Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[alastairq]

A long time ago I came to the conclusion that the biggest 'killer' of electronic ignition modules was, heat. Or rather, excessive heat.

When I used to trail rear engined Skodas, a common 'mod' was to convert to electronic ignition as used by the factory in the Favorit[FWD] and Felicia.

The modules never lasted long .....discovered to being due to the excessive under-hood temperatures of the rear engines Skodas.

Which were much higher than the front engined models.

So stuff like sticking computer fans onto the modules was tried, successfully...as was using casings covered in heat resistant gunk...
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Dellow Mk2, 1951 built, reg 1952.
Fiat 126 BIS
Cannon special [1996 registered. Built in 1950's]
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Ford Pop chassis, Ashley 1172 bodyshell, in pieces.

[MikeEdwards]

[MikeEdwards]

I started fitting an electric fan to the Sportshatch today, just the physical fitting so far. I'm using the kit supplied with it for speed - long thin pins that run through the radiator fins - but I don't like it. Apart from anything else, because it's a supplemental fan in front of the front panel, it will prevent me from removing the radiator if I need to. But I need it on sharp-ish, so it'll have to do for now. I'll revisit it "over winter" to make it a nicer installation.
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1976 Vauxhall HP Firenza, 1976 Vauxhall Sportshatch (x2), 1986 Audi coupe quattro, 2000 Audi TT

[ukdave2002]

Started to strip a Vauxhall Victor 3 speed gearbox that I picked up of eBay for £60, it’s an odd thing, its clearly not a NOS box as the gaskets are home cut, and there is clear marks on nuts & screws, shims like the gaskets are "home" cut.
However all the gears, synchro rings,layshaft etc are clearly brand new but the roller bearings are worn, great for me as I can get new bearings, but odd as to why someone would go to the trouble of effectively building a brand new box, but not replace the roller bearings?

I don't have a Victor, the box (or components) is CA destined as my CA box is past its best.

Dave

[consul 57]

[Penman]

Back in the early '70s while driving an HB or HC Viva the whole gear lever and tin lid from where the G/stick went into the remote section of the gearbox came away in my hand.
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Bristols should always come in pairs.

Any 2 from:-
Straight 6
V8 V10

[lowdrag]

Well, I've ordered up the set of LED headlight bulbs, dashboard lights and rear stop/tail lights from here:-

www.bettercarlighting.co.uk

Seems very knowledgeable, can supply bulbs for the PL700 headlights in both positive and negative earth that others say are impossible, and has plenty of other little mods (like one that quadruples the output of the reversing light and also makes it act as a high power brake light).

All in cost, including postage, £231, which while dear I consider worth the money since as anyone knows, the PL700's are useless, and anno domini makes the problem worse. And for the first time I'll be able to read the instruments without squinting.

[MVPeters]

Lowdrag

Please let us know how the LED headlight bulbs work out - in real, on-the-road terms.

I've tried several head & spot-light LEDs & not one comes anywhere close to the beam pattern of the incandescent bulbs they are purported to replace.
LEDs everywhere else are a very good idea, although the dashboard may not be dimmable - even if you don't want it to be!
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Mike - MVPeters at comcast.net
2002 MINI Cooper 'S'

[Rootes75]

A very fine bit of weather so we have been refitting the windscreen in my Commer.

It's taken a long time to rebuild and restore the frame and finding a suitable screen rubber has proved problematic.

Well, the screen is now fitted and was quite a struggle, it's an opening screen and it quite big and heavy. Our only issue when fitted is that the replacement screen rubber is about 5mm shorter on the lip than the original so it doesn't seal aswel as we need in the cab aperture.
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Various Rootes Vehicles.

[petelang]

Rootes75, have a look at the website of COH Baines for screen rubber profiles.
Peter
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Daimler Fifteen 1934
Armstrong Siddeley 15 Long 1933
Daimler V8 250 1969

[Rootes75]

Hi Peter,

That's where the screen rubber came from. I did shop around and asked a few suppliers but none supply or produce a T section screen rubber that size anymore.

I have gone for the largest size that is available. It does look good but in some areas it only just touches the aperture.
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Various Rootes Vehicles.

[Ray White]

Would liquid rubber help seal the screen?

[ukdave2002]

This is the profile we supply for opening screens on Morrises if its any good:



https://morrisregisterspares.co.uk/product/rm099-windscreen-seal-morris-8-se-z-van-10m/

Dave

[Rootes75]

The original rubber had a flange depth of 40mm! That's what causes the problem.

The new rubber is in place and looks very good, I will post some pics.

Our thoughts are to use some black sealant in the top corners where it is minimal contact and tbh we wont be opening the screen up so it should be ok.
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Various Rootes Vehicles.

[Rootes75]

So, I have finished restoring the windscreen frame after I couldn't find a replacement. Its taken a long time and has been really quite tricky, the following pics show its progress but not sort of skimming through it.

Firstly, when we removed the screen from the cab this is what we were faced with...



I cut out the rotten sections and then through fabricating the form and welding in and then skimming with filler I was able to replicate the insert shape required for the screen rubber T section. This shows the screen when the repairs are done and its masked up and primed.



Next up, this is the screen surround with 3 top coats applied, its the same corner as that in the first pic so you can compare the repair. I was please with it.



Lastly, the screen in place, with the screen rubber fitted and the masking materials removed. It took an awful lot of work to actually fit the screen back in place. Due to the opening mechanism it has to be spaced in a certain way to get it level and to also make sure the seal comes into contact with the aperture.



The one issue we have is that screen rubber is smaller than the original, its the largest depth we can get on the market for this type of T section but in some places it only just reached the aperture so obviously wont seal too well. I may even just seal the top corners and just accept that we don't use it as an opening screen. Overall though if you consider its original condition when stripped I am more than happy with the result.
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Various Rootes Vehicles.