Gixer

The exhaust port on the engine is really small compared to the size of the elbow. have a look at some of the images of replacement heads...

Did you replace the exhaust elbow yourself? Was the exhaust port on the block clear or did it have carbon build up? The exhaust port...

I've had a Halfords "Advanced" socket/spanner set for many years. Very good value for money with lifetime warranty...

I have a pal who often calls me to tow / start his cars !!!

Yup me too, started numerous cars including 2.5L Diesel. Be prepared for calls from your mates at stupid o’clock asking to borrow it.

I used 3mm closed cell neoprene about 7 years ago. Never has a drop of water through them. It is starting to deteriorate now, I guess...

When I first started doing some of these splices, as well as sewn splices and others, I had a pull-test rig and broke a lot of stuff. I...

a. That interesting, I’ll give that a try. b. I think it’s just me, this was the first time I’ve done any splicing and was not overly...

Personally, I prefer the securing points to be metal shackles with the pin 'locked'. There is a remote risk that a soft shackle...

I don't think the OP is considering 'soft shackles' as he describes his strop having a taper and tail - so I assumed a Brummel splice...

Thanks guys. Jonathan - I did to do Brummel splices with a long tapered tale, but after fitting it today I’m not happy with it. I’ve...

Disagree, the lock keepers are professionals at a commercial port who man the gates 24-7 365 days a year. They deal with everything from...

Obviously no sharp edges. You've got that. Also, even if round, the eye must be at least the same diameter as the Dyneema to avoid...

I’m making a couple of soft eye strops to use for securing Jackstays out of Dyneema. I’ve watched videos on how to do the splice and...

They do say Women and Sea Men don't mix...