Hello all.. What a great site and source of information.
I've owned my completely standard 1989 3CV for over 17 years but, it has stood idle for the last 11 of those. This was due to the bike, along with an RD250F and RXS100, being laid up (and I'll hold my hands up...neglected) because of a major house extension.
Having the last few months recommissioning the RD250, I've just begun work on the FJ.. the carbs are removed and I've started stripping and cleaning. So far going well (although the pan head screws on the carb tops put up a good fight! They eventually succumbed to careful use of a hammer and punch!!). The first float needle seat I've tried removing is also refusing to budge so far.. hopefully the soaking in WD40 I've given it will do the trick.
I finally have a carb cleaner (aerosol) that actually works superbly (Innotec Carb Cleaner)... Ive previously tried many different brands available here but until now they've all been totally ineffective... this stuff dissolves varnish/gum deposits completely.
I very much look forward to chatting, sharing info/advice, etc with you.
Paul
Welcome. Glad to here you are working on the FJ. There is a kit of screws so you can replace those JIS screws with SS allen heads. Where in England are you located ? Always nice to know. Lot of help here and a good Files section. Don't hesitate to ask questions or post pictures when you can. :good2: :good2:
George
Welcome to the digital campfire where FJowners tell lies, BS, and remember how fast we use to be. I can't stop improving my 86', and to think I could have just got hooked on Crack and saved a boat load of money. :shok:
Welcome to the group Paul. :hi:
Fred
Many thanks for welcome gents. George, I'll certainly be fitting SS allen heads as you suggest... I originate from Newcastle in the NE, but now live in Peterborough (East Midlands) which is around 80 miles to the North of London.
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 21, 2013, 08:05:37 PM
Welcome to the digital campfire where FJowners tell lies, BS, and remember how fast we use to be. I can't stop improving my 86', and to think I could have just got hooked on Crack and saved a boat load of money. :shok:
I'm really glad you opted for the FJ trip!
Paul
Quote from: Pielight on October 22, 2013, 05:45:18 AM
I'm really glad you opted for the FJ trip!
Paul
Thanks Paul, I can say the same for you as well. Moditus, the best addiction one can have while owning an FJ... :good2:
:hi: Hi and welcome to the mad house 'Geordie boy'...from another 'Geordie boy' living across the pond in Ontario, Canada and running a near stock '85... :good2:
John.
Hmmmmmm the only one missing here is Ringo !!!
'Yellow Submarine' Trailer HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBfy05hbBws#ws)
and...who knew that Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds...was really about LSD......... :crazy:
....just remember.......All you need is Love........and welcome to the Yellow Submarine Paul....... :drinks:
Quote from: Tiger on October 22, 2013, 01:15:59 PM
:hi: Hi and welcome to the mad house 'Geordie boy'...from another 'Geordie boy' living across the pond in Ontario, Canada and running a near stock '85... :good2:
John.
Thanks John.., always good to hear from other Geordies living in exile...although you've moved considerably further than I! Have you kept your accent?
Quote from: Pielight on October 23, 2013, 08:05:42 PM
Have you kept your accent?
I didn't have an accent until I moved here :rofl2: :rofl: :lol:... :biggrin: Obviously people know that I'm not originally from these shores...I think :scratch_one-s_head: :rofl2: :lol: :wacko3:
BTW...gotta tell ya...I'm a Red 'n White black cat :good2:
John.
Welcome. Southampton area here.
Quote from: Tiger on October 25, 2013, 07:18:19 AM
Quote from: Pielight on October 23, 2013, 08:05:42 PM
Have you kept your accent?
I didn't have an accent until I moved here :rofl2: :rofl: :lol:... :biggrin: Obviously people know that I'm not originally from these shores...I think :scratch_one-s_head: :rofl2: :lol: :wacko3:
BTW...gotta tell ya...I'm a Red 'n White black cat :good2:
John.
Well John.. what can I say? I've got to hand it to you...not many would admit such an affliction so readily!! Obviously I'm black & white and we're gonna give you a good thrashing tomorrow! Lol
Quote from: ELIMINATOR on October 25, 2013, 02:32:42 PM
Welcome. Southampton area here.
Thanks a lot mate :good2: looks like we've some iffy weather coming our way :shok:
Quote from: Pielight on October 26, 2013, 08:40:39 AM
...Obviously I'm black & white and we're gonna give you a good thrashing tomorrow! Lol
:rofl2: :rofl: :lol: thank you for the thrashing yesterday :rofl2: :rofl: :lol: Oh wait...
SUNDERLAND won 2 - 1
...I'm so happy I could shit hahahahahahahahahaa...
John.
Quote from: Tiger on October 28, 2013, 07:38:16 AM
Quote from: Pielight on October 26, 2013, 08:40:39 AM
...Obviously I'm black & white and we're gonna give you a good thrashing tomorrow! Lol
:rofl2: :rofl: :lol: thank you for the thrashing yesterday :rofl2: :rofl: :lol: Oh wait...
SUNDERLAND won 2 - 1
...I'm so happy I could shit hahahahahahahahahaa...
John.
We had to give you some hope and encouragement. But now there's no living with these makems since Sunday.. they forget that: a) they've yet to come to St James, and; b) theyre still at the bottom of the premier league! Lol
Quote from: Pielight on October 29, 2013, 07:27:33 PM
We had to give you some hope and encouragement. But now there's no living with these makems since Sunday.. they forget that:
a) they've yet to come to St James,... If memory serves me well, we clipped yer wings 0 - 3 in your own back yard last season :good2:
b) theyre still at the bottom of the premier league! Lol ... 'scuse me, 2nd from bottom hahahahahahaha
Its all made the better by Pardue whining on about the ref', the Evening Chronicle (your local paper!!), etc, etc. Jokin' ear will be 'managing' your club soon :flag_of_truce:
At least you still have your FJ, that, unlike your team, will not let you down :good:
All the very best my friend... :drinks:
John.
Quote from: Tiger on October 30, 2013, 05:58:56 AM
Quote from: Pielight on October 29, 2013, 07:27:33 PM
We had to give you some hope and encouragement. But now there's no living with these makems since Sunday.. they forget that:
a) they've yet to come to St James,... If memory serves me well, we clipped yer wings 0 - 3 in your own back yard last season :good2:
b) theyre still at the bottom of the premier league! Lol ... 'scuse me, 2nd from bottom hahahahahahaha
Its all made the better by Pardue whining on about the ref', the Evening Chronicle (your local paper!!), etc, etc. Jokin' ear will be 'managing' your club soon :flag_of_truce:
At least you still have your FJ, that, unlike your team, will not let you down :good:
All the very best my friend... :drinks:
John.
We'll overlook the 5 - 1 then!? Yr right about the FJ though...they give a lot less heartache than either of those teams if were both honest. Good banter value though!
Take care Matey
Paul :good2: