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Jan 11, 2018 18:55:17 GMT
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I think you shouldnt rush into single phase.
A photo of what you have will help people advise. What is in the cupboard already will be the deciding factor.
If you need the cable run exactly the same either way then the the labour cost is almost the same (some extra terminals is all) but the cable will be a little bit more expensive. The only big difference is if you don't have the correct hardware in the cupboard, which you may have.
I'd have your friendly electrician quote for single phase or 3 phase and if you can save more than the difference in quotes I'd do it.
I don't have 3 phase but have a rotary phase converter, once you can run 3 phase you can get lots of machinery for a much lower cost.
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What material bushes are you talking about? Rubber, a metal etc.
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A good friend did just that after realising that he couldnt do factory work forever, he loved the idea of tree work.
The money has never been great, but now he's bought a truck and some equipment and set up on his own, he isnt greedy and just has a day rate, working for home owners or sub contracting if someone wants him. He is very busy and very happy, although not rich. He is 44 years old and the work keeps him fit so no problems that way.
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Thanks Nomad . It's difficult in these internet days when the amount of posts 'you' make decides your credibity rather than actual experience. Don't like to put my credentials up on every single post. To most I'm just another online opinion I think more people than you realise know very well that you are the man who knows facts and gives accurate guidance. A lot of people quietly listen, please keep chipping in with facts to help guide anyone who chooses to listen, you cant do more.
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Dec 30, 2017 22:30:45 GMT
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A recommendation for Peter James here.
I'm about to renew with them, I rang around and realised that nobody else can offer me the flexibility I want for anything like the same price.
With them I've got commuting, various agreements about where each car can be kept, no mileage limit, modifications, two cars with agreed value, currently three cars on the policy but there has been four. Adding or taking off cars has always been easy and cheap.
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Did the bolts you got out so far have thread lock on them, I guess they will have? If so and the captive nut has come loose you can either cut through the bolt or drill its head off, either of which will leave you with no way to fit a new bolt. Or as a previous owner of a Carlton of mine did use a holesaw to make hole big enough to get a spanner through onto the now free nut. You can then work through the same hole when you put it back together, but with a new nut.
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Dec 26, 2017 10:56:43 GMT
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A few years ago.
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Dec 19, 2017 18:32:07 GMT
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Good idea that, I might use it one day.
Delightful welding on whats already there too.
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Dec 18, 2017 20:34:32 GMT
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I've got a TTV lightweight flywheel fitted, fantastic quality item. Having some work related involvement in precision machining, in my opinion the TTV item was very cheap.
I've never seen the aftermath of a failed flywheel before but in any case, even with other options for machining I went for a well engineered British made quality item. Having seen the tractor video I know I did the right thing.
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Dec 18, 2017 20:15:22 GMT
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"totally different engines etc etc could get nasty". Indeed. A lot of old cars retrofitted with Rover bV8s will be skating on thin ice. For me it seems I could go for a 3.4 Essex and that'd be fine. I could probably go for another early 70's V6 (will be googling the possible existence of an SBCV6 shortly!), but any plans of going V8 are probably unwise. Eh, now then, a TVR spec V6 could be nice.... Why skating on thin ice, and why not go for the V8 you want? Its only whether you need to get an MOT or not! Anyone who would make significant changes to their modification plans simply to avoid the need for an MOT has very different ideas of priorities to me, the MOT is really nothing to be afraid of unless you don't want to repair your car when its needed. I know the MOT can be a pain but thats all, the repairs you have to do as a result needed doing anyway and its still not legal to drive with anything in unsafe condition. ....and yes, I've got a 40+ year old car that wont be exempt from MOT, I really couldnt care less, it costs peanuts and will only help if I decide to sell.
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Dec 17, 2017 22:20:16 GMT
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Ive used bowls of ordinary cheap salt in caravans and cars for many years.
A bowl one third filled with salt will slowly fill up with water, then you can pour off the liquid and keep using it. Even if you want to bin it its cheap enough.
Its enough to prevent the moisture causing damp and mould
A normal household refrigerant dehumidifier wont work much outdoors at around zero degrees anyway, the air is too cold.
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Rear wheels look ace, are you getting fronts to match? I have to say I prefer it without the bodywork on, can you build these without it? You can but they are horrible to drive! Like a motorbike to drive weather protection wise, no need for a helmet although some people do wear one. Mine has no bodywork at all and no screen, I just wear motorcross goggles which have foam around to comfortably seal onto your face and other than that just whatever suits the weather. Not horrible at all if you think of it from the point of view of bike levels of weather protection. Great in summer, obviously extremely cold in winter. Eye protection essential because being blinded by a fly wouldnt be funny.
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Just thinking about that failed bearing.
I havent checked and my memory is hazy but I seem to recall that the nut on the stub axle shouldnt be tightened, the bearing should be set with a loose nut and so no load (check manual for better description).
Apologies if I'm wrong or if you knew this anyway but best to be careful not to overtighten the nut, and make sure the pinch bolt locks the nut in place or it could self tighten and lock up the bearing.
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There is nothing wrong with the letter, and it doesnt imply that the radically altered rules and the 8 points system are changing for buggies or anything else.
Its important to read the letter in the correct context, which is is given away by the bold writing at the top which says "Changes to VHI Status for Beach Buggies"
The letter is on the subject of VHI status only, and explains that the 8 points rule has nothing to do with VHI's being substantially changed and requiring MOT.
It doesnt say any more than that, and doesnt tell you anything about the 8 points rule except that its nothing to do with the subject matter.
Its important to read letters carefully to avoid reading something into it that isnt there, like chinese whispers but in writing.
There is nothing new in the letter compared to a few weeks ago, just clarification of something we knew but for a particular type of vehicle.
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Nov 29, 2017 23:09:49 GMT
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2K spray paint is very hard wearing and you can add plasticiser to it for painting flexible things, I would think that would be easily good enough for springs. I guess you can do the same to other paint types. I've used it in 2K for painting motorbike plastics including off road mudguards that get bent a lot. Obviously you are responsible for your own safety if using 2K.
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Nov 23, 2017 22:01:59 GMT
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And a crew can splitty. Seems to be chained to the fence!
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Nov 19, 2017 16:37:21 GMT
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On my Nextbase the screen is on while driving, I mounted it in the spot where I cant see it at all behind the rear view mirror. If I want to see it, to check its aim or that its on for example I just pull the mirror backwards, fortunately in a Carlton the mirror seems designed to be able to pulled back easily then a quick push forward sets it back to where it came from.
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Nov 17, 2017 21:08:46 GMT
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Oh yes, and as Haggis says you can see more on the screen at night than you can through the window.
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Nov 17, 2017 21:07:35 GMT
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I have a nextbase one. Its great. I think its a 412GW. I think it was about £120 at Argos early this year. Great picture quality night and day. I researched a bit and they seemed to be the best compromise of quality and cost.
It has a quick clip on mount so if you have a few cars you can put a wired mount in each and just pop the camera in whichever you are using.
I used it on a trackday too with speed stamp on the footage.
The only downside for trackday use is that it records 5 minute videos (no gap) so sometimes a good lap will be on two videos.
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Nov 17, 2017 16:53:56 GMT
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Good thread, I've ordered one of those lights to attach to my mask.
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