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[twosmoke300]

Pound to a pinch of shit the clocks will need to be coded on that . Oh and the joy of finding the original fault

[cobblers]

Aye, it take longer to find the right surface mount LEDs than it would to solder them in, whereas you've got a lot more bendyleg leeway with a 5mm through hole one.

You could just wire them off the airbag light too, and then you wouldn't even have to fix the ABS! (I would never do this)

[twosmoke300]

Beaten to it

[vulgalour]

Did anyone else think that photo Tommotech posted looked like a space station or something at first?  I had no idea what I was looking at and my brain instantly went to space travel for it and imagining the long vertical oblong to be a door for scale.

[SiC]

Aye, it take longer to find the right surface mount LEDs than it would to solder them in, whereas you've got a lot more bendyleg leeway with a 5mm through hole one.

You could just wire them off the airbag light too, and then you wouldn't even have to fix the ABS! (I would never do this)

Aren't they just standard PLCC LEDs? A quick measure on a set of calipers should get the size. Looks a bit like a standard 3528 LED.

 

For those others playing along at home a 3528 LED is 3.5mm * 2.8mm in size. There are a bunch of LEDs all a standard size. Might even be possible to get one from Maplins - even if it's on a strip of LEDs. Failing that, there maybe a LED that is mounted on the PCB but not used anyway that could be "borrowed".

[cobblers]

Aye, that was probably more a reflection on how easy they are to solder than how hard they would be to find.

Looking at the pic on my pc rather than phone then yeah they are PLCC2. They looked like PLCC4 on my phone so there would have been the fun and games of working out the pinout.

[tommotech]

With a long enough, thin enough, soldering iron I could drop in some LED lamps with legs. The plastic shroud won’t release without desoldering the LCD unit.

 

However, I have just bought a Speedo with the correct coding index for a tenner (with free delivery).

[cobblers]

Can't argue with that really.

[I_am_Diesel]

I have only just found out about Hendry.

 

Genuinely shocked and saddened.

 

RIP fella.

[tooSavvy]

 

.....nasty!

 

TS

[tommotech]

^^ Auxilliary heater?

[cms206]

Sorry for the OT cross-post, just had a reply from Greg's mum.

 

"Hi, Andy sorry I took so long to get back to you,

Thank you for your kind words.

Re:your suggestion of flowers or donation

Greg would really appreciate a donation to an epilepsy charity as his sister Jillian died from

An epileptic seizure.

I have read the posts, on the web site,and would like to thank everyone for there kind words.

Thanks

Once again I apologise for taking so long to reply to you."

 

 

Andy

 

Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

[Noel Tidybeard]

I thought he hated AC? Perhaps there are other Ford dealers who could be parodied... Isn't there a Hendy Ford or Henderson Ford?

 

tes but their logo is crap compared to shark

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Over the past couple of days I have mostly discovered that folding bikes with 20" wheels are shit in the snow. And Perodua Myvis are better than Audi 80s, but not as good as Rover 45s with an LSD and snow tyres on the front. Both Myvis and 80s are however better than Rover 45s with an LSD and snow tyres on the front which won't start due to a broken engine earth strap.

How come your Rover has got an LSD then? Never heard of that in a 45 before.

[andy18s]

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[cobblers]

How come your Rover has got an LSD then? Never heard of that in a 45 before.

Box out of one of them BRM 200s?

[stuboy]

Sparkly game show prize on wheel of misfortune..

[coalnotdole]

Its been cold and miserable down in the south this week, I should probably write up another Scimitar update but I'm not sure I can be bothered tonight.

 

Working on the car has highlighted just how sloppy my tool sorage can be. I seem to waste ages just looking for the tools I need. I was after a clean, warm indoor activity so have spent the last couple of evenings sorting out all my drill bits...

 

They were formerly sorted into 3 assorted boxes of mixed sizes and it was always an nightmare to find the one you wanted. Years of buying at car boots has left be with a reasonable selection, mostly good british made bits by dormer or presto.

 

Heres a line of metric's size ordered:

 

 

I then took a drawer out of the cabinet which the pillar drill stands on.

 

 

And made up a few dividers:

 

 

Would be nice to make the dividers in steel but old card seems like a good start.

 

 

I then thought it would be nice to have some impereal drill bits, so filled an old NUBO stand with the correct sizes.

 

 

Which left a huge pile of imperal bits that I don't use much which I've put into this old shop counter display. Turns out I have nearly a full range so I've actually ordered a few new presto bits on ebay to complete the set!

 

 

 

I have also reached the conclusion I definately need to get a girlfreind...

[BavarianRetro]

That might not be easy.

[coalnotdole]

I made my last post without having had a chance to read the posts about Hendry,

 

I've just been catching up and am truly shocked and sadened by the news of his death. Its hard to know what I can add that hasnt already been said.

 

I've had my own brushes with severe depression in the past and I'm a similar age to him so its given me a lot to think about...

 

 

Joe

[GrumpiusMaximus]

Its been cold and miserable down in the south this week, I should probably write up another Scimitar update but I'm not sure I can be bothered tonight.

 

Working on the car has highlighted just how sloppy my tool sorage can be. I seem to waste ages just looking for the tools I need. I was after a clean, warm indoor activity so have spent the last couple of evenings sorting out all my drill bits...

 

They were formerly sorted into 3 assorted boxes of mixed sizes and it was always an nightmare to find the one you wanted. Years of buying at car boots has left be with a reasonable selection, mostly good british made bits by dormer or presto.

 

Heres a line of metric's size ordered:

 

 

I then took a drawer out of the cabinet which the pillar drill stands on.

 

 

And made up a few dividers:

 

 

Would be nice to make the dividers in steel but old card seems like a good start.

 

 

I then thought it would be nice to have some impereal drill bits, so filled an old NUBO stand with the correct sizes.

 

 

Which left a huge pile of imperal bits that I don't use much which I've put into this old shop counter display. Turns out I have nearly a full range so I've actually ordered a few new presto bits on ebay to complete the set!

 

 

 

I have also reached the conclusion I definately need to get a girlfreind...

I showed this to my other half.  She suggests that you don't lead any conversation with 'Do you want to see my drill bits?'

 

Good advice.

 

EDIT:  I'll add that this is exactly the sort of thing I should be doing and approve thoroughly.

[beko1987]

Wheras those drill pictures are the best thing I've seen all year...

[drum]

It's a snow day for me today. Think I'll have a tidy up of my garage too.

[Jim Bell]

Giving your bits a good sorting out is a fine way for a young man to spend an evening in the absence of a girlfriend. I wish I was half as organised.

[tooSavvy]

^^ Bins out? Mr WW

 

TS

[oldcars]

How come your Rover has got an LSD then? Never heard of that in a 45 before.

I read it as not as good as a Rover 45 when on lsd. 

[Mally]

The drill bit set up is impressive.

Mine were like that once...............1967 I think it was.

[Jim Bell]

^^ Bins out? Mr WW

 

TS

 

Yeah but nobodys coming for them.

[MorrisItalSLX]

Today, Australia Post finally un-lost my new top radiator hose, it only took them 3 weeks!



So, it's fitting time. Assume the position:



First, air box out



Second, loosen old hose and drain coolant

 

So much for my precision* placed funnels

Third, old hose out



Fourth, install new hose with new industrial strength jubilee clips



Fifth, reinstall freshly cleaned air box



Sixth, refill coolant, fire it up and check for leaks

 

None!

Seventh, stand back and admire your work



Job's a good-un!

[tooSavvy]

Yeah but nobodys coming for them.

..... we have a duvet rolled up in the bin, to go... I'll get it out and make a 'snowman roughsleeper' with just a heed poking out. Got a few bits of black stone left for eyes but, if I make him asleep >> wont need them

 

TS