On another note. With this new MOT law on Classic Cars, does my Minstrel have to have an MOT. It has just expired and I am uncertain as to how I stand.
New MOT rules query
On another note. With this new MOT law on Classic Cars, does my Minstrel have to have an MOT. It has just expired and I am uncertain as to how I stand.
Many thanks, Harvey. I have with your help found what I needed to know. My car will not need to have an MOT when the current one expires providing register the car as a VHI. Problem is my car has only been 'taxed' in the last month or so. I read that the car has to be registered as VHI when the car is taxed. I will have to look into this more. There must be a way to register Minstrel as a VHI before next June. Lol.
I think you will find that all cars now taxed and over 40 years old will be recorded as not requiring an MoT, only when you next tax it, will you then be required to declare VHI, then if you don't ,the record will then be changed to requiring an MOT . That's latest news from FBHVCMany thanks, Harvey. I have with your help found what I needed to know. My car will not need to have an MOT when the current one expires providing register the car as a VHI. Problem is my car has only been 'taxed' in the last month or so. I read that the car has to be registered as VHI when the car is taxed. I will have to look into this more. There must be a way to register Minstrel as a VHI before next June. Lol.
Thanks again, Harvey.
Does reverse crunch when you try to engage it, if so your mates' advice is probably correct? The clutch pedal should be adjusted so that it's level with the brake pedal. Otherwise it could be the bushes in the linkage, if the lever feels sloppy.Good morning, folks. After much swearing and cursing I have finally managed to bleed the clutch system. I put a replacement master cylinder with new seals on as my original had developed small rust holes. Done the seals on the slave too. Replaced the over stretched piping that was on the system too. Got the pedal pressure working well too. Problem is it is still very difficult to get into gear. Won't go into reverse at all. When it does go into first there is a rattle from the gearbox. I thought the clutch plate may be burnt out but after talking to a couple of mates we think it is the travel of the pedal not pushing the piston down far enough to engage the clutch correctly. Can anyone give me any further advice regarding this, please? Many thanks guys. Your advice really is essential and I thank for all the help you have given me over the last 2 or 3 years.
Make sure you really have bled the slave cylinder fully. Unbolt it & hold it so the bleed screw is upwards, then bleed again. Unless you’ already done this, I bet it’s your problem.Does reverse crunch when you try to engage it, if so your mates' advice is probably correct? The clutch pedal should be adjusted so that it's level with the brake pedal. Otherwise it could be the bushes in the linkage, if the lever feels sloppy.
but after talking to a couple of mates we think it is the travel of the pedal not pushing the piston down far enough to engage the clutch correctly. Can anyone give me any further advice regarding this, please?
Yes. Exactly as you say. Struggles to get in first and grinds if trying reverse. The lever from the piston is pretty tight. Going to check gearbox linkage this afternoon. Thanks for the update, m8.Does reverse crunch when you try to engage it, if so your mates' advice is probably correct? The clutch pedal should be adjusted so that it's level with the brake pedal. Otherwise it could be the bushes in the linkage, if the lever feels sloppy.
I have cured the clutch. The pedal travel was wrong. It needed to be adjusted about half an inch upwards. Now goes into gear fine. Going to turn the car around in a few minutes so keep fingers crossed. Changed my mind about turning car around. Going to do it at the weekend. I want to take it down the side of my house to pressure wash and clean her. Seagulls have been using Minstrel for target practice. Damn seagulls!!! LMAO!!Yes. Exactly as you say. Struggles to get in first and grinds if trying reverse. The lever from the piston is pretty tight. Going to check gearbox linkage this afternoon. Thanks for the update, m8.
Think I may have to take your advice as I am sure there is some small air bubbles still in the slave cylinder. Thank you for your advice.Make sure you really have bled the slave cylinder fully. Unbolt it & hold it so the bleed screw is upwards, then bleed again. Unless you’ already done this, I bet it’s your problem.
Yes...its surprising where those little buggers hide. LolI think you’ll be surprised - lots of air may well come out. It did when I was at the ‘last resort’ stage!
Hi Phil. Took some of your advice. Please read my update below, m8. Thanks for the great advice.I think you’ll be surprised - lots of air may well come out. It did when I was at the ‘last resort’ stage!
Totally, Phil. To own and work on a classic you have to love what you are doing and not just use it as an excuse to get away from the world. LolGreat to know ‘Minstrel’ is now running well. It’s always worth the effort in the end!
I hope to add some more pictures soon so you can all see what's been done.