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by shakeystu
22 Jan 2012, 00:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 'Reading' spark plugs
Replies: 7
Views: 1293

Re: 'Reading' spark plugs

Look good to me, you punting them on.Lol :ok
by shakeystu
16 Jan 2012, 20:26
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: throttle sticking
Replies: 8
Views: 1117

Re: throttle sticking

Might b worth disconnecting at the pump end and trying , this would let you know if cable/linkage ok. Would imagine the prob is there(linkage/cable). Clean spindles at linkage and use gold grease(copper ease), when cable is disconnected check cable runs freely. Any frayed ends, kinks? Do you know wh...
by shakeystu
14 Jan 2012, 14:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 DG Solex carb won't idle .GRRRRR
Replies: 6
Views: 1023

Re: 1.9 DG Solex carb won't idle .GRRRRR

Braw the Bus is a goer again. The solenoid was sticking, removed it and energised a few times and replaced. Then re-tuned after all the faffing about before. Sweet, will still strip carb to clean when the weather is a touch warmer.
by shakeystu
12 Jan 2012, 22:46
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 DG Solex carb won't idle .GRRRRR
Replies: 6
Views: 1023

Re: 1.9 DG Solex carb won't idle .GRRRRR

Hi thanks for the replies, Yep i'm sure it's a Solex, not sure about the DG though, might be DF!! I couldn't hear a click from solenoid but after talking to an ole school mechanic he reckoned it totally cut the fuel off,(mmm conflicting reports) so think it's still ok.I'll check tomorrow by disconne...
by shakeystu
12 Jan 2012, 16:40
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 DG Solex carb won't idle .GRRRRR
Replies: 6
Views: 1023

1.9 DG Solex carb won't idle .GRRRRR

Hello All, Here's the story, the last time i used the van water got into the fuel system and wouldn't restart when I went back to it a couple of weeks later. I have drained and renewed the fuel and emptied the filter and got the van running , however now it won't tick over. I've taken it for a good ...
by shakeystu
21 Dec 2011, 23:52
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: RUST;are any years worse than others?
Replies: 5
Views: 1094

RUST;are any years worse than others?

Maybe this is a well known question, maybe the Germans had off days/years?I own a '85 hightop and have just replaced the o/s sills n "B" post lower n out riggers. 26 years new and I reckon this is not bad (having owned Fords). The rust that is left is pretty good quality still!! There must...
by shakeystu
16 Dec 2011, 22:41
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: scotland
Replies: 23
Views: 4715

Re: scotland

Midges! Arm yersel with Avon skin so soft. Used by locals thruout the west coast.
by shakeystu
16 Dec 2011, 22:37
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: scotland
Replies: 23
Views: 4715

Re: scotland

Hi there, A cracking place in Argyll is on the shore toward Skipness, Kintyre 10 miles south of Tarbert LochFyne. Free camping ( no facilities mind) but outstanding views across Kilbrannan sound to Arran. Nice flat areas and places to light fires etc. Also by way of a bonus you'll pass by "Wago...