Minus 6C here today, micro tractor refused to start, bloody Varta batteries don't work in the cold even when fully charged, so hitched my trailer to a trusty P38 and off to a neighbours farm for a bale of straw. The bales these days are enormous, bigger then the trailer bed and they weigh a ton
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. No sweat for a P38 though.
 
Minus 6C here today, micro tractor refused to start, bloody Varta batteries don't work in the cold even when fully charged, so hitched my trailer to a trusty P38 and off to a neighbours farm for a bale of straw. The bales these days are enormous, bigger then the trailer bed and they weigh a tonView attachment 307576. No sweat for a P38 though.
A really useful engine😎👍
 
Minus 6C here today, micro tractor refused to start, bloody Varta batteries don't work in the cold even when fully charged, so hitched my trailer to a trusty P38 and off to a neighbours farm for a bale of straw. The bales these days are enormous, bigger then the trailer bed and they weigh a tonView attachment 307576. No sweat for a P38 though.
You need the HD type 🙄
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Changed my 22k NTC for a 33k one. HEVAC takes slightly longer to start the fans, but also discovered the LPG evaporator seems to be stealing a lot of heat from the heater. LPG not commissioned yet, so might consider bypassing that until the warmer weather.

Also discovered distribution flap issue. At least that servo is accessible through the instrument panel hole. Will get in there tomorrow & see if it's stuck flaps or failed motor or gears. Feedback is permanently at 80% so not short or open circuit. At least I have a couple of spares in the garage.
 
Replaced front ARC pipes, after cleaning, etch priming and a coat of Dinitrol 4941
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Went better than usual / expected, the 'while I've got time, what could possibly go wrong?' replacement of the N/S engine mount (degraded due to turbo oil drain seal leak softening the rubber) took just as long due to some nugget somehow belting the exposed threads so that the nut bound up....
Worth the extra time to lose the resonance at certain engine revs :D
 
Changed my 22k NTC for a 33k one. HEVAC takes slightly longer to start the fans, but also discovered the LPG evaporator seems to be stealing a lot of heat from the heater. LPG not commissioned yet, so might consider bypassing that until the warmer weather.

Also discovered distribution flap issue. At least that servo is accessible through the instrument panel hole. Will get in there tomorrow & see if it's stuck flaps or failed motor or gears. Feedback is permanently at 80% so not short or open circuit. At least I have a couple of spares in the garage.
Update today. Took distribution motor out and it's working perfectly. Distro flap is really stiff so dash will need to come out at some point. For now I have left the motor dangling, and manually put the flap in best compromise for screen heat & a small bit in the car. At least that way there's no cold air on feet !!
 
Update today. Took distribution motor out and it's working perfectly. Distro flap is really stiff so dash will need to come out at some point. For now I have left the motor dangling, and manually put the flap in best compromise for screen heat & a small bit in the car. At least that way there's no cold air on feet !!
Eight in a V had a mod for a stiff distribution flap involving a self tapping screw.
 
Took him out for a 20 mile trip for garden centre lunch. Faultless, except the rear dribble and wipe.
Sorted that when we got home.
Now covered again with the trickle and dehumidifier working.
Also got the Ka into the garage for leak rectification work, and need to refix the heatshield on the 125s exhaust for MOT this week.
Honda parts didn't fix the misfire, so it is either wiring, black box, or valve issue...
Now seriously looking at doing the Triumph top end instead as easier than the Honda and likely to be the cause of the issues.
 
Eight in a V had a mod for a stiff distribution flap involving a self tapping screw.
Yes I know that one. Tried it on my other P38, but the flaps have rubber edges and it was the shaft that was sticking. Next job is to get the Green P38 MOT done & back on the road. Then I can take my time and do the dash out, Audi heater, flaps, etc, etc, etc.
 
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