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What day are you going up from darkest Devon ?

09.30 to 17.00 both days --- Stoneleigh Show Guide

Sorry Blue, wrong day & too far east for our planned route. This is Florin in the early morning FROST!!

Hi all, are there any kit owners from around our area who would like to meet up & travel together to Stoneleigh? We intend going up on Sunday & can fit in with the wishes of others --- suggest time & place if interested.

Good on ya mate!! Its only by attending though --- no show = no show.

If you can borrow a trailer --- the MOT is a very good idea & if the car is trailed to the IVA test that equals brownie points with the tester if its pouring rain on the way there. Can't think any mechanic/tester likes working under a dirty,wet car. Its highly unlikely given the thought & care you are putting in to your build --- BUT --- what if something drastic fails on the car at IVA --- could make getting home very awkward if driven there.

Possible mechanical fault in the starter solenoid, crap ( technical term ) is preventing the return spring from doing its job.

When we fitted the Ford Ka m/cylinder it had a different mounting angle ( as opposed to the Sierra ) so it was necessary to make an angled mounting plate to bring the reservoir nearer to level.

We fitted a tow bar to Florin, our 2b+ & fortunately had no issues with any legal agencies; as did a load of other 7 type kit owners. We even towed our trailer tent down to Le Mans again with no issues. Probably comes down to if your driving like a loon & DVLA/police have had a bad day then you'll get pulled. We had a lot of good times away, with our kit & t/tent , if you can afford the B&B/hotel you still miss the alcohol lubricated evenings around the fire at meets like Stoneleigh -- Hoodstock -- Donnington -- Castle Combe -- Prescott. Those days are past as our towing is now with a 4 wheel drive & boat.

All standard Sierra on Florin -- vented discs on front & drums rear --- with the Ford Ka 19 mm master cylinder --- makes the pedal light enough for my wife to drive.

We are near Winterslow & home most days -- e-mail on sylvia.fry2@btinternet.com if you wish to visit,regards Bob.

Hi, I have a starter motor in stock, believe its for a Pinto. It had a solenoid contact problem which I have fixed. Its a Bosch unit 752 2 Made in Germany 0 001 208 520 ( Bosch product number?) 12V 86 GB 11000 BA are all the details on the body. Which Cranborne are you ? Dorset ? If so welcome to collect & try or bring old unit & compare.

Advancing years can have that effect.

Just a thought Nigel, is compression ignition of the easy start possible or does that always need the higher compression of a diesel?

In the olden days --- there was a 25 inch screwdriver available --- 'cause it was the only way to get at the bottom hose jubilee clip on Minis.

As said above ensure they are well greased at re-assembly --- ( or add nipples !!! )

Fitted grease nipples to Florin's wish bones when building --- greased once a year before MOT --- theory being if packed with grease 'til it squeezes out then water can't get in to form rust & turn a bearing surface into a cheese-grater. Why are you replacing your bushes? An added bonus -- if the bushes ever need to come out -- once off the car hydraulic pressure will drive them out easily.

Ian, I have a selection of stainless sheet, but you would need to bend it yourself or have access to some-one who could bend it for you. Florin is mainly stainless which we formed ourselves. We are way down south so maybe too far away. See what the prices are from GBS & then maybe give me a nod on my e-mail sylvia.fry2@btinternet.com

Happy birthday to our ex-fireman Steve. Retirement is boring --- so they say; not if you know how to swing a spanner.

Happy birthday to our young son --- David S --- keep on strumming mate.

5 Watt 12 volt lamp & connected to IGNITION LIVE -- its purpose is to energise to alternator coils --- it will (should) go out as soon as the alternator is producing more than 12 volts

As Alan said & your picture shows --- ignition live to warning lamp ( 5 watt tungsten filament "bulb" (( american )) or lamp ) to B. Ignition on -- lamp should light --- fire up engine -- lamp goes out & voltage to battery should be close to 14 volts. It's no good using a LED -- not enough current flow to get the alternator excited.

Original Robin Hood 2B rear light assembly -- & 2 rubber mounting wedges Stop-tail & indicator. free to any one who would like a spare if collected from Hants area.

The new Morgan is £78,000 ---- looks like a Dutton so may qualify.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ---- some-one pre- kit car said. There are plenty of kits & body cut & shuts which don't meet with approval of many -- it doesn't make it wrong --- just different & different is down to personal choice. I don't like it --- but that is personal --- the builder liked it enough to spend many garage hours on his creation --- didn't pan out as hoped which might be why it's for Sale. BUT HE DID TRY to realise his dream --- all too easy to sit back & do nothing.