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The Classic Marque

I had heard/read that somewhere, Tony - the idea that the wire strands can be pinned quite well by the grub screw. After the incident with the TD about 10 years ago, I've joined the Tinners and Loctiters. Sounds like a social club!
Do you use the voltage function on your Engine Guards? I know you're a fan. John.

Hi,
Took me about 4 hours of trying with the usual methods before I ended up welding a nut to it and got it out that way.
Good luck

Not sure I agree with that Tony-
Yes I agree soldering wires together isn't ideal as the solder wicks up the wire and if there's any movement the wire breaks at the weakest point at the end of the solder---but--I've always tinned the ends of wires going into screw connectors--First reason, it stops the end of the wire fraying and second reason the screw appears (to me) to get a better hold/spre...

and a Lotus without a reverse gear? Did they have to push it out ? :D

Cooler today with a gentle breeze so out in the Frogeye to meet with friends.

I used to solder the ends of wires in screw terminals, until an "old school" auto electrician said it was a sure-fire way for the wire to come loose. He explained the solder is too hard to bend by the screw knob, and the screw will eventually work loose.

Another one of those things not mentioned in school or the workshop manual...

Cheers

Tony

Thank you David and Dave.
I woke to find two responses. Impressed!!
You can see I’m not ‘loosing sleep’ over the problem.
David

Thanks Bill. The cooling system on this car has been well cared for. The PO had the original radiator cleaned and re-cored EVERY 10 years and the block and head pressure washed and flushed. The block was great (used my boroscope) when I replaced the Welch/Core plugs a year ago. It never over heats.

I thought about replacing the block drain tap with short bolt fitting when I fitted the new...

Looks like you wont have too much to do John. Assuming it runs well? I bought mine (TF) a few years ago from a NSW PO who had the car for 58 years. There are always things that a new owner wants to do anyway to 'bond' with the car. Let us know if there is anything you need help with.

Merv

Your best course of action is probably to remove the complete backplate, which will make it much easier to work on.

Even when they aren’t rounded, a seized adjuster can be troublesome to remove, usually requiring a lot of heat.

Depending on how much of it you can see, you may be able to build it up with some weld, in order to get a spanner on it. The heat from welding may also he...