A few postings ago , Ray mentioned the Seaside Shivver , an event which is run annually by Steve Pepper . The event always takes place between Christmas and...
I am now working on the rear drive/wheel assembly, and i have almost finished rebuilding it. I have had several comments about doing up rear wheel nuts with...
Steve , I've responded to a couple of your questions and each time I have said there are differences between 3 and 4 wheel Isettas . In your new question you...
Regarding the left hand side spacer on the four wheeled Isetta - Here is the text from a note I sent Bruce Fullerton in early 2005: Outer hub space plate #21...
Do you have split-rim wheels or one-piece wheels? Reason I'm asking is that I have had my Isetta for 30+ years with no problem with rear wheel nuts loosening...
I have one piece wheels. Have you removed the plate to inspect it for being bent? ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
Be aware the split wheels use a certain type of nuts, that is different from those used on one piece wheels. They are not interchangeable. George ... From:...
I just wanted to praise Denis Lascelles' artwork. The winter scene is lovely. Initially, I thought it might have been calendar art for a farm tractor company,...
Terry, Firstly I was not perhaps aware that you were awaiting a response for the filler neck question, which you answered quickly and professionally. Perhaps...
Last time I had it off I didn't notice it to be bent, but I suspect it's not a problem with the two-piece wheels. The two-piece wheels use shoulder nuts that...
Great - That is good to know - I'm not wanting to alarm anyone with my doom and gloom note about their left rear wheel flying off. On the other hand if you...
Hi Steve I have had the rear wheel nuts loose when out driving. You won't be able to go far after they start to loosen, its so obvious INSTANTLY, the noise,...
Hi Steve , thanks for the extra info . As you can see , the omission of your " 3-wheel" status has led into a wider discussion on 4- wheelers and split-rims ,...
Hello Terry. and thank you for the infomation. I appreciate how important it is to know which model car we have, as almost every parts list or picture i look...
Thanks for your info regarding air tools . It's a great feeling to know that we have experts on so many varied specialised topics who are prepared to share...
The short answer to your question terry is Yes - significantly. A lot of people buy a compressoer from the pound shop or suchlike, being amazed at the claims...
Steve , thanks for your interesting and comprehensive reply . You have introduced elements which , I and no doubt many other "Home Users" , never knew...
This is a very interesting thread, especially all the info about compressors etc. Going back to the rear wheel centre nut issue, the advice I was once give was...
Dave , you're absolutely right . What banale eejut would even attempt such a complex calculation ? Oh , hold on , I've just asked my wife and she says "clever...
Dave: So, you have a 3-wheel Isetta. First, find a bathroom scale that reads to maybe 400 lbs. I see ours only reads to 300. Okay. So put the scale under...
... This has been interesting. The info. has been given for the torque on a 3 wheeler Isetta for the large center nut that holds the hub to the splined axle....
... Hi John, Terry etc well I have just made up a new tie-rod using ball joint rod ends which came with a stud fitted to allow me to bolt snugly in the alloy ...
I am still restoring my Isetta and I have just taken a closer look at my wheels and they are all different (the "dish is differnt depth). I wonder if one of...
Mini wheels have a 100mm bolt circle and will not fit the 80mm Isetta bolt circle. ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
Ah yes...I fondly recall 30 years ago driving in the Isetta to the drive-in movie theater and petting in the back seat with my girlfriend... Wait...I guess...
I was driving my Isetta on the highway when my cell phone rang. I answered and my wife exclaimed: "Jerry, be very careful!! I just heard on a news report that...
I own a Mini and an Isetta. Their wheels are not interchangeable. I have compared them and the bolt circles not fit, so you canīt use a Mini wheels on an...
When our vintage cars stop running and we have to walk home, it is really good exercise... You have to stay in shape. My grandmother, she started walking five ...
