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Hi anyone out there got a usable front handbrake cable for a PB ?? and if so how much ? (its the one from the lever to the centre fulcrum point) I ve looked on speedy spares site and they only show a PA which i dont know wether it will fit but its £45.00+ VAT and postage !!!! all i want is a...

Hi I fitted 1992 rover Metro front seats in the front of my Commer Highwayman,i managed to make up brackets and fit them on the original front frame after taking the runners off the Metro seats. Not everyones taste but they are very comfy and look ok . Cheers Amos :D

[8D][8D][8D][8D] cheers will have a dig and see if i can see the bl***y marks that have eluded me for a while Cheers Amos :):):)

Hi need to check the ignition timing on my van . i beleive its about 9 degs BTDC. cant seem to find the marks on the timing cover . wheres the best vantage poing to see the marks ? where are they? and is 9 deg about right (i have LPG fitted) cheers Amos :D

:D:D:D Looks great . mine has two long torpedo type tanks where the the water tank used to be . have yu noticed the engine runs a bit hotter ? i left mine tiking over for about 20 mins and she started to bubble !! have you adjusted the ignition timing if so what to ? mine seems to run a little...

:D:D:D:D Ya HOO ive got a Highwayman great camper loads of room and very comfy im off to a Queen tribute concert in Clumber Park at the week end ! cant wait to see your photos... regards Amos and Betty the van [8D]

:D GREAT NEWS !!!!!!!!!! :D seem to have fixed the problem at last . after fitting everything to do with the ignition system and replacing all the manifold gaskets etc and checking the valve clearances and compression test . i was about to take the head off(thought that head gasket gone...

hi Again as you can see from the other Topic (rough running) over the past few days im having problems with Betty i have the smaller nutted spark plug in Betty (sorry didnt know how else to explain them) how am i ment to know what plugs should go in my engine does it go on engine number ...

Macker 1 will try and post some photos asap but as you can see from the rough running thread i am having real problems Cheers Amos

ooh bum :( Checked compressions All at 110psi :D i have replaced the coil with a standard 12v non Balast coil (same as it had on) new points/condenser as well still the same if not getting worst !! if you rev it up it will go all day i think but if you allow it to go any way near idle then if...

Thanks Martin Again [^] will be doing the compression test soon and if thats ok then i go out and get a coil. points and condenser ill let you know how i get on Thanks Amos :D

Hi :) Having problems again with Betty ,when she gets very warm she starts to have an irratic idle and then stalls at junctions, she wil start again after a bit of churning over and then idle but rough.. ive read this topic and it seems to lead to the coil ? ive replaced the points but not...

HAA HOOO :D just called RH and they have quoted me £108 with break down cover !!!! ive asked them to send me the offer in the post so i can see it with my own eyes Cheers Amos and the cheaply insured Betty X ;)

Hi :) I have a Commer with a LPG convertion i will try and post some pickies soon . i was the one that posted the thread about the electric fuel pump. i actually taken it off mine now and reverted back to a new manual one . i had a electric pump that was better at pushing fuel than sucking it if...

Hi :) I have just been quoted £250 for fully comp on Betty for under 3000miles a year anyone out there know other insurance company that might be cheaper ? i am 40 with no convictions and no points on licence Cheers Amos :D

mr or mrs Gimp [}:)] many thanks for your advice i will have a go at adjusting the bits and bobs and if i get stuck then take it to the peole in the know.i realy want it to run ok on LPG as is so much cheaper than 20ish mpg on petrol . regards Amos :D

Hi:D My Commer (betty) has LPG conversion and im having problems as always . all the solenoids etc are working great,i can set the gas up to run at idle all day then when you drive it its like its running out of gas, i can drive along with the engine cover up and richen it up so it runs ok on...

Hi my Commer Betty has LPG fitted before i bought her ,just a quick one has yours a adjustable valve in the big LPG pipe to the carb and if so how did you set it up ? i can adjust it to run on idle then its too weak to run on the go and visa versa . i should have put this on the mechanical bit...

Well the trip went fine exept for a squeeking brake that drove me mad and the tv aerial not working on the site. here are some pickies hope you all like them and they show what a great time we had its all been worth the hard work when you get to sleep out and have such a laugh !! Betty rubbing...

:DBoys and Girls :D Out for the first time in Betty Tommorow on a trip to between Bridlington and scarborough at a small camp site called the crows nest my wife has got all the food !! bacon sarnys and the sort !! i have loads of stella in the fridge cooling !!! setting off at about 4 ish hope...