barry watts

If you have a red key emergency cut off switch try turning it on and off a few times. If that doesn't work try a little pressure on the key as you crank the engine.  Happened on my crossflow.

Red 7 parked up by Chapmans . Hope you enjoyed the racing.

Baz.

Good suggestions already, but I would also go through the fuses and clean all the contacts. Also my crossflow would start fine but not the next time after switching off.  That turned out to be the master switch.

Good luck.

Blue with orange roll bar. Sunday.

Waved whilst taking photos. Sunrise was not that brilliant. 

Baz

R300 *** spotted Wednesday afternoon. 

What a gorgeous afternoon for a drive across the South of the island.  I was in the tin top so didn't wave.

Baz.

Yes I was going to say possible faulty condenser.  I have the pertronix ignitor system. I had major reliability problems a few years ago and eventually found a crack in the magnet. I did replace it and also the fuel pump. No problems since. You will need to redo the timing as it wasn't the same as points. You can also chuck the points back in if ever required

Baz. 

Green with yellow stripe. Waved from the tin top.

Baz

Just been reading on piston heads an article about the Minder  capri going up in flames. The comments are suggesting that the current specification of petrol is melting the fuel hoses. Any advice on this, regarding what should be used would be gratefully received. 

P's any youngsters will have to Google Minder/Dennis Waterman. 

Baz.

I was getting a strong smell of petrol after fast cornering.  The front carb float level turned out to be a bit on the high side.

Baz.

Thanks, I did wonder if they were eligible for certain countries. Hopefully my 97 xf will keep appreciating. 

Baz.

Possibly a stupid question,  but what is the relevance of pre 90? I've seen some early cross flows advertised and selling for very high prices. 

Baz.

Spotted two Sunday afternoon,  R400 *** and a second one about a mile behind. Didn't get a chance to wave but good to see.

Baz

That's a weird coincidence,  I was looking for some paint and brushes in the garage earlier and found a seven hiding under all the dust covers. It always looks so good when you take the covers off.

Baz

HWS what did the refurbishment involve,  was it a clean up and a service kit? Also who did you get to carry out the work. It's getting difficult to find a weber guru. 

Cheers baz.

Just by the entrance to the castle. I did give a wave from the tin top. You have possibly the meanest black visor ever. It does look good with the car.

Baz. 

Spotted Graham this morning by Bannatyne.  Sorry it was me that hooted in the van. Not the best weather for a seven.

baz.

I believe it is the only time I have seen one on the road away from meets and gatherings.

Baz.

Red caterham 21 today. What a treat to see and hear. Cheered up a pretty dull morning. 

Baz.

A frame removed , lower bushes are fine and the rear bushes look and feel ok. Cleaned the paint of the frame and cannot see any defects. The only thing I can see is the handbrake cable runs over the frame and has worn through the outer pvc and worn the metal inner part, there is a corresponding indentation on the A frame. Fingers crossed this is it. Going to get some new bushes and repaint first so will report back. Thanks for the replies and Jonathan your mail box is full.

Baz

Just about to put it up on stands and have another look.  Jonathan no I do not have a guide, I have an old parts catalogue only. Wheel bearings are on the half shafts, so how can you check them? The noise is like metal against metal so A frame possibly.I will report back.

Thanks Baz.

That was me . Lovely wave from Allison. Enjoy the bank holiday and catch up soon.

Baz.

Help any suggestions welcome. 

Live axle supersprint. When I pull away quickly or hit a cats eye or pothole I get a really nasty cracking bang from the o/s rear wheel area. It is getting worse and possibly starting on the n/s as well. Have had a good look around and cannot find anything obvious and could not see much movement with a bar on bushes. Car is 22 years old . So how easy is it to rebush the rear end.

Many thanks Baz.

Blue parked next to me. I was just about to say hello when you drove out. Your car looked stunning in the sun.

baz.

What a lovely wave from driver and passenger earlier this evening. 

Baz

Fair point. HWS.

baz.