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Post by Paul on Jul 20, 2014 10:04:39 GMT -5
Clutch cable snapped again in Chester.....had to crank it home again..... Why is this happening?
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Post by clive1 on Jul 20, 2014 11:05:48 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that Paul, is it catching on any part of the bodywork, sharp edges or tight turns, I think you should ring Duncan tomorrow. Clive.
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Post by clive1 on Jul 20, 2014 11:22:01 GMT -5
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Post by Paul on Jul 20, 2014 12:31:31 GMT -5
It's in for MOT tomorrow...I'll get them to ring Duncan to find out best way to fit. There's nothing like "crank starting" in second gear at every lights and roundabout to make you look a complete chump....and I'll have to do it again in the morning....:-(
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Post by tonyb on Jul 20, 2014 12:40:32 GMT -5
When mine snapped it had been fouling on the chassis as it came into the pedal box but it
took about 12 months to wear through. Would have thought it's a routing problem for 2 to go so quickly.
Tony
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Post by Paul on Jul 20, 2014 12:42:44 GMT -5
Is there a knack to fitting it quadrant end?
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Post by tonyb on Jul 20, 2014 12:47:30 GMT -5
Turned out there was nothing wrong with my starter motor. I'd slightly repositioned the loom to motor when I fitted the new sump   As it was touching the exhaust manifold it let all the smoke escape from the wiring ! which also accounted for every dash light being on and running like a bag of spanners. All sorted now  Tony |
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Post by Paul on Jul 20, 2014 13:09:33 GMT -5
Glad to hear that, Tony. I just hope I can fix mine as quickly...really puzzled by two snapped cables in rapid succession. Just as well it happened fairly close to home again...
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Post by tiger6trev (T.C) on Jul 20, 2014 13:34:17 GMT -5
Wow This is why we have a shake down Clive is now the only one who hasn't had a problem
not to put a kibosh on Clive lol.
Tony really glad you managed to get it sorted that would have put a big downer on the trip
don't think Jackie would have been too pleased
Paul has it gone in the same place as the last one? just need to find what's causing it now
if you can't bring half a dozen cables lol.
All in all a good day all round good run and a positive out look on the breakdowns
Great picks Clive
Trev.
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Post by tonyb on Jul 20, 2014 13:54:33 GMT -5
Paul, Don't know about quadrant fixing, mine's straight onto pedal. Looking for a common factor I've worked out if you stay away from Chester you'll be OK  Hope you get it sorted tomorrow. Clive will be ok he's got a crate of alternators with him Tony |
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Post by clive1 on Jul 20, 2014 15:22:30 GMT -5
Glad you sorted the wiring out Tony, it looks a right mess, as for my alternator it's been on the car 12mths now but still taking a spare, and I believe you're taking a spare fuel pump,any other spare parts going?[now be careful], hope you get your's sorted tomorrow Paul  . It was good to see Pete and Chris out on a run again, and how did Trev go from leading the group too being last behind me? Clive. |
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Post by chrism on Jul 21, 2014 13:40:01 GMT -5
Good to meet you all again guys
Sorry to hear about some of the problems but at least they are out of the way before Scotland!
Hope you have a great time without any surprises :-)
I trust one of you will be posting picture as you go?
See you soon
Chris
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Post by tooly on Jul 21, 2014 13:46:31 GMT -5
I think Trev may have hit 88mph and made the 'Time Jump' Pete |
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Post by Paul on Jul 21, 2014 14:25:53 GMT -5
Officer....
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Post by chrism on Jul 21, 2014 14:30:06 GMT -5
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Clive
Hope you get it sorted tomorrow.
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