Frozen bits on your Syncro ..... warning!

Syncro 4&4 Discussion and Q&A last answered over 2 years ago.
You may also want to visit the Wiki(pedia) for a more structured index of T25 repair, maintenance, technical and ownership topics (browse for Syncro links)

You can find further syncro specific information on the Syncronauts website.

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

Locked
User avatar
syncropaddy
Registered user
Posts: 887
Joined: 17 Oct 2005, 22:46
80-90 Mem No: 1019
Location: Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland

Frozen bits on your Syncro ..... warning!

Post by syncropaddy »

Just be careful when thawing out frozen parts on your van or just in case you'll ever find yourself helping someone ..............

On a bitterly cold winter's day several years ago in Northern British Columbia, a RCMP constable on patrol came across a motorcyclist, who was swathed in protective clothing and helmet, stalled by the roadside.

"What's the matter?" asked the policeman.
"Carburetor's frozen," was the terse reply.
"Pee on it. That'll thaw it out," said the constable.
"I can't," replied the motorcyclist
"OK, Watch me and I will show you." said the constable.

The constable demonstrated by lubricating the carburettor, as promised. The bike started and the rider drove off, waving. A few days later, the detachment office received a note of thanks from the father of the motorbike rider.

It began: "On behalf of my daughter, who recently was stranded ...."

syncropaddy


One Syncro, five Mercedes Benzs and a rocket ship

silverbullet
Trader
Posts: 17229
Joined: 08 Jun 2009, 09:51
80-90 Mem No: 6908
Location: Surrey Syncronaut #156
Contact:

Re: Frozen bits on your Syncro ..... warning!

Post by silverbullet »

That's not a warning - it's practically an advert!
There was me thinking it would be a cautionary tale about frostbite...
1985 Oettinger 3.2 Caravelle RHD syncro twin slider. SA Microbus bumpers, duplex winch system, ARC 7X15 period alloys

Locked