Apologies, not knowing people by their actual names, who above is Stephen?Go with Stephen's list of points
Stephen is Kentvette - His post reads - "I always say "Read the books"........................................................Apologies, not knowing people by their actual names, who above is Stephen?
Don`t feel bad about not knowing names , just go by the `handles` . Some days I can`t even remember my own name . . Just got back from from a great 30 ish mile blast in glorious sunshine , her first run since doing a full service back in last November . That`s the longest period of lay up in nearly 6 years of ownership due to all the lock down hassles . Got a tank full of Esso Synergie 99 RON ethanol free petrol whilst out . That is something else to be aware of that we all forgot to mention , 5% ethanol in current petrol is not good for old cars and the up and coming 10% ethanol will be real bad news . There is lots of forum posts on the subject and plenty of info on the internet that you should read up on .Apologies, not knowing people by their actual names, who above is Stephen?
On the subject of battery isolators - the one on mine had been proving a little 'tetchy' recently - couldn't really seem to tighten enough to make proper contact - took it off this afternoon and now see the reason why.........the main part is cast from some form of 'pot' metal (and coated with some form of gold coloured finish to make if look like brass.
Brass wouldn't have started breaking down like this - I suspect that in addition it had been arcing and additionally damaging the thread in the casting........
On the subject of battery isolators - the one on mine had been proving a little 'tetchy' recently - couldn't really seem to tighten enough to make proper contact - took it off this afternoon and now see the reason why.........the main part is cast from some form of 'pot' metal (and coated with some form of gold coloured finish to make if look like brass.
Brass wouldn't have started breaking down like this - I suspect that in addition it had been arcing and additionally damaging the thread in the casting........
At least 15 years old I'd say....Made in China from recycled tin cans probably. I suppose for safety, they are cheap enough at £10 to be replaced every few years. How old is yours Ross?
I think we've found the problemAt least 15 years old I'd say....
It's done the job for a few years - wasn't overly expensive - didn't need to modify wiring - I'm OK with it.......I think we've found the problem