http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl - The Rickman Cars Forum en-us The Rickman Cars Forum Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:59:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 30 http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1184361084/171#171 The Rickman Cars Forum/The Garage http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1184361084/171#171 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:45:00 +0000 Hi Tony,<br /><br />The largest hose I have is only 32mm ID and there are not many straight bits, I just found this on the same site which may fit the bill !<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/modular-hose-connectors-481-c.asp" target="_blank">http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/modular-hose-connectors-481-c.asp</a> http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283846655/3#3 The Rickman Cars Forum/Technical Discussions http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1283846655/3#3 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:02:34 +0000 Thanks Bernard and Tony,  Mild steel would be OK, otherwise S. Steel. <br />I'll do some measuring and let you know more exact requirements!<br /> Trouble lately has been me having kidney stones !! If I got down on the ground , I wasn't sure if I'd get up again !!! Mick. <img src="http://www.number69.net/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" /><br /><br /> &nbsp;PS Bernard, I live near Builth Wells in mid Wales. http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282158762/9#9 The Rickman Cars Forum/Technical Discussions http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282158762/9#9 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:59:44 +0000 <b><a class="message" href="http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282158762/0#8">JJ wrote</a> on Sep 06^th, 2010, 9:13pm:</b><br /><div class="quote" style="width: 90%">last mixed use check in the notes shows 903 miles from 19.1 gallons = 47.2mpg </div><br /><br />Good grief! I had no idea the difference was that great &nbsp; <img src="http://www.number69.net/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/shocked.gif" border="0" alt="Shocked" /><br /><br />I didn't get that from the space ranger, but then it was a lot heavier / wider that a Ranger &amp; I was quite possibly driving it wrong as it's the only Diesel I've ever had. http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1193053508/87#87 The Rickman Cars Forum/The Garage http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1193053508/87#87 Sat, 4 Sep 2010 11:39:01 +0000 The Ranger GTi is nearly finished! I took a day off work &amp; made up a mounting for the cone air filter, then re-fitted the front &amp; added a flange to the GRP moulding that I made to fill in the hole I cut for the Escort air filter that I didn't use. I then added mesh to the rear bumper to fill in the gap between the square Rickman lights &amp; the round ones I've fitted &amp; added a reflector, &amp; wired up the fron tights via a water-proof connector so the front's much easier to take off in the future.<br /><br />MoT next week????? &nbsp;<img src="http://www.number69.net/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/grin.gif" border="0" alt="Grin" /> http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281381928/11#11 The Rickman Cars Forum/Technical Discussions http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281381928/11#11 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:18:44 +0000 <b><a class="message" href="http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281381928/0#9">Simon Bateman wrote</a> on Aug 29^th, 2010, 5:13pm:</b><br /><div class="quote" style="width: 90%"><b><a class="message" href="http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281381928/0#8">Andy Knight wrote</a> on Aug 28^th, 2010, 9:16pm:</b><br /><div class="quote" style="width: 90%">Is there an advantage to the EFI Tony? </div><br /><br />More power, better flexibility, better economy, more complex but there is a good reason why no manufacturers fit carbs any more !  </div><br /><br />Yeah - what he said.<br /><br />Certainly the engine had more go with the EFI, not noticably lots more power, but when the throttle opens it's accellerating, whith the carb when the throttle opens the engine draws more air, which pulls in more petrol, which makes a bigger bang, which draws in more air ..... with EFi, it seems more immediate.<br />It's also self adjusting, so the jetting can't be wrong &amp; it makes the car more reliable - took me a while to work this out, but with a carb you have to spin the engine fast enough to pull fuel in, so if the battery's a bit low, or like happened to me, the clutch cable breaks, you're stuffed. With EFi, you only need to turn the engine over, the fuel is squirted in &amp; away in goes, so you can start it in gear &amp; drive clutchless - OK not much of an advantage ......... <img src="http://www.number69.net/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/huh.gif" border="0" alt="Huh" /><br /><br />To fit EFi though you either need quite a small battery, or like I did move it somewhere else because the penum &amp; EFi distributer will be very close if not touching.<br /><br />Fuel economy was better but only by 2-3 MPG, which is 10% I guess<br /><br />T http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1214441333/104#104 The Rickman Cars Forum/The Garage http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1214441333/104#104 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:56:42 +0000 Hi JJ, You're a hard man to contact.<br />I got the cable guides on ebay. &nbsp;I bought them as &nbsp; -- &quot;A pillar to door wiring grommets&quot;.<br />I have tried to contact the seller for you but he is not replying.<br />I'll keep looking around and let you know if I find anything.<br /><br />Good luck,<br />Bernard http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282498673/0#0 The Rickman Cars Forum/The Market Place http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282498673/0#0 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:37:52 +0000 For sale<br />Rickman Rancher 1.8 turbo diesel. Mar 2011 mot Taxed until June<br />2011 Fibreglass body. Galvanised chassis. Stainless steel exhaust. Cycle rack. New prop shaft and windscreen in 2009. Sleeps two. Hob grill sink and fridge. Gas space heater in rear. Toilet. On-board water. Solar powered roof fan. Awning. Full set of blackout blinds. Tow bar.<br /><br /><b>£3750.</b><br /><br /><b>Contact Trudy on 01636 813707 or 07900978649. </b><br /><br />NB :&quot;Bones&quot; is <u>NOT</u> included ! http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282498338/0#0 The Rickman Cars Forum/The Market Place http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282498338/0#0 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:32:17 +0000 Wanted Rickman Rancher any condition considered will travel and can collect non-runner.<br /><br />Contact :<br />Les Patterson<br />Tel : 07739 368545<br /><a href="mailto:les.aurania@virgin.net">les.aurania@virgin.net</a> http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279566982/7#7 The Rickman Cars Forum/The Market Place http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279566982/7#7 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:07:41 +0000 <b><a class="message" href="http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279566982/0#3">Paul T wrote</a> on Jul 27^th, 2010, 9:06am:</b><br /><div class="quote" style="width: 90%">Hhuuummmmm, tried emailing the seller but it bounced as undeliverable ?<br />Paul </div><br /><br />I think the address had an period in the wrong place, I've changed it ! http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281383955/1#1 The Rickman Cars Forum/What's on and Where ? http://www.number69.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281383955/1#1 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:55:11 +0000 Think we will be there for Saturday 18th but going racing on the Sunday.