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by Bigdougal
Fri Mar 06, 2015 3:15 pm
Forum: Engine and Carburetor
Topic: Low compression
Replies: 55
Views: 6237

Re: Low compression

It is probably a close run thing between whether it is quicker to take platform off or quicker to drop engine.
by Bigdougal
Fri Mar 06, 2015 7:30 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Tempting
Replies: 16
Views: 2014

Re: Tempting

BUT!!!!!

The Haflinger has only one reverse gear. The Champ has a box full of reverse gears. Clearly they were hoping for International sales.
by Bigdougal
Tue Mar 03, 2015 3:29 pm
Forum: Body and Paint
Topic: Sacrilege
Replies: 12
Views: 4168

Re: Sacrilege

You can also turn the grass up the correct way and use it for teeing off :D
by Bigdougal
Wed Feb 25, 2015 8:06 am
Forum: Body and Paint
Topic: Sacrilege
Replies: 12
Views: 4168

Re: Sacrilege

I once had a friend who filled the front of his Hillman Imp with ready mix to improve the handling.
by Bigdougal
Wed Feb 25, 2015 7:34 am
Forum: Body and Paint
Topic: Sacrilege
Replies: 12
Views: 4168

Re: Sacrilege

Love the mat and the Mule, I always wanted one . That, and a Lohr Fardier.

John, when I said that the platform was fixed I should have said repaired. It is totally standard.
by Bigdougal
Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:43 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Polycab and poly doors
Replies: 4
Views: 901

Re: Polycab and poly doors

Looks like an Australian mobile number.
by Bigdougal
Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:39 am
Forum: Body and Paint
Topic: Sacrilege
Replies: 12
Views: 4168

Re: Sacrilege

Hi Garry, I have been considering making up a piece to cover the platform and fitting with rivnuts having first laid down a very thick bed of waxoyl. The platform is in good nick having had everything fixed when the platform was off. The Haf needs to earn its living in the vineyard so the platform w...
by Bigdougal
Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:13 am
Forum: Body and Paint
Topic: Sacrilege
Replies: 12
Views: 4168

Sacrilege

To checker plate or not checker plate? That is the question.
by Bigdougal
Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:31 am
Forum: Off topic Chat
Topic: Sorry to say - another nail in the SPD coffin.
Replies: 18
Views: 2380

Re: Sorry to say - another nail in the SPD coffin.

Does anyone know:

How many parts in a Land Rover Defender 90 and how many parts there are in a Haflinger?

No point being made, just interested.
by Bigdougal
Sun Feb 22, 2015 12:35 pm
Forum: Off topic Chat
Topic: Sorry to say - another nail in the SPD coffin.
Replies: 18
Views: 2380

Re: Sorry to say - another nail in the SPD coffin.

There of course should be a k in knew.
by Bigdougal
Sun Feb 22, 2015 12:33 pm
Forum: Off topic Chat
Topic: Sorry to say - another nail in the SPD coffin.
Replies: 18
Views: 2380

Re: Sorry to say - another nail in the SPD coffin.

As Julian says the Austrians and the Swiss had large conscript armies. Probably not a common view but I would prefer to be out in the field in an earlier jeep that the Haflinger was designed to replace,a lot more chance of being able to fix it. I spent a few years as a Rupert in the RAF Regiment and...
by Bigdougal
Sun Feb 22, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: Gearbox and Driveline
Topic: Suspension limiting straps
Replies: 26
Views: 4255

Re: Suspension limiting straps

hi John, I replaced all of mine late last year. They are held in place by a long bolt I just took out the split pin at one end removed the nut and then just hit out using a drift. Make a note of the order of the washer, shims etc. Mine came out reasonably easy and had been there for 40 years. Certai...
by Bigdougal
Fri Feb 20, 2015 9:10 am
Forum: Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Leaking master cylinder
Replies: 7
Views: 1628

Re: Leaking master cylinder

Jim and John, I have found the brass fitting in question still fitted to the bottom of the old master cylinder. Firstly, how on earth I forgot to take it off and fit to the new MS is beyond me and secondly it is the only part of the old system that I hadn't thrown out. Good omen, could be a good day...
by Bigdougal
Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:29 pm
Forum: Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Leaking master cylinder
Replies: 7
Views: 1628

Re: Leaking master cylinder

Thanks Jim, You may well have identified my error. I am using a new set of pipes from Robert P in Austria and I have screwed the pipe fitting(nut)'directly into,the bottom of the cylinder. I have just looked at page 7. 10/0 in the parts book and it identifies 2 parts which appear to be fitted to the...
by Bigdougal
Thu Feb 19, 2015 1:41 pm
Forum: Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Leaking master cylinder
Replies: 7
Views: 1628

Leaking master cylinder

Having replaced my entire brake system I went to fill and bleed the system only to find that I have brake fluid pouring out of the master cylinder where the pipe exits the cylinder, it is pouring out especially when the pedal is depressed. The nut securing the pipe was certainly tight, it isn't cros...
by Bigdougal
Thu Feb 19, 2015 12:10 pm
Forum: Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Wheel Cylinders
Replies: 4
Views: 1304

Wheel Cylinders

Morning all
Can anyone give me an estimate of the time needed to change all 4 wheel cylinders, and can it be done without fully removing the brake shoes?

Thanks
by Bigdougal
Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:41 pm
Forum: Show and Tell
Topic: new member from Queensland
Replies: 29
Views: 9376

Re: new member from Queensland

Welcome,

Oooooh Ahhhh Queenslandar!

From a Pom, but 25 years a Cockroach?
by Bigdougal
Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:33 pm
Forum: Gearbox and Driveline
Topic: Tricks for new Players
Replies: 5
Views: 1447

Re: Tricks for new Players

Julian,John and Dave

many thanks for the comments...will let you know how I go.
by Bigdougal
Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:50 pm
Forum: Gearbox and Driveline
Topic: Tricks for new Players
Replies: 5
Views: 1447

Tricks for new Players

yee ha..I had the Haflinger started today for the first time and so still not having brakes I decided to go for a drive around the vineyard. All great apart from I can not find reverse. Is there a trick to selecting reverse gear. Push down, pull up etc etc.
by Bigdougal
Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:37 pm
Forum: Body and Paint
Topic: Rivets
Replies: 3
Views: 1452

Re: Rivets

hi Dave,

Can you give me a couple of days to get the pruning of the vines finished and I will get the hood out of the hanger and photographed for you. Sorry for the delay.