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norustplease
Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Posts: 782 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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Any chance of a picture of the truck overall? _________________ 1953 Citroen Traction
1964 Volvo PV544
1957 Austin A55 Mk 1
Boring Tucson SUV |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3831 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 11:01 am Post subject: |
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This is a photo taken a few weeks back now when we were moving her about.
_________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7124 Location: Edinburgh
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norustplease
Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Posts: 782 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent. _________________ 1953 Citroen Traction
1964 Volvo PV544
1957 Austin A55 Mk 1
Boring Tucson SUV |
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6341 Location: Derby
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Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2023 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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Good work. It will be well worth the effort. |
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Brent29
Joined: 07 Jun 2018 Posts: 57
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 7:47 am Post subject: |
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Awesome truck and cool red lug nuts. |
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6341 Location: Derby
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:35 am Post subject: |
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Brent29 wrote: | Awesome truck and cool red lug nuts. |
"lug nuts"......now there's an Americanism if there ever was one!
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3831 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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The red nuts are the split rim nuts. Painted red to warn against loosening them and the rim exploding off!! _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6341 Location: Derby
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Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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Rootes75 wrote: | The red nuts are the split rim nuts. Painted red to warn against loosening them and the rim exploding off!! |
As you may know, those split rims are known in the tyre trade as "widow makers" due to the horrendous accidents that have occurred.
To comply with safety regulations tyres have to be changed in a special "cage". |
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bjacko
Joined: 28 Oct 2013 Posts: 364 Location: Melbourne Australia
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Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:55 am Post subject: Dodge Truck |
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Aircraft tyres are the same and are always inflated in a cage after fitment. _________________ 1938 Morris 8 Ser II Coupe Utility (Pickup)
1985 Rover SD1 VDP |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3831 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2023 9:50 am Post subject: |
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Postwar the inner removable wheel nuts would also be painted white. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3831 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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It's taken such a long time, we actually ordered it during the Civid lockdowns!
But, today, we have taken delivery of our newly made canvas tilt for the Commer.
The body isn't painted yet but I think it would be prudent to try and unpack the canvas and try a trial fit at the weekend. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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Kenham
Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Posts: 209 Location: Kent
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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Two piece bolt together wheels are no problem and do not need inflating in a cage, three piece split rim wheels are a different story altogether though. I always drop the ramp on top when I inflate one. |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3831 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:20 am Post subject: |
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Well, after much investigation into the non running of the Commer engine we finally made progress at the weekend.
We have been able to get her to run, very poorly and only ever on full choke. Any throttle simply cuts her out and she pops and bangs like the timing is out.
We have set the timing again, we have cleaned the plugs again and we sprayed oil around the manifold to check its sealed and not sucking in air. We have two carbs and both are set correctly but still we see the same result...
The breakthrough....
We removed the Exhaust...it was quite clear what was happening when the downpipe gasket was revealed. Around one fixing bolt hole it could be seen that it wasn't sealed very well at all. So, we cleaned off the edges and faces again to get them as clean as possible. Then we re-seated the gasket with some high temp sealer and fitted it with new brass nuts. It tightened up much better than is did before.
Upon trying the engine...no choke, she started first time and ticked over lovely, add some throttle and no pops or bangs. All we have to do now is to just set her idling speed and maybe just adjust the mixture when she's warm but tbh it was such a relief to hear her run smooth after all this time.
A huge job and weight off the mind considering her first show is in 8 weeks time!! _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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badhuis
Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 1392 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Mon Mar 27, 2023 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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That is great news!
Amazing that a poor fitted exhaust would have such an impact. _________________ a car stops being fun when it becomes an investment |
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