Saturday, 31 October 2026

Wolseley 18/85s Dynamo brushes

 

I noticed the charging light would stay on far longer than before, so I concluded the dynamo was not charging anymore due to the brushes being worn out. 

 
Here the new brushes are in place and the armature cleaned. Now the dynamo is charging as designed. Job done!

When you compare the old an new brushes it's evident the brushes needed replacement. 

Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Morris Minor leaky brakes seal fix

 

A leaking brake wheel cylinder is annoying and unsafe, so new front wheel cylinders and brakeshoes were fitted.













Sunday, 27 September 2026

Trabant and Austin Seven service

 

Time for the annual service for the Trabant and Seven. 
Oil was changed, levels checked grease was pumped and the brakes were cleaned and adjusted amongst other points checked from an extensive list. All systems go!

And of course we made an extensive test-run