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by Andy Plunkett
Mon Dec 28, 2020 4:29 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Folding roof restoration
Replies: 4
Views: 1922

Re: Folding roof restoration

That would probably work. But it looks like previously it has been painted with something, and has lost its colour in places. Would something like rubberised paint do 🤔
by Andy Plunkett
Sun Dec 06, 2020 3:51 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Folding roof restoration
Replies: 4
Views: 1922

Folding roof restoration

What is the best thing to use on my fabric folding roof on my 1931 coach built saloon to preserve it and waterproof it ?
by Andy Plunkett
Sun Dec 06, 2020 3:28 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: OHC Minor fuel taps - how to stop leaking
Replies: 19
Views: 13466

Re: OHC Minor fuel taps - how to stop leaking

I have obtained some old cork material used on traction engines and by lapping the surfaces and gluing the cork in with a special gasket glue have successfully re done my fuel tap. Also made filters and fitted them on. Two weeks later and not a wife of petrol totally dry. If any one would like me to...
by Andy Plunkett
Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: OHC Minor fuel taps - how to stop leaking
Replies: 19
Views: 13466

Re: OHC Minor fuel taps - how to stop leaking

And 3/8 BSP angled fuel pipe fitting for 6,8,10,12,14 or 16 mm rubber pipe EBay 303705603252.am going to try new cork seal in my original and if not successful will use this route. Just a pity to loose the reserve. But I don’t think I can justify the price of a new Enots tap 😖
by Andy Plunkett
Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:11 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: OHC Minor fuel taps - how to stop leaking
Replies: 19
Views: 13466

Re: OHC Minor fuel taps - how to stop leaking

I understand the Enots tap is 1:2 in BSP into the tank and the Paul Beck one is 1/4 BSP an adapter can be got on EBay. EBay number 402471162003. Andy
by Andy Plunkett
Sat Oct 17, 2020 10:30 pm
Forum: Our Cars
Topic: Two Door Saloon (OHC) KJ 1664
Replies: 20
Views: 6355

Re: Two Door Saloon (OHC) KJ 1664

Hi, Andy here. New owner of KJ1664. The 1907 Marshal General purpose traction engine is also rated at 8 hp. Steam rating must be different for steam. The chap I got the car from had it started it with Easy Start. But when I went to look at it, it did not want to start and the seller was going to go ...
by Andy Plunkett
Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Period images unearthed
Replies: 4
Views: 3747

Re: Period images unearthed

Judging by the AA badge the black and white one has an early commercial cast badge and the colour picture has a later pressed car badge.