Ex Cardiff dart 184 on pit this weekend, Mike Bishop and Bob Sparks removed the engine side cover which was leaking oil badly. Not a pleasant job as a lot of components including the fuel pump had to be removed to access the offending cover. Luckily Mike B had done a few of these in…
Engineers Corner
Metrorider Gets A New Brake Pedal
N143 PTG (Optare Metrorider). When we replaced the throttle pedal unit we found that the brake foot valve was badly corroded. As part of our preventative maintenance we decided to order a new valve and this has been fitted this weekend. 143 is now a fully operational vehicle now.
Painting and Exhaust Flex
UTG 313G (Ex P.U.D.C and Taff-Ely AEC Regent V) has had a new exhaust flex and clamps fitted. The fuel lift pump filter was cleaned out and system bleed. We then checked the vehicle over for mot and a few minor jobs were attended to. Also our resident painter applying a coat of gloss to…
Work on the Metrorider Throttle Pedal
We recently bought the Metrorider up from the docks storage for a pre MOT check and to sort out a throttle related issue. We renewed the throttle pedal assembly and replaced the throttle and cable. The fuel pump leaver was found to be fitted incorrectly this has now been re positioned and the kick down…
