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[Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO]

1 hour ago, Stuart Davis AO - Devon Cornwall & Somerset said:

Annoyingly I somehow managed to b*****r the thread on one of the bolts which holds the caliper on (and the bottom of the cycle wing bracket) so will need to source another.

 

 

Ouch. My cycle wings have their own bolts as do my callipers. I'm on Westfield Alloy uprights. I assume you're not. 

 

Some pics of the assembly would be good. Perhaps move to Tech. If you've goofed the thread on the bolt, what's the thread in the upright like? You may need to helicoil it to recover it properly.

[Stuart Davis AO - Devon Cornwall & Somerset]

23 minutes ago, Ian Kinder (Bagpuss) - Joint Peak District AO said:

 

Ouch. My cycle wings have their own bolts as do my callipers. I'm on Westfield Alloy uprights. I assume you're not. 

 

Some pics of the assembly would be good. Perhaps move to Tech. If you've goofed the thread on the bolt, what's the thread in the upright like? You may need to helicoil it to recover it properly.

Thanks Ian. Fortunately the thread in the upright is fine. I swapped the bolts over and the other one went in and tightened with no problems.

 

I’ll post up a picture when I’m home on Friday. Mine are Cortina uprights I believe, and the bolt should be an M12 32 as far as I can find. Westfield list them but not sure if it makes sense to source elsewhere.

[Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO]

3 hours ago, Stuart Davis AO - Devon Cornwall & Somerset said:

 Mine are Cortina uprights I believe, and the bolt should be an M12 32 as far as I can find. Westfield list them but not sure if it makes sense to source elsewhere.

I might be wrong but, check that they aren't imperial threads. Ford may have gone metric later. 

[Stuart Davis AO - Devon Cornwall & Somerset]

2 hours ago, Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO said:

I might be wrong but, check that they aren't imperial threads. Ford may have gone metric later. 

Many thanks, hadn’t thought of that! Will check

[Euan Hoosearmy]

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40 minutes ago, Euan Hoosearmy said:

MK 1 and 2 totally different (struts) and not used on a Westfield.

[Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO]

After a number of issues since a fresh engine, gearbox and chassis rebuild. Just finished refitting the engine and gearbox after repairs to both. Also fitted a new propshaft and various other bits and pieces. Just in time for tomorrow's trackday! 🤞😀

[aeg]

@Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AOi like the test in on the track theory 🤣 

Is it drive it like you stole it ! 
or if in doubt flat out approach , 

Just remember black is good green is slippy 

[Rob Hunter - Club Secretary]

38 minutes ago, Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO said:

After a number of issues since a fresh engine, gearbox and chassis rebuild. Just finished refitting the engine and gearbox after repairs to both. Also fitted a new propshaft and various other bits and pieces. Just in time for tomorrow's trackday! 🤞😀

 

Fabulous news!!!

[Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO]

28 minutes ago, Rob Hunter - Club Secretary said:

 

Fabulous news!!!

So long as it lasts until the end of the day!!!!

[Flying Carrot Steve]

1 hour ago, aeg said:

@Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AOi like the test in on the track theory 🤣 

Is it drive it like you stole it ! 
or if in doubt flat out approach , 

Just remember black is good green is slippy 

 

And orange is fast 😂🟠🟠🟠🟠🟠🟠

[Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AO]

2 hours ago, aeg said:

@Martyn Vann - Warwickshire AOi like the test in on the track theory 🤣 

Is it drive it like you stole it ! 
or if in doubt flat out approach , 

Just remember black is good green is slippy 

I've fitted the mower blades for the green bits 

[Captain Colonial]

No photos, but is there any better feeling than getting the Westfield out on a warm, sunny day, wringing its neck on empty country roads and making a glorious noise, then stopping at a beautiful country pub for a breather and your favourite pint? 😎

 

No details, but after a very challenging 12 months healthwise at home and £40k spent on unexpected necessities since July, I really needed that bit of joy, release from reality and reaffirmation.  Personal batteries recharged.

[Mathew Vernon - Membership Secretary]

24 minutes ago, Captain Colonial said:

No photos, but is there any better feeling than getting the Westfield out on a warm, sunny day, wringing its neck on empty country roads and making a glorious noise, then stopping at a beautiful country pub for a breather and your favourite pint? 😎

 

No details, but after a very challenging 12 months healthwise at home and £40k spent on unexpected necessities since July, I really needed that bit of joy, release from reality and reaffirmation.  Personal batteries recharged.

Totally agree.  One of life's great pleasures.

[Jaime Ward]

Winter projects underway, she will be rolling out next year with a new carbon bonnet 😎