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flywheel61


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

James wrote

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Since I can't steam it, and I want to make sure the engine frame is letting the connecting rod run true, I'll steam it up using the #75 and a drive band


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 9:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good luck with it James.
Be careful with the hub caps if you decide to remove the wheels. They are blighters to try and find replacements for.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 9:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

we need pics jimbo
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 9:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stitch wrote:
Good luck with it James.
Be careful with the hub caps if you decide to remove the wheels. They are blighters to try and find replacements for.


Can't argue with that!

If one doesn't want to come off try the other, if all else fails don't force em
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 9:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ahh I got some spares! I know a place where you can buy replacements

I can't do no pics cos I need batteries for the camera
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

gret recharables mate will be cheaper in the long run.

are ya gunna letus kno wheres ya buyn from maaaayt
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll probably gu buy em from thArgos!
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

the spare hub caps is what I would like to get hold of
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got a full set here
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

you lucky bugga
now who is your supplyer LOL
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I ain't gonna tell you that, not when I can sell you these for 3x the amount I paid
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

hmmm not fair
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

£50 and they are yours. Plus postage
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have a look in Wilko's for the rechargable batteries, much cheaper than Argoose
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