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The Classic Marque

Apathy played a big part. Too many people are disconnected from politics, whereas certain demographics do vote along sectarian lines.

Then there's postal voting.

Democracy Bill? Not as we've known it. Sectarian tactics by cleverly directing the majority muslim vote in Gorton, to support the Greens.

Democracy is in big trouble there. Hopefully/thankfully that can't/won't play all across the country. But it will in some parts.

I think Reform's reported support is broadly correct. And their reported share in G/D held true. Mostly Denton.

Have a look at Econobox garage on You Tube there is a guy who has been restoring his Frogeye fibreglass top .

I don't think Reform has the level of support that the press would have us believe. Sure, it's significant but not enough to win a majority in the country. I am surprised, though, how high the Gorton & Denton Green vote was. I did expect the Reform vote to be higher.

Still, it was democracy in action. Agreed, the May locals will be revealing!

Your right the film of oil preserves the underside beautifully but I get a bit nervous when the scrutineer starts poking around at sprints! Not having the rear crank seal looked at this time , maybe in a future engine rebuild

Will let you know what happens with the shocks Anam. I went there as Bernie's experience was positive.
Risk adverse increasing as getting older? Definitely. I even bought a couple of pairs of spring compressors from ebay for £12 - just in case 😱

I agree, Anamn, mostly you wouldn't need spring compressing assistance. But if using uprated springs, or doing the work with the bonnet off (its a frogeye) it can help. And anyway it's more fun.
I once in younger days, attempted this with the engine out and couldn't work out why the spring wasn't compressing!

Isn't it s total-loss lubrication system, designed to keep topping up with fresh oil?

Your engine will not be period correct if it does not drip oil.

For my last rebuild I used the good old cork end seals for the sump, with all gaskets installed using silicone sealant. No drips on the garage floor since then. You will of course make sure that there are no other sources of leaks. I have had the rear main bearing machined to get it back to factory clearance, which in my opinion is the only way to get it to work. The aftermarket lip seal never wor...