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by jaekl
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Half shaft refit - handedness?
Replies: 6
Views: 152

Re: Half shaft refit - handedness?

When you are examining the wear surfaces of the splines, look for uneven wear, specifically a more pronounced wear at the end of the engagement with the differential. If it's there it will be an inch to an inch and a half in from the end. It could be an indication of a possible half shaft failure in...
by jaekl
Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tyre dating
Replies: 7
Views: 305

Re: Tyre dating

No need to apply the current five year age limit to cross plys. Radial tyres are the norm these days and have much thinner side walls that have little tolerance for cracks with little to no re-enforcement. However, most tyres will get harder with age.
by jaekl
Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Car losing power….where to start
Replies: 19
Views: 675

Re: Car losing power….where to start

A section of clear tubing before the pump can be a useful diagnostic device. The most common occurrence of vapourisation occurs on the vertical run to the pump. This is where the pressure of the fuel will be the lowest allowing it to vapourise first. Bubbles just start appearing like a carbonated dr...
by jaekl
Fri Feb 09, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Car losing power….where to start
Replies: 19
Views: 675

Re: Car losing power….where to start

What colour is your distributor rotor?
by jaekl
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine installation problem
Replies: 3
Views: 11371

Re: Engine installation problem

803, 948, 1098, 1275 all install basically the same. Trying to remove or install with both front towers installed require much prying to remove or insert the front engine mounting blocks. The engine is moving vertically, but the studs on the mounting blocks are perpendicular to the angled mounting f...
by jaekl
Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:43 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: front shock absorber
Replies: 11
Views: 7236

Re: front shock absorber

It's possible that the pistons are different. The drawing shows some extra features on the right piston. There has to be a check valve or something on one of the pistons to allow oil to fill the working chamber.
by jaekl
Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rear lens screws
Replies: 5
Views: 1823

Re: Rear lens screws

Try 3/16-32.
by jaekl
Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Passenger glove box lid insert?
Replies: 20
Views: 15060

Re: Passenger glove box lid insert?

The change in lids to have the chrome trim required a new die to make a smaller lid. The ash is the same. However, you will need to fabricate the mechanism to hold the lid closed.
by jaekl
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Passenger glove box lid insert?
Replies: 20
Views: 15060

Re: Passenger glove box lid insert?

Yes that's it. Rather common over here. It might have be part of the deluxe package although it requires a different way of holding the lid shut. Some of which needs to be done before painting I think.
by jaekl
Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Passenger glove box lid insert?
Replies: 20
Views: 15060

Re: Passenger glove box lid insert?

From mid 59 (when the parcel shelf was extended) until the elimination of the lids, the glove box lids received a chrome edging and fabric covered wooded inserts. The passenger side had a sliding metal bracket that would hold the lid level. No depressions.
by jaekl
Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:31 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Midget Steering Rack
Replies: 3
Views: 1852

Re: Midget Steering Rack

For most years of Midgets that is true. The Midget rack was changed at some point, maybe early Seventies. It looks different.
by jaekl
Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Fuel to fuel pump.
Replies: 6
Views: 1532

Re: No Fuel to fuel pump.

Of course the obvious, not enough fuel in the tank. With just a gallon, the inlet must be located correctly.
by jaekl
Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Fuel to fuel pump.
Replies: 6
Views: 1532

Re: No Fuel to fuel pump.

What is the pump telling you? A fast rapid pumping is an air leak. A slower steady pump is good for an empty line and means it's pulling some. A quick and then slowing pumping to even stopping is indicating a clogged line.
by jaekl
Sun Oct 01, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Trafficator baffle plate
Replies: 4
Views: 1003

Re: Trafficator baffle plate

Is it perpendicular to the body and on the back side of the trafficator? Could it be to keep any incoming water from reaching the interior side panel?
by jaekl
Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Half shaft oil seals
Replies: 5
Views: 1010

Re: Half shaft oil seals

Kevin S, did you grease the surface of the seal? It's not good if they run dry until the oil gets to the seal.
by jaekl
Thu Aug 31, 2023 11:33 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Flare nut spanner size wheel cylinders?
Replies: 6
Views: 759

Re: Flare nut spanner size wheel cylinders?

The front cylinders are 7/16 AF but all the other fittings are 3/16 Whitworth which is just slightly bigger. Often a 7/16 wrench can be forced on.
by jaekl
Sun Aug 06, 2023 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grease Gun
Replies: 19
Views: 3445

Re: Grease Gun

500 miles was the recommendation for the Series MM. Series III states 1000 miles as well. I didn't know later recommendation was 3000 miles but thought that was just for Marinas.
by jaekl
Sun Jul 30, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grease Gun
Replies: 19
Views: 3445

Re: Grease Gun

Just to be clear, place the jack under the lower suspension as far out as possible. It's not to take tension off the torsion bar but to take the load off the threads in the lower trunnion. This opens a slight gap on the normal bearing surfaces which is where the grease is desired. This can easily be...
by jaekl
Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wires connected to coil
Replies: 14
Views: 2078

Re: wires connected to coil

What are the colours of the wires?
by jaekl
Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: suddenly cutting out after starting up
Replies: 18
Views: 3736

Re: suddenly cutting out after starting up

This statement is a bit misleading. "If the carburettor piston does not rise properly, the extra air flow from opening the throttle will immediately give a very weak mixture that will stall the engine. " The damper on the piston purposely slows the rise of the piston. More air flow from th...