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« Reply #9585 on: July 01, 2017, 12:32:47 PM » |
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« Reply #9586 on: July 01, 2017, 05:59:49 PM » |
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« Reply #9587 on: July 02, 2017, 10:14:50 PM » |
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They're too big, (nearly 2 feet long), so would drag along the ground! Spent the morning watching Tom tackle the wiring on my bike today, (thanks Tom), so spent the afternoon tinkering with various brackets on the Pop. Found enough new bolts in my spares box to bolt the rear fuel tank in place, then fitted 2 new Facet electric fuel pumps to replace the corroded old ones, plus fresh inline filters. Found the new bolts for the 4 bar linkages, but can't find the washers, so need to buy more tomorrow. Also need washers & nuts for the new shock mounting bolts. So not much progress, but every little helps.
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« Reply #9588 on: July 02, 2017, 10:15:40 PM » |
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« Reply #9589 on: July 02, 2017, 10:16:57 PM » |
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« Reply #9590 on: July 02, 2017, 10:20:39 PM » |
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I then spent the evening removing the alternator & starter motor. Last time Mr Olds looked at the wiring, the charging light wasn't coming on when the ignition was switched on. Nothing obviously wrong with the bulb or the wiring, so maybe there's corrosion on the alternator terminals, or the diode's packed up, after sitting outside in all weathers for a couple of years? There's a local guy who tests & repairs alternators & starter motors, so I whipped the alternator off. If I'm going there anyway -there's a bit of a dead spot on the starter motor. Once in a while it just clicks, but then spins on the 2nd turn of the key. May as well get that checked over too. Except removing the starter's a pig of a job. Had to disconnect the steering linkage & remove one engine mount to get it out. At least they can be dropped off & underway though, while I work on other stuff.
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« Reply #9591 on: July 03, 2017, 04:28:50 AM » |
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any progress is good andy. looks like the mojo is back, big thumbs up.
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« Reply #9592 on: July 03, 2017, 09:06:04 PM » |
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Just nice to put a few shiny bits on for a change. My first day back at work today after 2 week's holiday. I knew I'd be knackered when I finished, so spent the afternoon collecting & dropping off parts. Drove to Surrey to pick up a bunch of new bolts for the rear shocks & 4 bar linkages.
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« Reply #9593 on: July 03, 2017, 09:11:41 PM » |
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Then over to Berkshire to drop off the alternator & starter motor to be refurbished. They may as well be underway while I'm working on other stuff.
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« Reply #9594 on: July 03, 2017, 09:12:27 PM » |
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Spot the spelling mistake on that sign!
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« Reply #9595 on: July 03, 2017, 09:15:04 PM » |
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« Reply #9596 on: July 03, 2017, 10:02:46 PM » |
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...erm, you need both, actually!! , never ceases to amaze me just how many major adverts, signs, etc. etc. are produced with very obvious spelling mistakes! even with "Spellcheck" in general use!...ho, hum
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« Reply #9597 on: July 03, 2017, 10:24:10 PM » |
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He'll be phoning you tomorrow, to say they're all done ready to collect!!
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« Reply #9598 on: July 04, 2017, 02:47:50 PM » |
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Yes, he probably will! I caught him just as he was locking up for the day, but he still chatted quite happily for 10 minutes or so. I've used him before & he was very efficient. I was at the Dorset Steam Fair one year & there was a burger van with an awning on the side of it covering seating. Printed along the front of the awning were the various items they sold. In just a quick glance as I walked past I counted 8 different spelling & grammar mistakes. Surely someone would notice & rectify it before it was printed?!
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« Reply #9599 on: July 04, 2017, 02:54:36 PM » |
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i guess they just produce what is given to them. i bet its in the smoll print.
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