Kevin R

Could be worse - at least you are not allergic to E5.

I have never done this myself before so at risk of sounding totally stupid this is only a SUGGESTION.. Turn the 1/4 shafts 10 rotations which would amplify the output to approx 39 / 36 which would be easier to see the difference. Would need the help an assistant. 🤔 Would it work ?

If you are interested, the current series of Dream Car Fixers features a Triumph Herald. The presenters replace the soft top during the program and make it look quite easy !!! 😂 although I have suspicions about the authenticity of what they actually do. In a different episode they refurb an original SU Morris Traveller fuel pump. At the final reveal this has morphed into a very new looking replacement unit complete with a bright yellow SU sticker on it.🤔

Someone is bound to say that it would be too dangerous having a load of old cars together on a ferry! Not as dangerous as EVs. They are not banned - YET

My Spitfire 1500 has a Bastuk Full width rad and have only ever used 13 lb. Have done Border Raiders NC500 etc etc and temp gauge hardly fluctuates. Never had any problems.

I want to replace the aluminium windscreen capping that is riveted to the top of the windscreen so would be very grateful if anyone could give any advice on removal and refitting. I had planned to drill out the old rivets but I do not know if there is a seal underneath or whether it is also 'glued' to prevent water ingress. If glued is it very easy to remove once the rivets are drilled out ? I am not sure if silicone sealants were freely available and used when the original was fitted. Any advice would be very helpful. Thank you in advance.

Might be worth cleaning the headlight flasher contacts - they tend to oxidise more as they are used less than the other functions on the stalk. Cured mine.

Just as BMW did with the Mini, they could produce a steroid induced enlarged version of the Spitfire and rename it as the Stag 😬

There are all of the touristy bits of course and you will end up walking about more than you imagined so take some comfortable shoes and waterproofs/umbrellas - weather is often unpredictable. Just off the busy tourist trail it is worth having a walk around the New Town (fabulous Georgian streets and houses) and if you are a NT member the restored house in Charlotte Square is very interesting. Calton Hill is good for views of the city and estuary. You will probably end up on the Royal mile at some point but walk to the end and have a look at Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament building. For food I can recommend Cafe Marlayne on Thistle Street which is lovely French bistro very popular with the locals and much better value than the main tourist areas. Great for lunch and serves fantastic coffee. You said you had booked accommodation but have a look at the Royal Scot's Club. It is a private club and hotel owned by the Army but recently opened to the public. We booked there last time and really enjoyed our stay. Just a few other ideas on the fringe of the busy areas - you won't be bored !

Procter & Gamble (P&G) make it even less obvious - they are bigger in washing powder brands than Unilever both in the UK and globally. Procter is also usually incorrectly spelled with an O (Proctor). Good point though.

I would recommend Don Hoods. I think they offer a fitting service but we fitted it ourselves and still looks as good as new after 5 years.

You can be very unlucky as there are plenty of idiots around but there are many ways to drive defensively to substantially reduce the risk of being rear-ended. Usually the rear-enders and rear-ended meet for the first time exchanging insurance details.

1980 Spitfire 1500. Original horns. I still have some airhorns to fit to mine but want to adapt the stalk to work either/or. Will get around to it soon !!!!!!

I agree - good service and very helpful with advice too. Should be within rummaging distance of you Sam.

What has been omitted from this discussion is that headlights and especially the upgraded versions really need motor driven units to dynamically correct the beam. If there is no facility to control this they can be a nuisance and not the cheap and simple upgrade they seem, moreso in short wheelbase cars . My previous modern (2004) with halogens had a dial on the headlamp switch so that the beam could be adjusted remotely to suit if you were unloaded/loaded or pulling a trailer. My current modern (2013) has Xenon lights that are motor driven and dynamically respond to the movement of the car via a range sensor and 3 suspension sensors - NSF OSF and 1 at the rear. This year all 3 have failed one by one at a cost of £200 each inc labour ! Sadly, when the sensors fail, the headlights instead of defaulting to a mid position just point straight down which is like trying to drive with sidelights. The way forwards is backwards.