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  1. Doug Paterson
    Spitfire2500 wrote: Been using that in the Spit since 2003 and in the Saloon when it was on the road. Personally I wouldn't use anything else now. Likewise.  Wonderful oil pressure
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    I've done a bit of work on my brakes recently.  Larger diameter master cylinder, braided hoses on front (still to do rears when I have time) and it has given me the best, firmest pedal ever.  The brakes are fabulous ... I have M1144 fitted too ... And very progressive. However they do now need a good firm foot pressure.   I could see why some might want a servo. I don't feel the need but as long as the rest of the system is properly maintained go for it.  
  3. Doug Paterson
    Serious point. That little jack you are using is for changing wheels, not for propping up the chassis when you are working on the car. Get something safer.
  4. Doug Paterson
    JohnD wrote:Tom, You took a chisel to the wishbones. A mission-critical part, which you weakened in a way that will cause stress to be concentrated at that point. Tom, that is a BODGE. You should be ashamed of yourself. JOhn Yeah - Agree with John.  It may not be obvious that the end of the wishbone plays a part in its strength but it definitely does.
  5. Doug Paterson
    ..... and I may upset a few folk here (And over on the Pistonheads forum) but the standard replacement of the word "Halfords" with "Halfrauds" is now VERY VERY old and stopped being amusing approximately 2005  ;D
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    JohnD wrote:I can see a blood frenzy developing here. Whereas intermingled, with the cries of "Slag off Halfords" are several stories that tell the same story.  Overnight charging followed by an explosion.  Old fashioned chargers just keep stuffing electrons into the battery, when it could store no more.  Result, electrolysis and an explosive mixture of hydrogen and oxygen, that can be detonated by the smallest spark. This won't happen while your car charges it, as long as the regulator works (see story above) and anyway, the air changes under the bonnet will blow away the explosive gases.  I don't think Halfords have anything to fear from your litigation! I use and abuse Halfords batteries (Levae them unused for months then re charge) and swear by them.  Just don't misuse them. Nor do I agree that Halfords, their employees, managers and products are a load of rubbish.    A while ago, my garage was raided; every tool in the shop gone.   With the insurance money I went to my local Halfords, spoke to the manager, and we did a deal.   I got a complete set of Halfords tools, in roll cabinets and cases, at a bargain price and a Trade card to go with it.   The tools are very good quality indeed, in fact I think they are only bettered by SnapOn, and equal to Facom.   I had one externsion that broke -replaced without hesitstaion several years after buying it.   The cabinets - so-so, I need  new ones now, bent drawers, runners worn, but fifteen years of heavy use?   Can't be bad. Don't rubbish Halfords without reaosn! John Totally agree with John.   And without Halfords where would we go for those car related odds and ends we find ourselves needing on a Sunday afternoon?
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    I had one once which was overcharging due to a fault with the alternator. As I got home I noticed the voltmeter was in the red.  When I got out the car the sizzling and popping noise from inside the battery was rather worrying.  Kept my distance until it had stopped  :)
  8. Doug Paterson
    Cheers Marcus - appreciate the steer.
  9. Doug Paterson
    I have a set of NOS asbestos ones to go on my car soon.  Currently on M1144 so will be an interesting comparison
  10. Doug Paterson
    796 wrote:If yer own are noisey wid age, then most likely this has happened, owa the years, ex gunk has clogged the holes nearest the baffle,  so not letting gas thru into box result is every thing goes thru to exit,and not absorbed. can sort it oot yer sell though,and re pack em. I cant be the only one that does this. think Nick did it too. some pics crud buld up around the baffles Most of holes in baffles were clogged up,yans at the sides, and bottoms  were the wust wadding clogged solid,oil,coke,soot,dutty wata, all took its toll to put a layer of crud nearest to baffles. I wrapped this aroond the baffle,to make a bigger air gap,so it would no clogg up as easy agen. then tack welded in a few spots, and masticated the rest, just incase i want to get back in, which will be very easy noo I done the mods.  It aint leaked at all, and they are alott lott quieter . Maybe food for thought for some up an coming tinkerers of tinkered things, that need to be tinkered wid. M Hi Marcus - what type of mastic did you use to seal the exhaust.  Tempted to do similar with mine. Cheers Doug
  11. Doug Paterson
    The Bell system I had was ridiculous. I reckon the quality may be a bit random with some louder than others.
  12. Doug Paterson
    I have a single Pheonix on mine and yep, can see right through. It is considerably quieter than the TSSC system I took off, and the Pheonix silencers are quite long.  Don't worry too much, get it on and I'm sure you will love it.
  13. Doug Paterson
    Halfords is not the place to buy a battery.  Prices there are ludicrous.  Go to a decent motor factor and pay less than half the price
  14. Doug Paterson
    No don't. Get some proper engine paint.   Hammerite doesnt do well at higher temps.n
  15. Doug Paterson
    piman wrote:Hello Rich, measuring with the starter disconnected is meaningless, you will still get battery voltage even if there is a high resistance across the contacts. Reconnect the starter and measure from one terminal to the other while cranking the engine, if there is any significant voltage doing that then the solenoid needs replacing. The more brutal test is to short the two terminals with a screwdriver, if the starter cranks then it's a duff solenoid. Lots of sparks with the last test! Alec Aye - if doing that one use a BIG screwdriver and hold on to the handle  ;D
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    I took a load of on road pics near Stirling. Will send you some links shortly.
  17. Doug Paterson
    One of the funny things with car clubs - I recognised more of the cars passing in the Callendar to Stirling Road (I was the chap with Yellow Spitty and Camera) than I did people at Morrisons.   ;D
  18. Doug Paterson
    I very nearly bought a Honeybourne one in August but instead paid Chic Doig £300 for a decent steel one - so competitive with HB when you take their shipping into acccount After evening and weekend work including some amateur cellulose spraying I ended up with this. Pic taken Saturday at the RBRR stop. Took enough work as it was to get it looking good - it had had new wings fitted by a PO which needed a bit of adjustment. Sounds like giving the FG one a miss was a good move.
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    Selection of pics
  20. Doug Paterson
    Photobucket album here http://s1176.photobucket.com/albums/x324/Doug_Paterson/RBRR%202012%20Morrisons%20Garage%20Stirling/
  21. Doug Paterson
    Took the Spitty out towards Doune today and lurked by the roadside to get some 'on the road' pics of the cars - then onto Morrisons Garage.  (I was the suspicious looking chap standing along the road from a yellow Spitfire - thanks for the waves) Pics are slowly loading up to photobucket and I'll link to them on here in a bit.  As usual - anyone is welcome to help themselves to hi-res versions of their cars from my photobucket page. Was good to see everyone looking wider awake than the last few  :)
  22. Doug Paterson
    They are just reselling Honeybourne Mouldings bonnets. Cheaper to deal with Honeybourne direct.   I was considering one and was i touch with Moss - but decided to go with a used steel one.  
  23. Doug Paterson
    I'm going against the grain here  :D but what's the attraction of wooden wheels? Each to their own of course  but I've never seen one I think suits a Triumph - sorry just don't geddit  :)
  24. Doug Paterson
    michael_charlton wrote:Alex 1155 are better and more readily available What is better about M1155? I'm going to renew mine this winter - currently 1144 so genuinely interested.
  25. Doug Paterson
    I had to drill one of those bolt heads off a few years back. They are made from extremely hard metal,  melted several bits getting it off.
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