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by stevegrimes
Sun May 27, 2018 6:39 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Barrel stuck in head - best removal technique?
Replies: 4
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Re: Barrel stuck in head - best removal technique?

;) I had this issue on both barrels.
A suitable sized lathe and 4 jaw chuck worked a treat.
block of wood down the centre and a bit of brute force.
Being careful not to hit anywhere near the valves
by stevegrimes
Sun May 27, 2018 4:55 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Michelin 125R15 any ideas about pricing
Replies: 7
Views: 8953

Re: Michelin 125R15 any ideas about pricing

My original michelin had perished after being left standing for years.These had been on the car since I first put it on the road (2000)And still looked like new tread wear wise. I purchased a pair of the burton steel wheels and fitted smart car tyres. Left standard 2cv wheel but fitted same rear tyr...
by stevegrimes
Sun May 27, 2018 3:54 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: lomax 223
Replies: 5
Views: 9634

lomax 223

:D Finally back on the road been a long rebuild due to working outside. Just need to find a nice white faced 80mm rev counter suitable for 2 cv. Found a closer m.o.t station Hilderstone garage nr stone. Does a lomax not qualify for tax exemption? I don't want to try as its on original age related pl...