I'd like you to meet... Henry

Ah thanks Ewan, that would be very kind of you! I’m sure we’ll catch up , even if it’s not at the first TE

 

Well we don’t seem to have fuel pump issues anymore, which is a bonus!
Honestly, he’s not running 100%…. not as smooth as it should be, I don’t think. A little juddery sometimes, but not like a regular misfire. Could just be running in, could be the carb needs adjustment? But at least fuel is getting where it’s needed, so a huge step in the right direction.

 

Oh my word!
Looks fun, mind

 

In the absence of anything to contribute in the ‘what have you done to your bay today’ thread (owing to there still being a lack of orange thing in the driveway. Grrrr) I’ve been fiddling around with Henry again, making sure he’s up to scratch for his MOT on the 28th.

The washers were getting blocked with lumps of black crud, so I’ve found that the air hose from my aquarium fits them perfectly….. all new hose now, and they work perfectly. Tick that off the list.
And whilst the two glove boxes were out to fit the new washer hose, I gave them a lick of paint inside….. 55 years of boiled sweets, sun tan oil, and tissues had left them a bit grimy… and blinkin’ hell the replacements are pricy!

Got a couple of little tags for the dash switches too, as I’m still getting mixed up turning the wipers on when I need the headlights!





Also realised that the radio had been on very quietly for….. hmmmm, not sure actually, but could be a week or so. It needs moving anyway as I hit my shin on it when trying to use the foot-operated dip/full beam switch, so it would probably be best wired into the ignition.

 

MOT day.
Good luck Henry!

 

Oh.

 

Well that wasn’t what I really wanted to hear.
But for anyone who asks me why I get a car (or my camper) MOT’d when they don’t require it by law, this is your answer.it’s because maybe I don’t see all these things. I see the obvious, but miss the small stuff.
Two small holes underneath need welding, and one area will need doing one day so might as well be now.
New brake cylinders and shoes most likely all four corners.
Arse. But it is what it is.

 

It's about priorities.
And it's not more than a drip apparently.
The welding is essential.
The brakes are essential.