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by lockupchap
Thu Jan 08, 2015 9:52 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?

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...
by lockupchap
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...
by lockupchap
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...
by lockupchap
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...
by lockupchap
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...
by lockupchap
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...
by lockupchap
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?

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by lockupchap
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...
by lockupchap
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...
by lockupchap
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.
by lockupchap
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...
by lockupchap
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...
by lockupchap
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 ...
by lockupchap
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...
by lockupchap
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...
by lockupchap
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...
by lockupchap
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.
by lockupchap
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.
by lockupchap
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.
by lockupchap
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.