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Hi, Changed the head and base gaskets on both barrels as slight oil weeping. (1985 ish G% engine) The bores and heads are virtually unworn as they should be at only 11,000 km. Some wear on one valve stem, but not enough to need replacement. I was expecting some valve seat recession from previous own...

Richard and Pat I wish the weather had be conducive to a decent trip this year but worst summer on record. Should have emigrated to Aus. lol Westend interested in adaption of a dip tube sender. I have a full machine shop and welder so would not be an issue to make. Any info appreciated. Weather is s...

Got to love that.
Guess its a ball bearing and magnet.
Wonder if it works in snow lol
Steve

We got a 24"dump of snow here in Calgary this weekend and it dropped to -7C last night! Forecast is to warm up by next weekend. This is not unusual for end of September and then October is nice. Need to regasket cylinder heads as minor oil weep, but will have to replace cylinder base gasket at same ...

Been there done that LOL Took my Plymouth Prowler to a classic car show in Calgary and parked in the Chrysler area. Was told to bugger off as not a real Chrysler. Took my series 1 Triking to a different classic meet parked in a non specific make area and won peoples choice. Guess there is justice. D...

Hi, I always use a CarbMate which I am guessing is similar. Its an electronic balancer and I use on my twin carb MG Convert various Triumphs and Triking. I would not be without it. Don't think it matters if EFI or carbs. The MG carb engines do have a screwed plug in the intake manifolds. No idea if ...

Eric
When this happened to me exactly as you describe it was the handbrake not fully disengaged.
Could be something effecting the cable.
Worth a look.

Steve

David,
Looking good and much easier the second time around.
Steve

000 wire wool and liquid chrome polish is about the best bet. its what the restorers use.
Good luck. If not heat resistant paint, but you would have to abrade the chrome surface for it to stick and then only a temporary measure.

We really need to know more about the noise. Is it coming from the drive train and if so towards the front or the rear? Does it have a reverse box? Can he describe the noise - what does it sound like?