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by niftyrodman
Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Other
Topic: which carpet kit should I buy
Replies: 3
Views: 592

which carpet kit should I buy

They all look about the same, but looking online is a bit guessy, As I am in Australia freight is expensive, so I need to make the right choice. Green I am after.
by niftyrodman
Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:31 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Removing regulator channel from the glass.
Replies: 1
Views: 179

Removing regulator channel from the glass.

It's pretty good stuff that the factory used to adhere the window glass to the channel.Using a heat gun on the high setting will gradually soften the old adhesive substance, then carefully lever the glass out of the channel, by starting at either end. Reglue with Sikaflex, or similar. The door desig...
by niftyrodman
Wed Feb 28, 2024 4:11 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Door main glass
Replies: 1
Views: 170

Door main glass

How can I clearly identify a glass panel as to whether it is front or rear.
by niftyrodman
Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:15 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Air in brake line
Replies: 14
Views: 14805

Re: Air in brake line

On the question of brake bleeding, MMs are so simple, and pressure bleeding is simply a waste of time.The person posting "air in the system" may be making the wrong diagnosis, I mean the only way in my 50 year experience when air seems to come from nowhere is the maater cylinder
by niftyrodman
Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:11 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Air in brake line
Replies: 14
Views: 14805

Re: Air in brake line

Yes I agree that may be the case ie was OK before I touched it. So buy 2 pairs of hose pliers and clamp off the front brake hoses and see whether your pedal pressure stays, then do the same with the rear. It can hardly be a brake pipe fitting or the fluid would leak under pressure. Sometimes when bl...
by niftyrodman
Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:09 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Air in brake line
Replies: 14
Views: 14805

Re: Air in brake line

Yes I agree that may be the case ie was OK before I touched it. So buy 2 pairs of hose pliers and clamp off the front brake hoses and see whether your pedal pressure stays, then do the same with the rear. It can hardly be a brake pipe fitting or the fluid would leak under pressure. Sometimes when bl...
by niftyrodman
Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:17 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Air in brake line
Replies: 14
Views: 14805

Re: Air in brake line

Sometimes when a master cylinder is in need of replacement, and the hydraulic cups are worn or you have a pitted barrel it will suck air in on brake pedal return, in from the exposed front. No amount of bleeding will cure that problem.
by niftyrodman
Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:51 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Taking door components out
Replies: 0
Views: 368

Taking door components out

Amazing how neat and difficult it is to remove the top latch crosspiece, I am sure it pops in a lot easier than it comes out. It is practically the last component to get out and in assembly the is first to go in, The rest is pretty straightforward except the glued in glasss on the regulator runner i...
by niftyrodman
Sun May 10, 2020 2:19 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Oil pressure
Replies: 1
Views: 324

Oil pressure

How many seconds on a cold engine, with 20/50 oil in, should the average time be on a good 948 engine, (using an earlier split screen gauge) to begin to register pressure after the engine starts. Id be grateful to get a response.
by niftyrodman
Sun May 10, 2020 2:09 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cold start rattle
Replies: 39
Views: 4184

Re: Cold start rattle

With all due respect to all the tech advice I will test my elec vernier with the mic and visa a versa. The reason I bought the mic is because of its design with a finer point of reference, but my theory is that if the cold start rattle disappears when the cylinder No3 is disabled it has to be the be...
by niftyrodman
Sat May 09, 2020 9:53 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cold start rattle
Replies: 39
Views: 4184

Re: Cold start rattle

Thanks Kennet. Ive just ordered a 25-50mill inside and outside Micrometers Ive got a good vernier but I want to be exactly sure. I know the journal that is in question, its too light(the rattle) to be the centre main, so I will take off the sump and pull all the rods off and measure the lot.Incident...
by niftyrodman
Wed May 06, 2020 10:03 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A Motor breathing/ leaking as a result
Replies: 13
Views: 1830

Re: A Motor breathing/ leaking as a result

I see. I see, the PCV. One could describe it as a one way valve, that restricts the vacuum. only allowing enough for a positive flow from the engine innards. I shall get one and drill right in the centre of the inlet manifold, then decide where best to draw from. You are right about the price Phil, ...
by niftyrodman
Tue May 05, 2020 8:59 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A Motor breathing/ leaking as a result
Replies: 13
Views: 1830

Re: A Motor breathing/ leaking as a result

Thanks Phil for your informative post. Y'now the breather pipe down the side of the motor that is designed to create a vacuum as you travel, and create that negative pressure you mention, primitive as it is, one has to accept as restorers, and that is what it is. I noticed on this forum a pic of a b...
by niftyrodman
Mon May 04, 2020 10:49 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A Motor breathing/ leaking as a result
Replies: 13
Views: 1830

Re: A Motor breathing/ leaking as a result

Thanks for your reply, we think alike. The area I was wanting to improve was the seal bearing area at the crank end. I would have liked it to have been a better surface for the seal lip. I am really interested in your "suck' from the bell housing, drawing the oil back. Can you explain how that ...
by niftyrodman
Mon May 04, 2020 7:31 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A Motor breathing/ leaking as a result
Replies: 13
Views: 1830

A Motor breathing/ leaking as a result

I being one of the rear main seal addition mob, ,fitted long ago now wonder how by fitting that seal interferes with the action of the scroll. As well, I wondered if adding a breather to the fuel pump blank plate, would alleviate crank case pressure, better than the existing side plate breather, if ...
by niftyrodman
Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cold start rattle
Replies: 39
Views: 4184

Re: Cold start rattle

I have thought the same thing about the rod, Oliver, and that it may be the problem. Fortunately I have another engine which is not bottom end dismantled, so if the problem I have persists, there is a crank and rods to work with. Inspiration killer for sure, sweet little engine.
by niftyrodman
Mon Apr 20, 2020 11:17 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cold start rattle
Replies: 39
Views: 4184

Re: Cold start rattle

Thanks Dr Phil. Of course the vernier is electronic, as it has a battery, why do people split hairs? If I know the diameter of the crank when it was new, and I measure it according to that and deduct whatever has come off it from being ground I will be somewhere pretty close. The vernier I have, is ...
by niftyrodman
Mon Apr 20, 2020 2:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cold start rattle
Replies: 39
Views: 4184

Re: Cold start rattle

Thanks Kennatt and Oliver. First, Oliver I read you,and do understand your point and of course, nothing is off the table. Impossible to measure mains, without the crank out so that would be a last resort. And Kennatt, I understand your confusion. The man in the shop that did the work assures me that...
by niftyrodman
Mon Apr 20, 2020 12:43 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cold start rattle
Replies: 39
Views: 4184

Re: Cold start rattle

Thanks Oliver. The main journals were ground as well. The whole thing is, if you have a knock, and you can stop it by disconnecting a plug lead, on start up,then one can assume that normal combustion pressure etc is going to increase the load on the conrod crank bearing, and if the noise stopped whe...
by niftyrodman
Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:43 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cold start rattle
Replies: 39
Views: 4184

Re: Cold start rattle

Thanks Kennet. The thing is the noise disappeared when I disconnected the plug lead on No3 before starting the engine cold. Completely. So oiling up the pot, would change a piston noise, which I did and the knock persisted. Im amazed, because its only a couple of thou over what it should be.At the m...