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  1. Gabs

    FBH fuel tank location…

    Nice work Andy. Some early camping next year 😬
  2. Gabs

    Winter work thread

    I heard of that name somewhere in Bristol. Yeah people can be very good at making blends work and also work of a hard line so you loose the edge. We have a catch up on how mine went as it looking good with the panel repaired and in primer now. They took my screen out to find no issues with panel.
  3. Gabs

    FBH fuel tank location…

    Mines pump inside and i don’t really get much noise. I also used the hard fuel line at the one supplied is like a washer fluid pipe.
  4. Gabs

    Winter work thread

    Trouble you have in modern days blending will work but highly recommend on single k rather than 2k paint. You find base coat is water based and lacquer will need to be 2k or single pack and that’s done on an edge to edge process on clear coat. The best way would be cellulose paint as that’s what...
  5. Gabs

    Alternator

    I fitted a JK one when I got home from work today but now can’t get my belt to tighten. all shims are removed but still loose. Are there different sizes ?
  6. Gabs

    Alternator

    Definitely fallingoffalot I have run meter of the battery and just running 12.44volts and checked wire from starter solenoid and the same. I will keep old as ordered a new one of JK.
  7. Gabs

    Alternator

    Thanks for the advise makes sence.
  8. Gabs

    Alternator

    Going to order a new one then may recon mine for a backup. All spares help.
  9. Gabs

    Alternator

    So I been looking at some options on a new alternator for my bus. Currently alternator went pop but don’t ask how. I reckon it’s a 55 amp alternator but seen a 75 and 90 amp upgrades. What I’m reading just need to make sure wiring good on bus so mine was re-wired about 10 yrs back now. What’s...
  10. Gabs

    Sunday

    Good catch up today with the early bay crew. @ Ozziedog, Creationblue and fallingoffalot. Quick bit to eat at Gordano services and a chat on the CB radios with the cruise there. What more do you need for a Sunday afternoon.
  11. Gabs

    Engine

    Definitely worth the drive of a 6 hour round trip from Bristol Matty74.
  12. Gabs

    Engine

    He’s a nice guy and believe me keeps you posted with everything.
  13. Gabs

    Engine

    Cheers Darren yes can’t wait been a few months since I drove my bus so will feel a lot different.
  14. Gabs

    Engine

    Now ready to collect and get fitted this weekend. exciting times 👌🏼
  15. Gabs

    Spring Valley Bus meets Corvair

    That’s a good cruising speed Creationblue it’s a smile on a face when you get out and about in the bus. Completely agree with our roads nowadays due to being low and like you said potholes everywhere nowadays.
  16. Gabs

    Engine

    I gone from single port tinware to twin so could not find a good set around so went for new at vw aircool. He an engine builder with good rep so I’m hoping all be good.
  17. Gabs

    Fuel lines

    @ Sparkywig, what size hose clamps do you add to your fuel lines.
  18. Gabs

    Engine

    Thanks matty74 ☝☝🏻
  19. Gabs

    Engine

    Should be completed Monday but Looking as I wanted it with the light green tinware 👍🏼
  20. Gabs

    Engine

    So the longblock is pretty much completed with the external oil filter in place. Tinware arrived so be nice to see the final completion.
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