Pete Lewis Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Just in case you miss the new dated for our 2nd Twiddle day at HQ here's a new post Twiddle Day 2 is on location club HQ post code LE16 9TF map https://goo.gl/maps/SHFHMr8o6Ho Date time 10am MAY 20TH SUBJECT WILL BE ADHOC DEPENDS WHAT PROBLEMS ARRIVE WE WILL BRING SOME INTERESTING STUFF WITH US TO CHAT ABOUT THIS IS ALL ABOUT TWIDDLING , bright ideas , ways of problem solving SETTINGS SPECS , NOT REBUILDS OR MAJOR WORKS KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR ANY UPDATES ON HERE OR IN THE NEXT COURIER ISSUE Bern will be manning the BBQ burgers etc at HQ rates so refreshments will be available at a small cost (tba) looking forward to a sunny chatty day out if youre wanting to attend please reply here or drop club a email info@tssc.org.uk Pete and Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon.halliwell Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Yes please I will be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Will try to be there earlier than 10am Pete based on last time Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Looks like my post disappeared but I will be attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Yes, I thought I said yes, if I'm allowed, maybe that was another thread. I'm confused. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 I started a 2nd post in case no one wanted to romp throigh the 90 replies on the initial idea So now youre coming twice , brilliant So if Im lewis skywalker, bern recons Ray makes a good Yoda, who the hell are you ...wookie ?? Or daft vader Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 I should be there - more learning opportunities! Making Ray Yoda was kinder than an Eewok ?! Gully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted March 29, 2018 Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 I should be there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Pete, No, I'm Jabba the Hut, I have the dimensions for the role. If you want two I could bring my brother, he's even larger, he could be Jabba which would leave me.............. Princess Leia. I think I'll think t out again. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 time for a rest said zebedee if you end up pincess leia Ill have to fancy you !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 8 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: time for a rest said zebedee if you end up pincess leia Ill have to fancy you !!!! I think I may reconsider my attendance. db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Count me in so looking forward to a twiddle regards Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Pete. Do you want us to post suggestions on twiddle items to cover on here or would you prefer via email to you. Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 yes its ok to post on here or use the e mailer ideas always welcome saves talking a lot of dribble you dont want to hear much of the day is adhoc with a few clues to start is useful Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted April 2, 2018 Report Share Posted April 2, 2018 Well I’m a novice so my suggestions would be low level stuff and may well be a repeat of the things covered in your first work shop. Carb servicing/rebuild. Operation and setting plus balancing. Checking valve clearances Vehicle servicing and key areas of wear I should keep an eye on. As you know I’m wanting to fit additional dials so obviously happy to use my car for that if you feel it’s an appropriate use of time. Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 We did a good cover of carbs last year , always a good topic, and I have a number of requests on carbs so its on the list Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Grant, Dials! Now you're talking! Oil, ammeter, voltmeter, vacuum. You can never have too many worry gauges. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Oil pressure, absolutely, temperature too is easy to do, but ammeters carry ALL the current, dodgy when it has to be brought to the dash back and out again. Fuel pressure if on Pi, lambda if you're really keen. I have a digital volt meter that plugs into a cigarette lighter socket, and provides USB charging as required. V.handy for long trips! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 John, I used to have a Smiths shunt ammeter, a high wattage very low resistor sits in battery line. The voltage across the resistor is proportional to the current going through it. All you need then is a suitably calibrated volt meter with a dial that says amps. Unfortunately my resistor gave up the ghost and Smiths no longer make the kit. Shame. The voltmeter tell you the condition of your battery, the ammeter tells you the condition of you alternator. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 8 hours ago, dougbgt6 said: Grant, Dials! Now you're talking! Oil, ammeter, voltmeter, vacuum. You can never have too many worry gauges. Doug Doug. We need to talk Sir. Looking at oil temp and oil pressure and battery voltage. Looking at the Smiths Pilot gauges because they would all be matching full dials. Vacume gauges look cool but are they any practical use? Doug are you willing to help me out on fitting? I’m confused by what adapters I need for starters. Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 8 hours ago, dougbgt6 said: John, I used to have a Smiths shunt ammeter, a high wattage very low resistor sits in battery line. The voltage across the resistor is proportional to the current going through it. All you need then is a suitably calibrated volt meter with a dial that says amps. Unfortunately my resistor gave up the ghost and Smiths no longer make the kit. Shame. The voltmeter tell you the condition of your battery, the ammeter tells you the condition of you alternator. Doug That's a shame, Doug! Surely you could find something, say at CPC? http://cpc.farnell.com/c/electronic-electrical-components/resistors Or, Farnell's: http://uk.farnell.com/c/automation-process-control/panel-displays-instrumentation/current-shunts John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Vac gauges... well you can see the vac rise as younadvance the dizzy, maybe up to 23"hg then back it off to around 18/20 but you can use your ears to do that , then keeping a high vac when driving builds a good Mpg , but thats no fun either So they can be useful as a reference but not really much use , just another needle to wag about Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglefire Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 I remember working on a power station in around 1985 when the shunt resistor was a 3” length of 6mm sq bar. (Or there abouts) - but I guess it was measuring 2000A . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Pete, My vacuum gauge is a thing of fascination and wonder to all uninitiated passengers in my car. Usual response is "What on earth is that?!!!" As well as setting the timing you can also use it to set the mixture. http://www.classic-cars-online.co.uk/Archive/vacuumgauge.html John, Shunt ammeters are available, but not Smiths. I have some old Smiths gauges and at some point I'll buy a shunt and cobble something together, but it's at the bottom of the "to do" list. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/0-100V-100A-Shunt-DC-Digital-Voltmeter-Ammeter-LED-Amp-Volt-Meter-12v-24v-car/171368601158?epid=1487426345&hash=item27e65d5646:g:~NIAAOSwrmdTqyr9 Grant, Not quite sure what you mean by fittings? Do you mean how does it fit in the hole? There's a clamp that generally comes with them Or do you mean what to mount them in? Here's some of mine, (looking a bit grubby!) Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Doug sorry I mean wiring and plumbing really. Be nice to see that in the flesh so I can relate to the advice already given. I.e stick that in their using that connection and wire to that etc etc PS vacuum gauge looks cool and actually useful but does the Spit manifold require drilling in order to fit one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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