Recent content by Harry

Re. balljoint boots I heard that some of you English chaps were having trouble locating rubber boots. Suggest you try "Scott's Old Auto Rubber" in Melbourne. ( that's in Australia) Regards, Harry .>>>>>>>>>>>>

Can anyone tell me what viscosity should the oil be for the steering idler/damper? Also, at what level should it be? There is no reference to this in the manual, not even in the lubrication list. By the way, it is a good idea to check that the locknuts securing the damper to bracket are tight...

Thanks for the offer ianP6man, am getting one made locally for AUD$150, that should fix it.

Hi from Australia I have had problems with the brake pressure switch; waste of time replacing them. the best solution is to fit a microswitch on a bracket above the brake pedal (AUD$13) and wire it to the light circuit. Works perfectly and also emits a little "click" on operation to let you...

Hi from Australia. Without warning, found gears impossible to select (BW35). Problem was due to a seriously seized cable connecting gear lever to the gearbox (no rods and levers on this one). I have not seen any reference to this problem on the forum so I assume this is not a common fault...

Pilkie O, No, I am sure they don't know what they are doing when it comes to P6.Took them 3 months the first time. I really think it is a problem with the adjusting pawl. I even gave them copies of relevant manual pages. Thanks for your tips, I may have a go at it myself but I would really...

I have had 215/65s fitted for the last three years no problem 1976 3500 (CAirns)

I have problems with the pressure switch too, in that it only operates with extreme pedal force. Replaced it with new switch from Scott's Old Auto Rubber (Australia) but to no avail. I am looking at the alternative of a micro switch, possibly accessed from an instrument supplier here in Cairns...

P6loopy.......... I had similar problem, fixed it by replacing the oil sodden float which didn't (float I mean) in the reservoir. I used a wine cork and it has done well for three years now. Mind you, it would be better still if it was waterproofed with Everdure or something similar. Another...

G'day Mr Bondman. Just had the same accident with my bonnet but only at 60 km per hr. simply a case of sloppy maintenance on the catch mechanism. Replaced it with secondhand one. wrong colour though! cost AUD$400 here in Australia ps. What do you chaps in Europe mean when you refer to a NADA...

Hello Simon, Couldn't help wondering why you are driving in the dark. Do you have head/taillights? Where do you live? I have never seen orange cruise lights except for those on roadtrains which can be up to 50 metres long. Regards, Harry Australia.

Hello from Australia, Had similar problem with my 3500. Turns out that there is a permanent but very small current feeding to the alternator. (exciter field maybe?). Obviously, after a period of idleness, the battery will lose its charge, but it would take several weeks to do it if the...

Re tyre sizes: Hello blokes, I have 215/65 on my 1976 3500 and have no rubbing problems.

Hello from Australia, With regards to the fuel vapourisation you blokes in the UK are experiencing, I have had no problems at all and I live in Cairns (tropical) where ambient emp. is often 29-33 deg. celsius. The fuel pump is electric, lives down the back near the fuel tank, and is original...