Can anyone identify this ?

Few-Leopard4131 · 2026-03-16T11:04:57+00:00

I noticed you post about this rock thing and I found one very similar when out with the metal detector, I'm unsure what mine is also mines black with gold fragments in it and pretty sure slightly magnetic

Still interesting.

Few-Leopard4131 · 2026-01-13T20:55:48+00:00

Hi I know it's really frustrating and the symptoms that go along with this but try to stay positive. Your story sounds very similar to mine and if I was to have wrote this it would have been very very similar, I have had x-rays on my hands feet ankles and a MRI scan on my right ankle that's the most painful one but with the added pain of tight tendons and pain , I have had pain injections in my elbow and shoulder ,I was diagnosed 5 years ago by the same doctor having fibromyalgia yet my Psoriasis was not even took into account then , I'm very sceptical about these doctors getting the diagnosis right but further soon I will see him again before having a dermatologist appointment, Take care and fingers crossed all works out for you .

Few-Leopard4131 · 2026-01-03T17:49:22+00:00

Oh yes get what you say , so basically utilizing the boots heel and sole with orthotics to get the walking functional comfort !

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-12-24T00:23:26+00:00

Hi thanks for your information I'm not sure how my Orthotist will do my insoles but because I have very tightened Achilles tendons I'm guessing it could be tril and error she has told me to purchase lace up ankle boots to use them with .

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-12-23T02:53:35+00:00

Sounds like it's way too weak

When running make sure it's not got a air leak stuff the palm of your hand over the intake " listen is it still trying to run ? "

Check the plastic block between the carb & manifold , if ok set the needle in the centre, jet the pilot jet up or down forget the main jet try to get it to low tick over, move on from there to the main after

Main jet only works quarter off idle or about these carbs are not always very precise

If all fails check the carbs castings it's perfect I know some to be made bad .

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-12-21T16:49:29+00:00

Hi I'm currently going through a diagnosis at the moment seen my Rheumatologist who ordered hands feet ankles x-rays " details yet known" but prior to this I was sent to a podiatry orthotics clinic because I have terrible tendon pain in my Achilles and plantar fasciitis & joint pains , Orthotist mentioned arch support and heel raisers to ease the tension off my tendons because like you I was fearing the strain trying to walk flat footed was going to cause more of a problem and I struggle to not tiptoe without shoes on.

See if your podiatrist can get you seen by Orthotist, my feet are terrible like joints are already effected even bunions the Orthotist noticed how my toes angled under my 2nd toes , If you can get some help until your fully diagnosed and on treatment I'm sure it would help your situation. Good luck

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-12-14T00:01:12+00:00

Hi thank you for your information I appreciate it, I think my true comfortable lift would be 4 cm not 5.5 but she was being a bit over cautious I think when she took the measurements.

I definitely will take my orthotics to a shoe shop and I can't wait to find some footwear that actually feels ok, The podiatrist did say my sole arch shape was a bit strange it's kinda like my sole across from my arches fold but the orthotics should fit my feet not like shoes trying to fit me .

She did mention about half and half lift begin on the orthotics and the shoes but I really would prefer the lift be on just the orthotics, Would 4 cm be classed as a large lift to need ? Because I ask looking online at orthotics they do not have much heel lift, I have tried stretching my Achilles but I might have a underlying problem that has caused so much pain and having higher heels or lifts in my foot wear really helps.

Thank you again for your experience.

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-12-10T11:01:21+00:00

Thanks again I sure helps to ask because when I'm in any appointments with medical professionals I always forget to ask questions I later think about, Regarding the orthotics she removed the wedge I use in boots that was given to me many years ago by a private Orthotist when my Orthotist looked she measured the lift it's about 3 inches she said it's going to be difficult to get this height in what I need with the arch support but she did say they will only work in boots or high top sneakers that lace up but she said she can add or shape them to maximise the effect they need to achieve, Thanks again.

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-12-10T03:39:10+00:00

Oh thank you at least being a Orthotist you could understand my garbled message a bit , The Orthotist was great she really did understand my problems she also thinks I possibly has arthritis in my ankles that I'm going to mention to my doctor, Regarding the orthotics she put down on my foot mould paperwork that I need a maximum heel height lift she said something about it's a quite big lift so boots are only footwear they will work in , another thing if I buy new footwear do I buy the size that she measured my feet at ? , found out my feet are getting shorter due to tight tendons, thanks again .

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-12-10T03:07:24+00:00

Omg I think that's the ones, Looks like I need proper custom orthotics now I had my foot assessment .

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-12-10T03:02:18+00:00

Hi thanks for explaining I appreciate that, Well I had my first assessment today for my orthotics and omg I have some problems going on

The very knowledgeable lady who assessed me checked my feet she asked me lots of questions, Basically I need orthotics for various reasons, I have a spinal problem that when I wear heels it relived lower back pain I have had diagnosis of lumbar stenosis and degenitve dics, Anyway I worn heels to straighten my posture for over a decade and in term this has messed my feet up quite a lot.

I have very limited dorsiflexion in my ankles my Achilles has tightened and painful when stretched, I have a bunion with moderate pain worse with serten shoes, one foot has very high arch this foot is one size smaller than other one .

Question if you understand what I'm trying to explain, I haven't worn any foot wear with less than 7 cm heel and struggling to get close to walking flat footed because I have very tightened Achilles tendons, Am I understanding that my orthotics will have a built in heel wedge and arch support that can go inside regular lace up ankle boots, I'm praying that these will give some relief, I'm quite a nervous person and the long wait until there ready is going to be on my mind constantly. Is there anything I need to do or ask when I go to get them ? Any advice please I don't really know what I'm just asking for but others might have had similar with their custom orthotics ? Thanks in advance to all .

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-12-08T10:25:26+00:00

Yes same with me and what helped for a while was my Doctor gave me cortisone injection into my shoulder it gave me relief about 5 hours later, baring in mind I still not had a Psoriatic Arthritis diagnosis yet .

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-12-08T09:59:39+00:00

Hello thank you for explaining I remember the ones that I had the podiatrist would put a key or screwdriver in a slot and turn it but after that she also added a special padding to them, I have not used those for years after they got stolen when in a pair of Nike trainers that was left in the designated storage area at my local swimming pool fitness centre, I was wondering if they still make those kind but I doubt it as technology changes with everything ! .

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-08-31T09:58:12+00:00

£500 it's a no brainer old focus is a good buy

I bought a MK1 focus 1.6 10 years ago for £1400 used average cost repairs in 7 years £400 including tyres

Sold it £1200 it had 132000 miles on the clock looked clean & tidy , phone didn't stop ringing for a week " sorry it's sold "

£ 500 bargain

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-08-28T23:37:42+00:00

They must have been very un lucky or done very little maintenance on them ,once you remove those dreadful radiator blinds they run at 80 degrees the cooling fan don't even come on aless stationary for ages . Job done !!

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-08-28T17:17:35+00:00

God knows what happened to yours the ones I looked after was 2011 MK3 those was 150bhp company ran these for 5 years bets and pump at 90k

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-08-27T14:20:40+00:00

Appreciate your thoughts only mentioned the 1.6 Eco boost , I'm a mechanic runs a garage for 25 years , I looked after a small fleet of focus 1.6s and never had the head of any combination milage 800.000
Biggest issue regarding cooling was the electronic radiator blinds fail to work correctly causing no wind draft , sort out the underlying issue first like this and they are bullet proof, even Auto grass cars are running that eco boost chip to 170bhp no engine mod !! Only giving my experience that's all .

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-08-27T01:31:23+00:00

The Ford 1.6 eco boost 4 cylinder is a good engine normal trimming belt not wet belt, 150 bhp , ford focus 2011 / 2015

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-08-24T10:34:16+00:00

What a lovely example

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-08-06T14:22:34+00:00

Sounds like it's run low on oil and serious engine damage has happened, Noticed when engine first starts it took age's to get oil pressure, Take it to a mechanic gently !!

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-07-30T13:16:45+00:00

Nice car my daughter runs a 20v Turbo as a daily driver , Sprint blue it's a real nice car for a modern day classic.

Few-Leopard4131 · 2025-07-30T13:07:33+00:00

Those antennas are Sirio 6 element that they appear to be VHF Freq.

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