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If Rex had seen the way he was driving he would have rammed him! Youtube is being particularly tardy right now so giving up for a while, you'll just have to wait.

And as for that boy racer Andy Fowler...........well words fail me:stop: video to follow

Younggun, Floyd and Forceful at Beltring.

That's all for now folks.

And a few more, note the tyres, a lot of work there.

Well it's coming along quite a lot more parts finished, never saw the owner this year either though.

He has already driven a real mans truck, footage to follow.........

You would have thought a side mounted drain plug wouldn't have been too hard to make wouldn't you? Had 3 engines in mine can't remember ever having much trouble bleeding the filters though. Back to the gallery stuff, John Comber at Beltring last week, gave it a good workout up a few steep hills, got it proper hot burnt off the oily bits and cleared out the exhaust as well.

Bonnet sides being like rocking horse s**t, are you surprised? Wouldn't it be nice if all petrol Explorer owners, who are duty bound to show off their engines, kindly donated their bonnet sides to cover Diesel engines................................just funnin'

Thanks Degsy, I have to admit to never having noticed one of those before, Like this one I presume? http://ccmv.fotopic.net/p27834688.html

George has found another photo (of a photo it seems, like the others) He's not sure if this shows his father, can any thing be cleaned from it? any ideas what vehicle? Strange effect on the windscreen, could be dusty?

And it pains me to say that an Explorer would have been an even worse tool, although I'm sure I have seen a pic of one being used for this type of job.

I just drove in through the exhibitors entrance on Saturday, no charge. Worth a look Andy.

Dave, maybe you need to put 432 in the title so it gets noticed by 432 owners, some members are very selective as to what they read, just a suggestion as it's unusual to get no replies on here.

Mike, see post #23 > it doesn't seem to be a problem to most..

I see you've changed wreckers, do we dare to assume that Steve's Militant is a better tool for this job than the WLF?

Is it filling up with Pale Ale?

Save a flag for Forceful please Jack, and don't forget your drive on the off road course..........just ask :shake:.

Jack, whatever happened to the flags, got any with you?

It punches a ring of holes on something, like an earlobe? tatooing deserters?

The usual problem is back firing when first opening the throttle to accelerate, like a progression jet is blocked, if it opens up cleanly then you have a different problem, maybe idling too rich, faulty float levels or leaks in them? Floats have to weigh the same, they have the weight stamped on them in grams, IIRC.

It HAS to be done without the air box, I am living proof that singed hair can result from this procedure...............

The big problem with these carburettors is that they have to be set out of sinc. The accelerator pumps are vacuum operated therefore after setting each carb to run right, it is then necessary to loosen the connecting link between them and adjust them so that the pumps work at exactly the same time, if this is not done back fires can not be avoided. The accelerometer pumps also come back into operation when flat out, to help the main jets flow enough fuel, this is also affected if the out of phase set up is not correct. This procedure is set out in the workshop manual but it has to be read very carefully to spot it, it has been a while since I've done it but it works. It's just a case of take your time, being methodical and following the book exactly. Of course the ignition system and tappet clearances also have to be spot on first.

Correct, although to be pedantic a living van is built to carry goods (like in the belly box) and/or personal effects, but no goods allowed for historic tax exempt. Caravan? dunno, putting the lid back on my can now.........

As Norman says you are correct, when restoring period properties where a high gloss looks wrong this is often a problem. Many of the specialist "period" paints deteriorate quickly in my experience and although these are often specified, I have found the best thing to use is acrylic gloss. This dries to a "softer" gloss and looks much more in keeping on older jobs, as does an acrylic off white. It will mix correctly as no flatting agent is used, but understandably you may be wary of using it on a vehicle that you have already put so much effort into.