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    sdibbers replied to the thread Getting back on the road.
    No comment (but you may have a point…)
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    sdibbers replied to the thread Getting back on the road.
    In other news, the reprofiled camshaft has arrived from Piper Cams! Almost too pretty to fit.
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    sdibbers replied to the thread Getting back on the road.
    Haven't been doing much with Beryl recently due to snow ans salt everywhere. But one thing was the driver's set back was getting a...
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    sdibbers replied to the thread Engine running on.
    The unknown fuel is probably a low octane old stuff. I'd run with some higher octane fuel and see if things improve. If you still have...
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    sdibbers replied to the thread Clutch Pressure Plate.
    Hi George, early transmissions had a center pad with a slightly different release collar. Post 1969 transmissions did away with the...
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    sdibbers replied to the thread Stripped thread.
    I have one and it was still a bit too long.
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    sdibbers replied to the thread Stripped thread.
    It’s been a while, but I think even with the rad out I used a pair of pliers to turn a drill bit while holding it square on. It’s not a...
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    sdibbers replied to the thread Stripped thread.
    If you’re repairing the threads in situ (head in place) you may have to remove the radiator so you can get the drill in place to drill...
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    sdibbers reacted to eggbert68b's post in the thread Throttle coupling replacement with Like Like.
    Small world, and the design / geometry restrictions are now understood, thanks Nice work.
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    It could well be the auto box interlock switch. Try moving the selector from park to neutral. If it starts then it’s certainly on its...
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    sdibbers reacted to GRTV8's post in the thread Throttle coupling replacement with Like Like.
    Ive had to replace mine once recently. I think after 50 odd years of service ,Im not going to grumble. The only piss off was it broke on...
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    sdibbers replied to the thread Throttle coupling replacement.
    The reason we don’t make it just thicker is that the plastic can distort during printing when it’s a heavy cross section. This can cause...
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    sdibbers replied to the thread Throttle coupling replacement.
    You can print in metal, at a cost factor of about 5-10x the price. Nylon makes a good material for this as it’s self lubricating, its...
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    sdibbers replied to the thread Throttle coupling replacement.
    We designed and supply these for Geoff at Wins International. They are printed in nylon 12 with an improved design that addresses the...
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    sdibbers replied to the thread LEAKY DIFF ???.
    The collars transfer lateral loads from the wheels/drive shafts I made new collars to Rovers specification. It nearly maxed out my 20...
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