Recent content by JMRacing66

Early Bay Forum

Help Support Early Bay Forum:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
  1. J

    Replacing Indicator Stalk

    Hi All, When driving over the weekend my indicator decided that it no longer wanted to indicate right. indicating left has become very stiff and there is no upwards movement in the lever at all. I opened it all up to find a couple of small springs loose in the workings and there is still no...
  2. J

    Tyre Question

    Hi All, My bay currently has 195/75/14 106 Continental Vanco tyres all round. I like the tyres and they are obviously well in excess of the load rating for the Van. Only touble is the van is lowered a couple of inches and in suffering with some rubbing on the front arches. The rears seem fine...
  3. J

    Knocking Noise

    cheers, i'll have a check.
  4. J

    Knocking Noise

    Hi All, Just wanted to check something before i take the bus in to get looked at. I am getting a knocking noise from somewhere on the front suspension under the drivers seat when going over rough road surface for small potholes. Does this sound like something normal or something i should be...
  5. J

    Gas Burner Wheels

    Hi All, I'm looking to change my standard bay wheels to 15" wheels. I have a '71 bay with discs up front. What's the opinion on Gas Burner wheels and does anyone have any pics of them on a bus ? Especially on a chianti red one ! Cheers.
  6. J

    Vintage Speed

    Hi all, Just got my bus back yesterday after having a vintage speed exhaust fitted. I'm Very pleased with the results !
  7. J

    Flowers

    So here is the next question...why do people have the flowers ? Just for the look ?
  8. J

    Camping heater

    Thanks, hadnt thought about diesel, I'm paranoid about carbon monoxide !
  9. J

    Camping heater

    Hi all, Does anyone on here use a camping heater when camping in the slightly colder months. I was thinking of using a fan heater but then I guess the power consumption would be too much for most electrical hookups. Is there a gas alternative that's safe to use that won't kill anyone ? Thanks !
  10. J

    Raising an early bay.

    Thanks, Here are a couple of others.... First camping trip this weekend. Off to the Silverstone Classic to watch some classics racing.
  11. J

    1971 Westy

    Here is an engine and interior pic I was suprised it hadn't sold before i got to it to be honest seeing as it had one the 'best bay' award at alive and dubbin a couple of weeks earlier and was well priced. It's in great condition, with all original spot welds etc all still visible. I can...
  12. J

    What Carb?

    Thanks guys. The engine is running fine when its going and pulls well. The issue I have is when coming to a halt at lights or a junction quite often the engine cuts out. I'm not sure if I need the tickover set slightly higher or whether it is something else to do with the carb, but its quite...
  13. J

    What Carb?

    Hi all, So my bus is fitted with a recently new empi carb. The garage I took it to has told me that these are basically junk and I should change it for something better. The twin carb set ups sound a little tricky to set up for what I am looking for, so if I am to stick with a simple carb what...
  14. J

    Checking oil level

    Perfect, thanks !
  15. J

    Checking oil level

    Please excuse the daft question, but as a new owner, just want to check I'm doing this right. Is there any special technique to checking the oil ? Engine off with oil warmed up ? Thanks !
Top