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- Thu Feb 27, 2014 9:03 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: I need some help Identifying my car, motor, and carburetor
- Replies: 17
- Views: 22490
Re: I need some help Identifying my car, motor, and carburet
As Ken correctly says, you already have 99% of the parts you need. No need to panic. Get yourself a Haynes manual and work your way through it slowly. You will almost certainly need gaskets and so on, plus further advice with re-assembly. Compared to conventional (V8) engines, these are comparativel...
- Sat Feb 01, 2014 9:37 am
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Information Request 123 Electronic Ignition
- Replies: 14
- Views: 26401
Re: Information Request 123 Electronic Ignition
DG system bought from Silly CVs and fitted to my 2CV more than three years ago - faultless.
- Sat Feb 01, 2014 9:34 am
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Carb Cleaner
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6891
Re: Carb Cleaner
Ultrasonic cleaning. Alternatively sell me the Velo and relieve yourself of the 'problem'.
Re: Motobatt
I have fitted a Motobatt battery to my restored BMW R100GS-Paris Dakar and when not riding it, the bike is connected to an Optimate III 'smart' charger. Cheaper than the similar Odyssey with lots more oomph than the standard battery.
- Fri Jul 19, 2013 8:28 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Oversize oil filter for a 2cv engine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13016
Re: Oversize oil filter for a 2cv engine
Nick, Google "Oil filters on a 2CV" as there are a number links to the subject. I know when the time comes to fitting the engine to my Lomax, I shall fit a larger oil filter - whatever some quarters might say.
- Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:14 am
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Oversize oil filter for a 2cv engine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13016
- Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:47 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Number plates
- Replies: 14
- Views: 28383
Re: Number plates
.....along with OIL and TYRES perhaps? 
- Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:48 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Number plates
- Replies: 14
- Views: 28383
Re: Number plates
"Running without front mudguards. I think this is illegal but people seem to get away with it. Let's keep it vague" FF, You THINK it's illegal but I KNOW it's illegal. There's nothing vague about it. I can't quote act & section but it'll be in the Construction & Use Regulations. Ian, Self adhesive b...
Re: gel coat
Get hold of a copy of HOW TO RESTORE FIBREGLASS BODYWORK by Miles Wilkins (ISBN 0-85045-556-1) which outlines in detail what Geoff has said.
- Wed Apr 17, 2013 6:44 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Heat question - Hammerite paint
- Replies: 16
- Views: 18845
Re: Heat question - Hammerite paint
Powder coating isn't expensive if you shop around. I've just had a motorcycle frame, centre stand, coil spring and a few bits & bobs done for £75, a lovely finish and suitable for your rocker box covers. Do make sure the object is zinc primered first as many don't do this, only for the glossy finish...