Recent content by Tommo3

Used in the UK in Corsairs and Mk 1 Transits came in 1700 or 2000cc bad rep for oil pump failure I think or possibly water pump very unpopular for that reason. Just checked my 10 year old self was wrong they destroyed balance shafts and fiber timing gears and thats why they were unpopular!

That info is from AI not the MOT handbook in reality they would only fail the springs if broken or unseated. Coil springs break with monotonus regularity on UK roads

We could have saved him so much typing if we told him its an alleyway in English?

So no PE has any help in preparing drawings and the profession is learnt academicaly without the supervision of an experienced practitioner?

Looks like whats called a cup washer in the UK to me?

$1,535.51 is the correct amount not $400 !

Trickle vents. (y)

https://www.dezosmanuals.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/1993-Oldsmobile-Eighty-Eight.pdf Says ignition key is for ignition only?

Mini forum would give the most knowledge Mini's were my younger brothers thing. I think he ran 165 but on a 6J rim so 145 sounds about right. Guessing tyhis is for the 3 wheeler?

All on the rim Rian? 100+ aftermarket wheels for a classic Mini 5 x 10

The lead car in the pedal car race photo looks like Dominic Chinea's entry rebuilt by himself with lots of assistance from Honest John the VW specialist who works on your van Steve!

Believe "Bint" is actually arabic for daughter (opposite of Bin as in Bin Laden meaning son of Laden) but the word has been adopted courtesy of the empire and inserted into British colloquial English usually as an expression for an older lady.

You could keep a length of bar stock handy? Heaven forbid you nip it up with a screwdriver shaft!

I've always been full of it ! The problem I envisage is that the shop will be torn apart while you pour a new stem wall and wait for it to cure and then build a taller wall section. However all who follow your thread know you have your own unique way of doing things so we follow with interest.(y)

A bit harsh, my suggestion would be far less likely to failure either of the structure or project. Also allows to keep building in a workable state if weather turns or other life disasters happen.