Rod1883
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Hope Tom Lockyer is OK - he collapsed after ~12 minutes, possibly after a clash of heads a few mins earlier. Came up through the Bristol Rovers youth academy.
Up the Gas!
Apologies to all that don't like or follow football.
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Since our Smart TV (Sony) decided it wasn't smart enough to receive the i-player and other catch up streaming services a few years ago, we use a little Roku device to access all those streaming services - like Ian we only use the 'free' services but the Roku unit can receive subscription stuff too
Curry's link for the Roku unit
(other retailers are available)
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Not looking to re-acquire Wally (as we called the car) but good luck in selling what looks to be a very very good car. We were custodians for a few years circa 20 years ago(!) prior to the major rebuild expenditure. Wally was a pretty solid if unspectacular example back then so that sort of outlay should have made the car superb.
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Spotted at least three or four TR's with Rally plates yesterday and again this morning - a Yellow 6, couple of red 4/4A's and possibly a 5 too. Is there an event running through Sussex?
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Happy Birthday Bob, have a good run today.
Rod
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As per Bob, although probably more 30 to 40% EG, plus I use water collected from my dehumidifiers rather than that from the tap in our hard water area.
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The prison is well worth a visit Richard. We went on a guided tour when in the area a few years ago - very interesting to hear about who was incarcerated and what went on.
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11 hours ago, Richardtr3a said:
Tomorrow I plan to start a small bonfire and plan to use some old heating oil which is in an unused tank. This should be safe as a small start to the project. Please advise.
Thanks Richard & B
Richard - this thread was in response to your original question about bonfires - please read through about protecting hibernating and other wildlife before lighting - also consider composting and green bins as a non polluting alternative.
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James you make a valid point regarding the environment. The preferred route would be to fill your green bin Richard - we have one (Chichester DC) - it costs an extra ~£55 a year, is on a fortnightly collection regime, and it's surprising how much it will take. We don't have a large garden but a couple of years ago we had to get rid of 4 medium to large-ish trees and a lot of overgrown flower bed in order to carry out some improvements and replanting. With a bit of forward planning it all went in our green bin over a period of a couple of months.
There is also the issue of consideration for neighbours if they have washing out, enjoying their garden etc etc. We have a couple of very inconsiderate people living nearby and often have to rush to close windows, retrieve washing when they generate clouds of smoke.
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Richard,
I would use a firelighter (one of those solid white kerosene containing things from Sainsbury's or the like) and get a good fire going with some dry stuff before adding the later bits that will be wetter. Can't help with timing as that depends on how big your piles(!) are, but I would urge you to move the pile before you light it to avoid incinerating any hibernating hedgehogs or other sheltering wildlife.
Rod
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Happy Birthday Wayne. Hope you're having a good day
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Happy New Year everyone - safe TR'ing in 2023.
It's official - today is the hottest day of the year so far!
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Merry Christmas everyone. A nice bacon roll is about to help clear the fuzziness from last night and prepare for today's excess....
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Happy Birthday Roger
Hope you're having a good day
Rod and Diana
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Interesting Stuart.
The J type on the Stag changes in, and especially out, far more smoothly if the throttle is eased off at least a little. The A type on the TR2 performs more smoothly with a bit of throttle - both in and out.
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They may both be repro, but I would suggest that the older repro is closer to the original profile - current repro's have a wider curve profile.
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Just entered, as per Bob - in the unlikely event of winning we have nowhere to keep it - would have to rent a second lock up!
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My head hasn't been converted. The mileages and type of driving I do wouldn't make much difference I'm sure - but as per Hamish's advice I use exactly that additive for the three benefits it provides for use with unleaded fuels. I always try to find E0 petrol (there are a few garages around here in Sussex that provide this, but it is only 95 octane), or I'll buy the premium Esso or Shell E5 products.
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What a fantastic find. Thanks for posting Stuart, and Charlie for the additional links. Must put the museum on the list for the next time we're visiting Northern France
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Sounds like you've been very lucky Richard. It might be worth changing the engine oil in case any water found its way into the sump via any breathers etc.
A neighbour flooded her petrol Nissan many years ago - I did the same as the AA did for you - albeit the petrol engine equivalents. Removed the air filter and plugs, spun the engine, replaced the air filter etc. The car ran fine for a good few years afterwards, although the interior always smelt funny where the muddy water had poured in when she opened the drivers door to get out.
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Happy Birthday
Hope you're having a good day
Rod
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Happy Birthday Iain - hope you have had a good day
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Happy Birthday Tim - I'm not sure the TR would fit in the bed.....
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Happy Birthday Richard - Hope you have a good day
I knew I shouldn't have...
in TR2/3/3A/3B Forum
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Yesterday I was going around all the grease points and realised there as one I hadn't done for some while, if ever - the one at the front of the prop shaft. I couldn't get my grease gun coupler on as what was fitted is a short straight nipple rather than an angled one. So, I thought, I'll take that out and fit an angled one.
As I was removing it a voice was telling me- you'll never get an angled nipple, or this one, refitted in that tight space, and it was correct - I'm struggling.
Has anyone any thoughts or tips on just how to hold the nipple in place and get a couple of turns to start it in the threads?
Thanks