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Yes, I know simpler things can suffice, but the catch-can + storage container (all in 1) will work for me getting the oil down to the tip to dispose of the used oil into their big vat thing. Yes to old cans being used once I have an "old-can". :)

"Catch can and disposal drum" What??? I fink you doesn't do much on cars nowadays. Big washing up bowl = catch can. Previous oil container now empty = disposal drum. Or am I missing something??!!:):) But good on you, I too only go to...

For years I too only ever had one watch. I had to use it at work anyway. Buying others slowly came on as abit of a hobby, started by repairing them and W kept giving them to me. Especially a really nice one for a present for our wedding day. Once...

...I say chaps and chapesses..... Guess who gets to look after his grandkid's while his son & partner go off to San-Fran for the Game Developers Conference next week? Yup! Me-N'er. Aren't we lucky? We get to rise at 07:30 to get them ready for...

It was the "only what's on the shelf guv" that put me off. I want to do the oil-change tomorrow, not mid-week after they hunt up a can of the good stuff. :)

Did you ask if they could get it? They probably could. J

If we don't support out local shops we will be left with nothing except the big chains and Amazon. So to support mine I went to the local auto store to buy oil-change stuff. Filter... Check! Catch can and disposal drum .... Check! Can I have...

My Wife has all her cards and chequebooks :) He just asks his mum for money every time he deigns to visit. :(

Its very difficult to help sometimes. But changing surroundings when she still has her where withall is a difficult thing. Not nice to ask but who has control of finaces? Cos it sounds like her son is taking advantage (again). Not easy situation. J

I havent worn a watch since I retired and even when working I only had 1 on at work. I have a few nice watches somwhere. J

The old gal (MIL) is on a downward path I feel. :( 95 and steadfastly refusing to even think of going into a home but starting to run out of steam. She's begun to get up have a cup of Tea and then go back to bed till the afternoon. She's unclear...

... that the last sack of firewood has been emptied and now we are empty in all storage places. I hope the weather gets warmer soon.

Hope all are having a good day! We sure are!!!:):):) Still dry and sunny!!! Enjoy it folks!:):):)

Auction day today. W wanted to buy me a particular type of watch that I have been after for a while. This is her way of saying thank you for things, which annoys me as it is unnecessary. However a lovely one came up and I told her I'd split the...

Suns oot 2 pallets of slates sold & loaded on to my mates trailer. :) Hope everyone is well & njoy your weekend. :banana::banana:

Morning All. :D Cool out there on the paper run. :) Just made my first Coffee. :) Ginger-Whinger cat is pestering for more food. :) Have a lovely day. :D

Ever thought that perhaps that’s all they could afford… 🙄

Stocks n shares in wellies was at an all time high 🤣

It were world sheep day yesdi. Appy dreams.

Well that's it, yessdi's theatre trip was the last of the season. As usual before the performance we had lunch in Cote brasserie. We are regulars there. We pushed the boat out knowing it was the last one, and didn't limit ourselves to what we ate...

Hello all. Local Indy confirms box needs changing. The one going in will be a rebuilt one that has done 50k miles. But he is so rammed he cannot do it before the 15th of April, so W threw a fit, especially as he doesn't want me heading straight...

If it goes away at about 1000 revs that should be OK. do you have a dynamo and a regulator? Wow, if so, real rave from the grave. 🤣 My first two Minis did. It could just be alternator or dynamo brush (es). Last time I worked on such a system...

You're probably right Early cars were 4.5 gallons then the tank was made bigger for the 1275 GT mid seventies, I think all Minis got bigger tank a few years later :)

Yes, we have a longish flexi from the end of the fixed piping from the tank to the inlet of the pump. I will find a place to insert a filter..... in due course. Now the smell of petrol is resolved I am looking to install a thermostat as the...

Re the Facet, we discussed this a bit when you were having the fuel pump woes. I was thinking more of a flexi behind the engine just before the pump. You can always cut the metal pipe to put a flexi in, jubilee clips will hold it just fine. If...

20L apparently someone filled up his jerry can with water & someone else poured it into his motor.

Nice n sunny today, still a chilly wind. Working outside which is nice. :)

You might be right, the book says for a 1275 the tank holds 33ltrs and at 4.54l/G that's 7.2 Gallons.

Not with 7 gallons of Shell's finest in it I can't. :D

It seems to me that the solution to Dan's dilemma is to find a period correct SU electric pump. The low pressure ones are designed to work with carburettors that have a float and needle valve, unlike many of the modern pumps that are intended to...