1. SpringDon

    Leaf spring bushes - what is the latest best option?

    Nos is new old stock, I.e genuine but at a lower price.
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    Compression Test

    I believe m12 x 1.25. Dont know about injector adapters but I think you'd be much better off using the glow plugs so you don't keep disturbing the sealing washers. You need at least 230ish to go bang. 400 is very good. More than 70 variance across the cylinders is bad. Depends on the gauge but...
  3. SpringDon

    Series 2 Fuel Tank seepage when over filled

    If it's not leaking from the sender or vent gasket then it's time for a new tank or tank sealer. There are a couple of people here who will braze patches on to classic car tanks, don't know if you have that over there.
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    White smoke!!!

    I'd say check the timing first. White smoke sounds retarded however knocking sounds advanced. So check it then the injectors. A diesel place should be able to test the injectors off the vehicle.
  5. SpringDon

    where's my door hinge plate gone?

    Not sure that it should be a plate. I thought they used j nuts that hold themselves in place.
  6. SpringDon

    door lock barrel keeps slipping

    You need to push it in and do about 1/4 turn. I thought you could turn it either way. If it still doesn't locate then maybe the detents are worn/broken so you need a new one.
  7. SpringDon

    12j reassembly

    What? Doesn't everybody's look like that.
  8. SpringDon

    Does anyone know where to get these...

    I was wondering that, look like normal Windows to me.
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    12j reassembly

    This is what happens if you don't put the thrust plate on the end of the cam. And that's an engine that didnt actually run (just turned over on starter. If it ran, I don't know if the cam sprocket would machine it's way to freedom or the belt would fail first. Clean tidy engine is introduced...
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    Military 2.25 petrol engine repaint question

    Good stuff, expensive , likely the most accurate colour https://www.paintman.co.uk/shop/mod-recon-bluegreen/ Cheaper might be all right http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BS381-101-SKY-BLUE-MILITARY-PAINT-METAL-STEEL-HEAT-RESISTANT-ENGINE-VEHICLE-/280819874221?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 Don't...
  11. SpringDon

    Series 3 The bit of plastic that goes round the ignition

    Unf. From memory 10.32 but possibly 1/4.
  12. SpringDon

    Relay Question

    Yes, you'll need to add all devices together if you use a single wire to feed multiple relays.
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    Relay Question

    http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/product.php/736/standard-relay-module But you still need to wire it. And work out the draw to see if a single wire will be enough
  14. SpringDon

    12j reassembly

    Hmmm, not too sure about that. They're not much less than turners. I deliberately didn't go for the cheaper ones because I believe in paying for quality......that worked well then.
  15. SpringDon

    Help Identifying my find

    Weirdly, it looks like the windscreen wipers have been used recently. So that could be a good sign. Or completely irrelevant.
  16. SpringDon

    12j reassembly

    They're not top of my list.... Although I can't believe all their engines are like this. But judging from their reaction, mine is not the first one.
  17. SpringDon

    3rd gear, oil issue

    You need to decide what to investigate. The gear won't affect the engine running (unless you're trying to do 2mph in 3rd) If it's difficult to get into gear, it could the clutch dragging which could also cause your stall as you slow down. If it selects gears then concentrate on the engine...
  18. SpringDon

    mounting a 2.25 petrol onto a engine stand

    The bolts currently used for the housing will be too short. If it's a 5 bearing engine then they should be m10 x 1.5. If a three bearing.....something else (7/16?) Either way, get some threaded rod and nuts and use that. Edit. 3/8 unf was imperial one
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    3rd gear, oil issue

    Oh yeah, good point . Is it petrol?
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    12j reassembly

    Stc803. Hrc1474 is an early one but it is a metric head. Never seen one so I couldn't comment on the valve tracts.