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by Propshaft
Tue Jul 05, 2016 12:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch on a 1275 engine
Replies: 6
Views: 759

Re: Clutch on a 1275 engine

Thanks I have found the thread and will get the welder fired up
by Propshaft
Mon Jul 04, 2016 7:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch on a 1275 engine
Replies: 6
Views: 759

Re: Clutch on a 1275 engine

Hi thanks for the reply it's a 1275 midget engine so I am just going with a midget clutch thanks for clearing up my confusion on this subject
by Propshaft
Mon Jul 04, 2016 3:02 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Clutch on a 1275 engine
Replies: 6
Views: 759

Clutch on a 1275 engine

Hi I have read what I can find on the forum but would like clarification on which clutch to fit to the 1275 engine using a 1098 gearbox. The engine has a clutc fitted but I intend to replace this .This clutch measures 2 3/8 from cover to flywheel the other one measures 1 3/4 . The question is what c...
by Propshaft
Thu Jun 30, 2016 7:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FULL and FRANK CONFESSION
Replies: 34
Views: 8190

Re: FULL and FRANK CONFESSION

Hi I don't use the forum very often but when I do I receive some very useful information , I would like to second everything the previous members have said
by Propshaft
Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:43 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Tie rod end nuts
Replies: 10
Views: 1880

Re: Tie rod end nuts

Thank you both for your advice I will be changing them over to the set up you suggested the van will not be on the road for some time yet
by Propshaft
Sat Jun 25, 2016 6:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Tie rod end nuts
Replies: 10
Views: 1880

Re: Tie rod end nuts

Hi just reading the last sentence of the last post by bmceccose I ordered polybushes for my tie rod and fitted them should I have used a rubber bush ?
by Propshaft
Thu Jun 02, 2016 8:48 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Wiring to steering column
Replies: 1
Views: 575

Wiring to steering column

I am in the middle of doing a rewire on my van , I have wired up the dash board and the wiring to the steering column but seem to have one spare wire coming from the column ,a black wire does this just go to the body earth , it has got a bullet connector on it
by Propshaft
Wed May 18, 2016 5:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Top hat seal master cylinder
Replies: 7
Views: 1071

Re: Top hat seal master cylinder

Hi thanks for all your help , the chassis is spotless having only recently painted it so no problem with contamination , I have managed to get the circlip off with right angled circlip pliers and have just finished putting it back together , getting the circlip off is quite a fiddle but doable . Man...
by Propshaft
Wed May 18, 2016 12:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Top hat seal master cylinder
Replies: 7
Views: 1071

Top hat seal master cylinder

I have just completed a rebuild of the braking system and installed front disc brakes ,but foregot to remove the top hat seal . Is it possible to remove the seal without taking out the master cylinder . Keeping my fingers crossed
by Propshaft
Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:24 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Fitting van cab to chassis
Replies: 2
Views: 1083

Re: Fitting van cab to chassis

Thanks Les what about any other fixing points in the cab back were are they or have I identified them all ?
by Propshaft
Thu Apr 28, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Gearbox refurb
Replies: 1
Views: 463

Gearbox refurb

Hi I have two gearboxes both unknown condition can anyone recommend someone in the East Midlands who can recondition minor gearboxes. Thanks
by Propshaft
Thu Apr 28, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Fitting van cab to chassis
Replies: 2
Views: 1083

Fitting van cab to chassis

Time to fit the cab back on the chassis looked at most of the posts but just a few points 1/. The packer at the rear of the cab I understand is for adjustment and to clear the floor stabilisers , and the rest of the cab is fixed directly to the chassis with no packer between is that correct 2/ The t...
by Propshaft
Wed Feb 03, 2016 6:50 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear suspension
Replies: 32
Views: 3816

Re: Rear suspension

Hi Les thanks for all the info
by Propshaft
Tue Feb 02, 2016 10:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear suspension
Replies: 32
Views: 3816

Re: Rear suspension

Great diagram I don't know we're you get them from thanks a lot
by Propshaft
Tue Feb 02, 2016 9:02 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear suspension
Replies: 32
Views: 3816

Re: Rear suspension

Very sorry for not giving a detailed enough description
by Propshaft
Tue Feb 02, 2016 8:00 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear suspension
Replies: 32
Views: 3816

Re: Rear suspension

Thanks for the info it looks like mine is as it should be . Just need to tidy up the axle to spring bracket .
by Propshaft
Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear suspension
Replies: 32
Views: 3816

Re: Rear suspension

Just been down to my garage yes mine measure about 38 mm there is a plate top and bottom of the springs and this plate measure about 43 mm . This is obviously the problem.To answer bmceccose there were no plate and yes it was fastened directly to the telescopic damper arm . I have never driven this ...
by Propshaft
Tue Feb 02, 2016 5:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear suspension
Replies: 32
Views: 3816

Re: Rear suspension

I thought that the rubber pads should fit easily over the springs but these will not fit over them is there two widths of springs ,these are off my van . Yes I am fitting new bump sops
by Propshaft
Tue Feb 02, 2016 4:44 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear suspension
Replies: 32
Views: 3816

Re: Rear suspension

Sorry didn't answer your question fully they are not the little clamps that clamp the leaves together
by Propshaft
Tue Feb 02, 2016 4:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Rear suspension
Replies: 32
Views: 3816

Re: Rear suspension

They fit above and below the leaf springs ie. The springs are sandwiched between them