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
Tool roll
Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)
Synopsis: Manufacture of new tool roll.
Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2016 – № 154
Page(s): 5, 7
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 doors
Author: Harry Mulcahy (1032)
Synopsis: Repair of doors/frames.
Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2017 – № 157
Page(s): 7
Mayflower window regulator channel
Author: Dave Gibbs
Synopsis: Replacement of window regulation channel.
Featured in: Summer issue 2017 – № 158
Page(s): 13
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
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
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
Cooling system
AC 1572001 thermostat
Author: Paul Burgess (1200)
Synopsis: Availability of AC 1572001 thermostat.
Featured in: Summer issue 2016 – № 155
Page(s): 10
Antifreeze
Author: Derek J Harris
Synopsis: Antifreeze in 2010.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2010 – № 134
Page(s): 10-13
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
Heater anomaly
Author: (Unknown New Zealander)
Synopsis: Two different heater valve controls.
Featured in: Summer issue 2010 – № 133
Page(s): 7
Heater control valve
Author: Carl Stevenson (527)
Synopsis: Heater control valve repair.
Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2017 – № 157
Page(s): 7
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
Thermostat
Author: John Leslie
Synopsis: Consequences of blocked vents in thermostat housing.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2016 – № 156
Page(s): 4
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
Upper radiator hose
Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)
Synopsis: Source of upper radiator hose.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2011 – № 138
Page(s): 6
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
Bright sparks
Author: (Unknown)
Synopsis: Investigation into misfiring.
Featured in: Winter issue 2009 – № 131
Page(s): 13-14
Horn brackets
Author: Bryan Stevens (1216)
Synopsis: Manufacture of horn brackets.
Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2017 – № 157
Page(s): 10
Indicators
Author: Paul Burgess (1200)
Synopsis: Modifying sidelights to act as flashing indicators.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2017 – № 159
Page(s): 10
Superfluous cable
Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)
Synopsis: Mysterious red wire in dashboard wiring loom.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2011 – № 138
Page(s): 6
Trafficators
Author: Michael Davidson (1031)
Synopsis: Addition of flashing indicator lights.
Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2016 – № 154
Page(s): 16
Trafficators
Author: Paul Burgess (1200)
Synopsis: Addition of audible alarm to confirm trafficator deployment.
Featured in: Summer issue 2016 – № 155
Page(s): 6
Trafficators and indicators
Author: Paul Burgess (1200)
Synopsis: Addition of removable flashing indicator arrows.
Featured in: Summer issue 2016 – № 155
Page(s): 11
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
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
Engine mountings
Author: Harry Mulcahy (1032)
Synopsis: Replacement of engine mountings.
Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2016 – № 154
Page(s): 15
Oil pump
Author: John Leslie (994)
Synopsis: Trials, tribulations and a bit of success.
Featured in: Spring issue 2012 – № 140
Page(s): 8-9
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
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
Electric fuel pump
Author: Paul Burgess (1200)
Synopsis: Replacement of mechanical pump with electric one.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2017 – № 159
Page(s): 11
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
Fuel pump
Author: Harry Mulchahy (1032)
Synopsis: Fitting an electric fuel pump.
Featured in: Winter issue 2012 – № 143
Page(s): 5
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
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
Ignition system
Electronic ignition
Author: Paul Burgess (1200)
Synopsis: Replacement of points with electronic ignition.
Featured in: Summer issue 2016 – № 155
Page(s): 13
Mayflower ignition
Author: Harry Mulcahy (1032)
Synopsis: Moving coil from cylinder head. Changing rotor arm.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2016 – № 156
Page(s): 13
Overheating coil
Author: Gerry Hacker (978)
Synopsis: Made it to Strawberry Fair.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2011 – № 138
Page(s): 13
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
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
Oil pressure pipe repair
Author: Harry Mulcahy (1032)
Synopsis: Repair of oil pressure pipe.
Featured in: Summer issue 2016 – № 155
Page(s): 6
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
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
Interior
Interior
Author: Robert Gannon
Synopsis: How to refurbish rear interior panels.
Featured in: Spring issue 2009 – № 128
Page(s): 5
Rubber seals
Cowl/bonnet rubber seal
Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)
Synopsis: Drawing of seal.
Featured in: Summer issue 2016 – № 155
Page(s): 10
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 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 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
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 quarterlight rubbers
Author: Paul Burgess (1200)
Synopsis: Fitting of new quarterlight seals front and rear.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2017 – № 159
Page(s): 12
Quarterlights
Author: Phil Benson
Synopsis: Repairs to quarterlight vent rubbers.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2013 – № 146
Page(s): 7
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
Brake fluid
Author: (Unknown)
Synopsis: Synthetic (Dot 5) Brake fluids.
Featured in: Spring issue 2011 – № 136
Page(s): 9-10
Fitting wire wheels
Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)
Synopsis: Fitting wire wheels without cutting studs.
Featured in: Summer issue 2011 – № 137
Page(s): 5
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
Mayflower too fast!
Author: Ian Ritchie
Synopsis: Inaccurate speedometer reading after changing to radial tyres.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2007 – № 123
Page(s): 16
Overhauling the front suspension
Author: (Unknown)
Synopsis: Overhauling the front suspension.
Featured in: Spring issue 2015 – № 152
Page(s): 10-12
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
Slack steering
Author: Terry Snow
Synopsis: Refurbishment of steering idler arm.
Featured in: Winter issue 2015 – № 151
Page(s): 11
Tracking your Triumph Mayflower
Author: Ed Copson
Synopsis: Practical stages in tracking the tyres.
Featured in: Winter issue 2012 – № 143
Page(s): 10-11
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
Tyres
Author: James Fairchild
Synopsis: Legal and other useful advice on condition of tyres.
Featured in: Summer issue 2014 – № 149
Page(s): 10-11
Wheel tracking
Author: Ed Copson (925)
Synopsis: Tracking your Triumph Mayflower.
Featured in: Winter issue 2012 – № 143
Page(s): 10
