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by Jimmy Cooper
Sun Nov 13, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Brake fluid
Replies: 7
Views: 14777

Re: Brake fluid

by Jimmy Cooper
Sun Nov 13, 2016 9:21 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Brake fluid
Replies: 7
Views: 14777

Re: Brake fluid

Caterham Seven ones are 10" so might fit OK. I had chrome ones on mine (like your current ones) but they do black too. I have a feeling the chrome ones were fitted to early Landrovers as well!!!
by Jimmy Cooper
Mon Aug 08, 2016 10:36 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Fuel tank sender unit
Replies: 4
Views: 6472

Re: Fuel tank sender unit

Be very careful. Had similar issues about removal as gasket was leaking and I needed the sender removed to clean the areas around where the gasket should have sealed. When wiggling the sender unit to come out the flippin' plastic float came off. Had to drain all fuel down then play with a cable tie ...
by Jimmy Cooper
Fri Aug 05, 2016 8:05 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Lomax Wheel
Replies: 4
Views: 10495

Re: Lomax Wheel

Definitely still available!
See my icon of my Lomax.
by Jimmy Cooper
Mon Jun 20, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Solex carbs
Replies: 7
Views: 15422

Re: Solex carbs

Ah, Triggers broom scenario.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUl6PooveJE
by Jimmy Cooper
Sat May 21, 2016 5:05 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Disc brakes not performing.
Replies: 15
Views: 23403

Re: Disc brakes not performing.

Quote "with each rear brake contributing another 110 kgf, I'd expect that the limiting factor during a test of a Lomax would be when a tyre skidded on the driven roller..." unquote

Yep, that's what happens in my case!!!
by Jimmy Cooper
Tue May 17, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Disc brakes not performing.
Replies: 15
Views: 23403

Re: Disc brakes not performing.

Well, the Lomax is so light in body weight that I can lock the wheels VERY easily. Not that hard a push either. A servo would have it seriously in trouble :o
by Jimmy Cooper
Tue May 17, 2016 9:26 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: A question? Floor mounted /dash mounted gear changes
Replies: 5
Views: 11282

Re: A question? Floor mounted /dash mounted gear changes

Bruised knuckles? I fitted a pool ball gear change knob like this:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pool-Ball-Gear-Knob-For-Ford-Fiesta-Mk-1-2-All-Colours-/360370059307?hash=item53e7bab82b:m:mBlR-bnvJXexL1rd5qm_Bjg I have a number 7 ball as a throw back reminder to my Caterham 7 days and it happens to be ...
by Jimmy Cooper
Wed May 11, 2016 8:49 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Front near side mud guard
Replies: 7
Views: 12226

Re: Front near side mud guard

The snapped bolt. Not stainless steel was it? These are more prone to this I have found than std steel which has more vibration tolerance.
We are not alone is having cycle wing issues. The Caterham 7's also suffer with these wings but my old clamshell style ones were fine.
by Jimmy Cooper
Tue May 10, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Disc brakes not performing.
Replies: 15
Views: 23403

Re: Disc brakes not performing.

The 64,000 dollar question is, were the brakes any better BEFORE the rebuild or was it poor performance that made you fit all the new bits? I would have started with the pistons jamming. They move OK you say. Next would be a restriction in the feed pipes (kink or dirty fluid). Did you pump all new f...