Recent content by Paul_W

Hi Panky, Sorry for the delay. Brakes, Clutch, and Electrics all done so it was time for a road test... Gearbox crunches very badly on 3rd, and 4th, and it is coughing and spluttering so the carb needs sorting/replacing. The breather plumbing has gone on the back burner for a while..

Hi Guys, I have numerous bits... Can anyone share a pic (or more) of how to plumb the intake? My main problem is the breather, I have some parts supplied with the van (I think with some missing pipes) and a complete set but it is like doing a jigsaw without the picture on the box! Thank you

Hi, I have aquired a project where everything I look at requires attention. Everything between and including the bumpers considered. Thank you

I have only one. Can anyone help? Thanks

It doesn't look like this anymore...

The bulb on the dash is connected to both indicator circuits. It gets power from the active indicators and earth through the non active. 1. The LED bulbs will have a current limiting resistor (LEDs run at about 2V) and it this resistor that is causing your dash bulb to be dim. 2. You cannot...

Hi, I do think your van might be perfect but I have put this on hold for the time being as I am having my Hillman Hunter restored. Later in the year when my finances have (hopefully) recovered I will start looking again. Thank you

Emulsified oil in the rocker cover was common on older engines in my experience and not necessarily an indication of a problem requiring investigation. Particularly the 1725 ally head, BL "S" series, and to a lesser extent BL "A" series, "B" series, and Ford Kent amongst others. The problem is...

The manual says not to lubricate the threads however if you put them in freshly cleaned in petrol (or your parts washer - lucky you) the threads will have rather more friction than when they were new with cutting oil still on them. My advise (consider me "that bloke in the pub") I run a 1/4"...

I have been thinking for some time about getting a Commer campervan. I would like the type with the over-cab sleeping compartment (if that is what it is) I have a couple of other Rootes vehicles which is why the Commer appeals. What have you got that needs a good home?