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  1. J

    Headlight dipping.. realy or wiring?

    Hi folks Beam was stuck in full but I pulled the switch (indicator/flash) stalk to check wiring and it switched to low..?? Now it's stuck low and I'm uncertain why. I replaced the relay several years ago and relocated it to slightly away from the fusebox and windscreen leaks. Looking at the...
  2. J

    Dynamo Kaput..?

    Having a few issues getting the van back up after 4-5 years 'resting'.. New fuels lines filter and pump and now she runs.. but I noticed gen light stays on.. Drat! Brushes look good and the failure seems quite abrupt. DVM measures only about 4.5 V on the AC scale, but it it even an AC output...
  3. J

    Not mine. I hasten to add..

    the curtains look quite new anyway.. https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1513630
  4. J

    Front shoes - best buy?

    Hi Folks Long time away - need to get the old girl road worthy so I'm in the market for some new front shoes.where should I look for best price and delivery? Cheers
  5. J

    Lock Barrels - L profile..

    Hi All Anyone know where I can get hold of an L-profile barrel? While I'm 'having a go' at my locks I figured I could align them all for the same key. Which is fine except my driver's door is a Brazilian one i think and takes a different key type. Cheers
  6. J

    Ignition wiring - I think I've missed summat

    Hi All Had to take apart the ignition lock to check code (another story in General). Any how I went to connect back up the switch which has 4 wires Black, Red, Red plus Black and Brown There was an 'empty' 2 terminal connector for the solid Black and solid Red with matching colours the other...
  7. J

    Key curtting.

    Bugger! Pretty sure I just lost my last set of keys. Luckily (?) the van is still open. Whats the best way to get an ignition key cut? Is there some numbering anywhere on the barrel?? Cheers..
  8. J

    Danbury pop-top seal

    Hi All Long-time away.. Dragged the bus from storage yesterday - first time in a couple of years. it need some attention in a few areas including the pop top seal - any idea where the best source is? It has that 'rope effect' edge trim but also an old seal that is just hanging off. the seal I...
  9. J

    For Sale: Danbury Sliding 'Buddy' seat/storage

    Pretty much the last piece of my Danbury interior (although I still have the back seat rail 'plank' and U brackets..) on ebay right now but first tenner gets it. Moving house so trying to de-clutter a bit. Item is in Bedford, collection preferred. Details on ebay listing 263133158548 Cheers all
  10. J

    Help - Diagnosing fuel Gauge prob

    Hi all Just got the bus out from winter store and apart from teh fuel pump coming apart on the way home it seems ok - apart from fuel gauge not functioning.. Was fine when i put it away. Very occasionally it flicks up to position but mostly its resting on teh end stop. I jiggled all thh fuses...
  11. J

    Outrigger Surgery

    Hi All Need to renew my rear offside out rigger and jackpoint plus repair inner sill for MOT. Any tips on how best to cut off teh old bits or is a case of hack off with grinder, cutting discs hammer and chisel... Cheers JS
  12. J

    Help - thumping sound while on move !

    Hi All Suddenly developed a thumping sound from rear of vehicle. seemd to be in time with wheel rotation so I'm thinking brakes maybe or final drive. No difference if I depress clutch while moving. Brakes not getting too hot but only just noticed it while pootling around town. Gets quite loud...
  13. J

    easy-life campsite - suggestions wanted

    Hi All My Mrs is not a keen camper so that means me and my two boys ( 4 & 6) get to go away solo. My needs are few but I need to keep an eye on the scallywags. So any suggestions for small sites with a play area in the middle where the chaps can carry-on while I cook bbq food read the paper and...
  14. J

    sealing fridge flue

    Hi All Final stages of fitting an RM122 and I was wondering about sealing the flue pipes from the 'lazy-t' to the outside. Given that the T is open one end, is it necessary to seal the pipe joints ? The flame of course is also open to the air so I'm guessing the principle is to 'catch and...
  15. J

    Wanted - Early (1970) slide door card RHD

    As above - have a later one bought in error to swap or p-ex if it helps ! Cheers JS
  16. J

    Reducing fuel pressure at pump

    Hi All Checked back but I can't find teh post which says how much pressure you can back-off at the pump with each additional gasket (0.25mm approx). Can anyone remember ? I'm trying to get rid of teh over-rich smell on my ICTs. Idle jet is already reduced.. Cheers JS
  17. J

    Fridge Flue assembley advice

    Hi All Merry new year etc.. Re-jigging the interior of the bus and about to fit (one of :roll: )the RM122 fridges I've had laying about for a year, but.. here's the parts and I'm after some advice on how it goes together.. The blue circled bit fits to the top of then flue pipe, and then...
  18. J

    essential reading..

    Is it just me or do others have a copy of the workshop manual in the 'smallest room in the house' ? ;) JS
  19. J

    Need more suck - I think..

    HI All Eventually got the SVDA distributor fitted to the ICT carb set-up I have. Fitted Accuspark ignition in the end after an abortive try with points/condensor.. :? Fired up fine and I got the strobe out to fiddle with(sorry carefully adjust) the timing.. At tickover it's about 7.5 BTDC but I...
  20. J

    What a twonk..

    230667928335 Even I might have had the gumption to slap some primer on it.. JS
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