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  1. Saul

    1972 Commer PB w/ Autosleeper roof for sale

    Hi Guys, I am placing my van up for sale as it has turned out to be not ideal for the size of our family and requirements and I have also just acquired a much more modern van. The ongoing work thread for the van is here https://forum.commervanfan.co.uk/threads/1972-commer-pb.8257/ Currently...
  2. Saul

    Flashlube injection for petrol engine?

    Hi Guys, We have a large MAN engine at my workplace that runs on gas and one of the engineers is fitting a Flashlube injection system to try and prevent it needing the head reconditioning every 8 months!! Once I have the valve seats and head reconditioned on my Commer would anybody recommend...
  3. Saul

    Misfire / missing a cylinder, help!

    Hi guys, My commer is running on only 3 cylinders (obvious when disconnecting the plug leads). It's the second cylinder back from the cab. I have checked the lead and spark and found the spark was weak so have adjusted and got a better consistent spark now. Still no luck getting it firing on...
  4. Saul

    Steering box

    Just wondering what is an acceptable amount of play in the steering wheel? Is there any way of taking up some of this play? Mine seems to be a bit on the excessive side. I do have the workshop manual if there is a specific reference to anything... Thanks.
  5. Saul

    Commervanfan calendar

    January 28th - British Mini Club Show, Bingley Hall Staffs February 18th - Dubfreeze, Bingley Hall, staffs March 1st - Ace Cafe classic Mini meet June 8-11th - Homestead Lake Park CVF Meet https://forum.commervanfan.co.uk/threads/gathering-in-constable-country.8727/ 23rd-24th - Moffat Rootes...
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    Jack

    Is there anybody out there with one for sale? Thanks
  7. Saul

    Wheel bolts (from rear hub)

    Hi, Absolutely desperate for the below bolts. need a set of 5 to be able to get the van on the road. Anybody got a waste axle they could remove them from? Let me know how much, thanks.
  8. Saul

    Wheel stubs / bolts

    Don't know their correct name but does anyone have a set of 5 bolts that screw into the back wheel hub and the wheel nuts tighten onto? Thanks.
  9. Saul

    Clutch rebuild

    Hi, I have a leaking clutch master cylinder and I am going to try and rebuild it. I have the seal kit. Has anyone done one before and any photos or advice? It's for the later commer I think? 1972 Thanks
  10. Saul

    several items required - jack, wheel....

    Hi everyone, I am after a couple of parts: Original commer jack Set of 5 wheel nuts One spare wheel without tyre Master clutch cylinder Thanks, Bazil.
  11. Saul

    Trailer tent?

    Hi, does anybody have a trailer tent in good condition they want to part with? Thanks.
  12. Saul

    Cab seat / bed mounts??? How???

    Has anybody got a similar seat to mine? I bought it off eBay and it was previously fitted in a commer but I haven't worked out the position of the t bars over the arches. It also doesn't seem to let the engine bay lid come up for access to the radiator when the seat back is on. Any help or...
  13. Saul

    Urgent! Thermostat housing cover plate

    Has anybody got one they want to sell? Not the housing for the thermostat, it's the end domed cover with two fixing bolts and the top rad hose connects onto. Mine has a hair line crack and sprays water out when temperature is up. I am shropshire area and can travel or will cover postage ...
  14. Saul

    Photos of engine bay / fuel pump

    Hi, Does anybody have some good photos of their engine bays? Seems mine has had various spare parts fitted over the years and I am trying to sort out correct routes and positions within the bay Thanks.
  15. Saul

    Reverse switch

    Can anybody point me to the correct type of reverse switch that could possibly replace the plug in the commer gearbox? would this work... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Reverse-Light-Switch-for-TALBOT-Sunbeam-1600-1-6-n-a-01-04-1981-Option-2-/311558395809?hash=item488a53d7a1:g:BGwAAOSw9r1WAW5z
  16. Saul

    Commer friendly campsites

    Is there a list or thread anywhere that has suggestions of campsites that have great views, facilities, commer friendly etc? Is it worthwhile having one that people can post recommendations and photos for others? Made me think while looking for a suitable place for next summer near Daylesford...
  17. Saul

    Spotted Lime Green w/ White roof Shrewsbury Sainsburys

    My son spotted a lime green Commer earlier at the petrol station and was asking if I knew who it belonged to. Any ideas?
  18. Saul

    Rear glass removal

    Would anyone be so kind to share with me the method for removing the rear glass and rubbers from the rear doors? Rubbers are perished and leave black streaks down the paintwork so time for a change!
  19. Saul

    Middle seatbelt opinions

    I have a minor dilema..... too many kids. I am fitting a 3/4 rock n roll bed which will suit two of the boys in the back of the van, for the younger I have thought about the possibility of fitting a racing harness in the cab between the driver and passenger using the existing mounting points...
  20. Saul

    Painting the rear floor and cab area

    Hi Everyone, Just wondering what type of paints people have used to paint the rear cargo area of their vans? Also the cab area? And also, what is the RAL code for the grey paint used in the cab and rear areas?? Thanks and apologies for the noob questions.
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