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by biomed32uk
Sat Feb 03, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Differential pinion
Replies: 0
Views: 524

Differential pinion

When fitting new bearings to the diff pinion whats the concencus of opinion about setting the preload, with or without the seal. The seal is of course going to create a bit more load. The manual says 11 to 13 in/lb as preload. Is it best to set this without the seal, remove the nut, fit the seal and...
by biomed32uk
Sun May 30, 2021 11:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear hub gasket
Replies: 56
Views: 9065

Re: Rear hub gasket

Interesting, I do need everything, well the seal as I already have O ring and gasket but thats no issue. The bearings fitted are R&M LJ35s. 6207 is an equivalent, and I can get them from simply bearings from quite a few manufacturers SKF, FAG, NSK, KOYO as either standard or C3. I cant imagine t...
by biomed32uk
Sat May 29, 2021 3:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear hub gasket
Replies: 56
Views: 9065

Re: Rear hub gasket

Thanks guys, yes I have read the discussions and there is a split of opinion on the use of C3 bearings. Roy had some strong opinions on the subject. I shall do some searching. The R&Ms fitted have had thier life, really rough and feels like it has some flat spots. Worryingly the hub nut wasn't t...
by biomed32uk
Sat May 29, 2021 12:00 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear hub gasket
Replies: 56
Views: 9065

Re: Rear hub gasket

While on the subject here has anyone fitted the rear wheel bearing as supplied by ESM ?, I can feel a little roughness/clicking in one so the time is coming to replace I think. Curious to make sure the quality is there and the whole lot is not going to disintegrate on me.
by biomed32uk
Mon Apr 05, 2021 7:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Heater Issues
Replies: 11
Views: 1453

Re: Heater Issues

Long shot but it may well be worth pulling the water pump off and seeing if the impeller is still there, I have heard of them corroding away.

I've never had issues with air locks in the minor at all, just leave the rad cap off and burp it.
by biomed32uk
Sat Feb 20, 2021 5:15 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch pedal
Replies: 1
Views: 522

Re: Clutch pedal

No, with the cover removed it will come out easily and with plenty of space.
by biomed32uk
Sun May 10, 2020 11:21 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Steering column felt bushes
Replies: 10
Views: 2385

Re: Steering column felt bushes

I can confirm the nylon bush from a Mini fits the upper of the column, had that mod a few years now and all is good, eliminating the slop. The lower bush is felt still.

The new felts as someone else mentioned just make matters worse, with even more play.
by biomed32uk
Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Reconditioned Box - Jumping out of gear
Replies: 14
Views: 2132

Re: Reconditioned Box - Jumping out of gear

I would certainly agree with what has already been said, that remote housing in no way looks reconditioned, it's part of the box and I would expect to able to eat from inside of it at this stage.

Interested to know how the replacement looks.
by biomed32uk
Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Heater valve !
Replies: 32
Views: 3397

Re: Heater valve !

That valve was my solution to a heater valve, much better and no trouble for 3 years now.
by biomed32uk
Sun May 12, 2019 7:21 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Engine beather
Replies: 9
Views: 5453

Re: Engine beather

Well plan 'a' had mixed success, the top worked an absolute treat, but the breather assembly was off of a mini. It leaves the side cover at quite an angle, on a mini the bottom hose as it leaves the water pump kicks down quickly to meet the rad, on the minor it obviously does not, there was no way i...
by biomed32uk
Sat May 04, 2019 9:37 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Jumping out of gear
Replies: 19
Views: 3881

Re: Jumping out of gear

Yes its a sign of general wear pretty much all round.

All of these gearboxes are really easy to overhaul, there is nothing wildly complex to them at all, even if you have never done anything like it before.

No special tools required, just a methodical way of working.
by biomed32uk
Thu May 02, 2019 8:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox woes
Replies: 112
Views: 17296

Re: Gearbox woes

A stout tie wrap is all you need, and as said do it inside a plastic bag. make sure to line the gear up to the hub in the correct place. Otherwise you won't be able to get 2nd gear and the whole lot has to come apart again.
by biomed32uk
Wed May 01, 2019 9:52 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Engine beather
Replies: 9
Views: 5453

Re: Engine beather

Bit more done this evening on this little project, the 1 1/2 BSP pipe idea has worked a treat......
by biomed32uk
Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:47 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Engine beather
Replies: 9
Views: 5453

Re: Engine beather

Yes seen your tip on those, the mesh in my one is no where near that bad yet, but on its way and the clip is well on the way to breaking as well.

Keep you posted how the screw on top works out.
by biomed32uk
Sun Apr 28, 2019 7:34 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Engine beather
Replies: 9
Views: 5453

Engine beather

I am playing about with the breathing on the car, and gathering all the parts to make it closed circuit. Part of that is the oil trap that goes on the tappet chest, so I need to make it serviceable, thought it was OK but the wirewool inside is breaking up. So I have worked out the the outer diameter...
by biomed32uk
Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:59 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: rear crankshaft scroll.
Replies: 29
Views: 4055

Re: rear crankshaft scroll.

As Phil says take it off, I tried and fortunately the engine never made it into the car as the seal just did not fit properly. Reinstate the original scroll with all of the parts, getting the cap within .002 - .003 all round is crucial, if the bearings are in good order, there is no excessive blow b...
by biomed32uk
Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:26 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Best type of garage door
Replies: 11
Views: 3342

Re: Best type of garage door

I have a sectional door that rolls up into the roof space, electrically operated and have had no problems with it. There are various options with these such as an external handle and release, which I opted not to have for security, and having it insulated, its quite thick and is not just bits of pre...
by biomed32uk
Tue Mar 19, 2019 11:21 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox woes
Replies: 112
Views: 17296

Re: Gearbox woes

I would be the same as Les, it would have to come out and then I would get someone to TIG weld it up. Thats certainly not been done in an engineering manner, whatever it was trying to do.
by biomed32uk
Sat Mar 09, 2019 1:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Laygear advice ?
Replies: 17
Views: 2229

Re: Laygear advice ?

I would agree that it looks perfectly serviceable, actually very good. First dosen't look like it has had too much abuse.
by biomed32uk
Sun Mar 03, 2019 9:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Moss Viton sender unit gaskets - a warning!
Replies: 34
Views: 3829

Re: Moss Viton sender unit gaskets - a warning!

Cork gasket with a wipe of Hylomar worked for me, the screw threads need to be sealed with a fuel resistant sealer - I used Bondloc B577. I was getting the smell of petrol with it creeping up the screws which I get no more, the Bondloc has been there for 18 months now. Has a multitude of other uses ...