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by Geoff
Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:08 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Indicator Stalk
Replies: 3
Views: 3405

Re: Indicator Stalk

It's shown in the parts book as the same part as for any other Series III. I replaced one in 1998 without any problem.
by Geoff
Mon Apr 08, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Diecast or model Stage 1
Replies: 6
Views: 8477

Re: Diecast or model Stage 1

Me too, and me neither! Just have to make do with collecting the real thing
by Geoff
Wed Feb 13, 2013 9:04 pm
Forum: Sales and Wants
Topic: Bumper
Replies: 12
Views: 8489

Re: Bumper

Yes that last photo does look very neat. But as to the first two, with the separate mounting brackets, I would say the bottom bracket has been fitted upside down. Also, the long bolts are only really necessary where they have to go through the chassis rails, and I think those two you can see in the ...
by Geoff
Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:56 am
Forum: Sales and Wants
Topic: Bumper
Replies: 12
Views: 8489

Re: Bumper

Ah, yes - thanks for reminding me - blame the 'Oldtimer's'. Can't see that the new type were much of an improvement really. You still looking for the mounting brackets then?
by Geoff
Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:34 am
Forum: Sales and Wants
Topic: Bumper
Replies: 12
Views: 8489

Re: Bumper

Both my Stage 1s (1981 models) have the type of bumper that require the separate mounting pieces; having also owned an ordinary Series 3 with, I am fairly certain, its original bumper, I can definitely say they are not the same. I have never seen the 'integral bracket type' Stage 1 bumper. Photo?
by Geoff
Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:06 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: ENGINE JUST DIES!!! Then Lives, then dies....
Replies: 26
Views: 16354

Re: ENGINE JUST DIES!!! Then Lives, then dies....

I too once had a problem with the ignition switch and the engine just died suddenly on me as I was driving along. I bypassed the switch by running a length of wire from the sockets on the dash to the fuse box, and I now keep a specially made short lead with appropriate connectors in the vehicle in c...
by Geoff
Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:03 pm
Forum: Introductions and Photos
Topic: Hello from Northumberland
Replies: 16
Views: 10705

Re: Hello from Northumberland

Yeah, I noticed the SUs - that's quite a common 'upgrade'. Both of my SWs have only an oil pressure gauge in the centre, and no empty holes like yours where other gauges have been. Also, the handbook clearly covers the Truck Cab as well as the SW - it's true that it says 'Where applicable' in the de...
by Geoff
Sun Oct 28, 2012 1:45 pm
Forum: Introductions and Photos
Topic: Hello from Northumberland
Replies: 16
Views: 10705

Re: Hello from Northumberland

Correction re brake warning light - it comes on at starting to indicate it's working - it'll then illuminate when driving if there's a fault in the braking system, eg loss of hydraulic fluid or vacuum in servo unit. Sorry
by Geoff
Sun Oct 28, 2012 1:35 pm
Forum: Introductions and Photos
Topic: Hello from Northumberland
Replies: 16
Views: 10705

Re: Hello from Northumberland

Perusing the handbook further (well, what else to do on a Sunday afternoon? - apart from get a life) - the blanked (?) switches on your central instrument console are where your rear fog light and hazard warning light switches were originally - they seem to have been moved over slightly for some rea...
by Geoff
Sun Oct 28, 2012 12:57 pm
Forum: Introductions and Photos
Topic: Hello from Northumberland
Replies: 16
Views: 10705

Re: Hello from Northumberland

Just looked at the handbook, which is hilariously full of misprints, but it looks like your other missing gauge was probably a battery condition gauge (aka voltmeter), although there is some variation/confusion about the exact position of these 3 gauges relative to each other in that panel.
by Geoff
Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:57 am
Forum: Introductions and Photos
Topic: Hello from Northumberland
Replies: 16
Views: 10705

Re: Hello from Northumberland

Should be an oil pressure gauge in the middle. Good luck with it!
by Geoff
Sun Oct 28, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: Introductions and Photos
Topic: Hello from Northumberland
Replies: 16
Views: 10705

Re: Hello from Northumberland

Have you got an internal light in the cab? Because that's what the third position on that switch is for. Welcome to the forum. Nice original-looking truck - been watching it on ebay & considered buying it myself, so glad it's gone to a good home.
by Geoff
Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to Tune Stromberg carbs?
Replies: 20
Views: 26611

Re: How to Tune Stromberg carbs?

WTF?