Recent content by MJI

Cheap calipers are terrible

I find with cheap calipers change them with pads, going to rebuild 2 calipers with decent seals and try those.

Chap did warn at first usually scrap ace due to joints. Happy with my hose conversion as easier to not leak.

I find the improved handling makes it better off road. Extra articulation and locked bars on side slopes.

Richards being ordered. Body needs one bit welded, rest is solid.

it is sitting next to 10 3D resin mineral wagons curing in the sunlight

Mine were all rusty, or cracked, so had to scrap.

Got a rear for 60. so got a tatty rear in garage, a decent front in garage, spare ram in garage, spare solenoid in kitchen ready to fit

Buy a block off Ebay, get it converted (1/4" BSP holes), for each ram I used 1/4" BSP male-female adaptor in block 1/4" BSP swivel 1/4" BSP 2m of hose with 1/4" BSP 14mm banjo crimped on Pump 1/4" BSP male-female adaptor in block 3/8" BSP 1m hose with correct end 3/8" BSP compression fitting...

I am still annoyed that I just missed a brand new front ARB for under £100

I have had some interesting comments about ACE recently. Mentioned it discussing issues with a chassis swap and ACE is often a easiest to remove due to block connectors. When I said hose conversion, they were happy and want to see it. Sometimes ready converted blocks are on Ebay. Suggest...

One bit needs welding, good, good. What is alternative? A boring car?

Going to do it, but 6 to 8 week lead time with Richards. What are Maer like?

May be best to get block machined to take hydraulic fittings.

Do a pair Dunlop or Continental