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by ampwhu
Thu Dec 31, 2020 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thank you all
Replies: 4
Views: 864

Re: Thank you all

big shout for Philthehill.

without his guidance i'd be in trouble.
by ampwhu
Thu Dec 31, 2020 4:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox input shaft Oil seal.
Replies: 19
Views: 2607

Re: Gearbox input shaft Oil seal.

i did this very job this afternoon whilst i am rebuilding my gearbox.
gearbox 2.JPG
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gearbox 3.JPG
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the one on the right was purchased from ESM.

Judging by the amount of metal on the scroll area, i'll ask my machinist mate if he can fit a seal to it so i can move it on to someone else.
by ampwhu
Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing cover leak solution?
Replies: 46
Views: 4391

Re: Timing cover leak solution?

forgot to add that in the kit with the alloy cover, you get a protractor. This has the correct TDC timing mark for your crankshaft pulley damper/wheel. pulley wheel.JPG All you do is cut a small notch in the pulley wheel and it makes your timing easier. The other marks to the left are, i think, 4 &a...
by ampwhu
Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing cover leak solution?
Replies: 46
Views: 4391

Re: Timing cover leak solution?

i have now resolved this. New pin arrived today from minispares and i dismantled it AGAIN (last time i'll tell ya!). Assembled as Phil recommend from the rear outwards. newpin1.JPG newpin2.JPG newpin3.JPG finished.JPG fitted fine. So the moral of the story is don't buy cheap parts. Buy from the best...
by ampwhu
Sun Dec 06, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing cover leak solution?
Replies: 46
Views: 4391

Re: Timing cover leak solution?

that looks like another solution. My pin i got, didn't look like this. its clear to see that the pin i have got, has a flat end and is not tapered. http://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/Engine/Block/Timing/12G2629.aspx?100113&ReturnUrl=/shop/classic/Engine/Block/Timing.aspx|Back%20to%20shop ...
by ampwhu
Sun Dec 06, 2020 3:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing cover leak solution?
Replies: 46
Views: 4391

Re: Timing cover leak solution?

this is the chicken and egg story. I have attempted to assemble it the way you have in the pictures above, but as i keep saying, it doesn't fit through the plate. i can't be anymore clearer. The way you have it makes no different to how i've done it so to me it's irrelevant. the pin wouldn't move ei...
by ampwhu
Sun Dec 06, 2020 1:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing cover leak solution?
Replies: 46
Views: 4391

Re: Timing cover leak solution?

you've lost me. Im talking about the tensioner bracket. the hole isn't big enough for the pin to fit through. Both the pin and the bracket were purchased from the same supplier. there isn't a problem with the alloy cover other than the pin being to long for it allow the cover to fit. as it is now fi...
by ampwhu
Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:01 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing cover leak solution?
Replies: 46
Views: 4391

Re: Timing cover leak solution?

but as mentioned, the pin only fits one way. The hole in the plate isn't big enough for the large end to fit through. It's either re-drill the plate so the large end sits against the block, or do it the way i have.

either way, the pin doesn't fit. you would still have to modify the pin.
by ampwhu
Sun Dec 06, 2020 8:17 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing cover leak solution?
Replies: 46
Views: 4391

Re: Timing cover leak solution?

pin5.JPG forgot to add that the cover now fits and the pin head toches the cover so cannot go anywhere. The narrow end of the pin toches the block face so is 'sandwiched' in position. This now covers the question of the correct grade of steel Phil. so the original pin is a poor part from Taiwan of ...
by ampwhu
Sun Dec 06, 2020 8:13 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing cover leak solution?
Replies: 46
Views: 4391

Re: Timing cover leak solution?

my neighbours must think i'm cranky. What other odd ball is in there shed at 6am on a sunday? Anyway, i have dismantled it all and re-checked. It is exactly as i previously thought, the pin does not fit. Now i know the pin is inserted the wrong way, but it only goes in this way. The pin end touches ...
by ampwhu
Sat Dec 05, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing cover leak solution?
Replies: 46
Views: 4391

Re: Timing cover leak solution?

so it looks like i have had it it wrong. I'll remove the cover tomorrow (for the 8th time i think) and attempt to fit the pin again, largest end in first towards the block face. I don't think it will fit still, but i'll have another go. I'll report back...........
by ampwhu
Sat Dec 05, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing cover leak solution?
Replies: 46
Views: 4391

Re: Timing cover leak solution?

it is drilled all the way through. Your saying the pin should touch the block face?

Am i fitting it the wrong way around? the thick end sticks out?
by ampwhu
Sat Dec 05, 2020 8:21 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing cover leak solution?
Replies: 46
Views: 4391

Re: Timing cover leak solution?

i tried the pin and pushed it in as far as it would go. It touched the rear alloy plate. There was too much of the head protruding out past the bracket. here is the pin i was sent pin1.JPG pin2.JPG as you can see, the dims don't match yours. Now i can make this fit by reducing the length by about 2m...
by ampwhu
Sat Dec 05, 2020 6:51 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing cover leak solution?
Replies: 46
Views: 4391

Re: Timing cover leak solution?

i had to make one. I used a 25mm M6 bolt and ground the head down. The reason for this is because the standard one won't allow the cover to fit. It's around 2mm to proud. the homemade pin sits against the cover and doesn't move.
by ampwhu
Sat Dec 05, 2020 4:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing cover leak solution?
Replies: 46
Views: 4391

Re: Timing cover leak solution?

all back together.
timing chain finished.JPG
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engine 1.JPG
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by ampwhu
Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rebuilt 1275-running a bit "out of sorts"
Replies: 127
Views: 85494

Re: Rebuilt 1275-running a bit "out of sorts"

i have payern BK450 gaskets in my spares.
by ampwhu
Mon Nov 23, 2020 7:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1963 rear main scroll seal.
Replies: 3
Views: 536

Re: 1963 rear main scroll seal.

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by ampwhu
Mon Nov 23, 2020 6:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1963 rear main scroll seal.
Replies: 3
Views: 536

Re: 1963 rear main scroll seal.

If you do need a 1098 block with caps, I have one.
by ampwhu
Mon Nov 23, 2020 6:07 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing cover leak solution?
Replies: 46
Views: 4391

Re: Timing cover leak solution?

great. thanks.