Near Lee failed its MOT today.

[fingers]

On a flexi brake pipe, broken exhaust hanger and unbalanced front brakes. Not bad for a 37 year old car.

[waynne]

Thats actually pretty good. You got the engine back together then? How is the power now?

[fingers]

Haven't taken the engine apart yet, Those heads are spares. The polishing bits were delivered yesterday so I will get them finished this week hopefully, then I'll strip it down and play.

I am quite pleased with the MOT, just need to order a set of brake hoses on monday (may have to get braided) and I'll get it re-tested next week.

[Freddie]

I'm guessing the two brake issues are related?

Exhaust hanger is easy, hopefully it will fly through second time round

[fingers]

Actually no the brake issues aren't related. The unbalance application is down to dust buildup in the drums. I will clean out an re-adjust all 4 corners one evening and completley flush and bleed the brake fluid when I change the pipe. Hopefully he will stop a little better when I'm done but I doubt it.

[Stiggy]

doesnt the near lee have disc brakes then ? i would a thought a car like that would have disc's

[fingers]

Nope, it has drums all round. Han guess what? It has no servo either. Its great fun if you want to stop in a hurry.

[waynne]

You just flick it sideways to stop it in a hurry!

[fingers]

Not tried that yet.

The poor brakes explain why those Duke boys could never stop at the broken bridge.