Recent content by 123colin

Thanks for the offer of the wheels Jim, i will bear that in mind, will see if i can see any sizes stamped on my rims as suggested, if not i will pop one down to the tyre place to confirm the width, Cheers Colin

Thanks for the comments guys, i have a sneaky feeling that i don't have V8 wheels on my V8 but 4 cylinder ones. When i bought my car around 8 years ago it was in a right state, it has sat in my garage for around 7 years awaiting restoration and came with no history but was told that the...

Hi all, Could i ask what are the correct original standard tyre size for the V8 ??. I have just managed to get an Mot on my 75 V8 after a few months of restoration so back on the road she goes after a 7 year break !!. The old chap at the garage who sorted my brakes advised me that the tyres...

Thanks for the comments guys, very helpful. Hopefully she will pass her test soon and we can start looking for a little run around, have to say hadn't thought of a Morris Minor but could be a possibility, Cheers Colin

Hi all, Just wandered if anyone has any experience of getting Insurance on classic cars for young drivers ??. My daughter who is 18 is about to do her test and loves her classic cars but i have always assumed it would be out of the question financially £££££ under age 25. She would like...

Hi all, Just wandering if anyone has any experience in dying leather seats ??, i currently have some very dirty tan coloured seats that has seen better days. There are no actual rips in the leather just lots of deep dirty creases that look awful. Has anyone tried changing the colour or can...

Hi all, just a quick update i followed Harveys procedure for the clutch pedal setting and slave cylinder and all is well :D :D , we now have level clutch and brake pedals and a functioning clutch. Next job is to investigate the notchy and awkward gear selection, its been like that since i had...

Thanks Harvey !!, for that procedure, i will follow your routine to the letter, will have a go tomorrow weather permitting, Thanks Again Colin

Hi All, I have today managed to remove the clutch master cylinder which didnt want to budge from its holder. It took much wiggling on prizing to get it out and found it that the piston was stuck fast about halfway down the cylinder so i fitted the new cylinder i have, the rubber hose from the...

Thanks Tam !!, will have a look at that, colin

Hi all, I have been reading up a bit on here about fitting an electric fuel pump and the general opinion on the forum seems to be that for under the bonnet mounting a Huco puller pump is best for this ??. Can anyone recommend a model no or part no and supplier for the best one for the job...

Hi All, I now have my v8's engine running again after its lay up of about 4 yrs, my priority is to be able to move it in and out of the garage under its own steam then i can start on the long list of repairs. My immediate problem is that the clutch pedal has seized solid just wandered if...

Hi Coop, yes i was using the standard ballasted coil when the points where fitted and not getting much in the way of a spark at all, changed to the 12v coil that comes in the simon bbc kit when i fitted the module in the distributor and getting a nice spark now !! Colin

Hi all, well i have managed to get the old beast started at last, i had the starter reconditioned locally by a retired auto electrician as it was shot apparently, turns over great now with no clicking. I took the plunge and fitted a Simon bbc electronic ignition kit with the 12v coil, with the...

Thanks Demetris, i am going to take the Starter off in the morning to get a better look, its not turning now just the solenoid clicking thinking the starter has died, to be fair it was being temperamental before the car was laid up. I may have to bite the bullet and get it reconditioned or a...