Six Cylinders Motoring Notes

[hairnet]

5 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

You would never keep up now I have got a 125cc!

No dis me

[Six-cylinder]

2 minutes ago, hairnet said:

No dis me

Velosolex would be a race to reassemble it as it is stripped for painting!

[hairnet]

8 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

You would never keep up now I have got a 125cc!

No dis me

[hairnet]

No dis me

 

[Six-cylinder]

Sitting at my desk this morning I realise why I struggle to get on with my work when the top layer is far more interesting!

[hairnet]

madman

[Six-cylinder]

The bonnet cable came for the Error 404 today. it is 157cm long so I think there is a good chance it will fit.

Anybody about over the weekend who fancies giving me a hand fit it?

[richardmorris]

I can come up if I'd be any help?

[Six-cylinder]

7 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

I can come up if I'd be any help?

Yes please that would be good.

[richardmorris]

Just now, Six-cylinder said:

Yes please that would be good.

Ok. When?

[richardmorris]

4 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

Ok. When?

Actually- can only do tomorrow as visiting the napoleon  semaphore tower at Ockham on sunday

[Six-cylinder]

15 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

Actually- can only do tomorrow as visiting the napoleon  semaphore tower at Ockham on sunday

Saturday is fine with me.

I was planning to take the DS to a show but I would much rather advance the Error 404 project.

[richardmorris]

19 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

Saturday is fine with me.

I was planning to take the DS to a show but I would much rather advance the Error 404 project.

10ish? Will bring all the toolboxes and wiring stuff.

[Six-cylinder]

3 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

10ish? Will bring all the toolboxes and wiring stuff.

Yes thank you.

[High Jetter]

32 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

Actually- can only do tomorrow as visiting the napoleon  semaphore tower at Ockham on sunday

Raising a flag? Someone remind me why B for choke please

[Six-cylinder]

Just now, High Jetter said:

Raising a flag? Someone remind me why B for choke please

B for Bonnet release.

[richardmorris]

1 minute ago, High Jetter said:

Raising a flag? Someone remind me why B for choke please

It’s only open very occasionally and I booked a ticket back in March,

[richardmorris]

Weather looks good, I’ll come in the x1/9.

[Six-cylinder]

3 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

Weather looks good, I’ll come in the x1/9.

I have the tools in my Fiat so we can hold a Fiat car show!

Should we meet at the house or FoD?

[richardmorris]

2 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

I have the tools in my Fiat so we can hold a Fiat car show!

Should we meet at the house or FoD?

Fod is nearer to me.

[High Jetter]

51 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

B for Bonnet release.

c'est évident. Liked for the improv

[richardmorris]

Back home. Good and bad 404 wise. Got rid of some useless electrickery fitted the new bonnet cable and it worked first time. Then Chris wanted a spring attached, which I did and the bonnet release no longer works in situ, but does when removed from its anchor point. I think there may be a better route for it, but couldn’t find it. 

both horns now work - hi and low tone.

the windscreen washer pump doesn’t and is dead.

the boot is all tidied up, wire brushes and painted hammerite beige. As is the c15 !

 

[hairnet]

pics or bullshit and youve been in the pub

[LightBulbFun]

29 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

fitted the new bonnet cable and it worked first time. Then Chris wanted a spring attached, which I did and the bonnet release no longer works in situ, but does when removed from its anchor point. I think there may be a better route for it, but couldn’t find it. 

*gets REV throttle cable PTSD flashbacks*

[richardmorris]

[richardmorris]

10 minutes ago, hairnet said:

pics or bullshit and youve been in the pub

I wish! Chris expects his minions to work hard in the full sun !

[richardmorris]

10 minutes ago, LightBulbFun said:

*gets REV throttle cable PTSD flashbacks*

Once I’d worked out how it went, I just needed six double jointed fingers to do it. I don’t know why it did work but doesn’t now. It’s like it’s got too much tension on it.

[richardmorris]

[hairnet]

doesnt rain south of banbury surely

 

[wuvvum]

33 minutes ago, richardmorris said:

I find those generally have a lifespan of between 6 months and a year before they stop pumping.  They'll still "work" as in the motor will still whizz round, but they won't actually pump anything.