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JohnC

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  1. Totally agree. There are many "improvements" that only improve the wealth of the vendor. Like an external oil feed to rockers (on a standard engine). Or an oil cooler for a daily driver in the UK. Or, just possibly, braided fuel lines... Sometimes it's best to make sure each & every component of the original system is working as designed.
  2. Yes. I *think* there's an exemption here for a "registered restoration". Whatever that is. I'm confronted by some serious paintwork in the near future and I expect I'll need to choose a non-cellulose option. Any advice?
  3. Yes and before I added the balance pipe, performance aside, it sounded like an angry bird was following me whenever the engine was on over-run!
  4. I only just read this post. I love that observation
  5. @stuart Is cellulose paint still available in the UK? I'm pretty sure it's not here. At least not from the main retailers. Definitely not in touch-up rattle cans. Cheers, John
  6. I have compared a TT1200 6-2 (not 6-2-1; it went into a twin pipe system with a balance pipe further back) with a standard cast iron manifold. Same dyno, no other changes, and the engine was bog standard CP. The cast iron manifold generated ~10-15 lb.ft more torque until 4000RPM, and at 4500RPM both were about equal. The 6-2 then generated about 5 lb.ft more until 5500RPM, where I stopped. The 6-2 manifold max power was ~5bhp more than the OE cast iron, but not until over 5000RPM. My conclusion (borne out by the opinion of others better qualified) is that the TT1200 is much better suited
  7. JohnC

    Rear bulb holders

    And switch to LEDs. Lights up the car like a fairground ride, even with iffy earthing!
  8. I'm sure you'll find it a delight to fit and use. I just hope that Alasdair doesn't mind you mis-spelling his name
  9. But is there a nut behind the wheel?
  10. Sorry, senior moment - I have a Motolita wheel so the original setup may be different... John
  11. But, either way, it sounds like you're right. There should be a metal contact extending from the small nut in the centre of the horn push to make contact with the end of the pencil. The problem is always related in some way to the nut at the wheel... John
  12. There should be a hole in the boss with a spring-loaded horn pencil in it (plastic tube with metal contacts either end). That connects the ring to a contact on the horn push, which in turn is grounded via the boss.
  13. Hi fellow members, Is anyone else having difficulty viewing any of the technical seminar videos? When I try, I get the message "Playback temporarily disabled. Please contact support for more information." Just wondering if it's just me or more widespread. There's no link to "support" so I've emailed the technical@ account. Cheers, John
  14. I have it and it's fantastic. Straightforward to fit but only with an electric fan mounted in front of the rad. Yes, Alasdair can be a little slow to respond to emails. I seem to recall he has somebody who helps him manage the Facebook Messenger channel so try that as well. JC
  15. Yes. They work fine but you'll need a dimmer as they are very bright. I made one per Bob's design above and it works a treat. BTW I don't know what market had green dash lights. Both my large dials have blue diffusers. Not that they did much; the original lights were always a dim yellowish glow! Cheers, John
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