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by redcorgi
Thu Nov 04, 2021 7:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox
Replies: 5
Views: 1166

Re: Gearbox

Thanks guys for all the information sounds like am on the right track, the front seal on the gearbox is the C&A 2a 3087 i nave no access to a lathe, but know a guy who has going to give it a go finger crossed it all works out up date when complete.
by redcorgi
Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox
Replies: 5
Views: 1166

Gearbox

At present am rebuilding a948cc smooth case gearbox & now close to completion my intension is to use the old style 803cc gearstick from the original gearbox having read the instructions from Mirabelle classics it looks quite straight forward, any pitfalls ? or advice gladly received, also your t...
by redcorgi
Tue Sep 14, 2021 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: noise difference
Replies: 6
Views: 1072

Re: noise difference

Thanks everyone, the traveller has had rear gas shocks conversion which i think is quite harsh but that's just my opinion, also think the prop shaft is slightly out of balance in around 50mph, all the suggestions mentioned will be taken on board in the search for silence lol
by redcorgi
Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: noise difference
Replies: 6
Views: 1072

noise difference

Hi All, Having driven a 948cc saloon car for quite some time i find it quiet compared to a 1098cc traveller, my question is all travellers more noisy than saloon cars your thoughts please.
by redcorgi
Tue Feb 23, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: knocking on start up
Replies: 53
Views: 4579

Re: knocking on start up

Hi everyone this is my first posting, had the exact same problem myself with a 948cc engine had always to prime the oil pump before starting oil pressure then good allday even when engine was off for a few hours through out the day, left overnight it needed primed again my thoughts were a weak oil p...