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When I needed one, I cut it from the side of a black plastic pail. Is still serving well some 30 years later. Hope this helps. Lindsay

Hoping to hear how you solved the issue. Any Progress? Lindsay

My solution to this issue was to install an electric fuel pump in-line before the mechanical pump. It is wired to a momentary switch under the dash and is used to refill the carb after sitting. The sound of the pump changes when the carb is filled and then the engine will start on the first...

I made a longer adjusting rod. The one from the Torque Shaft to the release fork. Lindsay

Sounds like your situation is similar to what I had when I installed a new clutch in my '66 Fury. My solution was to make up a longer rod. Has been working well for a couple years now. I don't know for sure, but I suspect there must be a dimensional difference between the old (original?) clutch...

I paid $75 some 35 years ago for fluid/filter/band adjust, so $100 sounds like a bargain. In my case, however, I got ripped off as they did not do the work and I had to do it myself, lying on my back in a very slushy driveway. The filter was so plugged that I had no reverse at -20*F. I learned...

Many years ago, a friend was having over heating problem on a '72(?) Valiant with a /6. Problem started when a leaking heater had been by-passed. I found the heater hoses joined with a short tube. On a whim, I replaced the tube with a wooden dowel. Over heating solved! My "take away" was that...

All good suggestions above. Could be a failing ignition switch. Had a similar problem on my '66 Fury. Lindsay

Go for the dual MC! Anyone who has lost brakes and crashed will agree. Anyone who has not- I hope they never do, but..... Lindsay

Your car is a sister to mine. I have had mine since'91. As you see from my avatar it is turquoise. Interior is tan and the engine is a 318. I truly enjoy this car. The 3 on the tree gets comments. Young folk don't know what it is and older folk say it brings back memories. I often park with the...

Pouring gas down the carb can wash down the cylinder walls and lead to slow cranking. Learned this many years ago on a 383 in my '63 Windsor. After spending many hours and dollars, I squirted a bit of 10W30 in each cylinder, reinstalled the plugs and the engine started. That is the short...

Had the honor of meeting this fine gentleman and skilled craftsman at the Atlantic Nationals here in Moncton. He demonstrated his skills and gave instruction at the "Cool Car Collage". We celebrated his 90th birthday with him at the Saturday night dance party with cake, drink and retro music...

If you remove the tension on the t-bar adjusters, the control arms may move farther with the jack. Just a thought. Lindsay

Early wheels were retained by lug bolts and the hub and had a locating pin that registered with the hole in the rim. Lindsay

You say your trailer is 1000kg. That means you need 100kg on the tongue. Looks like your ball is 30cm from the bumper mounts. That puts significant torque on that member. You should consider transferring that torque forward along the main frame rails. Always remember that "strong enough" may...