Recent content by colnerov

Tuning an engine makes it more efficient. It would be interesting if you notice any change in fuel consumption, either actual or perceived. Although I realise it's early days, and it may take a little while to resist the use of the power increase. Colin

Ahh, there's a question for debate. Do you have it at the top or the bottom?...discuss.

Cobraboy is still waiting to sell his fan!

I wonder if this thread could be blown any further adrift from @cobraboy s sales thread for, ironically, a fan blade. GLWTS. Colin

All without removing the decker panel! Have you thought about taking up Gynaecology? :D

That was the practical benefit of it, whether it was deliberate...who knows?

Most of Europe have a legal requirement to carry a warning triangle, Sweden being one of them.

I had one of these a short while ago for an engine build up, which had done the same as yours. They came in various lengths. - Universal Carburettor Throttle Linkage Rod 6 inch | eBay Colin

Ford wheel studs are the same thread so can give you a larger source of supply. Yes, there are plenty on Ebay.

Having just gone out and looked at mine, The wire is a round ring like a circlip which holds the grommit out against the base unit hole. After removing the filler neck, remove the wire circlip which is in the bottom internal convolution which will then allow you to pull out the grommit. It may...

It would be at least something if they tidied up their qualifying periods for MOT and road tax exemptions. Before anyone says anything, I know it still needs tax, but it's zero rated. MOT is 40 yr anniversary from first registration, however tax is from April the following year. I've just...

Yes, Two countries separated by a common language.

My mistake it may not be lower, but I've had the fixing stud leak. Just something to check. Have a couple of pics to show its location, there's usually sealant of some sort under the top nut. - Although the right side, this shows how far forward it is (angled brace on right out of shot)...

The other thing to check is that the forward fixing stud for the decker panel in not letting water past, because that is lower than the filler hole in the base unit.

Make sure you get good fuel hose (cohline) from a reputable source (ie. not off ebay, too much counterfeit stuff about). You need J30 R9/10 spec (R9 for external, R10 for internal or submerged). I get mine from - Classic Microcars / AJL Electronics Gloucester Get the stainless hose clips...