G'day. My son has passed his driving test and has moved on to a bigger car, so his smaller one is for sale. T'is a 1989 (F-reg) Vauxhall Astra 1.3L. It is in...
Did I read this correctly you're paying £150 for someone to take it away? Yours Virtually The John who Yawns a Lot T, London, UK yawn@... Long Distance...
Like old bike enthusiasts the world over, I'm enthralled by stories about rusty cars. Let's have some more postings like this! G'day. My son has passed his...
Hi, AS i'm on with the rebuild, i'm currentley puzzling over the valve clearances . The bike is a 1960 (dated greatfully by Brian Pollit(BSAOC)), engine ...
The correct valve clearances for your late A10 are 10 thou and 16 thou. This was changed by BSA at the time although they said that you could use the old...
Hello I am in Spain, actually I´m restoring an BSA model L32-5, but I need the complete front (or primary) chain cover. ¿any idea where to get it? Thanks a...
Now then you lot, and Mike. It is only right to expect the correct goods to be supplied from a Dealer, and they will do all in there power to ensure that they...
Tricky subject this one....... my BSA manual says that engines after CA7 5232 and DA10 1647 ran with the same valve timing as the Shooting Star and Rocket...
Hi,I am a new member and just wanted to introduce myself.I have owned Triumphs for many years and have just purchased a 1940 M-20. I hope that nobody minds...
Welcome to the group. Sorry to hear about the Triumphs, still you are on the right track now. I don't think anyone knows anything about M20's in this group,...
Now then you lot. Valve clearances on A10 are 10 thou inlet, 16 thou exhaust. You can tell when the inlet or exhaust valve you are setting is fully closed by...
Hi Bill, Welcome to the group! I hope you are also happy with a diversity of life in the slow lane!! It's a fun group - not just a hard and to the point BSA ...
... Glad you appreciate it, Mike, lad. Anythings worth a try, especially as the advertising is free. Do you want to hear the one about my Mk.1 Escort?? ...
... away? ... Sir "Yawnsalot", Your one to talk!! Look at the state of that old Golf abandoned on your poor old mums driveway while you dash around in her nice...
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... stories ... especially ... Mk.1 ... How do, Cyril, No interest in the jalopy I'm afraid but an arab gentleman was asking if you still have your granny...
Hi Everyone i am a new owner of A7. i come from Taiwan.that's really rare bike in Taiwan. i want know how to use spark light to check timing? and a stupid...
Hello Everybody, Mr. Lannis, your Firebird coming in a second - because it looks properly used sparks of a lot of memories of 1993. I had entered my Triumph 3T...
Thanks to all I'm now convinced that using the 10 & 16 thou is the way to go for a new rebuild & maybe later change them to 8 & 10 thou. But it is a old bike...
Hello Mr. Bill, Welcome to the group. We had a new member to the group (Mr. Tapio) just the other day, he too has picked up a M20 and plans to restore it. ...
There is not much difference between the plugs - NGK have such a large heat range. B is the socket size 6 is the heat range 'hotter' engines 7 'cooler, higher...
Hi Chun, Welcome to the group. I'm afraid the engine ignition timing cannot be checked by strobe light on these engines, but once set up they will stay set...
Hi there. I have an "old" book from 1960 on pre unit twins. This also says that at the top of the oil tank is a breather pointing in towards the middle of the...
Hi - forgot to mention the Haynes manual ISBN, if you need to order it, is 0 85696 121 3 Richard ... From: «Tµ¾ To: bsa@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday,...
Hi Richard, An impressive site, though I couldn't find the "spare time" option!! Perhaps you can post some of your pics on the group files/photos lists? Whilst...
