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Technical Articles Featured in Flower Power

Over the years, Flower Power has featured a number of technical articles – mostly written by club members based on their own experience – pertaining to the maintenance of the Mayflower. This page contains a list of all such articles currently available on the website; the eventual goal is for all articles ever to be published in Flower Power since its inception to be available online in an accessible format, so that it forms a comprehensive handbook containing the club’s collective expertise.

To view an article in your browser, simply click the article title, page numbers or the thumbnail image which will open a new browser tab to the first page of said article. Alternatively, click the issue name followed by the download link to save a PDF copy of the whole Flower Power issue to your computer.

Accessories

Radio interference

Author: “Flowerman”

Synopsis: Testing the dynamo as possible cause and offering a solution.

Featured in: Summer issue 2007 – № 122

Page(s): 7

Radio Interference

Tool roll

Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)

Synopsis: Manufacture of new tool roll.

Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2016 – № 154

Page(s): 5, 7

Tool Roll

Bodywork

Mayflower body number tag

Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)

Synopsis: Offer to stamp a blank FISHOLOW tag for members.

Featured in: Spring issue 2015 – № 152

Page(s): 4

Mayflower Body Number Tag

Mayflower doors

Author: Harry Mulcahy (1032)

Synopsis: Repair of doors/frames.

Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2017 – № 157

Page(s): 7

Mayflower Doors

Mayflower window regulator channel

Author: Dave Gibbs

Synopsis: Replacement of window regulation channel.

Featured in: Summer issue 2017 – № 158

Page(s): 13

Mayflower Window Regulator Channel

Replacing those window strips

Author: Howard Pryor (551)

Synopsis: Replacing the ‘brush’ type strips on winding windows.

Featured in: Autumn issue 2017 – № 159

Page(s): 15-16

Replacing Those Window Strips

Riveting chrome door parts

Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)

Synopsis: Rivets in the chromework on the door uprights.

Featured in: Winter issue 2011 – № 135

Page(s): 12-13

Riveting Chrome Door Parts

Charging system

Fan belt

Author: Harry Mulcahy (1032)

Synopsis: Worn pullies, replacement of adjustment bracket.

Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2016 – № 154

Page(s): 9

Fan Belt

Cooling system

AC 1572001 thermostat

Author: Paul Burgess (1200)

Synopsis: Availability of AC 1572001 thermostat.

Featured in: Summer issue 2016 – № 155

Page(s): 10

AC 1572001 Thermostat

Antifreeze

Author: Derek J Harris

Synopsis: Antifreeze in 2010.

Featured in: Autumn issue 2010 – № 134

Page(s): 10-13

Antifreeze

A question (and answer) on overheating…

Author: (Unknown)

Synopsis: How to modify ‘bypass orifice’ to improve overheating.

Featured in: Spring issue 2009 – № 128

Page(s): 3

A Question (and Answer) on Overheating…

Heater anomaly

Author: (Unknown New Zealander)

Synopsis: Two different heater valve controls.

Featured in: Summer issue 2010 – № 133

Page(s): 7

Heater Anomaly

Heater control valve

Author: Carl Stevenson (527)

Synopsis: Heater control valve repair.

Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2017 – № 157

Page(s): 7

Heater Control Valve

One answer on overheating…

Author: Ralf Krupholter (1049)

Synopsis: Incorporating an electric water pump to assist when idling.

Featured in: Spring issue 2009 – № 128

Page(s): 11

One Answer on Overheating…

Thermostat

Author: John Leslie

Synopsis: Consequences of blocked vents in thermostat housing.

Featured in: Autumn issue 2016 – № 156

Page(s): 4

Thermostat

Thermostat housing / elbow repair

Author: Rob Davies (1209)

Synopsis: Repair of thermostat housing and elbow.

Featured in: Summer issue 2018 – № 161

Page(s): 6-7

Thermostat Housing / Elbow Repair

Upper radiator hose

Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)

Synopsis: Source of upper radiator hose.

Featured in: Autumn issue 2011 – № 138

Page(s): 6

Upper Radiator Hose

Electrical system

Adding flashers

Author: Larry Spouler (1073)

Synopsis: Adding flashers front and rear, using existing light fittings.

Featured in: Summer issue 2010 – № 133

Page(s): 13-14

Adding Flashers

Bright sparks

Author: (Unknown)

Synopsis: Investigation into misfiring.

Featured in: Winter issue 2009 – № 131

Page(s): 13-14

Bright Sparks

Horn brackets

Author: Bryan Stevens (1216)

Synopsis: Manufacture of horn brackets.

Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2017 – № 157

Page(s): 10

Horn Brackets

Indicators

Author: Paul Burgess (1200)

Synopsis: Modifying sidelights to act as flashing indicators.

Featured in: Autumn issue 2017 – № 159

Page(s): 10

Indicators

Superfluous cable

Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)

Synopsis: Mysterious red wire in dashboard wiring loom.

Featured in: Autumn issue 2011 – № 138

Page(s): 6

Superfluous Cable

Trafficators

Author: Michael Davidson (1031)

Synopsis: Addition of flashing indicator lights.

Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2016 – № 154

Page(s): 16

Trafficators

Trafficators

Author: Paul Burgess (1200)

Synopsis: Addition of audible alarm to confirm trafficator deployment.

Featured in: Summer issue 2016 – № 155

Page(s): 6

Trafficators

Trafficators and indicators

Author: Paul Burgess (1200)

Synopsis: Addition of removable flashing indicator arrows.

Featured in: Summer issue 2016 – № 155

Page(s): 11

Trafficators and Indicators

Trafficators in a flash!

Author: Leland Felix

Synopsis: A detailed description about how to install flashing trafficators.

Featured in: Winter issue 2011 – № 139

Page(s): 11-13

Trafficators in a Flash!

Engine

Cylinder head remover

Author: (1985 reprint)

Synopsis: Making a tool to assist with cylinder head removal.

Featured in: Summer issue 2016 – № 155

Page(s): 13

Cylinder Head Remover

Engine mountings

Author: Harry Mulcahy (1032)

Synopsis: Replacement of engine mountings.

Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2016 – № 154

Page(s): 15

Engine Mountings

Oil pump

Author: John Leslie (994)

Synopsis: Trials, tribulations and a bit of success.

Featured in: Spring issue 2012 – № 140

Page(s): 8-9

Oil Pump

Testing the valve springs

Author: Eddie Copson

Synopsis: Testing valve springs using a home-made rig to see if they need replacing.

Featured in: Summer issue 2007 – № 122

Page(s): 6

Testing the Valve Springs

Fuel system

Editorial (carburettor jets)

Author: Nico ten Wolde

Synopsis: Missing carburettor intake jets – a modification.

Featured in: Winter issue 2013 – № 147

Page(s): 2

Carburettor Jets

Electric fuel pump

Author: Paul Burgess (1200)

Synopsis: Replacement of mechanical pump with electric one.

Featured in: Autumn issue 2017 – № 159

Page(s): 11

Electric Fuel Pump

Fitting an electric fuel pump

Author: Harry Mulcahy (1032)

Synopsis: Replacing the existing mechanical pump with an electric one.

Featured in: Winter issue 2012 – № 143

Page(s): 5

Fitting an Electric Fuel Pump

Fuel pump

Author: Harry Mulchahy (1032)

Synopsis: Fitting an electric fuel pump.

Featured in: Winter issue 2012 – № 143

Page(s): 5

Fuel Pump

Gearbox / drive train

Alternative gearbox mounts

Author: Paul Burgess (1200)

Synopsis: Details of alternative available to replace gearbox mount and modifications required.

Featured in: Winter issue 2018 – № 163

Page(s): 14

Alternative Gearbox Mounts

Is there a dipstick in your rear end?

Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)

Synopsis: A discussion about whether the axle had a dipstick on some models.

Featured in: Winter issue 2011 – № 139

Page(s): 6

Is There a Dipstick in Your Rear End?

Ignition system

Electronic ignition

Author: Paul Burgess (1200)

Synopsis: Replacement of points with electronic ignition.

Featured in: Summer issue 2016 – № 155

Page(s): 13

Electronic Ignition

Mayflower ignition

Author: Harry Mulcahy (1032)

Synopsis: Moving coil from cylinder head. Changing rotor arm.

Featured in: Autumn issue 2016 – № 156

Page(s): 13

Mayflower Ignition

Overheating coil

Author: Gerry Hacker (978)

Synopsis: Made it to Strawberry Fair.

Featured in: Autumn issue 2011 – № 138

Page(s): 13

Overheating Coil

Instrumentation

Dashboard rebuild

Author: Ted Newbery

Synopsis: How to manufacture a new instrument plate for the dashboard.

Featured in: Summer issue 2010 – № 133

Page(s): 5

Dashboard Rebuild

Knobs and things

Author: Ken Walker (1030)

Synopsis: How to manufacture new control knobs for the dashboard.

Featured in: Winter issue 2006 – № 120

Page(s): 6

Knobs and Things

Oil pressure pipe repair

Author: Harry Mulcahy (1032)

Synopsis: Repair of oil pressure pipe.

Featured in: Summer issue 2016 – № 155

Page(s): 6

Oil Pressure Pipe Repair

Renewing the speedometer lens

Author: Larry Spouler (1073)

Synopsis: Having a new speedometer lens made and refitting.

Featured in: Winter issue 2009 – № 131

Page(s): 12

Renewing the Speedometer Lens

Replacing the dashboard control knobs

Author: Michael Hudd (119)

Synopsis: Removing control knobs and fitting new ones.

Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2017 – № 157

Page(s): 15-16

Replacing the Dashboard Control Knobs

Interior

Interior

Author: Robert Gannon

Synopsis: How to refurbish rear interior panels.

Featured in: Spring issue 2009 – № 128

Page(s): 5

Interior

Rubber seals

Cowl/bonnet rubber seal

Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)

Synopsis: Drawing of seal.

Featured in: Summer issue 2016 – № 155

Page(s): 10

Cowl/Bonnet Rubber Seal

Door and bonnet seals

Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)

Synopsis: Suggestions of design and availabliity of door and bonnet seals.

Featured in: Autumn issue 2015 – № 153

Page(s): 13

Door and Bonnet Seals

Door seals and other moulding projects

Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)

Synopsis: Drawings for lower door seal and vertical seal at rear of door.

Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2016 – № 154

Page(s): 5

Door Seals and Other Moulding Projects

Door seal replacement

Author: Ken Walker (1030)

Synopsis: How to make a replacement door seal from scrapyard parts.

Featured in: Autumn issue 2009 – № 130

Page(s): 4-5

Door Seal Replacement

Fitting new door weather strips

Author: Eddie Copson

Synopsis: How to remove and replace door weather strips

Featured in: Summer issue 2009 – № 129

Page(s): 3

Fitting New Door Weather Strips

Fitting new quarterlight rubbers

Author: Paul Burgess (1200)

Synopsis: Fitting of new quarterlight seals front and rear.

Featured in: Autumn issue 2017 – № 159

Page(s): 12

Fitting new Quarterlight Rubbers

Quarterlights

Author: Phil Benson

Synopsis: Repairs to quarterlight vent rubbers.

Featured in: Autumn issue 2013 – № 146

Page(s): 7

Quarterlights

Running gear

Alternative outer track rods

Author: Paul Burgess (1200)

Synopsis: Alternative sources of track rods for the Mayflower and what modifications are necessary.

Featured in: Autumm issue 2018 – № 162

Page(s): 4

Alternative Outer Track Rods

Brake fluid

Author: (Unknown)

Synopsis: Synthetic (Dot 5) Brake fluids.

Featured in: Spring issue 2011 – № 136

Page(s): 9-10

Brake Fluid

Fitting wire wheels

Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)

Synopsis: Fitting wire wheels without cutting studs.

Featured in: Summer issue 2011 – № 137

Page(s): 5

Fitting Wire Wheels

Front suspension rebound cable assembly

Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)

Synopsis: Re-cabling ‘rebound cable’ assembly.

Featured in: Summer issue 2013 – № 145

Page(s): 10-11

Front Suspension Rebound Cable Assembly

Mayflower too fast!

Author: Ian Ritchie

Synopsis: Inaccurate speedometer reading after changing to radial tyres.

Featured in: Autumn issue 2007 – № 123

Page(s): 16

Mayflower Too Fast!

Overhauling the front suspension

Author: (Unknown)

Synopsis: Overhauling the front suspension.

Featured in: Spring issue 2015 – № 152

Page(s): 10-12

Overhauling the Front Suspension

Removing the steering wheel

Author: Mike Cutler aka “Mike the Herald/Mayflower Man”

Synopsis: Details of procedure required to safely remove steering wheel.

Featured in: Winter issue 2018 – № 163

Page(s): 10

Removing the Steering Wheel

Slack steering

Author: Terry Snow

Synopsis: Refurbishment of steering idler arm.

Featured in: Winter issue 2015 – № 151

Page(s): 11

Slack Steering

Tracking your Triumph Mayflower

Author: Ed Copson

Synopsis: Practical stages in tracking the tyres.

Featured in: Winter issue 2012 – № 143

Page(s): 10-11

Tracking Your Triumph Mayflower

Tubed or tubeless

Author: Eddie Copson

Synopsis: Why it’s not advisable to put tubeless tyres on Mayflower wheels.

Featured in: Winter issue 2006 – № 120

Page(s): 3

Tubed or Tubeless

Tyres

Author: James Fairchild

Synopsis: Legal and other useful advice on condition of tyres.

Featured in: Summer issue 2014 – № 149

Page(s): 10-11

Tyres

Wheel tracking

Author: Ed Copson (925)

Synopsis: Tracking your Triumph Mayflower.

Featured in: Winter issue 2012 – № 143

Page(s): 10

Wheel Tracking