plantfit 7,535 Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 This is the old Petter A1 petrol engine I am working on for someone in the village, it's not run for many years and as you can see it's in a bit of a state, there was no compression in the engine and no spark from the magneto, I removed the spark plug and poured some petrol and oil mixture down the spark plug hole,turned the engine over a few times using the starting handle to get the mixture around the piston rings and valves, next I put a scratch mark on the magneto body where it joins the engine and a scratch mark on the engine case to line up with the magneto so when I come to put the magneto back on the engine it will go in the same place as it was removed, the points in the magneto were corroded together and needed prising apart, I did this and cleaned them up using fine wet and dry abrasive paper, next was to remove the cover on the top of the magneto revealing the copper windings,these were covered in oil and dust so needed a good clean and wipe down using WD 40 after wiping them dry with a clean cloth I replace the whole lot back on the engine making sure to line up the two scratch lines, turned the engine over using the starting handle and there was a good spark from the HT lead. The owner of the engine wasn't avialable the following week as he was on holiday so that gave time for the petrol/oil mixture in the cyclinder and valves to work it's way in and hopefully free off the piston rings and stuck valves, on my next visit I will see if things have freed off ready for the next stage of restoration Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socram 130 Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 http://www.monza.org.nz/cars/8monza8/8images/214_1222_06b.JPG But under the bonnet, a Rover V8, disc brakes etc, etc. Can't for the life of me get the photo to show up here! I have managed it in the past, but the brain seems to have frozen. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 6 hours ago, Socram said: Can't for the life of me get the photo to show up here! Clicking on the link takes me to the photo ok. It's a link to a New Zealand-based motorsport site, which obviously makes sense, seeing where you are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,218 Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 How did you design a car in the sixties? 1 Start with an oil leak and go from there. 2 Start with a water leak and go from there. I cannot remember one car that I had in the sixties and early seventies that despite regular servicing didn't develop an oil leak from either the rear main bearing seal, the timing cover or the rocker gasket or water leaks from the front and rear windows or the boot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,869 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 I remember some car showrooms had trays under some cars to collect the oil from dripping on the floor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 42 minutes ago, denshaw said: I remember some car showrooms had trays under some cars to collect the oil from dripping on the floor. And the odd nut and bolt, that would fall off whilst it was standing there!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 There were always rivets under the carpets. One person I knew found a ham sandwich sprayed over! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fogrider 179 Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Our fire engines always had large drip trays underneath, some 6ft by 3ft. Engines and gearboxes all leaked. Rolls Royce B60 and B80 engines ! Even when we got the new AEC diesels in 1971, they dripped a good bit. Par for the course in those days and a certain amount of leakage was accepted from HGV's at their annual test. How things change ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 Lincolshire SUV Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 Interesting to see the Ford 4000 in the background. I’ve got the ‘baby’ version, a 2000 of similar vintage. Not used it for some years so starting to look a bit sorry for itself now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 Get working on it Phil,you know it makes sense,I'll post some more Ford tractor pics when I find them Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 Springs on it's way Phil, perfect time to start a restoration project Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 As if I haven’t got enough to do! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 Tuk Tuk Rog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 921 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 They're calor gas powered now in Mumbai (Bombay) and also electric start, not be long before they get ecus and turbos !!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,218 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 On 2/17/2019 at 9:57 PM, plantfit said: Tuk Tuk Plantfit, was that one in South Africa? In India they are called Auto Rickshaws made by Bajaj Autos who have a large plant in Pune in the hill country above Mumbai. They have formed an alliance with Triumph Motorcycles to build mid sized motor bikes. I have hazy memories of driving one of these. Tuk-Tuk is the name most often used in Thailand and in Sri Lanka, they have many other local names around the world. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 It belongs to the Maazi Indian restaurant in Matlock Town, the owners sponsored the Penny Farthing race there in 2011. Interesting about Triumph Motorcycles though,any more info? Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alan s 156 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, plantfit said: It belongs to the Maazi Indian restaurant in Matlock Town Went there for a mate's 60th last year. Food was absolutely divine. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AfferGorritt 868 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Went out for a meal in Chaing Mai once and hired a couple of tuk tuks to get back to the hotel - me and the missus in one, daughter and fiancee in the other. The drivers looked at each other, then at us (think they were checking to see if we were up for it) and then we were off! Raced each other all the way back to the hotel. Probably the most exhilarating and dangerous thing I’ve done!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,218 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 9 hours ago, plantfit said: Interesting about Triumph Motorcycles though,any more info? Plantfit If you type "Bajaj and Triumph" into your web browser you will find a lot of news about this project, apparently the first bike produced will be a 650cc unit. Whilst working in India I was at the company that made the Enfield Bullet and I saw a diesel engined version. I can imagine some poor Indian rider being launched into orbit if it kicked back. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I have a thing about three wheels Rog 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
meeowed 314 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 The foreman and I went in a bubble car he came whistling in to the garage and up to the work bench only to find there was no reverse gear couldnt open the door to get out I had to climb out the roof and shove it backwards we also got a bond mini car going it would spin round and round in its own length blanked all the garage out with smoke meeowed 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 We had an Isetta in the mid sixties (before children) - loved it. It was pale blue 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 It was like the red one on Catfan's photo on Tuesday (but pale Blue!). When it wouldn't start one day, I pushed it down a slope and Paul had to run round to the front to open the door and get in! Good job he didn't trip up... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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