Chalky

Biggest problem you'll get with an LED is the way the light is spread from the source and also where that source sits in the lamp. The reflector and lens will be designed to work with the filament at a certain point and will focus the light. Use a different source with it sitting at a different point and you'll get the light scattered and it won't appear as bright. If you've got a bulb and its dim try increasing the cable size to it. The output of a bulb (especially halogen) is very sensitive to the voltage. Osram publish tables showing that a 10% change in voltage can drop the light output by up to 50%.

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This has been discussed at detail on one of the MG forums. Basically LEDs aren't type approved for historic vehicles and fitting them to use on the road is illegal. There's a discussion document published by the DVLA in 2010 that gives their opinion on use of light sources that aren't covered by the 1989 lighting regs. If the lighting method isn't in these regs (led & hid) then they can't be used. Modern vehicles are covered by modern type approvals. Historic ones are covered be the 1989 regs. Just re-read the original post - above is irrelevant since the lorry headlamb is being used on the boat, not on the lorry. Danger when reading on a phone whilst waiting to pick up daughter from work....

I've just bought a spare pulley for my MG ( plan to fit a trigger wheel to it ). When it arrives I'll measure it and post the dimensions in case someone else needs a replacement.

Because a) they may not be aware that kit of this type already exists, which could save them a lot of work B ) if there's a cheap one available then someone probably makes a high quality version C) if they're cheap you can use lots of them with a higher probability of getting some decent pictures

Aldi were selling an outdoor camera a few weeks ago that ran off batteries, took time lapse pictures and was triggered by movement. It was camouflaged and cost £70. Sounds similar to what you describe... https://www.aldi.co.uk/p/93633/1

The way I undo the crankshaft pulley bolt on my MGB (B series petrol) is this. Remove king lead so it won't start. Put socket (1 1/8") with breaker bar on to bolt and put breaker bar on to chassis leg. Crank engine. This always frees it off. Keep people out of the way whilst doing this since the socket and nut can sometimes fly off.

We moored at Lower Heyford this summer and got the train to Oxford. Easy journey however the train is something like every hour.

Que Sera Sera...

Biggest issue isn't how to interface to the boat controls it's how to secure the link between the remote and what's being controlled.

Apparently it's 5 1/8" http://www.mossmotors.com/graphics/products/PDF/433-696.pdf 75 - 80 had a larger pulley apparently. http://www.mgexp.com/phorum/read.php?1,2735548

On my 18V engine the pulley has 12H963 cast into it. This is a 1979 petrol b series. On the Moss website they list 3 pulleys. 1 without a damper (1962 - 3) 12H773, 12963 (64 - 70) and 12H3515 (1970 - 4). Main difference is where the timing marks are, apparently all are interchangeable ( on petrol at least).

The Americans on the MGexp forum swear by them as a way of helping keep oil in B series engines. There's a lot of discussion on MG forums about the harmonic damper/ pulley. General view of the expert engine builders is that without them engine life can be affected - racers having problems with broken cranks. They're available second hand from MG breakers.

I used vinyl tape to put a neat white stripe on my boat. Doesn't require a coach painters skill and can be done in a few minutes.

C&G did say that 1 fender eye had recently been replaced and was a lot shinier than the rest. It could look chrome. Just checked - starboard front fender eye post 7. Wouldn't be seen in previous picture.

We have a thermostatic blend valve on the outlet of the calorifier that mixes cold water with the hot to regulate the temp to 55 deg C. Has the effect of significantly increasing the effective calorifier capacity.

Where we moor has a septic tank sewage system and we can't empty the toilet cartridge into it due to the blue killing the bacteria that make the tank function. What can we use in the tank that won't cause a problem with the tank but will still keep the loo 'fresh'?

Diamond place Oxford has a pool and Leisure centre. About 15 mintues walk from the canal - moor by Aristotle bridge. Next to co-op, m&S and other shops as well.

If you know which way the crane is going where is there in that direction that could be used for a lift and how far away is it?

Good suggestion. It would help if it was colour coded to denote verified info and possible / unverified data. Shows what is known fact and what is supposition Good suggestion. It would help if it was colour coded to denote verified info and possible / unverified data. Shows what is known fact and what is supposition

Given the time since it's gone it would be possible to remove the identifying steel work and also cut new / additional Windows or change the port holes to opening windows. If done carefully it might not need much paint repair. All depends how organised the thief is.

Does it let you see which boat is at which pier? If so we might have answered one of the questions.

Just come up from Lower Heyford to Banbury and no sign of it.