Hi guys just a quick one and apologies if answered countless times I’m sure it has been . But saves me searching ,lazy I know but I work 12 hour days . Lol
Is there a universal grease that good for all the nipples on the comet. I would have probably used a copper grease for the frame and a softer grease for the brakes and speedo etc . But one grease would be easier to manage . Would be happy with a premium grade .
Secondly engine oil , I was erring towards a morris golden film , any ideas , I was thinking an sae 40 . Would prefer the best , I use millers in my tvrs.
And finally my battery 6v is a real cowboy job I assume naked and some git has put a load of black gaffer tape around it , gotta go .
I believe original are rubber battery boxes , I know they do replacements and are all sealed units these days, that’s ok . I’d like to say saves the distilled water for the wife’s ironing but she doesn’t do that . ( ie use distilled water or iron )
What brand is the most authentic to the machine and year 1952 . Or was it the case buy what they can get or spread the love with a few suppliers . ?
I’ve seen exide
Chloride
And Lucas .
I would prefer Lucas and I’ll paint up the naked rubber carcass but what do you guys use .
Thanks in advance for your help and if anyone has a good chrome plater in the northwest do give me the nod .
Oh and finally . I used to throw a stick up my garden as a kid age 5 .A stick that expanded and had the words Vincent on it . The pump . Mine is missing one , if anyone has a spare apex they would like to part with please do let me know . I assume the £100 plus I’ll be paying for it might retrospectively teach me a lesson . Lol.
Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.
Best
Adam
Is there a universal grease that good for all the nipples on the comet. I would have probably used a copper grease for the frame and a softer grease for the brakes and speedo etc . But one grease would be easier to manage . Would be happy with a premium grade .
Secondly engine oil , I was erring towards a morris golden film , any ideas , I was thinking an sae 40 . Would prefer the best , I use millers in my tvrs.
And finally my battery 6v is a real cowboy job I assume naked and some git has put a load of black gaffer tape around it , gotta go .
I believe original are rubber battery boxes , I know they do replacements and are all sealed units these days, that’s ok . I’d like to say saves the distilled water for the wife’s ironing but she doesn’t do that . ( ie use distilled water or iron )
What brand is the most authentic to the machine and year 1952 . Or was it the case buy what they can get or spread the love with a few suppliers . ?
I’ve seen exide
Chloride
And Lucas .
I would prefer Lucas and I’ll paint up the naked rubber carcass but what do you guys use .
Thanks in advance for your help and if anyone has a good chrome plater in the northwest do give me the nod .
Oh and finally . I used to throw a stick up my garden as a kid age 5 .A stick that expanded and had the words Vincent on it . The pump . Mine is missing one , if anyone has a spare apex they would like to part with please do let me know . I assume the £100 plus I’ll be paying for it might retrospectively teach me a lesson . Lol.
Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.
Best
Adam