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I had a problem with the B sucking air. There was a pin-hole in the pipe from the tank, where it went over the axle. It was right at the very top.

“… and shaping up to be hottest June on record”

I wonder if it’s averaged across the whole month? I had to turn the heating back on two weeks ago, it was that flipping cold. 🥶

Enjoy it Willy.

Longest here, and shaping up to be hottest June on record; or so it's being reported.

Seems most of Europe is baking too.

. . . . . and replace the pipes.

just to cheer you up a bit---
Winter solstice (shortest day)here today.
Started with an amazing 'bright' sunrise in a clear sky at 7/40am and developed into a perfectly clear/still day, the ocean was as flat as a pancake and it hit 15'C. no wind, great day. Supposed to drop to 1'C tonight but looks like another ripper day tomorrow.

willy

Sorry to be so long, Guy. We've been on our way home from Northumberland.
All well until about Hadrian's Wall, where we stopped for coffee. That rear float chamber overflow was at it again, so I fixed it while Laura ordered drinks. Seemingly okay, but after we reached our overnight stop, petrol started flowing from the footwell, or rather the narrow space in front of the footwell, via the rubb...

Hi Nick. I know you said the garage had checked, but rubber fuel pipes between tank and pump can develop splits. Hard to see and may not let fuel drip out but when the pump is working it can draw in air.

I have also had a pump where the diaphragm developed a split. Pump still operated and ran ok at a low cruising speed but wouldnt pull as soon as we came to a hill. Forced a roadside impr...

When Sussex were still alive and selling spares, I used to use their cheap hg on my 1275 Sprite. Never had a problem.

Don't know it's origins, but maybe the same as this cheapy. Wouldn't be surprised if it's just as good as the Payen.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/198370274837

https://www.minisport.com/head-gasket-1275cc-mini-engines-victor-reinz-composite.html

https://www.victorreinz.com/EN/Products/Cylinder-Head-Gaskets.aspx

Reviews online seem positive.

Why LABOUR will win the next general election, WHENEVER it comes, and WHOEVER is the leader.

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