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eBay - Craigslist Ads - Other Listings / Re: New TCS Hemmings Auction: 4014R
« Last post by Kendo on Today at 10:45:02 AM »I noticed the pin stripes are custom, too
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Garage / Re: Water in Fuel Tanks
« Last post by Kendo on Today at 10:44:15 AM »That is a lot of condensation in nine months. How would the damp air get in the tank? Does it have vents open to the air? (No filters on them?) Could the water have been there nine months ago? Contaminated gas? I’m in arid California, so little recent experience with humid environments.
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Garage / Water in Fuel Tanks
« Last post by 4129R on Today at 10:31:04 AM »Has anyone else experienced water in the fuel tanks?
The water sinks to the bottom, so not much in the tanks will be sucked into the fuel pump and stop the engine from running, and it will spread into both tanks if only 1 is leaking.
I have checked both tank tops, and neither is leaking. There was about 2 pints in the tanks after the car was standing for about 9 months.
The filler caps are tight and the rubber connectors to the tanks are both new.
Is it just condensation in a damp climate?
The water sinks to the bottom, so not much in the tanks will be sucked into the fuel pump and stop the engine from running, and it will spread into both tanks if only 1 is leaking.
I have checked both tank tops, and neither is leaking. There was about 2 pints in the tanks after the car was standing for about 9 months.
The filler caps are tight and the rubber connectors to the tanks are both new.
Is it just condensation in a damp climate?
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eBay - Craigslist Ads - Other Listings / Re: New TCS Hemmings Auction: 4014R
« Last post by 4129R on Today at 09:28:42 AM »No spare wheel, no ash tray, and the tachometer is not original. Looks like leather interior, and a Weber head, plus electronic ignition.
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eBay - Craigslist Ads - Other Listings / New TCS Hemmings Auction: 4014R
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Garage / Re: Rear Wheel movement and Radius Arm Bushing play
« Last post by jbcollier on Today at 05:40:47 AM »The only way that hole can wear is if the lower link bolt is not tightened properly and it is actually loose allowing movement. I've never seen one worn there myself.
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Garage / Re: It's not easy being green - 1971 TC
« Last post by GavinT on Today at 03:28:27 AM »Davies Craig make an old school fan controller with adjustable cut in point. I believe this is the type Brian is referring to.
There's also these in-line otter switch adaptors, too.
There's also these in-line otter switch adaptors, too.
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Garage / Re: Rear Wheel movement and Radius Arm Bushing play
« Last post by GavinT on Today at 03:19:59 AM »I reckon your bolt hole issue is quite unusual. Any indication as to the cause?
But if you're confident of getting a good light press fit, an ally sleeve would be the way to go IMHO.
But if you're confident of getting a good light press fit, an ally sleeve would be the way to go IMHO.
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Garage / Re: It's not easy being green - 1971 TC
« Last post by Cheguava on Today at 01:56:46 AM »I have fitted manual over-ride earth switches to my cars. The fan is loud, so you can hear when you have switched it on. Normally only needed in heavy traffic or road works with a long wait at traffic lights.
Thanks for this, looks like I can fit a fan controller using the wiring for the otter switch, and add an override switch if it doesn't come with the kit. They all seem to come with a relay, which I'll definitely be using.
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Garage / Re: Anyone powder painted their Cosmic wheels?
« Last post by Cheguava on Today at 01:35:24 AM »Hi, no help on the powder coating I'm afraid, but in the same boat as you albeit just the five Cosmics to refinish. Went through the same cost/benefit analysis as you did with the idea of getting them diamond cut, only to find I could have bought a new set from Cosmic (or whoever holds the IP for them now), plus I'm trying to do as much as I can, and this will be the 9th or 10th set of alloys I've refurbed, including a set of Cosmics for my Mini half a lifetime ago, so hopeful of an acceptable outcome.
Only thing I can offer which you may already know about is that you can get scotch pads for rotary sander/polishers, which I didn't know about until I watched a few YouTube wheel refurb videos for tips. Ordered a set which arrived this week so not had chance to test them yet on the spare, they are marked 3M (but came from China so who knows) and might reduce some of the sheer drudgery and fingerprint recognition fails that follow doing it manually. Will post again when I have tried them out.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224123446309?var=522912300925
Only thing I can offer which you may already know about is that you can get scotch pads for rotary sander/polishers, which I didn't know about until I watched a few YouTube wheel refurb videos for tips. Ordered a set which arrived this week so not had chance to test them yet on the spare, they are marked 3M (but came from China so who knows) and might reduce some of the sheer drudgery and fingerprint recognition fails that follow doing it manually. Will post again when I have tried them out.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224123446309?var=522912300925