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benglenny - 11/7/17 at 09:09 AM

Hello all,

New on the scene, a friend and I purchased a Locost 7 last week after many months of trawling the internet!

We currently have a 1.3 XFlow engine with Weber carbs and Escort running gear.

Will get some pictures up later, Clutch cable snapped 3 days after getting her, so waiting for a replacement and spare to arrive at the moment! along with a spare Fan Belt - just in case!

What spares do you keep in your car too?

I'm in South Manchester, If anyone is local with a Locost or similar it'd be great to meet up! another friend is currently half way through rebuilding a Westfield Narrow body as well.

Ben

neilp1 - 11/7/17 at 03:12 PM

Hi Ben welcome,

Loads of knowledgable folk on here. Helped me build my car!!

I don't carry any spares with me just my recovery card! If it breaks I'll get it recovered.

Neil

mcerd1 - 11/7/17 at 03:56 PM

quote:
Originally posted by benglenny
What spares do you keep in your car too?


When I had my mk1 fiesta as a daily driver (very similar engine) I used to keep an alternator belt, set of points and a rotor arm - the rest of the tool kit was just the minimum amount of spanners / screwdrivers, a small cheap 1/4" drive socket set along with insulating tape, duck tape and cable ties


I only had 2 minor breakdowns with that car (not bad for a 24 year old daily driver ) - and none of my tools helped me at all

so a recovery card is really all you need (but thinks like points and rotor arms are probably a good idea as the AA/RAC van is not likely to keep them these days )

benglenny - 11/7/17 at 07:10 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mcerd1
so a recovery card is really all you need


Already got, and used when the cable snapped! I thought theyd carry a clutch cable repair kit, but nope!

benglenny - 12/7/17 at 04:20 PM

and here she is...







[Edited on 12/7/17 by benglenny]