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- Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:07 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Stronger Halfshafts
- Replies: 19
- Views: 358
Re: Stronger Halfshafts
A couple years back I queried owners and my conclusion was halfshaft failure is more attributed to component alignment than power transmitted or driver style. If you have the original halfshafts that are over fifty years in use, then they most likely will continue to survive behind a 1275.
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:06 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Brake bleed nipples and union screws
- Replies: 9
- Views: 311
Re: Brake bleed nipples and union screws
The front wheel cylinders have different types of flares than the other connections. It doesn't hurt to compare the shape of the flares to see that they are compatible.
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:14 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Half shaft refit - handedness?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 189
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...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 10:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tyre dating
- Replies: 7
- Views: 373
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.
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:43 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Car losing power….where to start
- Replies: 19
- Views: 732
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...
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 12:00 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Car losing power….where to start
- Replies: 19
- Views: 732
Re: Car losing power….where to start
What colour is your distributor rotor?
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:13 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine installation problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 14769
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...
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:43 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: front shock absorber
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8951
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.
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rear lens screws
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2087
Re: Rear lens screws
Try 3/16-32.
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Passenger glove box lid insert?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 19567
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.
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Passenger glove box lid insert?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 19567
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.
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Passenger glove box lid insert?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 19567
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.
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 11:31 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Midget Steering Rack
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2138
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.
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 4:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: No Fuel to fuel pump.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1948
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.
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: No Fuel to fuel pump.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1948
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.
- Sun Oct 01, 2023 12:35 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Trafficator baffle plate
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1158
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?
- Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:03 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Half shaft oil seals
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1102
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.
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 11:33 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Flare nut spanner size wheel cylinders?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 881
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.
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Grease Gun
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4099
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.
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 12:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Grease Gun
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4099
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...