Monty the Red Campervan

[mike202]

Nice, it’s about 1100 miles from Calais so shouldn’t be too difficult in a bay!

 

[mike202]

New starter motor. Powerlite RAC525 which has a self supporting drive pinion. There was sale on at JustKampers so I bought it from them.
not bad for £216.

It's all in now and working.





There had been a bolt used on the lower fitting but I added a stud with a 15mm nut.



I used an allen head bolt instead of the D bolt which doesn't work with this starter motor. You can see it in the above picture with my allen wrench in it. It takes an 8mm driver.



I ended up removing the heater tube as it was in the way for fitting the new starter motor.

 

[matty74]

Great work Mike, thanks for sharing Yes our other halves do come in handy from time to time don’t they

 

[mike202]

I had thought out a strategy for just me doing it by using an allen key taped to the bolt and tightening it from the nut in the engine bay, but it was just easier with some help, even if I did have to buy her an extra long spanner

 

[mike202]

Washed, and brakes adjusted all round. Out for a quick run before the rain comes later. Brakes were good again, the new starter motor fires up the engine really quickly.

 

[ozziedog]

possibly using less effort and energy if it’s newer and efficient as opposed to the older one doing the polar opposite and probably at double the speed.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,, it’s all good.

 

[mike202]

Little jaunt to Robin Hoods Bay with a warm weather forecast. We stayed at Hooks Farm Campsite.

Maybe the last camp out this year. Haven’t got a window sticker for here yet

 

[Bluesnailman]

Little jaunt to Robin Hoods Bay with a warm weather forecast. We stayed at Hooks Farm Campsite.
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Maybe the last camp out this year. Haven’t got a window sticker for here yet

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its a great place for a weekend. fab to see camper being used!

 

[matty74]

Great pics Mike

 

[mike202]

Had a fab trip to Torridon, first big trip this year. Monty did ok!

1 approaching Torridon
2 &3 great little spot by the loch
4 views from summit of Slioch 981m
5 Loch Maree

 

[YellowBay69]

Wow ….. stunning pics. Great to see peoples trips.

 

[matty74]

Fab pics Mike great to see Monty out and about. I headed North out of Wales in Winnie yesterday, loving that new front bush, 3rd down to 2nd is a breeze now

 

[YellowBay69]

Like the old skool Marin Mtb too

 

[mike202]

Like the old skool Marin Mtb too

It's done well, I've had it years.

 

[mike202]

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[mike202]

Lyme Regis

 

[70-CA-Panel]

Looks lovely! Perfect time for a little swim!

 

[YellowBay69]

Love seeing pics like this… great seeing them being enjoyed

 

[mike202]

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[mike202]

Had a good Munro bagging trip to Loch Laggan area including Creag Meagaidh 1128m
Weather was pretty good and was dry.