john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Hi Gang, When in doubt ask ! I have to get the white metal in the two halves of the big ends recast and the crankshaft machined and main bearings replaced. Have tried Cox and Turner who have a minimum 9 month waiting time which means I would miss next year's War & Peace show. :cry: Does anyone know any other firms I could try for a shorter waiting time? John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I have used Gosnays over in Romford but it's over 15 years ago Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 They (Gosnays) are still there and still going strong!! I've had a few engine parts machined there and always had high quality work at reasonable cost!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 :? John whats happend to Bertha? keep me informed hope shes ok soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 Hi Guys, Big public thank you time, rang Gosneys and if they are as good as they say then Bertha could be back on the road about feb. of next year. Regards, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 They are John - so we look forwards to hearing more good news!!! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 Hy Guys, Thanks to our good friend Kewelde Bertha's engine is now out and ready to go to the shop for mending, while the engine is out I reckon now is a good chance to replace the clutch plate which is near the rivets. If anyone could send me in idiotproof words how to send photos. then I shall post some pics. of Bertha in the nude :schocked: What can one usefully add!!! John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 PM sent mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 Hi Guys, Thanks to Mark somethere in the ether there are some pics. of Bertha and the offending piston which put me on the scent of Bertha's probs. Regards, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Hi John The pictures you sent are saved in bitmap any chance you can send them as jpeg as this will be allowed on here. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Hi John The pictures you sent are saved in bitmap any chance you can send them as jpeg as this will be allowed on here. Ta Mark just open them then Save As .jpg :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Already tried that and it will not let me do it. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Hy Guys, Thanks to our good friend Kewelde Bertha's engine is now out and ready to go to the shop for mending, while the engine is out I reckon now is a good chance to replace the clutch plate which is near the rivets. Hi John, Can you give me a ring on my mobile, please. Poss. good news re. parts. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Bertha's engine now at Gosnay's workshop so I am saving my pennies for the horrendous bill which I am sure will ensue. :schocked: Tried that jpeg think and got into even more of a muddle :computerterror2: John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 John when your ready for refit give us a call, an excuse to come down give you a hand, and enjoy the local hospitallity. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 John when your ready for refit give us a call, an excuse to come down give you a hand, and enjoy the local hospitallity. :-D Hi Tony, That's a kind thought and will keep it in mind. Regards, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 :-D me too i may need the expiriance do i bring a tent? :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Looks like there could be a bit of a learning workshop here, someone take a video camera and make a "how to" video to put on the HMVFTV site :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 Video camera might be fun but it could well end up as a How NOT To video and the language could probably do with editing :schocked: John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Video camera might be fun but it could well end up as a How NOT To video and the language could probably do with editing :schocked: John. No, no John, We practise fitting it the day before, then they come and film it, just like they do on the telly ;-) Anyway, there was not that much cursing when removing it, was there? Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 No Richard it has to be live and uncut, we could go into competion with Big brother. HMVFTV present live and uncut 'BIG END'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 :-D I think I will bring mine down then we can do a removal and a replacement get an ex pop star to turn up for 15 min and sell the show to C4 :whistle: Berthas Big Nght! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 where's all the fun going to be happening, then ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 In the Garden of England :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 In the Garden of England :-D ahh, best find me passport, then. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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