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  1. bigherb

    Belly Pans - Are They Necessary?

    Only the side pans where welded, the central pan was removable for access as the auxiliary heater could be mounted there.
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    Belly Pans - Are They Necessary?

    Belly pans were always fitted to vans with a hole in the roof and to twin sliders.
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    Parts Wanted H4 headlights and brighter bulbs for rear lights 1971 DC?

    Replacement halogen headlamp bulbs are effective but only if the reflectors are not tarnished. Rear lamps, again with the reflectors. Also consider fitting relays at the rear so the voltage drop from the power going all the way from the back to the front and back again.
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    Battery recommendation?

    No, the 72Ah rating just means you can leave your lights on longer without flattening the battery than a smaller 45Ah one. The 670A CCA (cold cranking amps) is just how many amps you can safely draw out of the battery for a short period starting the engine, without damaging the battery.
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    Battery recommendation?

    Don't worry about the cranking amps, 077 has more than enough for a stock engine. The compressions are so low compared to a modern engine, the starter draws less than 100A.
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    Battery recommendation?

    Varta, Bosch (made by Varta) Banner, Exide, Yuasa = (Halfords own brand) are top line batteries. Early bays had the + terminal on the left, 077 battery is the original 45Ah. Batteries are still available in that style, Fiats and Renaults had them that way, but are more expensive than the...
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    What's this then? Random lead and plug found in engine bay

    Yeah, it is the diagnostic TDC sensor connector for the flywheel. Not used any more.
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    Xmas gifts

    2kW and 5kW size difference.
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    Xmas gifts

    Yes, comes with 10L tank.
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    Xmas gifts

    I've changed the link, try again.
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    Xmas gifts

    Lavaner Pro are the best quality Chinese heater. Better constructed and weather resistant electricals. From UK warehouse via Aliexpress. You have to add UK VAT to the price. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001337957050.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.hotSpots_6000155778072.1
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    Starter Issue?

    You have a replacement geared starter. The wire with the push on terminal comes from ignition switch. The large black from the battery and red from the alternator/dynamo regulator. Where is the buzzing coming from? If from the dash area, more likely a low voltage problem.
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    Gearbox / Clutch parts?

    Clutches with the three fingers were preloaded so as not to distort when bolting to the flywheel. The clips fitted under the fingers and held the preload until it was bolted to the flywheel, and should have been removed after fitting.
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    Torque settings for 4 bolts holding rear hub carrier

    13mkg or 130 Nm
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    Drum Brake skimming

    Yeah it is getting harder to find the small engineers. Baldyne engineering, Locksbottom might do them, they do engine and general machining. Only have the ligthest touch taken off or you start to run into having oversize linings.
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