Reinstalling the Carbs and Thermostat

Rain stopped play yesterday, so I made a very small start on organising my house and caught up with friends.

220b

Compensated for the lack of progress today though. Dismantled the hoses from the radiator to the thermostat housing on both cars. The pipework was really garred up with what looked like the stuff bachelors get in their washing machines when they haven't cleaned the soap powder tray for several years. Set about them using the wire wheels. Had to use a hacksaw to remove one of the Jubilee clips. Put the plumbing back together along with a new rubber hose and four new Jubilee clips and am very happy with the result (as long as it doesn't leak when I start the engine).

Replaced the carburettors, getting the left hand plate the wrong way round the first time. They look a lot better than before, but am intending to send them away for a proper rebuild prior to selling the car.



300se

Tried to get Hercules to rise up off its stops today, but the compressor gave up before I got anywhere except cleaning the gunk out of the air reservoir. I'll see what's wrong with the compressor and try again soon.