quicksilver Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 The Field of Dreams was transported through a time portal to the 1970s today Another fantastic day and it was great to meet a very happy LightBulbFun who was over the moon with his first car. I also got to drive Zel's camper, which goes surprisingly well for something with the aerodynamics of a brick and about 80bhp to lug around nearly 3 tons. Also this happened - when did you last see a pair of ZXs together? Mrs6C, BL Bloke, beko1987 and 10 others 13
beko1987 Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 You could have closed the boot you know! I just left it open as it was easier to get the Genuine Optional Dealer fit baby change mat out...
BL Bloke Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 31 minutes ago, quicksilver said: Also this happened - when did you last see a pair of ZXs together? Not for a long time. That ZX estate looks lovely, can't remember the last time I saw one of those. ?
richardmorris Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 6 hours ago, Six-cylinder said: Mystery delivery is revealed! Shot just after mr lightbulbfun very kindly let me have a go in it. Quite terrifying! And I nearly reversed at speed through the tent we’d just put up. I’ve just been reading up on LBF’s thread with its ups and downs. Some great research and detail on the vehicles, but I’ve no real idea why the car register has thrown all their dummies out of the pram, and the connection with the conservative councillor oddball is weird and worthy of a letter to private eye. But the engine sounds very sweet and starts instantly, brakes need some work I think and apart from the tyres and a couple of bulbs that’s about it. Oh I forgot quicksilver tried to take a windscreen wiper shot to make DW happy. But the motor doesn’t work. Overall pretty good for 40 years old. And quite a unique first car. Saabnut, beko1987, loserone and 5 others 8
Mrs6C Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 This says it all, really! stonedagain, loserone, egg and 12 others 14 1
richardmorris Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 8 hours ago, beko1987 said: Slowsilver had decided that the mower’s slack in the steering was excessive. Investigation (above) revealed the slack was all in the attachment of the steering wheel. Slowsilver then directed beko to chop 3mm off the end of the collar, which he did cackhandardly and got the children to do again properly. So we put it back together, and slowsilver told us to take it apart again so he could grease it. this seems to have been an improvement, and the next hour I spend cutting the grass was mostly problem free. beko1987, Mrs6C, worldofceri and 2 others 3 2
beko1987 Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, richardmorris said: Slowsilver had decided that the mower’s slack in the steering was excessive. Investigation (above) revealed the slack was all in the attachment of the steering wheel. Slowsilver then directed beko to chop 3mm off the end of the collar, which he did cackhandardly and got the children to do again properly. So we put it back together, and slowsilver told us to take it apart again so he could grease it. this seems to have been an improvement, and the next hour I spend cutting the grass was mostly problem free. Its all true Then eva broke the hacksaw blade and told Mr Slowsilver it was me! The cheek of it... richardmorris, egg and Mrs6C 3
hairnet Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 On 7/12/2019 at 6:41 PM, Six-cylinder said: Only one out of these three work! and if you were in the pic itd be one of four beko1987 and Mrs6C 1 1
richardmorris Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 Just now, hairnet said: and if you were in the pic itd be one of four Ooh, sarky! he did work, he just directed the operations and told the servants what to do.
hairnet Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 10 hours ago, Six-cylinder said: We have started! most responsible thing done in 20 years (sorry steve)
hairnet Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 4 hours ago, davidfowler2000 said: I'm aiming to be at the Field of Dreams™ late afternoon on Friday and will likely disappear about 5 or 6 pm on Saturday. ? in what sir?
hairnet Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 5 minutes ago, richardmorris said: Ooh, sarky! he did work, he just directed the operations and told the servants what to do. on his tan or cold drink
hairnet Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 27 minutes ago, richardmorris said: Slowsilver then directed beko to chop 3mm off the end of the collar, which he did cackhandardly and got the children to do again properly. this made me laugh more than i care to admit richardmorris 1
Six-cylinder Posted July 13, 2019 Author Posted July 13, 2019 As richardmorris said earlier successful start up of the Jinling followed by the disappointment of no drive. Richard took the cover off and found the belt was toast. After everybody left, following advice from Andyrew I took the front drive pulley off and clutch/reardrive pulley off and sure enough as he predicted there were hands full of shredded belt in the front pulley workings. The good news is it looks like the clutch is fine. Now I need a belt, it carries the Markings 139 C, 140 C, 141,C, 142 C TZBRT, VARIABLE DRIVE, FOR MOTOR CYCLE. richardmorris 1
hairnet Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 jinling whatever the model is into ebay drive belt (on vin plate?) should be fairly simple
wuvvum Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 Aye, that is a bit fucked isn't it... Six-cylinder 1
richardmorris Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 Oo, my career as a close up hand artist starts! Six-cylinder, egg and Mrs6C 3
Six-cylinder Posted July 13, 2019 Author Posted July 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, hairnet said: jinling whatever the model is into ebay drive belt (on vin plate?) should be fairly simple Vin - I have not found one yet, nor has it got a number plate.
richardmorris Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 For reference, before I forget. The one very long bolt was bottom right, and the one short bolt was bottom left attaching the brass coloured plate etc. Mrs6C 1
hairnet Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said: Vin - I have not found one yet, nor has it got a number plate. try this lot https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TIPPING-FARM-UTILITY-QUAD-VEHICLE-200CC-TIPPER-TRACTOR-EQUESTRIAN-TRAILER-UTV/372700903717?hash=item56c6b47925:g:VicAAOSwr~9dGzKa
wuvvum Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 You should have nicked the belt off the Inv*car when LBF wasn't looking. egg, BorniteIdentity, stonedagain and 2 others 2 3
richardmorris Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, wuvvum said: You should have nicked the belt off the Inv*car when LBF wasn't looking. Don’t think we didn’t consider it. Sadly it’s the wrong size. LightBulbFun, Mrs6C, STUNO and 1 other 1 3
hairnet Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 16 minutes ago, wuvvum said: You should have nicked the belt off one of bekos hoovers fixt dozeydustman, stonedagain, LightBulbFun and 5 others 3 5
Zelandeth Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 Good - if very long - day. LBF's Invacar (and it is an Invacar not an AC) is in downright astonishingly good nick. I reckon that new tyres, a full brake service, fuel system overhaul, carb strip and clean, a couple of really minor bodywork repairs and the obligatory chasing of dodgy earths and electrical connectors should see it good. I'm not insignificantly envious! richardmorris, Mrs6C, beko1987 and 3 others 6
beko1987 Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 12 minutes ago, hairnet said: fixt I only got given a cylinder today sadly, so it was no help. I said we should have crafted a belt out of gaffa tape but I'd already failed to tape Eva's flip flops to her feet with it an hour earlier so that was dismissed harshly Six-cylinder 1
Mrs6C Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 49 minutes ago, hairnet said: try this lot https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TIPPING-FARM-UTILITY-QUAD-VEHICLE-200CC-TIPPER-TRACTOR-EQUESTRIAN-TRAILER-UTV/372700903717?hash=item56c6b47925:g:VicAAOSwr~9dGzKa This looks promising... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/V-BELT-743-20-30-DRIVE-BELT-GY6-150CC-200CC-I-GO-TIPPING-TRAILER-QUAD-BIKE-/232996407527?hash=item363fab08e7
Six-cylinder Posted July 13, 2019 Author Posted July 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, Mrs6C said: This looks promising... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/V-BELT-743-20-30-DRIVE-BELT-GY6-150CC-200CC-I-GO-TIPPING-TRAILER-QUAD-BIKE-/232996407527?hash=item363fab08e7 Funnily enough I had found that one as well.
Floatylight Posted July 13, 2019 Posted July 13, 2019 Did I see you in a layby with the AA man and this 156 somewhere near Aylesbury earlier this week?Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk
Six-cylinder Posted July 14, 2019 Author Posted July 14, 2019 8 hours ago, Floatylight said: Did I see you in a layby with the AA man and this 156 somewhere near Aylesbury earlier this week? Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk That was 2 years ago near Aylesbury! Mrs6C 1
Mrs6C Posted July 14, 2019 Posted July 14, 2019 17 hours ago, beko1987 said: Good for another 40/50k now The bark of the Alfa's exhaust is now protected by a rabbit guard! Broadsword, Six-cylinder and beko1987 3
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