Recent content by RobD55

I had a similar problem here in Western Australia with my 57 Bird, which also had a "vented cap". I ordered a new cap from CASCO and problem went away.

Thanks Dominic. Sorry for the late reply, got lost in the myriad of other issues with the bird once I got the hood up. I'm going to mod the latch bar with a another "emergency release handle arrangement". Cheers Rob

Has anyone any advice on the best method to clean and polish up the 312 Y block Aluminium Rocker (Valve) covers? Mine are are looking rough and spoiling the overall engine bay aesthetic! Cheers Rob

Aagh, I've broken the cable for the engine hood release!! Anyone know how I can get the hood open and replace the cable? Rob

Thanks everyone for all the good info and advice. Have completed the job, sender out, tank removed, cleaned and flushed. Found the tank had a repair job but was still tight so no problem there. Reinstalled.....had some fun(?) getting the fill line and O ring to seal, ended up 3 x dabs of loctite...

I've got Raidal whitewalls on my 57 birds Kelsey Hayes wire-wheels, have not had any issues between purchase on 2009 and commencement of full resto in mid 2014.

Thanks again for all the good feedback and info. To answer in order: No, it is grit, generally cloudy fuel will be a sign of possible emulsion formation generally due to condensation in the fuel tank/carbs during normal weather and daily ambient temperature cycles. This is grit, I cut open the...

OK, thanks everyone. I've just spent 5 years restoring the old girl and despite the care during body resto it seems there is probably blast grit in the tank and lines. I've rebuilt the carby twice and both times after initial starting and road testing the carby has flooded over due to both float...

Hi all, I'm wanting to take the sender unit out of the bird's tank. When I got to it this is what I found. It looks as if there is an inner & outer spring clamp arrangement. I don't want to try to do anything unless I'm sure I won't damage anything. Has anyone seen this arrangement and know how...

Cheers guys, Really appreciate the advice and fuel pump offer. I've disconnected and rearranged the vac hose arrangement for the heater. Many thanks Rob

G'day, can anyone tell me if the vacuum unit atop the fuel pump has any action in relation to the fuel pump itself? I've installed electric wiper motor and would actually like to disconnect the 2 x hoses from the inlet manifold and to the old wiper motor area under the dash/firewall but don't...