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Andi

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    Colourtune

    Has anyone used this and what do they think of it? Noticed Halfrauds have them.
  2. Me and my better half keep Black Rock hens purely for their free range egg laying abundance Problem, is the minute you step out of the back door or the garage door they`re straight in. The one in the picture always hops on to the drivers side lamp and just stares at her reflection, but today after I nipped out for 20 seconds, she got in and the bonnet was up with the engine running. Luckily she was away from the wheels and belts but she was dancing on the battery. Think ill have to get a garage spring door closer.
  3. Something up with the Locost website too
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    Energy Bills

    Decided 3 years ago now to plumb in a wood burner that heats up central heating and water. Still got the gas for when you just need to heat up water quick etc. But now our winter gas quarterly is just £15. And the logs come from council tree and ground depots for free. Mind you the burner costs aroun a grand and £250 for a log splitter. But still worth it...........
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    Alternator Bracket

    Excellent. Nice one Boggie
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    Misfire

    Think ive found the problem, when stripping the carb I noticed a mixture screw missing on the affected carb. Seems like it fell out in Yorkshire. Seems that the stiff ride of a Hood can eventually rattle everything loose. Now a tour of the bike shops is needed. What a great feeling, not paying a garage.
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    Misfire

    Well slowly I am learning the basics of mechanics but I do have a problem with misfiring. I am getting into the RHOCAR way of thinking and refuse to take it to a garage (well unless I havnt done it by the time summer comes and goes) Its a pinto ohc 2l with R1 bike carbs and lumention electrics. I took the car to Bogg Bros and it went like a rocket after. But 2 hours into the drive back it started to backfire like mad. The engine sounds like its running on 3 cylinders especially when its revved just a bit from idling. I used an inline spark tester which shows the plugs to be firing well, and the chopper in the dizzy looks fine, Ive replaced the dizzy, plugs and leads, visually checked the timing at no1 tdc, done a compression test (all cylinders 9.9 and 10 bar) Ive loosened the carbs and squeezed them on to the runners a bit more (this has reduced the backfire) but now there is a strong smell of petrol. Also if I put my hands over the air intakes, no1 doesnt do anything where as the other 3 will slow/stall the engine. Im about to attempt to check the valve clearances then scarily enough strip the carb. Do you think Im going down the correct route? Thanx
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    Alternator Bracket

    Just been looking at helicoil type kits on ebay. If they do what is says on the ting then I think they could be a useful asset. Cheers Phil
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    Alternator Bracket

    Does anyone near Leicester have a spare bracket that the alternator bolts to on a 205 pinto? Beer tokens issued. Or are there any products that would fix a slipping thread? Thanx
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    Dizzy Wired Up Wrong?

    lol. Plugs are real oily so hope its not a valve problem
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    Dizzy Wired Up Wrong?

    Hope this helps Sure did, it ran fine for about 15 minutes now the old V8 sound is back and backfiring a lot. Have to check the spark when i get a minute and possibly the bike carbs as they have a tendency to come loose at the manifold hoses.
  12. Maybe a dumb thing to do, but have replaced plugs, leads, diz cap, rotor arm to try curing a misfire, and Im not entirely sure the leads are on correct. See picture Cheers Andi
  13. Was down Norwich for the weekend and went to Snetterton Sunday market. There was a guy there selling brand new biker helmets for £24.99. Ideal for aeroscreen users. Nice n cheap
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    Starter Motor

    Yup! It was the starter, well solenoid. But the problem was intermittent. Wasnt till the 3rd time of dismantling and cleaning that I found it. Got a recon for£45 that looks brand new and all is wel. So glad it wasnt the flywheel.
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    Starter Motor

    On cranking the ignition Ive started to get a horrible grating noise from the starter (either that or a slight delay before cranking) Ive read many previous postings and it seems like it could be the starter gear, or at worse the flywheel. Just checked the connections and the solenoid end to where all cables go is very loose at the wire end but not the other. About to strip it all down but would be handy to know if this would be the cause. Andi
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    Only In America

    http://www.keepshooting.com/lockpicks/auto...master-keys.htm What a weird website!
  17. Ill see you there
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    Ron Champion

    Just need email adresses Cheers
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    Ron Champion

    Ok, electronic copy.. Price free
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    Ron Champion

    Anyone wants a super cheap copy please pm me
  21. I wish I'd had one of those previously - would have saved a lot of time hunting in the depths of the garage for suitable thick washers when trying to sort out damage to Fiestas and Novas owned by my lot !!! Yes that`ll certainly help. Cheers
  22. The father in in law has had his drivers door lock screwdrivered. It doesnt seem like the poor misunderstood souls who need more of our understanding, actually got into the car but the lock is a bit wobbly and pulled out. Has anyone got any quick fix suggestions for this? (the lock that is, not the scumbags) Thanx
  23. Mine was a Triumph Herald 1300. Got it for £50 but Mum said I wasnt old enough to drive at 16 and wanted the garage back. She made me sell it for £15 to a collector. Deffo have it back. When I was old enough it was a single wheelbase transit 1600. errrm no I wouldnt.
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    Dip Stick

    Dip stick measures where the surface of the oil is. Doh! Yes it does. Quite obvious when you think about it
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    Aeroscreens

    Havn`t used a bike helmet yet, but i know that after maybe 1.5 hours motorway driving, or like in the picture.. 14 minutes in February. I would be happier with one. I personally think an aeroscreen adds excitement to the experience, though after a while I do get knackered. Originally I wanted to go for screens and side screens but now I wouldnt change it. This time of year (rain not included) Good sunglasses, and lightweight jacket under the seat is ample
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