He would have said something like this.
"Too many machining and sealing problems!"
One memory of Phil was of him tuning the Vincent engined hill climb special at
Templestowe hill climb in Victoria, not far from where he lived.
He had his old tweed sports coat on with spanners and screwdrivers in his pockets,
and as he leaned over adjusting things on the revving engine the ash of his cigarette
was disappearing down the carburettors.
Phil smoked a lot.