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.
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Accessories
Boot lid modification
Author: Eddie Copson (926)
Synopsis: Removable picnic basket support for boot lid.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2004 — № 113
Page(s): 9–10
Bracket for fitting spot/fog lamps
Author: (Unknown)
Synopsis: Describing method of fitting a spot or fog light without drilling holes.
Featured in: Summer issue 2000 — № 96
Page(s): 19
Need help tuning your car radio?
Author: (Unknown)
Synopsis: How to tune a Radiomobile 4200 and 4201 car radio.
Featured in: Spring issue 2006 — № 118
Page(s): 18–19, 21
Radio interference
Author: “Flowerman”
Synopsis: Testing the dynamo as possible cause and offering a solution.
Featured in: Summer issue 2007 — № 122
Page(s): 7
Seat belts
Author: (Unknown)
Synopsis: Showing how it is possible to fit seat belts to rear of a Mayflower.
Featured in: Summer issue 2000 — № 96
Page(s): 19
Slow car
Author: Eddie Copson (926)
Synopsis: Magnetic sign to warn other road users.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2004 — № 113
Page(s): 13
Tool roll
Author: Russ Hoenig (1035)
Synopsis: Manufacture of new tool roll.
Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2016 — № 154
Page(s): 5, 7
Bodywork
Body shop
Author: Mike Hurst
Synopsis: Adjustment of door locks.
Featured in: Spring issue 1992 — № 64
Page(s): 12
Boots up!!
Author: Bob Lytle
Synopsis: Method of modifying boot lid stays to ensure a horizontal boot lid when open.
Featured in: Summer issue 1998 — № 88
Page(s): 24
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
Repair of broken barrel locks
Author: (Unknown)
Synopsis: Describing a method of repairing a barrel lock so that original key still works.
Featured in: Winter issue 1999 — № 94
Page(s): 12
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
Cooler running Flowers
Author: Glenn Crossklags (787)
Synopsis: Fabrication of a deflector to seal-off area below and in-front of the radiator.
Featured in: Summer issue 2003 — № 108
Page(s): 20
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
Overheating
Author: Glen Grossklags (787)
Synopsis: Replacement of type of thermostat to cure overheating.
Featured in: Winter issue 2004 — № 114
Page(s): 5
Overheating updates
Author: Eddie Copson (926)
Synopsis: Experiment to resolve overheating anomaly.
Featured in: Winter issue 2003 — № 110
Page(s): 7
Personal post-restoration conclusions (cooling system)
Author: Peter Benfield (409)
Synopsis: Tips about fuel system.
Featured in: Winter issue 1995 — № 74
Page(s): 17
A possible answer to overheating problems
Author: Eddie Copson (926)
Synopsis: Experiment to resolve overheating (referring to previous articles).
Featured in: Winter issue 2003 — № 110
Page(s): 10–12
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
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
Another method of adding flashing turn indicators
Author: Mike Nicholls
Synopsis: Adding flashing front and rear indicators using sidelights.
Featured in: Summer issue 1993 — № 69
Page(s): 11–12
Bright sparks
Author: (Unknown)
Synopsis: Investigation into misfiring.
Featured in: Winter issue 2009 — № 131
Page(s): 13–14
Fitting a new wiring loom
Author: Phil Benson
Synopsis: Fitting a new wiring loom.
Featured in: Winter issue 1992 — № 67
Page(s): 14
Flashing indicators: the Rees Bros system
Author: Forbes Alexander (650)
Synopsis: Fitting flashing indicators.
Featured in: Autumn issue 1992 — № 66
Page(s): 12
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
Wiring loom
Author: Michael Hudd (119)
Synopsis: Tidying-up wiring look to give ‘authentic look’.
Featured in: Spring issue 1991 — № 61
Page(s): 7
Engine
Conversion to run on a Herald engine and gearbox
Author: David Miller
Synopsis: Steps taken to modify a Mayflower to run a Herald engine and gearbox.
Featured in: Summer issue 2000 — № 96
Page(s): 12–14
Cylinder head
Author: Roy Grove
Synopsis: Various methods (some successful) to remove cylinder head.
Featured in: Winter issue 2002 — № 106
Page(s): 12–13
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
Did you know? (Tip for emergency gasket.)
Author: Howard Prior (551)
Synopsis: Tip for emergency gasket using masking tape.
Featured in: Winter issue 2004 — № 114
Page(s): 12
Engine mountings
Author: Harry Mulcahy (1032)
Synopsis: Replacement of engine mountings.
Featured in: Winter/spring issue 2016 — № 154
Page(s): 15
Flowerman’s tip of the month
Author: “Flowerman”
Synopsis: Replacing the core plugs.
Featured in: Autumn/Winter issue 2005 — № 117
Page(s): 15
Got a headache?
Author: Eddie Copson (926)
Synopsis: How to refurbish an old cylinder head.
Featured in: Spring issue 2006 — № 118
Page(s): 9–11
An idea for loose core plugs
Author: Ian Watt (792)
Synopsis: Engineering suggestion for replacing or tightening rear core plug in-situ.
Featured in: Summer issue 2004 — № 112
Page(s): 9
Maintaining a Mayflower
Author: Howard Pryor (originally Norman Davis)
Synopsis: Complete maintenance of engine (part 1 of 2).
Featured in: Summer issue 1995 — № 76
Page(s): 18–19
Maintaining a Mayflower (continued)
Author: Howard Pryor (originally Norman Davis)
Synopsis: Complete maintenance of engine (part 2 of 2).
Featured in: Winter issue 1995 — № 78
Page(s): 18–19
Oil pump
Author: John Leslie (994)
Synopsis: Trials, tribulations and a bit of success.
Featured in: Spring issue 2012 — № 140
Page(s): 8–9
Still overheating?
Author: Tim Jarret (911)
Synopsis: The need for thoroughly cleaning-out the waterways and using antifreeze.
Featured in: Summer issue 2002 — № 104
Page(s): 12–13
Tech tips
Author: Mike Hurst
Synopsis: Adjustments to stop carburettor flooding.
Featured in: Winter issue 1991 — № 63
Page(s): 15
Testing the valve springs
Author: Eddie Copson (926)
Synopsis: Testing valve springs using a home-made rig to see if they need replacing.
Featured in: Summer issue 2007 — № 122
Page(s): 6
Useful tips
Author: Peter Benfield (409)
Synopsis: Tips about adjusting tappets.
Featured in: Winter issue 1995 — № 74
Page(s): 17
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 failures
Author: (Unknown)
Synopsis: Comprehensive checking of fuel system to eliminate problems.
Featured in: Winter issue 2001 — № 102
Page(s): 17–19
Fuel pump
Author: Harry Mulchahy (1032)
Synopsis: Fitting an electric fuel pump.
Featured in: Winter issue 2012 — № 143
Page(s): 5
Personal post-restoration conclusions (fuel system)
Author: Peter Benfield (409)
Synopsis: Tips about fuel system.
Featured in: Winter issue 1995 — № 74
Page(s): 17
Question and answer section of Flower Power
Author: Christian Jensen and Terry Sanders
Synopsis: Rectifying flooding SU carb.
Featured in: Autumn/Winter issue 2005 — № 117
Page(s): 27
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
Clutch judder
Author: Malcolm Barnsley (912)
Synopsis: Possible remedy for juddering clutch or other gearbox problems.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2002 — № 105
Page(s): 18–19
Flowerman’s tip of the month
Author: “Flowerman”
Featured in: Spring issue 2006 — № 118
Synopsis: Checking gearbox oil
Page(s): 23
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
Did you know? (Tip for weak coil.)
Author: Howard Prior (551)
Synopsis: Tip for emergency ‘repair’ to get you home.
Featured in: Winter issue 2004 — № 114
Page(s): 11–12
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
Overheating in a spin!
Author: Howard Prior (551)
Synopsis: Comprehensive checking of distributor as a cause of overheating.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2001 — № 101
Page(s): 6
Personal post-restoration conclusions (ignition system)
Author: Peter Benfield (409)
Synopsis: Tips about ignition system.
Featured in: Winter issue 1995 — № 74
Page(s): 17
Report and rectification of vibration damage to HT leads
Author: Standard Triumph
Synopsis: Describing the problem of vibration of HT leads and a recommendation on prevention.
Featured in: Winter issue 1999 — № 94
Page(s): 18
Instrumentation
Access to the instrument panel
Author: Eddie Copson (926)
Synopsis: Modification of brass wingnuts holding on instrument panel.
Featured in: Autumn issue 2004 — № 113
Page(s): 13
Chairman’s report (access to the instrument panel)
Author: Peter Benfield
Synopsis: Modification of brass wingnuts holding on instrument panel.
Featured in: Spring issue 1998 — № 87
Page(s): 4
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
Body shop
Author: (Unknown)
Synopsis: Refurbishing front seats to remove ‘sagginess’.
Featured in: Winter issue 2001 — № 102
Page(s): 14, 16
The dreaded arm rest
Author: Eddie Copson (926)
Synopsis: Replacing the covering on the arm rest.
Featured in: Autumn/Winter issue 2005 — № 117
Page(s): 12–13
Interior
Author: Robert Gannon
Synopsis: How to refurbish rear interior panels.
Featured in: Spring issue 2009 — № 128
Page(s): 5
Refurbishing door trim
Author: Mike Hurst
Synopsis: Removing and replacing interior door panels.
Featured in: Spring issue 1991 — № 61
Page(s): 17
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 (926)
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
Repairs to quarterlight rubbers
Author: Mike Hurst
Synopsis: Repairs to quarterlight rubbers, without removing original.
Featured in: Spring issue 2004 — № 111
Page(s): 18–19
Originally from: Spring issue 1992 — № 64, PDF page 15
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 bushes
Author: Phil Benson (Robin Bussell)
Synopsis: Problems with rubber bushes on front suspension and alternatives available.
Featured in: Spring issue 1993 — № 68
Page(s): 11
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
Servicing drum brakes
Author: (Unknown)
Synopsis: Servicing of drum brakes.
Featured in: Summer issue 1988 — № 51
Page(s): 5–6
Slack steering
Author: Terry Snow
Synopsis: Refurbishment of steering idler arm.
Featured in: Winter issue 2015 — № 151
Page(s): 11
Soft springs
Author: Mike Hurst
Synopsis: Checking whether springs require replacing.
Featured in: Spring issue 1992 — № 64
Page(s): 12
Springtime
Author: Mike Hurst
Synopsis: Different dimensions of rear springs.
Featured in: Spring issue 1991 — № 61
Page(s): 18
Sound deadening
Author: “Flowerman”
Synopsis: Sound deadening under the back seat and in the boot.
Featured in: Spring issue 2005 — № 115
Page(s): 11
Steering idler box adjustment
Author: (Unknown)
Synopsis: Maintenance and adjustment of idler gear box.
Featured in: Winter issue 1993 — № 70
Page(s): 20
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 (926)
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
A useful tip for brake shoe assembly
Author: “Flowerman”
Synopsis: Help to keep springs attached to brake shoes when assembling.
Featured in: Summer issue 2005 — № 116
Page(s): 10
Wheel tracking
Author: Ed Copson (925)
Synopsis: Tracking your Triumph Mayflower.
Featured in: Winter issue 2012 — № 143
Page(s): 10
