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[welder]

Well, it's been a while and lots of water under the bridge, but that's why they build bridges.............

Lilly-Ann, my granddaughter is now four and speaks impeccably....and almost non-stop. I love her to bits and she's still in love with Old Morris, as am I.

Hadn't been near the car for ages except to pass it in the garage whilst doing other stuff. Lilly followed me the other day to investigate what she calls "Grad's interesting stuff". She spotted the wedding ribbons, still in place from the Big Day, and was intrigued.

So out came the car and it started on my third attempt. We trundled sedately around our village, laughing. "Grad, everyone's pointing at us and smiling".

"Well, smile back".

"I am. This is lovely".

Ian



Lilly-Ann, aged around 19 months, learning to love Old Morris.

[bjacko]

I have found Redex works well if left to soak for a few days. There is a new product in UK "Plus Gas Formula A" which is apparently better than WD40 or anything else for freeing up rusted spark plugs, distributors, nuts and bolts and would probably work in the bores and valves equally well.
Remember do not put the plugs back until the oils etc have been removed or you will have "hydraulicing" and do some damage. Just cover the plug holes with some heavy rags to stop oil spraying everywhere when it frees up and turns.

[bjacko]

How about a picture and some details of your 6 Volt Alternator.

[bjacko]

How about a picture and some details of your 6 Volt Alternator.

[welder]

[welder]

I've just been reading the thread about overhauling a Bishop Cam steering box. There's a fair bit of slack in the steering on my car and I'm wondering how much is too much.

By slack I mean that there's maybe 10 degrees of steering wheel rotation before I can feel resistance.

Is this excessive?

Ian

[goneps]

On a Morris Eight about one inch of free play measured at the steering wheel rim is acceptable.

Richard

[welder]