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That post sticking up out of the sunroof isn't too aerodynamic is it ?

Andy G

Yes, Roy. I'm told that there are 2 or 3 different styles. Even the casings cannot be inter mixed. This makes it awkward for people repairing more than one pump en-mass as its better to keep each shell with its partner and shaft/impeller.

Andy G

This is true : I once saw a bloke hammering in a wheel bearing in a field at National one year. And I don't mean gently either. And he once worked on aircraft too, apparently.

Andy G.

Stan

They look like they're shatter damage to me, not cuts. Perhaps it was dropped. Graphite is brittle. JB weld is good, but is it appropriate in this case ? I don't know ...

Andy G.

Oh well done. I might buy that then.

Sad to see poor Lars was the last person to post on this thread - much missed.

Andy G

Wow ! Quite an adventure ! Ignition modules giving up are a bit of a sore point with me at the moment. Not Stan as he has EDIS, but on a local members car. Saga goes on.... Fab images too. Hope all goes well with the Itchyfanny carburettor, but megasquirt will be the ultimate tuneable answer. Keep t...

True. I always use de-ionised water and Blucol, even for occasional topping up.

Andy G

Some water spigots are steel. On heated manifolds anyway. The odd drilling plug maybe. Cant remember if the Imp has core plugs

Oh yes, clutch end ? Heater control ? That's about it.

Andy G

I agree with you on some points Peter. But certainly not plastic impellers. Ford did that, and they're shite. And fail quite regularly. Stainless shafts - fine. Plastic bodies ? Nah. The alloy ones we have aren't that bad, if people use proper anti-freeze with inhibitor in it. We've had a local memb...

Well yes, of course, but Rootes were assembling brand new shafts in brand new casings with brand new bearings and brand new seals. Its not the same, is it ? I've been told by a number of Impers that dry running is advisable, and have recently fallen foul of not following this procedure when fitting ...

JB weld would have been even better ? Recently there has been some discussion about water pumps and the need to bed the graffite seals in by running the pump dry for a minute or two, otherwise they may leak for a few hundred miles even. Have you experienced this ?

Andy G

Andy G

What fabulous images

and that sunshine too

Not jealous.

Much.

Andy G

Each to their own I guess : I can't see anything sexy about front wishbones. Best hidden in my view

Andy G

Why ?

Andy G

Damned good plan. You know what ? I've never ever questioned the integrity of the lock tab as supplied and fitted. Maybe it's something that could be looked into with a view to the longer term and on going manufacture of service items ?

Andy G

Best Mike does that rather than me. Hell be along soon, I'm sure. If not its on the forum someplace. BRAKES probably.

Andy G

Make sure you follow his "running-in" procedure to the letter.

Andy G

Don't you wash it then ?

Andy G

Erm........ No. It's on a momentary switch on the dash. But, nice idea.....

Andy G

Nice and clean, and germ free too

Andy G

Mixed Berries or Summer Fruits, I think.

Beats Eau de Tom Cat despite the brown stain in the bottle

Andy G

Today I removed the electric windscreen washer bottle and cleaned it out. It was rather dirty inside and coated with a grotty brown film, which I've put down to the use of berry "flavoured" screen wash tablets. I'll stick to conventional stuff for the winter months. Rinsed out, scrubbed as best I co...

Today I finally got around to fitting an electric bonnet release. I'd had a half hearted attempt before, but it didn't work. This time I've used one with a motor, rather than solenoid and it's successful. Why have I bothered ? Well Stan was originally a basic : rubber mat, no door pockets, no glove ...

It remains to be seen if he moves his Cally on, now the deal has finally been done, but good luck to the both of you. I'm sure it will get some decent road time, something lacking as far as said Cally is concerned. Can't wait to see it at a Sussex club meeting somewhen soon.

Andy G

Blimey ! I reckon I might whizz down just for a slice of cake

! Have a great time people. I will join in one year. Just need to convince the wife to join me.

Andy G

Just like the rest of us "hip and down with the kids" Impers, he's removed it. Looks better, saves fuel and chrome cleaner.

Andy G

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonded_seal

Andy G

No, you're misreading what I said. Dowty washers have been around for ages is what I'm saying. Soft copper or aluminium would have been used as standard. Dowty were developed for hydraulics if I remember correctly.

Andy G

Wow ! I'm surprised you've never heard of them before. I was using them back at least in the 70s. I use one on the sump drain plug every time. And, no, you shouldn't need silicone.

Andy G

Ah, I remember it well : riding my Lambretta in the summer months with only a T-shirt and shorts on. And no crash hat either, of course ! And I probably had a fag in my mouth too

Andy G

Yeah, but that was an extreme situation. On the bench, you have the weight of the floats acting on the valve and set it accordingly. Holding it up when upside down is a bit hit and miss. And I trust you'd put your fag out before commencing

Andy G

Me neither. I'm intrigued to know how you measure the float level just by removing the float bowl when the carbs are still fitted to the car !

I'd suggest that its not possible to get an accurate measurement ! For goodness sake. Take them off and do it upside down.

Andy G

Does that non-standard pump have enough throw to give you enough fuel at max revs ? How does its dimensions compare to a proper one ?

Andy G

Grotty Product ?

Andy G

We heard you the first time, Scott.

Andy G

That looks like an Iridium jobbie. Yes, some manufacturers quote a particular plug covering multiple uses. In my opinion that can't be considered correct, otherwise all other manufacturers wouldn't bother developing and testing alternative plugs. One size does not fit all.

Andy G

Could you have shorter, softer springs and dampers fitted ? Just asking.... I don't know if it's possible even.

Andy G

I thought that too, especially with the way that Imp aerodynamics work

Andy G

Nah. you need this : Aquarius Metallic. Talbot 150 code.

Andy G.

Stan

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