........and that, my friends, is why I should shut up and leave dispensing advice to those who know what they are talking about!

Hi,

I don't know if its the same as my set up but if you remove the fan blade first there is just enough room to remove the whole unit.

Loosen off the nuts on the ring surrounding the pump and turn it until the fan belt becomes slack.

As for price, I cant help, I got a rebuild kit from Max Merritt, 2 bearings, seals, gasket and 'greese seal' for around $70 if I remember correctly.

Be really carefull, the red will get damaged very easy.

Slan,

Pat.

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Hi,

Thanks for your considered advice.

Yes, my head says 'brass' my pocket says 'black'!

My thinking was to leave the brass as it is, a bit ratty, but knowing my quest for perfection it would only be a matter of time before I start ordering parts to bring it back to its former glory. I have my Packard for the glory times so I am going with the 'black'.

Slan.

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Hi all,

Thanks to the tool BigKev supplied, I casn now bug you with my amateur photos!

All taken in Galway on the west coast (next stop the USA!), the one with the circus was taken when I used their trailer to adjust my brakes during a wedding, the boat was tied up during the 2nd WW, looks like a 30's tramp steamer.

Slan,

Pat.

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Hi all,

A bit off topic but your advice would be welcome, Ireland has a bit of a shortage of people to seek advice from!

I am buying a Ford Model T, I have 2 in mind and I need to choose one.

The first one is a 1915 brass rad Tourer model, the paintwork is very poor and there is a large dent on the outside of the bulkhead and several other dents. The seats and top need replacing. It runs good and its has its original lights. There is no started fitted.

The second is a 1923 Tourer, totally restored, every nut and bolt. Brand new top and seats. New tires and electronic ignition fitted. New bands, alloy pistons and 'turbo' clutch plates fitted. Total spray job and the chassis powder coated. It needs nothing.

The problem is that I would love a brass one but I will spend far too much money and time restoring it.

Should I cut my losses and buy the 1923 one, just turn the key and go!

Both are the same money.

Mine does that all the time!

Hi all,

Yes, they sell these type belts in my local JCB parts place, now I know why.

Slan,

Pat

Just found this pullers which is sold in the UK, does it look the same as the one used here. it costs about ?45, I have seen ones like it for $150. Possibly a cheap copy?

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Good morning,

Household varnish wont work coating the cork floats, after a day sitting in petrol the varnish fromed carb blocking lumps!

Am trying to modifiy a plastic float now.

Further....

The tank bung (to drain the tank) was subjected to some hacking by a past owner, so it was unmovable. I drained the tank with an eletric fuel pump.

The short lenght of hose from the filler to the tank was easy to move to one side, the lenght of the inlet to the tank is surprizingly small, it will need carefull attention to ensure a leak proof seal.

I used a camera (similar to a rectal probe one), to look inside the tank, It is in surprisingly good condition, no sign of rust. I also saw the mesh at the bottom of the baffles.

Thanks all for your help!

Pat.