Doing a great job there guys. To get those stubburn bolts out use a combination of heat and a bar for extra leverage. If the bolt looks too rusted, don't use the bar as it will probably break. The penatrating oil is a good idea too but leave it for a few days and then use heat again. I have also been told that candle wax on and around the hot bolt can get in there too and help loosen them. At worst drill the sucker out and retap. To do that grind the bolt flat with the seat and place the cap back on and use a centre punch to mark the middle. Drill out one size smaller than the bolt and tap out the remaining bolt with a tap of the same thread. Should say in the manual. Knowing the British it is probably whitworth just to be difficult. Simon ya brother-in-law
Hi guys, try:
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looks like it's 1949
Or if you want to be really fussy get a certificate from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT)
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Doing a great job there guys. To get those stubburn bolts out use a combination of heat and a bar for extra leverage. If the bolt looks too rusted, don't use the bar as it will probably break. The penatrating oil is a good idea too but leave it for a few days and then use heat again. I have also been told that candle wax on and around the hot bolt can get in there too and help loosen them. At worst drill the sucker out and retap. To do that grind the bolt flat with the seat and place the cap back on and use a centre punch to mark the middle. Drill out one size smaller than the bolt and tap out the remaining bolt with a tap of the same thread. Should say in the manual. Knowing the British it is probably whitworth just to be difficult.
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