Zuffen

I recently read both the Dennis and Thorny threads from start to finish. Too hot to go outside! Both inspiring reads.

We're all friends here!

Another option is take it to an Exhaust Shop who does mandrel bending and let them do it. Cheaper than a Plumber.

If you install a tachometric relay (as used in LPG vehicles) you can take the pulse from the distributor. How it works is once the ignition is turned on the relay allows the fuel pump to run for a few seconds then shuts it down. This creates fuel pressure to start the engine, once started the pulse of the low tension circuit to the distributor keeps the relay operating. Once the pulse stops (the engine stops turning over) it shuts down the fuel flow. This means in the event of a ruptured fuel line after the pump the engine will stop and so will the pump. Relays are avaialable on eBay and cost around 30-40 Aussie $. I use them on modified fuel injected cars, but they will work with a carby just as well.

I use them and they are brilliant. That is until yo drop the retaining pin down a door pillar and can't get it back out. I got them from eBay and have so far only broken 1 from 36.

Mine was this morning, but not now. Or ever!

When Photobucket says you have exceeded your capacity it isn't referring to the number of images or amount of photos. It is referring to the amount of Bandwidth used by your photos being accessed by Third Parties, read Forums. I've stopped using Photobucket and not tried to post any further photos off it and my old images appear to be remaining. It could be if you don't keep using it you may have your photos survive.

I've also bridged the battery terminal with my Wedding Ring. The skin on your finger slides off with the ring. Wife wasn't happy and my finger even less so. Still wear the ring, but with a chunk melted out of it.

Charleville Queensland, photo taken in 1915.

About 5 years ago I used POR15 on an 80 litre fuel tank in a modified vehicle. The tank only has 98 Octane fuel in it and hasn't given any trouble. You do need to follow the directions to the letter for it to work.

If anyone is interested I have quite a few truck photos from a trip to Cuba 3 years ago. I went with my wife so the feisty Latino was out of the equation.

Nothing feels as good as when the beast springs into life after radical surgery. Well done.

Be aware exhaust pipe as an intercooler pipe may have or build up rust inside and the rust flakes and may go through the turbo and into the engine. Not a good look. As a short term fix it will work but I would replace it with the correct pipe or use Alloy tube.

That's interesting Richard as I've used Aussie Post to ship stuff and run a business for 30 years and very very rarely have they lost anything. I've sent and received literally hundreds of packages and tens of thousands of letters to and from our business. Do you know if your wheels were misplaced in Australia or somewhere between us and you?

Years ago I used to post conrods all over the world. I'd wrap them in bubble wrap then in cardboard, wrap with packing tape and take them to my local Post Office (every Australian town has one) and let them do the delivery. A starter wouldn't weigh more than their limits allow. Make the purchaser pay postage and you've done a fellow MV enthusiast a great favour. If I lived in near you I would collect the starter and post it off on your behalf.

You should also check you're not running out of thread on the studs. You may think your torquing down the manifold only to be tightening the nuts against the end thread on the stud.

You were lucky to spot the throw out bearing. Imagine having to remove the fully installed transmission to correct the oversight.

Prior to our retirement my Wife and I ran a specialist Motor Insurance Agency in Australia with Lloyd's for many years. In what we felt would become difficult claims we would involve the insurer of the guilty party so they could see what we were spending (what will become their) money on. The other insurer doesn't get any say in how or if the vehicle is repaired they are just fully aware of what is being done to the vehicle. You're insurer may well be looking after you in this situation. it's always difficult when a vehicle becomes and economic total loss and how you deal with the client. In this situation we would try and cash settle the client so the vehicle kept a clean record and they could rebuild the vehicle if they so desired. My advice is talk to your insurer and try and get the best result you can. At all times remember wine and vinegar. You know which one will catch the most flies. This is an emotional time for you and you need to work co-operatively with the insurer to get the best result.

I used it 5 years ago on a fuel tank and it hasn't leaked yet. This tank runs hi-octane fuel all the time.

You would have made my Dad happy to see them being put to use. I'll let my Mum know they are in a good home.

I need to ask; is the exhaust hitting the crossmember beside the gearbox? It looks like it in the photos.

I'm not into Militaria in any shape or form. I'm a Hotrodder at heart. I'm on this Forum for the talent of the guy's doing restorations such as the Goslings and Ben Hawkins. But I will say I find almost all sections of the Forum a great read and would spend an hour a day on it!

Gone to a new home where they will be put to use, rather than rotting away in a drawer. Anything my Dad had that was of Historical or specialist interest is being given away to those that will use/appreciate them.

I was cleaning out my ate Father's garage and found these. They have no part number but are branded Stromberg Carlson. The plug has No. 9 inscribed in the base. My Dad served in WWII as a RADAR Operator in Newcastle, Exmouth Gulf and Port Moresby. For this reason I suspect they we purloined when he was demobbed. They are located in Sydney Australia and anyone who wants/can use them is welcome to them for postage costs. I'm not even sure they are WWII vintage but they certainly have the right look, and smell:???

You removed the metal Land-Rover sign.