[Factor 40 sun cream and rubber parts]

20 hours ago, Piglet said:

There is another trick to this. Only done it on bike parts but if the rubber part in question is very stiff when it should be soft and pliable (I know, I know) stick it in a zip lock bag with brake fluid. Couple of days later it's like new.

 

Interesting. The parts held up over time, do you know?

[Front Hub Advice]

I reused my old seals. I have heard of folk carefully slicing them in half? 

[Herald 12/50 Exhaust vs Factory Twin Carb Exhaust]

Ahh. Thanks

[Which UJ?]

20 hours ago, AlanT said:

I take the point about quality. I’ve just swapped a wheel bearing twice as the new one immediately failed! About to swap out a water pump with 200 miles on it that’s now leaking. Running a Triumph is a game that keeps us tinkering!

Seems to be a bit a luck in it. I changed the front bearing and both cups, about 8 years and 20 K miles ago on Vit. It was the basic from Canley, about a tenner I think. Holding up so far!

[Herald 12/50 Exhaust vs Factory Twin Carb Exhaust]

2 hours ago, Pete Lewis said:

all needles have the same diameter needle at idle

the colour you get running a light engine is as daft as a brush compared to whats needed on normal loads 

they are a good clue but not at all an excact result , ears amd drive are the best 

That's what I've wondered about the lifting pin technique at idle being accurate, across rev range? 

[Factor 40 sun cream and rubber parts]

I won't let the neighbors see me 

[Factor 40 sun cream and rubber parts]

Probably a mad idea, though some of my windows seals are very old a a bit perished.

In summer, car is often on coastal campsites etc, and I assume the UV sunlight is not helping their aging process.

So, what about it?

  

[Opinions on wheels / refurb of existing.]

23 hours ago, Pete Lewis said:

0.005" is fine   0.015" is higher than an open  limit tolerance of generally 0.010" as a manufacturing standard  so the hub had some runout above normal 

but nothing too alarming  and at the drum diameter is probably fine   

0.015" on the hub mounting face is excessive 

do make sure the drum retaing screws are underflush as if these make contact with the wheel it will distort on tightening the wheel nuts 

Pete

I've often wondered, that the shafts on these independent suspension cars can't be that straight, after all these years?

[The embarrassing Herald restoration thread - bean by bean the sack fills...]

31 minutes ago, johny said:

Doesnt the EP services one have a lifetime guarantee? Suppose you have to pay postage though🙁

Would you?, Seems unfair?, if they accept it's not up to standard

I guess even with a quality water pump, never used and dry stored for X amount of time, then not good for seals. I think, even quality pumps, if vehicle is parked up for a few years, then pumps often suffer damage?   

[Resale colours]

Used some Hammerite on lower bulkhead a few years ago. Still holding up. It did get a bad rep, some time ago. Maybe improved now?.

That looks a very tidy car. Did you restore it?

[Resale colours]

Life not always as black and white, maybe? 

[Vitesse hi-beam H1 bulbs - recommendations?]

On 20/09/2022 at 18:10, clive said:

then liberally sprayed with protective wax. They haven't gone rusty. In fact, any underbonnect connections get a squirt  of aerosol protective wax to help keep the connections good. No downside.

Been using aerosol grease on every connection I can access for past 9 years, now and again. No issues with any connections so far. They were in good nick to start with. Car has lived outside during this time, under a cover  

[Opinions on wheels / refurb of existing.]

1 hour ago, Jon J 1250 said:

I never used to like Minilites but I keep thinking about gold ones for some reason, am I wrong? lol

It's very personal, thought the painted inners fat spokes? in varying shades of grey on the replicas, look good to me. also had some on car for 11 years with no probs

[** 26/02/23 Heading Up ** Probably how not to restore a Herald!]

Well done. Flipping heck, the problems at times with a supposedly straightforward job of removing a head, and then after, at times the gasket not always sealing, for various reasons!.

I don't know much about this, though will that scuff around the edge effect it?

Is there a way to address it, aside from a skim?

[J type OD in 1966 Herald 6 RA Relay Operation]

10 hours ago, PeteH said:

Have you checked/tested the coil?, If it is degraded or the voltage/current low. (bad earthing? Poor conections?) It`s efficiency will be compromised?.

 

Which coil is that Pete?

[J type OD in 1966 Herald 6 RA Relay Operation]

I had above symptoms on J Type, 9 years ago + not disengaging (always ok for first few miles or so). Solenoid, not clacking on a shake. Cleaned out and small o' rings replaced. I did use a bit of oil in the piston, rear area, thinking it would help for the future.

A couple of years ago, it started playing up. Went straight for solonoid, sure enough was not clacking, Did same again, though o'rings appeared fine. Didn't use any lube this time (I know it's a moving part!), my thinking that over time, oil may get sticky/dry due to the heat and stop it moving. Who knows?. 

[bit of a low noise graunchy/ rubbing noise from front nearside when slowly reversing with left hand down lock in reverse on Vitesse]

Thanks Guys. It was only the rubber flap, from inner wheel arch/bulkhead that had disintegrated and was hanging down, rubbing tyre, in reverse and on lock. Phew!

[No one plug, a lot lighter in colour than other five, on Vitesse]

Thanks Pete. I did wonder about doing that, though thought that maybe when the dizzy shaft is turning when running, the gaps could be different from when static

[No one plug, a lot lighter in colour than other five, on Vitesse]

Thanks, it's put my mind at rest (until the next time!).

Will do a strobe test out of interest, if I get the time, as is running points. I do have a Simon BBC? cheap E.I unit, that I took off when tracing a fault years ago, that wasn't due to it. So I could put that back on, as would that eliminate any dizzy shaft play ? (as has always had a few thou's play). 

[No one plug, a lot lighter in colour than other five, on Vitesse]

Thanks Pete. I have sprayed the manifold to head joint with brake cleaner around the top area and as much as I could to lower area, though wondered if I had to spray directly at the lower area as well, hence removing the gubbins for access.

I did check valve clearances, about a 1000 miles ago, though will check again

[No one plug, a lot lighter in colour than other five, on Vitesse]

Thanks Johny. I had thought about the extra air, I think I need to take the filter box off and also the splash guard of to get proper spray access?.

I think, I did mention above, if I should check valve clearance? (I couldn't work out in my head if it would affect it?) ,though don't think I had a response, though I can check them.

I have thought about compression, if low then not enough fuel/air drawn in?, so could run weak?. I can check compression.

[No one plug, a lot lighter in colour than other five, on Vitesse]

On 03/09/2022 at 18:02, daverclasper said:

Thanks.  I'm dead chuffed car appears to be getting such good mpg (wish I'd leaned if off a lot years ago)

Was just concerned about the almost white colour on the one plug (maybe even paler if I did a Motorway plug chop?) and possible damage to that cylinder.

I've no idea of the threshold/parameters for possible damage?

Cheers

Hi. I'm aware this is not a counselling forum, though any thoughts to put my mind at ease would be great and I won't hold any individual, or the club responsible for advice, if the piston melted, etc.

Cheers, Dave

 

[Engine Woes]

Thanks Guys

[Engine Woes]

4 hours ago, Pete Lewis said:

both can do a good  job , both have their own problems

Out of general interest. What are any possible problems on basic/earlier CD 150 Stroms, please Pete  

[Rejuvenating wiper blades]

Thanks guys. Will check it out, though I think my blades have a sort of lug at each end that is part of the rubber molding and securers  them to the the carriers? (don't know correct name)