the chap knowning about my oil warning light issue not so long ago).

    Bought a Rimmer 'T' piece so I can keep the warning light alive, too.

    Now please refer to the photo. 

    The 'T' piece end of the middle union shown, fits perfectly into the 'T' piece. 

    The nut/pipe assembly (right) that will fit into the flexible hose which leads to the gauge also has that same thread (I have tried it both ways round).

    However - the nut/pipe assembly (right) will not thread onto the right hand portion of the middle union - it must have a different thread.

    I have asked Rimmers what thread the 'T' piece has internally - but they can't tell me - so I can't specify which union I need at any other outlet.

    Can anyone please tell me what thread union I need - or from where to get one, such that I can use this gift?

    Obviously at the moment, I am being sold complete guage sets, or piping on its own; and that starts another set of questions about which nut & thread is on the the back of the gauge that I'd rather not get into!

    Cheers as usual, all.

    Best,

    Colin.

    Oil 'T' Piece & Union.jpg

  12. Wiper Rubbers (Only)

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted

    Thanks Gents,

    I am wondering if you are buying the rubber only - or the rubbers in the stiff plastic backing which sits in the steel claws of the blades?

    Because I was looking online for a profile match to my old rubbers that I have stripped out of the stiff plastic backing.

    But I can be persuaded to buy some with a suitably sized backing strip! 

  13. Wiper Rubbers (Only)

    in Bodywork & Fittings

    Posted

    Hi Everyone.

    I'm struggling to source 1970 Herald 1200 wiper blade rubbers.

    They used to be readily available and are easy enough to refit, once split as they are prone to do.

    It seems now one has to buy the stainless blades, pre-loaded with the rubbers. That's disingenuous, at best, profiteering at worst.

    Can anyone propose a supply solution, please?

    Best,

    Colin.IMG-20210928-WA0021.thumb.jpg.8122304e67d39a7989d32abe4495af02.jpg

  16. Oil Pressure Relief Valve . . . Herald 1147cc (1970 - original engine)

    in Engine

    Posted

    Hi guys.

    I've now posted to a Leccy Fan thread that went on previously.

    My thinking:- if space available, leave metal fan but also fit Leccy.

    In the SE here, m'ways are mostly limited to 50mph & have loads of concertinering, often to the point of being static. Op Brock and other congestion often means inability to drive/move freely.

    So, if 'twas poss to have both, the one to augment the other to assist the fixed metal fan if temps climb when static there or thereabouts, then that's a Win-Win, is it not??

    Best,

    C.

  17. Spitfire Mark III Electric Cooling Fan

    in Cooling System

    Posted

    Hi guys.

    Appreciate we seem to be talking Spits & larger engined Herald/Vitesses.

    Elsewhere, I've just written about my having read comments regarding adverse effects of electric fans.

    I bought such an item (Club) for my 1147 Herald Saloon. But haven't fitted it yet.

    My intent was to achieve the 2 main things one hears about, by fitting such an electric fan:- 

    1) Engine quicker to reach operating temperature

    2) Frees up extra horses, no metal fan being turned unnecessarily.

    Now, I assumed both were mutually exclusive, but earlier in this convo, there seems to be a view that the car can carry both types - which seems to be the best of both worlds (I guess, space permitting).

    This, in the world ofmore frequent traffic jams and increasing world temperatures, the electric could/would cut in to augment cooling alongside the fixed metal fan, should the engine temperature reach such levels.

    No? Is having bith achievable? 

    Best,

    Colin (Winn)

  19. Oil Pressure Relief Valve . . . Herald 1147cc (1970 - original engine)

    in Engine

    Posted

    Pete:- I have no idea where any previous thread about fans is. I was apologising as CL seemed to imply another thread abiut the oil type issue exists! 

    I can't even remember in which periodical the adverse leccy fan was - probably the Courier.

    A fabulous little real ale brewery called Goody Ales does polypins of their wonderful product here . . . Just the right size for a shelf gap!

    Oil AND beer! 

    Best.

    C

     

     

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