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by george2490
18 Jun 2023, 21:04
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Starter Motor fault or is it?
Replies: 6
Views: 446

Re: Starter Motor fault or is it?

How old is your battery?
They decay quickly and the time they hold charge decreases leaving you with a click or clunck.
Needs to be kept charged!

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by george2490
06 Apr 2023, 17:11
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: What is this for
Replies: 2
Views: 450

Re: What is this for

Part of heating system.
Between exchangers and cental duct.

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by george2490
05 Feb 2023, 20:51
Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
Topic: Rustoration
Replies: 463
Views: 1679332

Re: Rustoration

Sad times!

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by george2490
09 Feb 2022, 07:21
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1980 T3 1600 ct stalling problems
Replies: 5
Views: 792

Re: 1980 T3 1600 ct stalling problems

Had this problem a few years ago, I think it was a tiny o ring on the mixture screw which had perished.



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by george2490
22 Oct 2021, 06:58
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New leak by pedals
Replies: 8
Views: 536

Re: New leak by pedals

Check brake switch.
I've had to replace 2.

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by george2490
18 Sep 2021, 16:12
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Plastic wheel trims
Replies: 9
Views: 4645

Re: Plastic wheel trims

You could go down the Rover p6 route, they’re always readily available. I got a set for under £15. https://i.imgur.com/ggp39ZL.jpg David. These are great. Fit well and shine up nicely. Had some on for about six years. I also have the plastic trims the van came with that you can have for postage Unm...
by george2490
20 Mar 2021, 18:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Snapped bleed nipple.. what are my options?
Replies: 9
Views: 947

Re: Snapped bleed nipple.. what are my options?

In the past I have bled from the union into the wheel cylinder.
This was in an emergency as a new cylinder is only £15 or thereabouts.

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by george2490
12 Feb 2021, 14:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch cable
Replies: 26
Views: 1780

Re: Clutch cable

I did the same some time ago.
I wouldn't have bothered if I hadn't been changing the engine and in hindsight I don't think it was worth the effort and expense.
Cable operated clutch was equally problem free.

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by george2490
19 Aug 2020, 07:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled exhaust replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 1678

Re: Aircooled exhaust replacement

Not sure about power difference. Only ran this engine with this set up never tried the heat exchangers.

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by george2490
18 Aug 2020, 14:01
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled exhaust replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 1678

Re: Aircooled exhaust replacement

When you remove the heat exchangers the hot air from the tubes goes straight up to your rocker covers.
I made some heat shields that fit between.
Not sure if there is an off the shelf solution.
The other drawback is heating.
I use a webasto.

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by george2490
18 Aug 2020, 13:43
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Aircooled exhaust replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 1678

Re: Aircooled exhaust replacement

Yes. I have them with standard silencer but have a think about cooling tins.

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by george2490
08 May 2020, 16:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Replacing brake pipes, will clutch still work?
Replies: 5
Views: 1329

Re: Replacing brake pipes, will clutch still work?

It should.
The reservoir is separated internally.

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by george2490
04 May 2020, 08:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Carburettor engine bay return spring
Replies: 6
Views: 1817

Re: Carburettor engine bay return spring

Had the same issue.
I used one for mk2 jaguar that I found on ebay.
Works fine.

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by george2490
24 Apr 2019, 21:51
Forum: Restoration and Major Repairs
Topic: Time to tidy my van.
Replies: 79
Views: 188450

Re: Time to tidy my van.

Sorry for your loss.
Hopefully your van will help you keep going.


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