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geebee wrote:
anyone know a good mechanic in the accrington/blackburn area lancashire thx

You have email.
:D

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Thu 19 Aug 2010 @ 19:56 Edit this messageQuote this messagePMQuote this message
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Dependable mechanic, Merseyside

Just spoke to Dave from D.G.S auto's who used to maintain the ice cream vans

back in the day.

He say's he would love to do some more work on C.F's however height restrictions

may be a limiting factor on what job's can be done, due to Dave not being

willing to leave van's outside overnight. hey ho...

but better safe than sorry!

Dave on 0151 222 0024 for basic servicing and M.O.T and some light gas welding.

Giantmicrobe

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Dennis at Station Garage, Cross Hills near Skipton (N Yorks)

Loves CFs and did his apprenticeship on them 'some' years ago!!! :)

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For Sussex, Brighton based...

Portslade MOT
19 – 20 Basin Road North
Portslade
BN41 1WA

Tel: 01273 422004
Tel 1: 01273 422463

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Any one know of a good mechanic who can get to Bolton, lancs. I have a Bedford CF camper that I cant start. It wont even turn over now.

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You have pmail

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Gas appliance engineer (North Yorkshire)

Hello,

I'm after someone to take a look at the gas heating, hot water and fridge in my Bedford CF. The heating and hot water are both Suburban units and the fridge is Electrolux. Hot water and fridge are both very hard to light and the automatic ignition on the blown air heating isn't working for some reason. The gas cooker on the other hand works fine.

I'm based in Ripon, North Yorkshire.

Cheers,

Rick
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If you can get over here then I could have a look at your system and figure out why its not working.

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All the gas equipment was working last year & tested for leaks so it's probably a matter of patience to get things going again, i.e. purge all the gas lines.

The Suburban forced air heater does take its time to start up anyway & it can take a few cycles to fire it up first time after connecting a gas bottle. If you remove the metal panel inside the van (under the couch on the right hand side) then you should find instructions on the inside of the panel. If the electrics seem dead (fan motor not running during the start up cycle) then check the fuses on the electrics control unit and also in the cupboard above the kitchen unit.

The water heater is fired up from outside the van: hold the switch on pilot position until the pilot flame will light (that's the really tedious bit) then hold it on for about a minute or so first time.

The fridge might need some help if the spark igniter doesn't seem to do anything: remove the small panel next to the habitation door to get at the back of the fridge to light the pilot. First time it can be as tedious as the pilot on the water heater...

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Anyone in the west mids/worc/herefordshire area?
I need someone with knowledge to have a good look at the van ,and assess
if much needs doing.
Was out today for a short trip, and the engine was making a 'grinding'
noise when accelerating, and when i went up the dual carriageway from 40 mph in 4th trying to gain speed, it was like i was wheel spinning ,the revs were getting louder but the speed wasn't increasing.
Take the foot off the accelerator slightly, noise stopped, and the speed
gradually gained.

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Dunno about a mechanic your way but you need the clutch seeing to.

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''Seeing to''...?

And how would i see to it Phil?:D

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Check the adjustment at the clutch fork first. Which engine would help - there's 3 types of adjustment.

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1984 cf 2, so 1979 petrol.

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Adjuster is on the right hand rear face of the clutch housing -



Slacken lock nut (1) on ball stud then rotate ball stud (2) to achieve free travel 'Y' of 4 to 5mm (easier to assess with fork anti-rattle spring detached).

Tighten lock nut ensuring that there is full nut contact obtained on ball stud threads.

If the clutch still slips at this setting then renew the clutch.

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mechanic wanted newport, gwent

Hi am looking for recommendations for a good garage in Newport, Gwent...thanks in anticipation!!!??? MOT station a bonus....

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hi im based in Bournemouth and use my mate john for all my Beddies work he also does my friends Bedford .ive asked him and hes quite happy to help anyone in and around this area his number is.
07554426757
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Mechanic needed in Cornwall/Devon

Hi can anyone help?!
I have a very sad looking 76 Bedouin who has spent the last 3 years in a field in North Cornwall. She was running when parked up and will now turn over but not start. She's in need of a refurb so I am looking for a mechanic or a Bedford enthusiast in the local area (Nr Wadebridge)with knowledge of CF's to get her up and running.
Anyone have any recommendations?
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Hi am looking for recommendations for a good garage in/around Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. Picking up my new Bedford CF Advantura 1979 in a couple of weeks and haven't a clue where to take it as and when problems arise .
Any info would be great, Many thanks
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mechanic in Birmingham (south)

Hi I am looking for someone to look over the braking system on an 1981 Bedford cf
any recommendations welcome thanks.
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