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Timing ford 1100 cross flow engine?

hi I am about to do some work on a 1100 cc cross flow engine (in a 1971 Freeman 23 river boat) which will mean taking t...
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posted by mike
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by mike

rear wiper not working..?

Hi - The rear wiper on my '89 Capri 280 has stopped working; this is what I know; I have checked behind the dash switch...
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posted by jb260670zebra
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by jb260670zebra

MGB heater Valve

I've just replaced the heater valve on my 1975 MGB Roadster which was previously jammed open and very hot! However I no...
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posted by clbarker
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by clbarker

Fiat Alternator

Probably a bit OT for you guys, but has anyone got an alternator for a 1981 Fiat X1/9 knocking around. I really need on...
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posted by cm005c2224
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Whitewall tyres

Where can I buy whitewall tyres from? here in the UK Proper large whitewall, not just a white band. Thank you.
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posted by quagga.r.t.m
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by quagga.r.t.m

Spitfire 1500 engine

I find engine complete for Triumph Spitfire 1500 for spare my Spit. I not speak englisch sorry, i ame Italian. Grazie ci...
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posted by rena.salve
4 comments posted 19yrs posted by rena.salve

Semaphore Indicator problems

Hi I have a 1948 Riley RM.Does anyone have details of how to overhaul them? TIA Mick
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posted by mick
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by mick

Repair to a capillary thermometer

My four year old Smith's (Holden) capillary water temperature gauge has slowly subsided over the last couple of weeks,...
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posted by ian.groups
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by ian.groups

Rear shelf speakers

Hi Folks, The rear shelf not-flush-mounted speakers on my DS have fallen to pieces. Can anyone suggest or recommend a s...
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posted by ian.groups
1 comments posted 19yrs posted by ian.groups

1950s car-related logos

I thought I knew where to find these on the net, but they all seem to have disappeared. Anyone know where I can find suc...
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posted by lesrose***
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by lesrose***

Custom made Extrusions

I'm looking for a company that can make a short run of door and boot seal extrusions for my 1960 Vanden Plas Limousine...
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posted by home
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by home

Spitfire fuel meter problem

Long story short: Fuel tank read empty. I filled it up to the brim, but it was only 7.5(US gallons). Fuel tank spec say...
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posted by s1500
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by s1500

Citroen AX engine problem

Hi everyone, I,ve got a P reg 950cc dimension. Once the engine has warmed up and I then stop for say 30 minutes when I...
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posted by i.shaw2
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by i.shaw2

Porsche 911 value?

I'm looking to sell my 1982 Porsche 911 3.0 SC and want to know a realistic value. It has 135000 miles , is Quartz meta...
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posted by steveloukes
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Chirping Frogeye

Friends My frog has got a "chirp" from the backend on takeup or deceleration (especially noticeable at slow speeds) Som...
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posted by stuartturner
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by stuartturner