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welder
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 265 Location: North Warwickshire
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Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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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.
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bjacko
Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Posts: 363 Location: Melbourne Australia
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 9:54 am Post subject: Seized Engines |
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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. |
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bjacko
Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Posts: 363 Location: Melbourne Australia
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 10:01 am Post subject: 6volt Alternator |
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How about a picture and some details of your 6 Volt Alternator. |
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bjacko
Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Posts: 363 Location: Melbourne Australia
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 10:01 am Post subject: 6volt Alternator |
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How about a picture and some details of your 6 Volt Alternator. |
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welder
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 265 Location: North Warwickshire
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 6:31 pm Post subject: Re: 6volt Alternator |
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bjacko wrote: | How about a picture and some details of your 6 Volt Alternator. |
Will do at some point soon. Just need to find my camera..........it's quite small........
Ian |
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welder
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 265 Location: North Warwickshire
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2016 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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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 |
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goneps
Joined: 18 Jun 2013 Posts: 601 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 3:24 am Post subject: |
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On a Morris Eight about one inch of free play measured at the steering wheel rim is acceptable.
Richard |
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welder
Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 265 Location: North Warwickshire
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 11:54 pm Post subject: |
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goneps wrote: | On a Morris Eight about one inch of free play measured at the steering wheel rim is acceptable.
Richard |
Richard, thanks for that. I've just been out to the garage to check and the free play is about an inch, maybe a little more.
I'll leave things be.
Ian |
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