thedawnpatrol

The core plugs were all changed when the engine was rebuilt 2 years ago! So all I can think is that they were not sealed properly.

Thoughts?

Jules

anyone got a good fix for weeping core plugs ?

i know the best way is to re do them, but with an engine in and ancillary's in the way its a lot of work !

most annoying thing is, i have had the Rad re cored and i worry about pouring in one of these leak stopper fluids in case it blocks my new rad !

any good advise guys ?

Jules

Glad you got out David !

Good to meet you, good time had by all despite the weather.

Julian . (Humber)

Thanks Jon & Terry

it's my 1942 Humber, so yes, i'll clean the plugs and the carb tonight, runs fine at speed, just won't idle happily seams to 'hunt' so i hope just an easy fix.

cheers

Jules

I probably over filled my engine oil very slightly the other day, however this caused oil to enter the top of the carb, as there is a pipe that comes off the valve cover and upto the air intake on the top of the carb. Now she struggles to idle, so it's off to Halfords tomorrow to get a tin of carb cleaner!

Is this something that can happen easily? Could I put some sort of filter in that pipe, why do I even need it ?

Bloody annoying as she was running beautifully before hand.

Cheers

Jules

Hi all

What do any of you run your 900x16 bar grip tyre pressure at?

According to my Humber manual, it states 15psi in the front. And 19psi in the rear............

But of course they are referring to run flats"............

So, at the moment I have 35psi. But is that to high ?

Cheers

Jules

Hello Dusty

The name is either. T .W Hornett. Or. J.W Hornett. It's a job to tell if the first initial is a J or a T

Service number is 203263

Hope that helps you ?

Cheers

Jules

Hi Dusty

Your a Star, that list is just what i was after.

as regards the research, about 8 years ago i was able to 'retreive' an Anderson Shelter from the garden of a house in Walthamstow, 43 Pearl Road. ( it had been 'raised' after the war) burried deep amoungst years rubbish at the back, were two WW2 Helmets, one having the remains of the NFS transfer but sadly not enough of the area code to read. however inside the linning was the name T. W. Hornnet and a service number.........................

I just wondered if he served in that area during WW2 ?

Can anyone tell me if it is possible to research a certain member of the AFS or NFS, do any service records exist?

Secondly, is the a list anywhere of the NFS area numbers, the ones you get on the helmets .?

Thanks

Jules

Shame there is no mention of any displays at Duxford or as No signals says anything up North or around Lincs not even a mention of a fly past at EK ?

Looks like we are all heading for Bournemouth then !

Jules

Sorry, I also meant to ask if I should use any sealing compound with a new gasket ?

I need to replace 3 of the inner carb 'rubber' gaskets on my humber Solex.

Where can I buy a small piece of the correct fuel gasket material ?

CHEERS

Jules

Thank you to everyone who has answered this question.

We certainly know a bit more now.

Cheers

Jules

Hy Guys

a mate of mine has just bought a 1950's Ferguson Tractor and found a Ministry of Supply plate.

I wondered if anyone could give any more details please.

the plate reads:-

MINISTRY OF SUPPLY

TRACTOR LAND UTILITY 4X2

CONTRACT No 6VEHS14175CB286

CHASSIS No TED 363306

VEHICLE No 23 BY 34

cHEERS

Jules

Nice work as usual Ian

That K5 is a lovely truck and well worthy of some TLC

Cheers

Jules

Glad to see you are still making good progress, and looking very nice.

Jules

Hi Dave welcome to HMVF

I live 4 miles from Heyford, and as Ian said we have plenty of vehicles locally .

Jules

Post War Im afraid,70s or 80s?

Ok, thanks for letting me know. not really my period of collecting.

regards

Jules

Well its been a good weekend :-D after a chance encounter at Stoneleigh I have managed to get hold of an early type air filter.

 

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It'll need some restoration but its the one I've been looking for .

 

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Will need a new filter element as this ones a tad worn :shocked:

 

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Nice jack dated 1941

 

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driver side splash guard.

Plus flame retarder, couple of wheel rims, tax disc holder, mirrors and lots of small bits n pieces.

 

A Big Big thank you to Paul for helping me with these parts it will help my restoration on no end.

Just fitted an Early Air filter to my Humber, sad to say, for the time being at least i fitted an inline modern filter, was a perfect fit for only £10, at least this lets me run it and in the future attempt to make the bellows................unless you feel like making two ?

Jules

Got amongst some other bits today a WRAF Jacket and skirt and as unfortunately I dont have a wife and am not the other way inclined is surplus to my needs if of any interest to anybody.

How old is it Harry ?

If it's wartime I would be interested

Jules

I tried Speedy a couple of years ago, they had non then, yes, they are very rare, I had to find one for mine, I was lucky to find one in Norfolk.

Though I had to have it rebuilt, that cost £130, so £200 for a brand new one seams a very good deal, if it's ready to bolt on ?

Jimmy, do let me know what else you need, as I have quite a few spares.

Jules

Welcome Guy

Glad to have another Oxford Blue amongst us !

Interested to hear what vehicle you fancy ?

Regards

jules

Just out of curiosity I'm wondering what people on here collect. I spend many a time going to local antique fairs and auctions. I know one of our fellow members collect ordnance shell cases, anyone else collect anything they would like me to keep an eye open for? I have seen a dummy Rarden shell, North Africa Star medal, bayonet, NOS rifle oil tin and what looks like a WW1 gas mask today.

Rick

Did you buy the WW1 Gas Mask ? I would ..................as long as it was WW1 !

I collect RFC / RAF Uniforms and flying clothing & aeroplane parts !

Jules

Whilst working on my MCC PU8, i have found a very good example of the mid war British Camo scheme, i hope the photos do it justice, but when compared to Mike Starmers colours at the back of his book, the two colours look like Khaki Green base and Tarmac disruptive.

i will remove more of the lime green post war colour, but again thisis a really good reference.

Hi Jules,

 

Do you have an email address or website for him?

 

Chris

Chris, look on MILWEB under 'Paint' and he will be there, otherwise just Google 'WARPAINT'

Jules