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Hi all! Yesterday the Haflinger started running rough, losing power and misfiring badly. I initially thought it was a fuelling issue, but after changing filters, fuel lines and cleaning the carb/jets with no real difference I moved on to the ignition. Sure enough, the points gap had closed almost ri...

Fair play to you John, doing these miles in the Haflinger! (not something that I would look forward to) - how long, about 6 hours each way?

Same to you John, and all other members - here's to a great 2022! Slainte mhath!

Gosh, that is a tight squeeze in that garage, just as well you didn't fancy something bigger. I'll be following your build with interest! Have you had a chance to check it out mechanically - gearbox/diff-locks working OK, etc? Hopefully you won't find too many issues; however if you do, it's likely ...

Yes, that's what I found with mine just after buying it - the hoses had 'collapsed' and would not allow return of fluid upon release of the brake, which resulted in the wheels being locked.

A relatively easy (if expensive) fix as I recall.

Not much info on it and it's hard to see detail from the photos - will be interesting to see what it eventually goes for. Wonder who the previous famous owner was?

lol - typical! In Bristol too, probably not that far from you. Maybe you should buy this one as well.

Congratulations! I was hoping it would be someone on here - please keep us posted on your plans/progress with it.

Not sure if anyone is looking for one at the moment, however if you are there's one on ebay with a few days left to go. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224530543854 I don't know the vehicle at all - looks to be in good structural condition with just enough work to make it a worthwhile project - seems a l...

Hi Dave - I remember these springs but can't remember how and where they go, without stripping off my own wheel and drum, not much use to you I know. Anyway, if you haven't done this already, wanted to suggest taking the rear wheel off the other side and having a look - it should be a mirror image o...

That looks great - nice detailing, well done!

Do you have any plans for a canvas hood and doors?

John

Gosh, more than two years since we've seen evidence of any Haflingers working hard earning their keep ;) ; hope everyone is coping well with these strange times. Mine has been kept busy moving on a weekly basis moving stuff around - here's some recent photos - you can see that Summer is just arrivin...

I enjoyed watching that - thanks for posting! Gosh, these guys were hardy, there wasn't much going on in the way of roll-over protection; the standard hood hoop is pretty inadequate - keeping the vehicle light obviously much more important! Wonder where these vehicles are now - would love to know mo...

If your carb rebuild goes well but your plugs are still sooting up try fitting a pair of one range hotter spark plugs. I too had a plug sooting condition that would result in a misfire, in particular on one cylinder - this was cured with the hotter plugs. Ditto what John said about the idle jets blo...

Nice to see you and the Haf out and about competing again John; a reminder of the way things used to be and will hopefully return to in the not too distant future. No trials/events on up here at the moment, though the Haflinger is still getting weekly use running about the countryside and shifting m...

Done! thanks again John.

Cheers

Yes, many thanks for your continuing efforts John, it is much appreciated!

Me too, thank you John for your efforts and continued enthusiasm.

I enjoyed seeing your photos John; although in regular use, mine hasn't seen much off-road this year as I've been busy with a building project, will hopefully get back in the dirt soon.

Cheers

john

Hi Garry - realistically, that's what mine spends a lot of its time being used for too!