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by JerryL770
Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Seat serie2 into serie 1
Replies: 5
Views: 298
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Re: Seat serie2 into serie 1

Yes, série 2 instead of MX5. A terrible idea IMHO. The head rest on the S2 seats are neck breakers if you get smashed up the rear end which is why (for one reason) I went for MX-5's. That is, if they can resist any pressure. The headrest mounts only go through the top tube of the backrest which wou...
by JerryL770
Sun Jan 14, 2024 12:13 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: The end of older car insurance?
Replies: 10
Views: 3961
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Re: The end of older car insurance?

. . . . a contract, and its terms are settled at the date that the contract is made. Precisely, and if it's terms say if you do X, Y, Z whilst driving the insured vehicle it will have x, y, z effect on the premium you pay (monthly??). Who can negotiate terms with a big insurance company? Anyway, it...
by JerryL770
Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Casting block
Replies: 14
Views: 1747
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Re: Casting block

I should think Surelock (now part of Project Heaven) could fix that.

www.castingrepairs.com
by JerryL770
Fri Jan 12, 2024 2:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Federal spinners + adaptor + lead mallet
Replies: 19
Views: 2033
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Re: Federal spinners + adaptor + lead mallet

I have used a Thor Copper mallet on my spinners and it did leave some marking. My hide insert is almost completely flattened and really needs replacing but, as you state, the Thor description of what is needed makes it pretty much impossible. The nylon mallet works fine for me and the nylon insert i...
by JerryL770
Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Manifold studs to head
Replies: 5
Views: 896
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Re: Manifold studs to head

Go to a bolt and nut supplier (like Namrick or Sterling in Peterborough). They stock UNC/UNF studs in all normal material/plating specs.
by JerryL770
Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Federal spinners + adaptor + lead mallet
Replies: 19
Views: 2033
Great Britain

Re: Federal spinners + adaptor + lead mallet

:yeahthat: you'll struggle to crack you walnuts with that :bigrin: AH!! Yes. I didn't go into the garage to rummage in the boot to check my "hammer/mallet" and just went by the look of that hammer - I did not consider the weight listed but that's the type I use. It does not mark the spinners at all...
by JerryL770
Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Federal spinners + adaptor + lead mallet
Replies: 19
Views: 2033
Great Britain

Re: Federal spinners + adaptor + lead mallet

Gfhug wrote:
Sun Jan 07, 2024 4:50 pm
Jerry, out of interest which Thor nylon mallet? Thanks

Geoff
This one: https://www.thorhammer.com/product/12-712n/
by JerryL770
Sun Jan 07, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Federal spinners + adaptor + lead mallet
Replies: 19
Views: 2033
Great Britain

Re: Federal spinners + adaptor + lead mallet

I prefer the Thor nylon faced mallet. It is very heavy and the nylon part is replaceable and does zero damage to my spinners.
by JerryL770
Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: Registration in Italy rejected - EEC-homologation - help wanted
Replies: 10
Views: 1169
Great Britain

Re: Registration in Italy rejected - EEC-homologation - help wanted

I might suggest that "stratified" = "laminated"

Stratified = multilayered

Laminated = multilayered
by JerryL770
Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Lazy Starting
Replies: 13
Views: 2728
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Re: Lazy Starting

I have listed this theory on here before and recently have pretty much proved it to myself. When you park your E with a warm engine and leave it, most of the fuel evaporates from the carbs, more, the longer it is left alone. But what happens is it does not all evaporate but the light ends (butane, p...
by JerryL770
Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:40 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Exhaust Flexi
Replies: 7
Views: 1180
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Re: Exhaust Flexi

Try these guys: https://www.mijexhaust.com/

Not cheap but they look good quality.

Jerry
by JerryL770
Sun Nov 05, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Starting woes
Replies: 7
Views: 1099
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Re: Starting woes

Sounds to me like a loose earth strap connection.
by JerryL770
Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Copper and CuNiFer Pipes Sold By The Foot
Replies: 1
Views: 434
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Re: Copper and CuNiFer Pipes Sold By The Foot

Good find Rory, but if you'd mentioned it, I could have brought you some 3/16" CuNi and 1/4" copper from my garage. Ah well ....... :wink:

Thanks for the visit, good to see your car progressing.
by JerryL770
Tue Aug 29, 2023 6:11 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Window wipers
Replies: 10
Views: 1291
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Re: Window wipers

I fitted the uprated arms to my car after I found that the originals just waved the wiper blades somewhere in front of the screen - rubbish wiping.

The uprated arms made all the difference and wipe the screen effectively.
by JerryL770
Fri Aug 11, 2023 6:53 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: 2 speed wiper control
Replies: 7
Views: 2120
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Re: 2 speed wiper control

I recently fitted the windscreen wiper timer from Retronics.

I needed a diagram of the connections and got this from SNGB but the wire colours were incorrect - I reckon. This is what worked for me.
E-type S2 wiper switch wiring.pdf
(229.55 KiB) Downloaded 113 times
Also I show the wiper motor wire positions.
by JerryL770
Tue Jun 20, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Rev counter
Replies: 19
Views: 2911
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Re: Rev counter

Unless you have large hands, there is no need to remove the dash top to extract the tacho. Though I have now shrunk to about 5' 6" tall, I can get my hand in behind the dash/steering column to undo the clamp screws.
by JerryL770
Mon May 08, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Fuel pump- electronic points
Replies: 8
Views: 1154
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Re: Fuel pump- electronic points

So, Marek, does that mean that even if I had tried, I would not be able to fit your electronic board into my newer, presumably Burlen (I don't know for certain) fuel pump? Because it lacks points? I don't remember looking that closely, some time ago.
by JerryL770
Thu May 04, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Fuel pump- electronic points
Replies: 8
Views: 1154
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Re: Fuel pump- electronic points

I have one of Marek's electronic conversions, which I found I did not need when I extracted my pump to find it was a new one with electronic "points". I was glad that I did however, as I found that the banjos were leaking - not sufficiently tight or missing the proper washer!! Bought some new washer...
by JerryL770
Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Smelling fuel issue
Replies: 11
Views: 1517
Great Britain

Re: Smelling fuel issue

Do you have the correct petrol cap?

Some need a vented cap with a visible hole in it. My S2 stank of fuel until the cap was replaced with one with the vent hole.
by JerryL770
Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Roller release/throwout bearing
Replies: 18
Views: 2128
Great Britain

Re: Roller release/throwout bearing

There is a bearing here that looks interesting.....roller but with a teflon face.....Australian based seller.....sounds like a good engineering solution...but what do i know.....would be great to hear from anyone thats used one...Steve https://www.ebay.com/itm/HD3306-clutch-roller-release-bearing-R...