Mathew
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Put it under some pressure, then a few taps with a hammer. Might just shock it off.
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6 volt coil or 12 volt coil? Your answer may be closer than you think
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That looks like its going to be a real stunner. Looking forward to your progress. What colour are you going to paint it?
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Dodged the rain, well done.
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1 minute ago, johny said:
Are those hoses round the right way? I would have thought the rh one was coming from the tank and the lh going off to carbs but the arrow on the top cover shows the opposite and indicates the inlet leading to the gauze filter...
So find out when trying to start!
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Thanks for the link, watched tonight, some new bits and an interesting programme. Just thought it was a bit rushed towards the end. Could have been a two part programme, I'm sure they cut alot that could have gone in.
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7 hours ago, Jeffds1360 said:
Great news
Mathew, Where/how did you target the gas axe, I thought they were used for cutting metal?
Do you never sleep
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Sleeping for wimps, and it will get me the sack more than being on my phone! Gas axes are very good for quick heating of parts, breaking rust lock ect. Again at one of my previous works! I only work 5 months of the year! The wonder of four on four off nights.
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I know of no difference
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4 hours ago, thescrapman said:
Ah yes, but you never expect the Spanish Inquisition.
I always wanted to be a lumberjack as could not build a shrubbery for the knight's that say...... still there's always the ........ chair. There are one main reason, there are two main reasons, there are three main reasons. Im off to walk in the silly way. Spam spam spam.
Thank god thats over, and now for something completely different.
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Worst one i had, 40 tonne press could not budge it, but a 40 tonne press and gas axe did get it, but the side of the keyway came with it. Bin!!!!
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At least it is not sharp. Hot glue gun and a puller might do it. Warm the panel carefully with a hot air gun and a gentle push with a round stick from behind. Careful not to push too hard and get a point .
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Have a tub full of nuts, not everyone can boast that.
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28mm six point. Is it 1 1/8 inch?
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28mm will do, but make sure its a six point and not a 12 . More flat area against the head.
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Ridley Scott better look out 😄😁😆😅
No , bought it as having a look inside could confirm whether you need to strip down or not.
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I used an impact gun, bit of shaking then it just zipped them off.
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Well , had been thinking of one for a while and at 20 pounds its pushed me to buy before all you lot snap them up!
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3 hours ago, thescrapman said:
I have the mortal remains of a 1971 Herald Estate that was sold New in Jersey. Was moved to the mainland in 1980/1 and was registered on a W plate, which I was told was normal at th time.
Did not get age-related until a few years later.
I have had a few cars with newer plates due to being abroad.
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1 hour ago, mark powell said:
Better than this... Very large wheelbarrow donor..
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Now where do i remember seeing this before!!!
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Some carefull measurements before committing would be in order, there is only so far back you can go before the height will be a major problem. Big power bulge maybe
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Well done, perseverance wins again.
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1 hour ago, Nigel Clark said:
A Rover 2600 engine transplanted into a Triumph seems rather appropriate, as this 6 cylinder OHC design was intended to replace the OHV sixes in Triumph's big saloons. That plan was of course cancelled when the BL's Rover Triumph division decided to rationalise and build the Rover SD1 as their only large passenger car, withdrawing the big Triumph saloons and estates.
Nigel
Again shrinking the market for competitors to move in.
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53 minutes ago, cliff.b said:
1) I put the wheel & an old piece of steel into a plastic tub with a weak caustic soda/water solution.
2) Connected negative lead of battery charger to wheel & positive to the steel (make sure it doesn't touch the wheel) & set charger to a low current.
3) Remember to do it somewhere well ventilated as the bubbles you see are hydrogen & oxygen 💥
4)Leave for some time (days)
5) Check occasionally to see how it's doing
Result, less rust on wheel (possibly none of you leave it long enough), stuff that looks sort of rusty on the piece of steel & in the bottom of the tub
Same, battery chargers are really good as mine and most have safety built in to stop if it draws too much or dead short.
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6 minutes ago, cliff.b said:
Absolutely. I experimented removing the rust using electrolysis and it was quite effective. Certainly quicker than removing it all by hand.
I did that on an old exhaust manifold, it works really well.
Mathew, Where/how did you target the gas axe, I thought they were used for cutting metal?
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Head gasket set Spitfire 1500
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Skim head , if warped or you want it to look clean! Slight increase in compression ratio. Thought the longer stroke affected bore ware more than bottom end. I rebuilt a 1500 engine and did 20k hard miles in it and it was still fine. Had skim on head and ported myself, ran on mobile 1 when it was 5w40 no problems till they changed it to 0w40 then the oil light would flicker at tick over . Changed to a 10w40 full synthetic. Payen gasket set, did not think they were expensive, never had a problem with them.