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Re: Nods news, Rear body drain tubes solvage - blame African
Oh and ive fitted some new Allycat wheel centre badges ive had made - resin covered as well
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Re: Nods news, Rear body drain tubes solvage - blame African
Just fitted some to the Vusky - this had the holes but no tubes at all
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Re: Nods news, Rear body drain tubes solvage - blame African
you can buy the bottles with these on for a few quid on ebay or just the dropper part which is what you need for 60pence each.
Your local pharmacy might well have small bottles for sale
Your local pharmacy might well have small bottles for sale
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Re: Nods news, Rear body drain tubes solvage - blame African
Always fancied a slightly wider tread plate on the throttle pedal just to see what it feels like and if its any better when wearing thin soled shoes so i knocked this up from a bit of stainless , you cant go wider towards the brake pedal but theres room towards the arch .
Feels nice and slippery plus it wont rust
Feels much better
Feels nice and slippery plus it wont rust
Feels much better
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Re: Nods news, Rear body drain tubes solvage - blame African
Thanks , its not a torch - its an inertia switch that shuts the fuel pump off in the event of a crash - prevents the pump working and potentially spraying fuel everywhereAfrican Imp wrote:
Noddy,
Very nice.
Do I see a small torch on the bulkhead?
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Re: Nods news, Throttle pedal tread plate
Aye. And good riddance to those crappy pumps too. Electrical model with filter and pressure regulator control without doubt the way to go. Can't be doing with all this "must keep it original" ballony when modern items are better, more efficient and reliable.
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Re: Nods news, Throttle pedal tread plate
It seems all this waffle on Nods news has hit 1/4 million views
My thanks and gratitude to all that have looked in the past and hopefully will in future
My thanks and gratitude to all that have looked in the past and hopefully will in future
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Re: Nods news , the bumperless look
Temporary bumperless look whilst i clean up and sort out the front bumper inner paint and the mounting brackets
Looks OK without it for now - what do you all think ?
Looks OK without it for now - what do you all think ?
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Re: Nods news , Temporary bumper-less look .
Actually Dave, I prefer the naked look, as you will appreciate in images of Stan over the years. It was one of the first things I removed, front and rear, and passed them onto other Impers who wanted items in better nick than their own.
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Re: Nods news , Temporary bumper-less look .
Less bumper looks OK but it looses a bit of "character" or "attitude" if you see what I mean.
I'd go half way - bumper, but without overriders.
I'd go half way - bumper, but without overriders.
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Re: Nods news , Temporary bumper-less look .
How about Escort quarter bumpers then, as a compromise ?
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Re: Nods news , Temporary bumper-less look .
Quarter bumpers front and rear theres a novelty, never seen them on the back before might look good?
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Re: Nods news , Temporary bumper-less look .
I like it with bumpers and without, Dave. As Lars says, maybe half-way would be a good compromise: bumpers but no over-riders.
The fresh paint looks great and will help to keep the tin worm at bay a little longer.
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The fresh paint looks great and will help to keep the tin worm at bay a little longer.
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Insprired my Peter Nunney I Moved the washer bottle today , I used the same idea as The Nun and Lars Hargermark and used what was once the brake and clutch reservoir Mount .
Ive removed the Girling writing off the cap and will try and find a decent label for it .
I used a proper mounting bracket for it but its turned upside down and had the middle of the base cut out , this screws to the base of the front panel so no extra holes were needed , what was once the mounting point for said bracket now holds the pump on
Gives me more room in the boot
Ive removed the Girling writing off the cap and will try and find a decent label for it .
I used a proper mounting bracket for it but its turned upside down and had the middle of the base cut out , this screws to the base of the front panel so no extra holes were needed , what was once the mounting point for said bracket now holds the pump on
Gives me more room in the boot
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Re: Nods News , Washer bottle moved .
I don't know if it would have affected performance as yet but I decided to increased the cap vent hole to 3 milli was it only a very small pin hole?
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Re: Nods News , Washer bottle moved .
Washer bottle bracket repainted and fitted , I did notice the screen wash bottle had a vinyl label on it so seeing as it was now empty i cut out and stuck the " screen wash " bit from it and put it on the lid until i can find a better solution
Bottle originally came with a Rootes label on it so ive put it back on .
Oh and drilled the vent hole bigger as suggested by Peter Nunney
Bottle originally came with a Rootes label on it so ive put it back on .
Oh and drilled the vent hole bigger as suggested by Peter Nunney
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Re: Nods News , Washer bottle moved .
What do you think of this lid idea for the brake reservoir / washer bottle conversion .
Theres lots of ways I can go with it just by changing the tinted blue see through centre , i could buy a cheap flat blue lid c/w screenwash logo and cut it to fit - or yellow ,Or leave it tinted blue as is .
Plus I need a way to vent it .?
What i dont want it to look like is a brake reservoir any more
Theres lots of ways I can go with it just by changing the tinted blue see through centre , i could buy a cheap flat blue lid c/w screenwash logo and cut it to fit - or yellow ,Or leave it tinted blue as is .
Plus I need a way to vent it .?
What i dont want it to look like is a brake reservoir any more
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Re: Nods News , Washer bottle moved .
I did wonder if it was a unique thread or a universal one so you could get another cap to fit say Blue plastic as the modern cars use for the washer bottle or black even or what I haven't tried is painting it with a plastics compatible paint after sanding off the Girling wording?
Or another blank cap that would press over the top of the existing?
Might see what's about on that one.
Or another blank cap that would press over the top of the existing?
Might see what's about on that one.
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Re: Nods News , Washer bottle moved .
ive ordered one of these for just over a fiver which will be cut down and fitted in the central hole - we will see if it all works out OK once it arrives
Seems to be the universal symbol for screen washers so even them that cannot read English will understand
Seems to be the universal symbol for screen washers so even them that cannot read English will understand
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Re: Nods News , Washer bottle moved .
International symbol?Dave ' Linwood ' Lane wrote:That wont wash - theres a mistake waiting to happen with just that on it - im going for the universal symbol for washersAfrican Imp wrote:
Must have the word " WATER " on it!
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Re: Nods News , Washer bottle moved .
Mmmm.....interesting.
I must admit that, in the days when she lived outside and got used regularly in deepest winter, I always moved Suzy's washer bag from its normal position (lying on the n/s wheel arch where it never gets any warmth and, if it freezes, stays frozen) to behind the millboard (?) petrol tank cover, sitting on the heater hose (where it gets warm). It was a very practical solution to a near permanently frozen washer bag. These days we use screen wash with antifreeze (and the winters don't seem as cold anyway) so I don't suppose it matters any longer but Dave's new wash bottle is going to get, and stay, very cold in winter! Looks good though....
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I must admit that, in the days when she lived outside and got used regularly in deepest winter, I always moved Suzy's washer bag from its normal position (lying on the n/s wheel arch where it never gets any warmth and, if it freezes, stays frozen) to behind the millboard (?) petrol tank cover, sitting on the heater hose (where it gets warm). It was a very practical solution to a near permanently frozen washer bag. These days we use screen wash with antifreeze (and the winters don't seem as cold anyway) so I don't suppose it matters any longer but Dave's new wash bottle is going to get, and stay, very cold in winter! Looks good though....
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Re: Nods News , Washer bottle moved .
I can see a 12v tea heater being fitted in the bottle then
But these days you have to run with quite a concentrate in the wash so that the bumper headlamp wash doesn't freeze up which ruins the nozzles so as long as you use the same mix here I doubt it would be a problem, also if the garaged overnight helps a little.
But these days you have to run with quite a concentrate in the wash so that the bumper headlamp wash doesn't freeze up which ruins the nozzles so as long as you use the same mix here I doubt it would be a problem, also if the garaged overnight helps a little.
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Re: Nods News , Washer bottle moved .
Now I know it works well ive added an old brass one way valve to the washer bottle intake so it now has two valves in total , water cant drain back anywhere so the pump is always primed and theres now water trapped right up to the jets .
Squirt is instant , powerful and when the engines at running temp around 40˚C
Just waiting on the part I need to finish the lid off now
Squirt is instant , powerful and when the engines at running temp around 40˚C
Just waiting on the part I need to finish the lid off now
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Re: Nods News , Washer bottle moved .
Note 1 to self: To get the Cali ready RESIST! RESIST! RESIST!
Note 2 to self: Good to have something to occupy me during the winter.
The one-way valve idea is superb.
Note 2 to self: Good to have something to occupy me during the winter.
The one-way valve idea is superb.
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Re: Nods News , Washer bottle moved .
Bit needed to modify the ex brake / clutch cylinder reservoir lid into its new job of screen washer has arrived and been fitted .
Ive added period Girling reservoir stickers to the brake and clutch ones as well .
Ive added period Girling reservoir stickers to the brake and clutch ones as well .
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Re: Nods News , Washer bottle moved - Lid now modded .
It's the system, probably loads of folk look but can't acknowledge the fact unless they comment, which not everyone likes too, no like button, been said before would give a better idea of how interested a topic is, we can only guess as it stands.
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Re: Nods News , Washer bottle moved - Lid now modded .
Theres no reason we cant have a " like " button , Retrorides has one and its a proboards one like this I believe although it seems a hell of a lot better
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Re: Nods News , Washer bottle moved - Lid now modded .
Just to prove once and for all the following pics show that the bog brush cooler actually does work rather well , this is after a 25 mile run and being turned off for 5 minutes .
Info as to whats what with the pics
Info as to whats what with the pics
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Re: Nods News , Bog brush cooler.
Noddy did us a favour with that in and out heat test, as did InfraZA when he got is rebuilt 1971 Imp from me.
The engine was converted to a 998cc size, same Rootes oil cooler and very similar reduction in oil temperature also
The engine was converted to a 998cc size, same Rootes oil cooler and very similar reduction in oil temperature also
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Re: Nods News , Bog brush cooler.
Imp one, modern box nil by the look of that picture.
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Re: Nods News , Bog brush cooler.
I wonder if the standard cooler was sited outside the engine compartment or where forced air passes over it whether it would be comparable to the normal radiator type cooler?
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Re: Nods News , Bog brush cooler.
Years ago I recovered the engine lid sound proofing in flame proof canvas as per factory and remade the original frame that holds it in with copper wire.
Well it kept slipping so ive made a new redesigned frame from some shellack coated copper strips and some copper rivets , no painting , no rust plus being thin copper it bends easy which is whats required to fit it.
Well chuffed with the result
Well it kept slipping so ive made a new redesigned frame from some shellack coated copper strips and some copper rivets , no painting , no rust plus being thin copper it bends easy which is whats required to fit it.
Well chuffed with the result
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Re: Nods News , Engine sound proofing frame redesigned
Looking good. Appears much neater with frame and canvas tailored to suit.
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Re: Nods News , Engine sound proofing frame redesigned
New frame looks a hell of a lot better sprayed satin black , the legs have been heat shrink to prevent scratches when being fitted or removed
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Re: Nods News , Engine sound proofing frame , now painted
That is another lovely touch, Dave.
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Re: Nods News , amalgamating switch panels
There is a problem with adding things over many decades .
That is is can all get a bit random re. the fitting .
I recently want to fit the Ferodo tapley meter but this meant id have three small panels ( plus one with the hazards and washers fitted higher up ) scattered about the dash.
So as a trial ive amalgamated the cig lighter , fuel pump switch and light and the Tapley meter and made one long switch panel .
Il leave it like this for now and see how i feel about how it looks - everything works and its all within easy reach and visible
Opinions are welcome
That is is can all get a bit random re. the fitting .
I recently want to fit the Ferodo tapley meter but this meant id have three small panels ( plus one with the hazards and washers fitted higher up ) scattered about the dash.
So as a trial ive amalgamated the cig lighter , fuel pump switch and light and the Tapley meter and made one long switch panel .
Il leave it like this for now and see how i feel about how it looks - everything works and its all within easy reach and visible
Opinions are welcome
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Re: Nods News , Amalgamating switch panels
Some kindly toe rag snapped the aerial off the Singer yesterday .
Not an easy thing to replace being as its a 60s window mounted jobby .
Still some lateral thinking , an aerial meant for a hand held scanner from Maplins - some soldering and its good to go again .
Not an easy thing to replace being as its a 60s window mounted jobby .
Still some lateral thinking , an aerial meant for a hand held scanner from Maplins - some soldering and its good to go again .
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Re: Nods News , Some goon broke my aerial off
Nice job, Dave. Don't let the bastards grind you down. By the way, I'd like to see some paint on that vice, please.
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Re: Nods News , Some goon broke my aerial off
Mine, bought pre used in Feb last year.
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Re: Nods News , Some goon broke my aerial off
I can see a vice competion coming.
shame you didn't catch the toe-rag dave ,he could have modelled the ariel for you in different parts of his anatamony.
reseption would have been bad,but the fun factor would have been good.
is there nothing you cant fix
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shame you didn't catch the toe-rag dave ,he could have modelled the ariel for you in different parts of his anatamony.
reseption would have been bad,but the fun factor would have been good.
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Re: Nods News , Some goon broke my aerial off
Dave,
Your Vusky now has an oil smoke issue? very recently you changed the oil on both that engine and the Singers, did you change the brand and grade of oil at all?
If so from which type and grade to which type and grade, was it Valvoline?
Your Vusky now has an oil smoke issue? very recently you changed the oil on both that engine and the Singers, did you change the brand and grade of oil at all?
If so from which type and grade to which type and grade, was it Valvoline?
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Re: Nods News , Transaxles borked
Well things continue to go all to shite and yesterday was no exception ,
On the way home from a car show yesterday in the Singer - well actually just trying to get out was the start I noticed the gearchange was - well notchy and rough ,
I did get home fine but the gearchange is now just terrible - in fact its almost undriveable although once any gear is eventually selected it does at least stay in said gear and the box is still really quite .
I will check all the usual suspects in regards the control rod / flexi / gearlever bush etc etc but my gut is telling me its the box which has been in the car since at least 1987 - in fact i think it was in the Stiletto I once owned .
Ive got no boxes that work , no money worth speaking of to get one that does , no knowledge as to how to fix this one and no will to take the engine out to sort it even if i did .
Verdict = its dead for now
On the way home from a car show yesterday in the Singer - well actually just trying to get out was the start I noticed the gearchange was - well notchy and rough ,
I did get home fine but the gearchange is now just terrible - in fact its almost undriveable although once any gear is eventually selected it does at least stay in said gear and the box is still really quite .
I will check all the usual suspects in regards the control rod / flexi / gearlever bush etc etc but my gut is telling me its the box which has been in the car since at least 1987 - in fact i think it was in the Stiletto I once owned .
Ive got no boxes that work , no money worth speaking of to get one that does , no knowledge as to how to fix this one and no will to take the engine out to sort it even if i did .
Verdict = its dead for now
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Re: Nods News , Singers transaxles borked - car is dead for
Dave - how many late (mk2 and mk.3) boxes do you have? I am short of good (polished teeth, no scoring) crownwheel and pinion pairs.
Let me know and we can come to an arrangement
Dave W.
Let me know and we can come to an arrangement
Dave W.
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Re: Nods News , Singers transaxles borked - car is dead for
Dave,
Drain them, take the inspection covers off the bottom and look at the crownwheel teeth with a torch. If they are not scored, chipped, rusty or have gouge marks ie. they are nice and polished, I'll have them and sort you out a good deal on the rebuild of your road box.
Dave W.
Drain them, take the inspection covers off the bottom and look at the crownwheel teeth with a torch. If they are not scored, chipped, rusty or have gouge marks ie. they are nice and polished, I'll have them and sort you out a good deal on the rebuild of your road box.
Dave W.
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Re: Nods News , Singers transaxles borked - car is dead for
this is what this club and forum is all about
you wouldn't get that service on other sites
she will soon be running again dave
chin up
chris d
you wouldn't get that service on other sites
she will soon be running again dave
chin up
chris d
stella sunbeam stiletto.finished and enjoying
libby 75 imp deluxe.ongoing.
libby 75 imp deluxe.ongoing.
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Re: Nods News , Singers transaxles borked - car is dead for
Having fitted yet another flexi yesterday , greased everything , cleaned up the rod the flexi bolts to and checked the transaxle mounts its a bit better - its drive-able at least - i think its a combo of an iffy box and iffy flexi so by sorting one bit out i can at least select all gears and keep it going .
I will check the oil level in it next as its a bit leaky .
Hopefully a plan to get a good working transaxle has begun which il possibly fit in the winter .
Its all a step in the right direction at least
I will check the oil level in it next as its a bit leaky .
Hopefully a plan to get a good working transaxle has begun which il possibly fit in the winter .
Its all a step in the right direction at least
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Chin up, Dave (and the other one ).
Andy G
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Re: Nods News , Singers transaxles borked - kind of living a
Good news about the Singer and plans for National.
I haven't changed mine but the Cali has developed a strange behaviour - best described as a misfire.
When going back (from Lumenition) to known good points + condenser + coil didn't help I turned my attention to the carbs.
Noticed that the pistons/needles didn't lift equally despite throttles opened the same amount. Weird, after less than 80 miles!
Lifted both pistons simultaneously by hand and they dropped back exactly the same. Looks like cyls 1 & 2 creates more air flow than 3 & 4.
Time to check valve clearances and condition, HG and pistons + rings.
Luckily I have a set of new pistons & rings and a new HG should the worst come to the worst.
If I cannot rectify it I'll come anyway but in a modern. We'll see.
I haven't changed mine but the Cali has developed a strange behaviour - best described as a misfire.
When going back (from Lumenition) to known good points + condenser + coil didn't help I turned my attention to the carbs.
Noticed that the pistons/needles didn't lift equally despite throttles opened the same amount. Weird, after less than 80 miles!
Lifted both pistons simultaneously by hand and they dropped back exactly the same. Looks like cyls 1 & 2 creates more air flow than 3 & 4.
Time to check valve clearances and condition, HG and pistons + rings.
Luckily I have a set of new pistons & rings and a new HG should the worst come to the worst.
If I cannot rectify it I'll come anyway but in a modern. We'll see.