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Have you used an oil gun on the new nipples, if so does it work without squirtting oil every where.

The new one looks like a grease nipple which maybe different from a oil nipple. I am sure someone will advise if there is a difference.

Hugh

Hi Jason,

I did not read the OP properly . Yes it was the lightweight i was referring to. However the carb casting looks the same. If it helps the 800 is not in the 61 cat. The only other I/C is a 150cc Sandhurst in the cat.

Hugh

I spoke to Stuarts at last years GDSF and asked if they were going reintroduce this I/C engine to their line. The answer was maybe one day . I was curious as I have a carb casting and finished aircooled cylinder somewhere in the workshop.

Hugh

I have used this make of paint which so far it has been suitable for renovating all types of machinery. Its available from Brewers.

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Glade to hear Ian and co are OK. I am waiting to get an update from no1 sister who was 40 miles north of xchurch when it struck. They were due to go back to Blenheim but had to go via Murchison , 2hour trip turned into 2 day journey. Mum and no2 sister were at Hungarian gathering in Auckland which had just come from Wellington they were all shaken excuse pun. Gland to see the farmer got his cowes out, some pretty footwork there.

Hugh

Has anybody compared a digital caliper with venier of similar quality?

As mention previously for accurancy l use a mic everytime.

My Lidle caliper is great for quick and rough measurements 0.1 mm batteries last for ever, I only use quality batteries.

Hugh

Unfortunately its down to theindividuals they employ or exploit (allegegly) . My wife's xmas present never arrived I still get emails from them saying they are trying to sort the problem. It was replaced by JL in the end. I live in a rural area and it turns out the delivery driver did not want to get her car muddy so said she could not find the house. I have two recent deliveries that were OK but on Friday my wife found a jiffy bag stuffed in the hedge at our paddock gate, it was for one of my neighbours who lives down a different track.

I do get annoyed when a suppliers quotes Royal Mail prices then uses Hermes

All others courriers have been great at least you can contact them.

Dave, It may be worth removing the PCB from the heatsink and check for dry joints. The joints to the high wattage resistors are a common problem as they get hot. Poor contacts on the push on connectors can also get hot and cause the solder joints to degrade. Also look for any sourch marks on components. Can't see any on the photos though.

Hugh

Thanks for the photos Jason. Venue was great combined with the MEX made for abusy day. We were literaly thrown out and still did not see it all. Spent some dosh on things I was after in the first half hour. Best hamburger I have had in years.

OK it was not perfect but as it was a new venue and date I was expecting that. I hope its at the same venue next year and more traders come. Many thanks to Diane, Neil and all those involved setting it up.

Traffic what traffic! Drove up from the New Forest on Sat 8am arrived 9.15am the same on the way back.

Hugh

Hi Neil,

Izal medicated that brings back painful memories what about Bronco !

For android apps

electrodroid : useful electronic and electrical data handbook

ifixit : Helpful info on repair a whole range of items

torque: for car maintenance ODBII dongle required

Hugh

Hi Ed

I use 50 ltr one similar to one you are looking at. Only problems i have had relate to starting. It does not like the cold and pops 13 amp fuses occasionally . I was advised to use a 16 amp mcb protected spur and fit a industrial plug (caravan type). I had one setup already for my welding kit so it was straight forward, no problems since.

Hugh

What about these

http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/set3hollowscrewextractors.aspx

Just made one for 8 guage screws but i have a lathe which helps

Hi Ian many thanks for your ideas. I now understand the reason for the flag. Visited MOTAT and the Peter Jackson WW1 musuem in Blenhem, brilliant !

Extra goodie when we landed at Omaka was the sight and sounds of the resently restored Anson taking off.

Hugh

Boughr a numberof tools from Lidle over the years. All ok if you do not push them too hard. Best buys have been chain saw sharpener £30 and 60 ltr vaccum cleaner with integral power socket for power tools. Never bought spanners due to earlier mishap with a cheap one only buy top quality ones now.

Hugh

Hermes are an utter disaster. Still getting emails from them about a delivery they should have made 2 months ago. Since cancelled and replaced by J Lewis. Private cars so as stated depends on the idividual involved. Saw the way parcels were thrown into a car boot what ever it was must have been delivered in component form in the end!

DPD and PC the best but had no real trouble with the major players despite being difficult to find.

Thanks folks really helpful. Will staying with my sister in Kumeu so will go to the fair also spending time in whangarei to celebrate mothers 90th. Done kauri on my last vist 15 years ago. I will definitly go to the clock musuem.

Cheers Hugh

Visiting NZ in March. Are there any events or shows on in the Northland area that would intrest a Model Engineer or classic tractor enthusiast?

Neil

But you are now in league with satan using goggle.

Bought a powerfix (60Ltr) wet and dry from Lidle 4 years ago. Still going strong. It has a powerful suck and blow option. It has useful power socket that switches on the vacuum automatically when the item connected is powered up. Only problem I have had was caused by leaving coal ash in which when damp corroded a small hole. There is also a smaller one but I don't believe it has the power socket feature. Cost £39.99.

Vic ,

You are correct I should have said Avdel nutserts. Have broken the tool a couple of times trying to put SS ones into 3 mm ali .