HSM
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Start polishing those cars everyone, there will be a concours compertition this year including pride of ownership & triumph
survivors, will post further information in due course.
Harvey S. Maitland
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Possible concours organisation in hand, watch this space.
Harvey S. Maitland
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If coolant flows through heater matrix ( heater on hot & not blocked ) and blows out hot air pump o.k.
Harvey S. Maitland
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Fitted L.E.D. tubes in my garage reception, less power consumption & brighter, but you need to buy them with the fitting.
Harvey S.Maitland
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Concentric release bearings include the hydraulic slave cylinder, when they leak its a gearbox off job.
Harvey S. Maitland
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Just a tip for checking play in suspension joints in double wishbone front suspension, lift the car
with the jack under the lower wishbone to remove weight from suspension components, this is
normal procedure when conducting an MOT test.
Harvey S.Maitland
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Apart from sealed beam headlamps that are checked on main beam most headlamps are checked on dipped beam and
provided the alignment complies with the correct beam image they will pass. It is only HID bulbs fitted in existing H4 halogen
units that would fail under section "C" of the defects light source & lamp not compatible. Always remember no element of
dismantling is allowed during a test. Complete L.E.D conversions should not be a reason for failure provided they give
the correct image.
Harvey S. Maitland
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The majority of manufactures of modern cars have the fan behind the radiator ( assuming they have all done their homework )
this would appear to be the most effective position.
Harvey S. Maitland
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Just a point on fitting HID bulbs, Class 4 test manual section 4.1.4 Compliance with requirements states
existing halogen headlamp units should not be converted to be used with HID bulbs, if such a conversion
has been done you must fail the headlamp.
Harvey S. Maitland DVSA AE
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To answer the initial question to check the water pump. With engine up to temperature if heater
is blowing hot air pump is o.k., warm or cool air pump not supplying adequate circulation, always
assuming heater valve in hot position.
Harvey S. Maitland
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About to set off to Dendigh to take part in the North Wales walled towns classic car trail. The route goes to
Betws y Coed & on to Conwy then Beaumaris finishing on the quayside at Caernafon Castle for the prizegiving
150 cars to take part , should be a fun day out.
Harvey S. Maitland
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A car may be driven to & from a test station or a repairer ( after it has failed ) legally without an MOT provided
it has been booked in advance with the vehicle details & owners name & address. Of cause a dangerous vehicle
should never be driven on the public road regardless of having an MOT or not. Goggle MOT test manual or
DVSA Matters of testing & all the information is there to hand. You would not be prosecuted for not having
a test certificate, but you may be for driving a dangerous car.
Harvey S. Maitland DVSA AE
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Yes
Harvey S. Maitland
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A.P.Lockheed do not recommend silicone brake fluid due to its higher wear rate
Harvey S. Maitland
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A dangerous failure does not prevent the car being removed from the test station.
An "e" mail has been circulated by the DVSA to that effect & wish to be notified of
any test station that tries to force an owner to leave a vehicle for repair.
Harvey S. Maitland DVSA AE
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A partial re-test must be carried out within 10 working days from test date subject to
a maximum of 1/2 the full test fee. Otherwise a full test will be required at the full
test fee.
Harvey S. Maitland DVSA AE
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Malcolm Jones at Prestige Injection can supply large bore tank outlets that he fits to his pump kits.
Harvey S. Maitland
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I use to fit cooling fans to Lucas pumps many years ago.If the pump over heated turning on the
fan would instantly cure the problem. Advise look elsewhere for the problem.
Harvey S. Maitland
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I have an original Bosch blue high energy coil on the shelf made in Spain.
The new ones I have made in Brazil.
Harvey S.Maitland
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In general all plug leads on conventional ignition systems are all different lengths.
Harvey S. Maitland
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For information HT leads that are resistive have a value of 5000 ohms per foot.
Harvey S. Maitland
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Set points to 15 thou & then re-set timing.
Harvey S. Maitland
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Voltage at coil when cranking 9v minimum.
Harvey S. Maitland
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If plugs are wet you have an ignition problem, fit new plugs ( wet ones will not dry out ) 8v supply to coil on cranking is low.
Harvey S. Maitland
CONCOURS ORGANISER - VOLUNTEER WANTED
in Concours D'Elegance
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Just for the records Roger I did not actually volunteer I was asked by my very good friend Paul Tunnadine
I did organise & judge the concours back at Stafford many years ago so I do have some experience in the event
In fact I have just received 3 boxes of concours material from the office for my perusal over the weekend.
So I will soon be looking for helpers & experienced judges in the near future & of course lots of entrants.
Harvey S. Maitland