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- Thu Jan 08, 2015 9:52 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
- Replies: 28
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Re: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
It's now going back together. If there's one piece of feedback I'd give, it is that the front bearing needs to be left out until all three shafts are in place. It isn't a reversal of the dismantling sequence, where the bearing is removed from the bare casing after the shafts are out. Spent more than...
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 8:48 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6584
Re: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
Realised yesterday that I hadn't actually lost the detent springs and ball bearings. I mistakenly assumed that they fitted in the three holes inside the inner ring of first gear and were therefore missing, when in fact first gear comprises two rings, and the springs and ball bearings fit between the...
- Sun Jan 04, 2015 10:07 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6584
Re: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
Now found the plunger with Les's advice, and removed the remains of item 21, which broke into three pieces when I touched it. Begun re-assembly, but realised that two of the detent springs have gone AWOL - I was looking in the wrong place to catch them from when dismantling. I was wondering about re...
- Sat Jan 03, 2015 1:59 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6584
Re: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
Thanks guys - the piece of brass does indeed appear to be part of item 21. When first glancing at the third motion shaft assembly it wasn't noticeable, but when peering between 2nd and 3rd gear there's definitely a chunk missing out of item 21. Also I managed to remove the first motion shaft by pres...
- Thu Jan 01, 2015 4:48 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6584
Re: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
Also I don't seem to be able to add more than one pic per post, hence this note. I found this piece of brass in the bottom of the box - any ideas where it's from? It looks about the same thickness as a thrust washer, but the washers all look intact.[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=14201308...
- Thu Jan 01, 2015 4:44 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6584
Re: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
The laygear doesn't look damaged or worn, but I haven't been able to remove it from the box. Since the posts earlier this afternoon, I've been unable to remove the first motion shaft, due to a gear wheel on the back end of it being too large to fit through the hole and into the bellhousing. The Hayn...
- Thu Jan 01, 2015 1:19 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6584
Re: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
And the other photo[frame][/frame]
- Thu Jan 01, 2015 1:17 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6584
Is this 1st/2nd selector fork fit for re-use?
I've just begun dismantling a used gearbox of unknown condition, bought to replace the noisy box in my 1970 Traveller. If the box is acceptable to re-use, my intention is to fit all the parts contained in an overhaul kit supplied by Heathrow Transmissions before it goes in the car. From the comments...
- Tue Dec 23, 2014 1:27 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Gearbox overhaul
- Replies: 75
- Views: 17027
Re: Gearbox overhaul
Keep us informed with your progress - I'll follow it due to preparing to rebuild a box, something I haven't done before. My Traveller's box groans and whines more than any passenger could and jumps out of second, so I bought a used box of unknown condition followed by an overhaul kit from 'Eafrow Tr...
- Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:01 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine size (cc)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3726
Re: Engine size (cc)
I'm coming to this thread late, but always thought that the first two digits of late A series serial numbers are the same as the first two digits of its capacity? Thefore it's a 1275cc unit.
- Thu Sep 11, 2014 8:40 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Initial settings
- Replies: 1
- Views: 574
Initial settings
My long-term Traveller restoration is almost ready for an MoT, but I'm struggling to get it to tickover smoothly, and not to stall when releasing the throttle. The tickover speed's correct, and the stalling isn't as bad if the mixture is enriched a bit, but I suspect that it's running rich enough al...
- Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:50 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Hole underneath water pump
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2108
Re: Hole underneath water pump
Thanks guys - a new pump it is then. The failed one was actually taken off an old 948cc engine that came as part of the job lot when I bought my pop-riveted traveller with a stock of assorted spares. It had stood for at least 22 years, so no surprise that internal felt and/or rubber had failed throu...
- Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:13 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Hole underneath water pump
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2108
Hole underneath water pump
Not been on here for a while, as spare time tends to arise in occasional 'dollops'. My 1970 Traveller restoration's now nearly complete, and in the last couple of days I've tackled a few of the remaining finishing touches such as glovebox fitting and adjusting the brakes. Many months ago I fitted a ...
- Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:48 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Replacement of Traveller roof lining-rear section
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1363
Re: Replacement of Traveller roof lining-rear section
Firstly unscrew the car-width panels about 40mm high that cover the joint between front and rear section of headlining, and similar piece above the rear doors. Secondly remove the timber strip abopve the side windows each side, covering each side of the headlining, followed by the courtesy light len...
- Mon Sep 02, 2013 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Tyres
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5381
Re: New Tyres
Just ordered 5 x Nankang 155 x 80 x 14s, @ £48 fitted with valves, balancing etc from Selly Oak tyres. I did consider 70 section Continentals @ £45 or Hankkooks @ £54, but decided to stick to 80 section on the grounds of ride, looks and due to aforementioned problems on this thread about the narrown...
- Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New Tyres
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5381
Re: New Tyres
I see you're in Brum - so am I and I'll be buying a set of five tyres for my project this month. I've always bought from Selly Oak tyres on a backstreet in, er, Selly Oak as they're usually cheaper than the national chains, you deal with the gaffer and they don't try to sell you things you don't wan...
- Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lancaster insurance beware the small print
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3276
Re: Lancaster insurance beware the small print
As much of an iniquity as so-called 'booking fees' on legitimate concert tickets, which make ticket touting seem transparent and above board.
I've also heard from another source that RH Insurance don't charge admin fees for making minor changes, nor do they impose age penalties on older customers.
I've also heard from another source that RH Insurance don't charge admin fees for making minor changes, nor do they impose age penalties on older customers.
- Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:43 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Stiff clutch pedal
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2610
Re: Stiff clutch pedal
Sounds like the box needs to come off and a new clutch kit is almost inevitable. I noticed that the linkage plate holes are ovalled, so new 'uns should take away much of the free play. Hope the gearbox actually works after fitting it twice.
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:41 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Welding: Gas versus Gas-Less
- Replies: 51
- Views: 7234
Re: Welding: Gas versus Gas-Less
I'm generally satisfied with the results of gassless, but decided to stick to proper Machine Mart wire afer finding a cheaper brand bought on the 'Bay just seemed to evaporate in use.
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 11:36 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Stiff clutch pedal
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2610
Re: Stiff clutch pedal
The heaviness begins before biting point, and it's a 1970 1098cc with a ribbed box. I don't know how to tell if it's the correct clutch, though.