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Author:  cush [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:36 pm ]
Post subject:  I'm putting Astro in the shed.
I was moving the little fella from his parking space on the driveway this morning... for those that didn't know..

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:oops:

And, as I was moving it, I noticed that the passenger floor carpet looked damp. On lifting the carpet, I was presented with about a centimetre deep puddle of water.

:shock:

So out with the carpet and it was similar in the passenger rear. After some speedy soaking up with a beach towel I'm going to clear out the shed properly and put him in there.

It's about time I cleaned the shed up properly. It's only been about 8 years.

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:oops:

One little bonus for you all is a little quiz.

I decided I'd give the motor a little run, so I turned the ignition on, then hooked up the ride on mower, via jumper cables.(So i could see the ignition light come on through the rear window) The pump ticked away happily, the Car cranked beautifully, but didn't fire. When I looked in the engine bay, I noticed a tiny tiny problem when the ignition was turned on.

It was difficult to see. Lucky I had such a trained eye.

See if you can spot it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suxhZEyzpfc
Author:  850man [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:44 pm ]
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At least you know the SU elec fuel pump works. :lol:
looks like a 61 850 by the painted grill, whats the build no.?
And by the way it has a 1 1/2 carb i gather it doesnt have is original engine in it anymore?
Good looking little car, my 850 has also had to live out in the rain and i too have only just got it under cover again.
Author:  cush [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:46 pm ]
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850man wrote:
At least you know the SU elec fuel pump works. :lol:
looks like a 61 850 by the painted grill, whats the build no.?
And by the way it has a 1 1/2 carb i gather it doesnt have is original engine in it anymore?
Good looking little car, my 850 has also had to live out in the rain and i too have only just got it under cover again.


Yeah, I was chuffed that the pump was working. For a few seconds.. :roll:

It's a 64 850 with a L**land 998 with a 1098 crank and the, afformentioned 1.5 inch carb.

(For the new guys :P )
Author:  winabbey [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I'm putting Astro in the shed.
cush wrote:
See if you can spot it.


Ah, mmm, that's a difficult one ... Is it the water squirting out of the radiator overflow tank (disguised as a carby float bowl)? Actually, it's a bit hard to see in the low light. Could you video it again but hold a lighted match close to the leak so we can see it better :shock:
Author:  Mick [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:22 pm ]
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Its rather pleasant to watch...I don't know why, it's just relaxing.
Author:  mini-dunger [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:26 pm ]
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I love squirters
Author:  BALLISTIC [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:38 pm ]
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:? No spark :?:
Author:  cush [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:59 pm ]
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BALLISTIC wrote:
:? No spark :?:


Thank Christ for that.
Author:  cush [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:00 pm ]
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Mick wrote:
Its rather pleasant to watch...I don't know why, it's just relaxing.


It's like a little mini water feature..

I might make it into a loop and you could have it as an Aero video wallpaper :)
Author:  Morris 1100 [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:04 pm ]
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Just grab a screwdriver and give the top of the float bowl a whack with the handle of the screwdriver and try it again. :wink:
Author:  gafmo [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:09 pm ]
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He Pissed at you.

Don't know about a clean out of the shed but more a toss out, who going to play that piano :roll: The door could be used as a bench. two chairs could be used to sit back and contemplait what your going to do next on Astro with a Beer or two..Everything else.Gone...well maybe not the ride on

GET ASTRO in the SHED :roll:
Author:  MiniPete [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:30 pm ]
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What are the plans for little astro??
Author:  MiniPete [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:32 pm ]
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PS he must have solid floors if they hold water, so that's a good sign :-P
Author:  poeee [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:11 pm ]
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Neglect at it's finest.
Author:  Morris 1100 [ Sat Jul 18, 2009 7:12 pm ]
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poeee wrote:
Neglect at it's finest.

I think I am still winning. :wink:
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