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by Norfolk Lad
Thu May 19, 2022 1:43 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: URGENT - Conquest Main Bearing Shells
Replies: 13
Views: 1054

Re: URGENT - Conquest Main Bearing Shells

A favourite subject i have spent countless hours trying to source Lanchester LD10 engine bearings Mains and Bigends , as for cross match done it all for this engine a one off production it would seem. Yes all the Ostriches stand looking on no help!! then they run off and play the part they are known...
by Norfolk Lad
Mon Nov 15, 2021 4:26 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Oily Conundrum
Replies: 34
Views: 4633

Re: Oily Conundrum

Stan i will agree with you I think what you have said is sound advice , but others will have something to say about us both . Sad day when others mock your advice don't take any notice , my reason for not posting these last few months has been because i too can't be bothered anymore. But i will supp...
by Norfolk Lad
Thu Mar 04, 2021 1:55 pm
Forum: Lanchester for sale
Topic: LD10 in Car & Classic.
Replies: 6
Views: 1992

Re: LD10 in Car & Classic.

Stan, DVLA have the colour as Black which would make more sense for red seats, but from memory has been this colour for some time . Back of car looks low but could be angle of photo will be a good price if it sells for asking price ,does seem to be more interest in the LD10's at this present time. P...
by Norfolk Lad
Tue Mar 02, 2021 8:38 am
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Ld10 engine mounts
Replies: 3
Views: 585

Re: Ld10 engine mounts

Contact made many thanks Marcel and Minky , must increase production as demand has shown a need for more than a set per year !!.

regards Peter
by Norfolk Lad
Sun Jan 24, 2021 8:52 am
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Water Fuel VW testing
Replies: 4
Views: 929

Re: Water Fuel VW testing

This was a 2ltr non turbo unit which has a lot less bhp then the turbo version and they did fit some in the Golf, not sure why they built the two engines but have known a turbo version that survived and still running. Just removed heater plugs pumped out the water then the heater plugs replaced and ...
by Norfolk Lad
Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:47 am
Forum: Lanchester for sale
Topic: Barker LD10 LXW296 on ebay L63607
Replies: 1
Views: 1290

Re: Barker LD10 LXW296 on ebay L63607

Simon , had seen the advert on ebay but did not see the plug lead cover what a find yes they are like rocking horse ? , but looking again is that a indicator switch on the steering column i can see. Think i will decline bidding as I have a plug cover plus a damaged one , it is not only us LD10 owner...
by Norfolk Lad
Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:29 am
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Water Fuel VW testing
Replies: 4
Views: 929

Re: Water Fuel VW testing

Simon , what you can see is a 3/8 socket bar the chrome rod at base of the hole this is there to support what is the damaged conrod, which is the H looking section above the bar this turns freely hence the support. This is a VW Diesel caddy van engine driven into flood water so the air intake sucked...
by Norfolk Lad
Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: Technical & Motoring Matters
Topic: Water Fuel VW testing
Replies: 4
Views: 929

Water Fuel VW testing

Sorry to say as yet testing has failed a mate who should have known better did this Christmas eve , gave me a job for the New Year a engine change with my brothers help.