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Offline J.A.F.E.

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Re: If it's a British Car it Will Fall Off
« Reply #15 on: July 18, 2019, 10:30:22 PM »
Looks like I have to do one at a time.
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Re: If it's a British Car it Will Fall Off
« Reply #16 on: July 18, 2019, 10:31:23 PM »
The threads come to about where the flats on the nut are.
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Re: If it's a British Car it Will Fall Off
« Reply #17 on: July 18, 2019, 10:33:10 PM »
Thought I'd post a pic of the fuel pump. This is the OEM style which includes the lever used to prime the carb. I have used it more than once and anticipate using it again.
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Re: If it's a British Car it Will Fall Off
« Reply #18 on: July 19, 2019, 12:00:31 AM »
3000 rpm? that's hopeful isn't it?
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Re: If it's a British Car it Will Fall Off
« Reply #19 on: July 19, 2019, 12:11:16 AM »
3000 rpm? that's hopeful isn't it?

No it'll do 3k. I can get it all the way to about 3003.
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Re: If it's a British Car it Will Fall Off
« Reply #20 on: July 19, 2019, 10:54:20 AM »
I just this week found you a MG midget and an Opel GT in a wrecking yard
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Re: If it's a British Car it Will Fall Off
« Reply #21 on: July 19, 2019, 03:48:09 PM »
Where is that drooling emoticon? Both cars I find highly desirable.
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Re: If it's a British Car it Will Fall Off
« Reply #22 on: July 20, 2019, 08:14:30 AM »
I swear I'll put this sticker on my Land Rover one of these days.....

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Re: If it's a British Car it Will Fall Off
« Reply #23 on: July 20, 2019, 12:19:31 PM »
I love it.  :))

I wonder if Moss or BPNW sells them.
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