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by Duncan Grimmond
Wed Dec 21, 2016 8:34 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Master cylinder connections
Replies: 4
Views: 11307

Re: Master cylinder connections

It's not the purists you need to worry about, it's the difference in the action and balance. The primary circuit is the rear connection on the master cylinder and it goes to the front brakes.
by Duncan Grimmond
Sat Nov 26, 2016 10:40 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: mounting steps
Replies: 4
Views: 9781

mounting steps

In a recent copy of flat out which I cannot find, a member posted an article re. a folding mounting step fitted to a red(?) Lomax. I am looking for a pair of those folding steps and would be grateful if someone could point me in the right direction. Many thanks
by Duncan Grimmond
Fri Sep 02, 2016 4:41 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: BMW track rod ends for 2CV
Replies: 16
Views: 18303

Re: BMW track rod ends for 2CV

I'll second Tom's thanks, just the job. Do you by chance also have a drawing for the arms please?
by Duncan Grimmond
Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: BMW track rod ends for 2CV
Replies: 16
Views: 18303

Re: BMW track rod ends for 2CV

I hope you're planning to do the 10,000 ft run Howard, I need to pick your brains!
by Duncan Grimmond
Tue Aug 23, 2016 6:19 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: kingpins
Replies: 2
Views: 7063

Re: kingpins

The Haynes manual has a drawing of the drift you will need to remove and replace the bushes. It is a very simple turning job for someone with a lathe,local engineer etc. Removing the old pin can be done with a lump hammer and a suitable shouldered punch but you'll need to make sure the arm cannot mo...
by Duncan Grimmond
Tue Jun 14, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Solex carbs
Replies: 7
Views: 15422

Re: Solex carbs

Granda's axe must be similar to Thor's hammer. Been in the family for generations, had 3 new shafts and 4 new heads but it's original...
by Duncan Grimmond
Tue May 24, 2016 6:17 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Disc brakes not performing.
Replies: 15
Views: 23404

Re: Disc brakes not performing.

Have you checked the clearance and setting of the actuating rod at the pedal? I have always found 2CV disc brakes to be extremely effective if set up correctly. On both my Pembletons I used to have the pump twice to make them work but adjusting the rod has always cured the problem as long as everyth...
by Duncan Grimmond
Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:41 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: handbrake adjuster
Replies: 7
Views: 12888

Re: handbrake adjuster

For the future I'd suggest you get a box spanner and cut it down and adding a slot so that you can use a screwdriver it to hold the eccentric still get a socket onto the lock screw.
by Duncan Grimmond
Wed Dec 02, 2015 12:18 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Being realistic
Replies: 4
Views: 10619

Re: Being realistic

I would be interested in buying it as it stands…
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by Duncan Grimmond
Fri Sep 05, 2014 4:48 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Ride Height
Replies: 9
Views: 18251

Re: Ride Height

The lower you drop the front end the more you affect the castor angle. It's a difficult balancing act unless you have the front arms modified to allow for the lowering of the suspension. It is possible to get to the stage where you greatly enlarge the turning circle and end up with serious understee...