Drip...drip...drip...

That smaller higher one does look a bit iffy, but it will have to wait untill our full set arrives from Speedys.

Removed the obvious one, looks only a small hole:I Would possibly weld up[:eek:)]

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This replacement feels ever so slightly bigger so its into the freezer first:)
 
Managed to remove the build-up of crud in the water jacket, below the core plug and between cylinders 3/4, with a made up scoop and wire then flushing out with plenty of water.

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Anyone know if this much is normal then[?] (and some got washed away into me lawn:I)
 
No matter how much you poo get out there always seems to be more[V]
Keep flushing, if you haven't already replaced the core plug then stick the hose in the hole and swill it about.

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Told you
 
Just taken the hose out of said hole:)

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Aaah...lovely tight fit, bit akward with the dip stick tube there though:)

Will have to remove more plugs to properly clean out the water jacket all round though;)
 
Nice one Greg. Harvey was still running a bit warm even after a good flushing so I gave him the Radflush treatment. This shifted even more poo and did improve things but even now the coolant is still a bit brownish:I

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Told you
 
Finally re-fitted the gearbox again and all the rest of it:) and returned shot clutch cover to Speedy's for restoration.
Even remembered the spot of grease on the flywheel bush;)
Round the block and the clutch action/feel is great. Along with a steering/suspension grease-up whilst laid-up and she's bang on again[^]

Then this happens[xx(]

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Phew, only snakeskin on the fuel filter, easy clean:)

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Must be the time of year:I
 
Just checked again this morning and there's some more:I

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Apparently, an older snake may shed its skin only once or twice a year, but a younger, still-growing snake, may shed up to four times a year[:0];)
 
And a Commer does it daily :D
Thought about a nice shiney new tank Greg [?];)

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"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
 
Must admit the thought did cross the mind:)

And it could do with a clean:I

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But a NOS tank might have one of them younger, still-growing snakes[:0];)
 
I think Tim was talking about one of his ally ones!

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Spare a Commer Guv?
If I told you I was a pathological liar, would you believe me?
 
Ally tank:p

However, I only cleaned off the filter and replaced the cover, honest guv:)
Started up, reversed off the drive and engine stopped, refusing to restart on cranking:(
Rolled back onto drive and after a short interval returned and she fired up and behaved for a nice 25 mile round trip in sundays heat:)
Checked the filter again today and replaced the cover....same problem:(
Theres petrol in the tank but none coming through here[xx(]

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Skakeskin's favourite[xx(] - or your pump could be goosed:)

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Told you
 
Removed fuel pump and no more snakeskin presently:)
Close inspection shows the diaphragm to be tight and sound

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Valves seem to open and close as they should (yuc petrol in the mouth[xx(])

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Lever moves the diaphragm...
Blows clear back to the tank.
Seems okay to me, perhaps it needs priming after cleaning[?]
 
Checked the pipe between pump and carb for blockages?

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Spare a Commer Guv?
If I told you I was a pathological liar, would you believe me?
 
Not unheard of to be blocked back at the tank, get yer bike pump out
Oops you did that already[8)]

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Told you
 
Fine and dandy, no kinks, passes wind:I

Also, can't see how the tank is vented, but looks like the locking filler cap would leak air...
 
Pour a dribble of petrol down the carb to get it going - that should drag the fuel through.

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Told you
 
The vent joins the filler neck about 3" from the top,the cap must pass a certain amount or you would pull a vaccuum eventually.

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Summer's here.....
Told you
 
Have you actually got enough fuel in the tank Greg :I[?]

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"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
 
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