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It looks very sunny. Where are you ?? Richard & B

I have just been out and checked my existing relay. I have the screw eyelet version. I am keen on yours. I nearly bought one yesterday and thought that I would ask for advice here on the Forum. Thanks Richard & B

I am very impressed by these two answers. I have spent a long time explaining to suppliers what an Overdrive is and that a relay is required. Then I checked out the Forum and had a direct link. Is it better to buy a Durite or just the other one here on the forum ? Durite may be better quality. The forum is the best place for advice. I have help from a friend tomorrow and will make sure that it is the relay which has given up. Thanks to Rob and Ralph

Good luck Waldi Richard & B

A birthday is an important day, Well Done Bob Richard & B

I did add to the Regulator problems in a recent post on here. The best end to years of worry and problems was a solid state regulator from Classic Dynamo and Regulator. I ordered a 12v, positive earth , 22 Amp version and this has ended the problems with the RB106 which needed regular tuning. Some of the new Regulators are made in the Far East and use second hand copper to reduce the cost. This makes problems requiring servicing. My Solid State unit is reliable just like a modern car. Good luck Richard & B

Thanks for the advice. The relay does click but there is no current to the solenoid. Can anyone give me a link to a real relay with a life. I need some instructions on fitting as well. Thanks Ralph what relay am I looking for ? Shall I contact our main suppliers ?? I di very well with a solid state regulator which has stopped my regulator problems for years. There must be an electrical company , in East Sussex, who supply quality parts. I have a special mechanical friend coming this week to look at it all and would like the relay to be here when he comes later in the week. A sun

I have made some progress but I still need help. The rattle noise is something moving according to the engine revs. It is not the rev. counter. Is there a part in the gearbox/overdirve which could be making a minor noise? or is this just normal. Maybe I should stop worrying ?? The gearbox has oil up to the top mark on the dipstick. The o/d relay has power from the ignition but all other contacts do not show any life. The two switches on the gearbox are also not showing any life. When you select the overdrive there is a click which does seem to be coming from this relay. So it lo

I spent years trying to make the RB106 work well. I bought a conversion which fitted in th existing case but it could not cope with with the lights ,heater, and mobile phone charger because it was too low amps. I upgraded to one full new unit ADR 106 22 amps from Classic Dynamo and Regulators. Use the link supplied by Lebro on this forum. It has made a huge difference and I wish that I had done it earlier. It did cost a bit but it was well worth it and altered the car for me. Go for it, Richard & B

I have managed to remove the gear box tunnel after the whole afternoon undoing the bolts. They are hard to reach even with a special small socket and handle. All the fixings are saved in two small plastic bags. The anti rattle spring looked to be in good condition but I will strip it down tomorrow The dip switch was difficult to release and I remember it being an awkward fix last time. So I drove for about one mile , down a country lane, with no cover. There are two faults The rattle noise is high pitched and related to the engine revs. Tomorrow I will disconnect the rev counter

Very helpful advice. I am out in the garage this afternoon. Thanks Richard & B

Thanks for the replies. When I change gear there is a problem with the lever. As it is slid forward it feels as if there is some loose fitting on the end. It does select the gears and it drives well. The annoying 'rattle" is noticeable in all gears and third mostly. I am not using it much while I wait for some home repairs ??? The gearbox was overhauled by Peter Cox, and the overdrive by Overdrive Repair Services. Richard & B

My gear box has a problem. When I select any gear the lever feels as if there was something loose in the selectors. I am now nervous about driving on the road. This is awkward because my son has borrowed my VW and I am now stuck at home. My overdrive is still not selecting. Things could be worse !! I am looking at a possible company near forum member LeBro for a repair. If there was a good specialist near Lewes in Sussex it would be more convenient. I am very pleased with the solid state RB106 and the car starts very well, without hand priming. Can these two be connected ???

We need a new woodburner for the cold evenings. The current one has a removable heat deflector plate over the logs and the smoke has to travel around the plate and go up the chimney. But this is not always working and smoke will escape into the room and can be a slight sting in your eyes. So we are researching a good quality log fire with a proper working chimney connection. It will burn five or six logs over three hours and warm the room. This unfortunately means that you are warm enough for the news at ten, We have to give up with the usual news which seems quite depressing and find s

I have some other parts in my garage store. The frame for the hood is rusty finish and complete with webbing and webbing attachment plates. There are also two scissor jacks in reasonable condition with one long handle. I am reluctant to take these parts to the tip. So I need them collected from the Lewes area in East Sussex. A handshake would be good payment. Please let me know soon. Thanks Richard & B