Fred
You have been hiding your light beneath the proverbial bushel. In the many hours of "Hallybashing" on all marks, I never encountered such a problem as yours ( I bet that it was the old pre square rudder Halifax, the Mk 1 ) nor even heard of such a problem until today when I read your gripping tale and sweated every second with you. Even Riccall brings back many memories "Total Riccall" ? Keep them coming, Reg