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Old 07 March 2011, 08:12   #1
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the story so far

the owner of this boat agreed she needed some tlc, we've just about got on top of it, i have hopefully simplified the wiring by throwing away years of add on's, taking off redundant steering pump and all the pipework, just tidying wiring and tubework now
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Old 07 March 2011, 08:31   #2
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Coo that engine went rusty quick
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Old 07 March 2011, 21:57   #3
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Good progress

Looking good Biff , hope someone buys some fluorescents! I need to pay for it somehow !
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Old 07 March 2011, 22:00   #4
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I can vouch for how good that motor looks now Lurcher
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Old 07 March 2011, 22:44   #5
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the owner of this boat agreed she needed some tlc, we've just about got on top of it, i have hopefully simplified the wiring by throwing away years of add on's, taking off redundant steering pump and all the pipework, just tidying wiring and tubework now
That's a KAD44..I've just spent the weekend doing a head gasket on one. with no space round about it. It would be great in a rib and all that access.
looks in good nik...nice green antifreeze
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Old 08 March 2011, 16:34   #6
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that's the engine bit done
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Old 08 March 2011, 16:59   #7
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tidy,,
velly nice indeed
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Old 08 March 2011, 17:56   #8
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What I want to know is why there is a bog roll on the top of the supercharger ? I know facilities are limted at chez Biff !
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Old 08 March 2011, 18:04   #9
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Very Nicely restored Biffer! You seem a very Capable guy
I used to do a bit of maintenance on a Kad 300 for a friend. Brings me back!
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What I want to know is why there is a bog roll on the top of the supercharger ?
That's not Loo Roll silly, it's Bloo Roll, obviously misplaced from Biff's R&D Department. Basically it's superstrength Loo Roll (Biffer Sized) which has been infused with a subtle blend of Bloo and TFR. Guaranteed to restore both lustre and fragrance to the most neglected undercarriage.

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