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by GavinL
Thu Sep 10, 2020 10:14 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Worn synchromesh
Replies: 4
Views: 941

Worn synchromesh

my gearbox has been jumping out of gear in second on overrun which I'm told is probably due to worn synchromesh ring. I've tried loading a photo but the website won't let me despite having resized ( others have had this issue) can any one describe any visual difference between a new and worn synchro...
by GavinL
Tue Sep 08, 2020 2:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 Gearbox bearing needles
Replies: 5
Views: 765

Re: 1275 Gearbox bearing needles

Thanks both, sounds like i might not need them - once i strip the gearbox i'll measure and post here for future reference.
by GavinL
Tue Sep 08, 2020 7:40 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 Gearbox bearing needles
Replies: 5
Views: 765

Re: 1275 Gearbox bearing needles

Thanks Phil, I'd seen them on the Moss website, and actually they can be got cheaper from some of the Mini suppliers http://www.somerfordmini.co.uk/eshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=13091 But as I'm buying other parts from Simply Bearings I was wondering if they might be cheaper...
by GavinL
Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 Gearbox bearing needles
Replies: 5
Views: 765

1275 Gearbox bearing needles

so as a break from welding Vanessa I'm rebuilding gearboxes - 2 Minor 1098 and 2 Midget 1275 boxes, because you can never have too many gearboxes :D Does anyone know the length and diameter of the needle rollers in the Midget gearbox mainshaft as I was hoping they might be cheaper from a bearing sup...
by GavinL
Thu Aug 27, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: lost my motivation
Replies: 13
Views: 1694

Re: lost my motivation

I'm in exactly the same position - I've been welding Vanessa for about 3 years and I break off periodically to do other things. By a strange coincidence I'm currently rebuilding a spare gearbox too, and spent the last two enjoyable evenings machining my spare gearbox and Vanessa's gearbox input shaf...
by GavinL
Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:15 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1275 mg gearbox fitment
Replies: 5
Views: 851

Re: 1275 mg gearbox fitment

Before fitting it may be worth carrying out the restraining cable mod suggested by philthehill in another thread; When fitting the restraining cable bracket to the gearbox drill and tap the screws to 5/16" UNC. The 1/4" UNF screws are not man enough to restrain the gearbox. They were never...
by GavinL
Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Vanessa '68 2dr saloon
Replies: 76
Views: 30878

Re: Vanessa '68 2dr saloon

inner nearside rear wing removed - although the central part was OK it had completely disintegrated round the wheel arch and front and rear corners so I decided that it was easier to replace the whole inner wing than multiple repairs. I've cut out the lower rear suspension mount so that I can replac...
by GavinL
Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:44 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Damper oil options
Replies: 18
Views: 7852

Re: Damper oil options

I've used motorcycle fork oil in my Midget dampers on the basis that it is designed for dampers and has antifoamong additives, although not probably really necessary in car dampers. I used SAE20 ( as recommended in the workshop manual) but having read this thread I realise it is too thin as the fron...
by GavinL
Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Waterless Coolant: suitable for classic engines or not?
Replies: 8
Views: 1676

Re: Waterless Coolant: suitable for classic engines or not?

Evans claim to be the makers of this - their website faqs include a lot of classic car examples so looks like they have no issues providing a warranty for its use in older cars https://www.evanscoolant.com/how-it-works/forum/
by GavinL
Sun Jul 26, 2020 1:04 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Vanessa '68 2dr saloon
Replies: 76
Views: 30878

Re: Vanessa '68 2dr saloon

Made progress this morning whilst listening to the cricket. Drilled out the spot welds so that I can remove the inner wing started by spotting them so as to leave flange intact, but changed my mind half way through to drill through and I will plug weld from the rear. 20200726_111336_resize_49.jpg 20...
by GavinL
Sun Jul 26, 2020 10:08 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Vanessa '68 2dr saloon
Replies: 76
Views: 30878

Re: Vanessa '68 2dr saloon

Bit more progress made. The bottom of both vertical panels below the rear seat had rotted, so I made repair panels and welded in. Not my best welding, but adequate, the issue was access, with the car on a spit I could rotate it be 90° so that the panel was vertical, but the cross brace welded betwee...
by GavinL
Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pinion setting gauge 18G191
Replies: 1
Views: 362

Pinion setting gauge 18G191

Does anyone have one of these, and if so would they be willing to post the heights of the three steps on the setting gauge, A, B and C? Having searched the web i can only find the height of step B as 0.820", which is for an MGA apparently. I know that there are threads explaining how to set the...
by GavinL
Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:46 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Spring hanger front collapsed - repair strategy
Replies: 35
Views: 11870

Re: Spring hanger front collapsed - repair strategy

Try this thread I started https://www.mmoc.org.uk/Messageboard/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=68421#p624443 Are your bump stops still in place? My strategy was to make a jig with a straight angle between spring mounts and weld a leg to the bump stop to locate the angle vertically ( see restoration thread f...
by GavinL
Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Thread sizes
Replies: 117
Views: 155713

Re: Thread sizes

Assume it was 60° thread form?
by GavinL
Sat Jun 20, 2020 10:18 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Central locking - adapting a standard door lock
Replies: 5
Views: 1232

Re: Central locking - adapting a standard door lock

So I've been developing the theme of adding central locking via the standard door locks, and have come up with the solution below. 20200620_212633_compress80.jpg What I've done is make a pin that replaces the original locking pin which is driven by the lock barrel, and drive it by a door motor. 2020...
by GavinL
Thu Jun 18, 2020 5:58 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: welded join in roofline saloon
Replies: 4
Views: 1033

Re: welded join in roofline saloon

i've got one in exactly the same place - i suspect it was to do with the length of available steel being shorter than the required length for the roof?
by GavinL
Mon Jun 15, 2020 5:29 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Tracker Systems
Replies: 22
Views: 3949

Re: Tracker Systems

There are a lot of relatively cheap similar trackers on the market such as https://uk.banggood.com/Enusic-9V-75V-Micro-GPS-Tracker-Waterproof-Locator-Motorcycle-Car-Electric-Bike-Scooter-Power-Standby-Burglar-Alarm-p-1666364.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN The reviews appear good, and i've bo...
by GavinL
Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:02 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Central locking - adapting a standard door lock
Replies: 5
Views: 1232

Re: Central locking - adapting a standard door lock

Thanks John. Yes I also considered locking the bar as an approach- very interesting thanks. I've started fabricating the door lock modifications so will finish it and see how it works. Which alarm did you use to control the locks? I'm considering one of the various alarms from Banggood. I've had ele...
by GavinL
Sun Jun 14, 2020 3:53 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Central locking - adapting a standard door lock
Replies: 5
Views: 1232

Central locking - adapting a standard door lock

So I want to add central locking to my 2 door Minor ( when I've finished welding it 8) keeping the original door locks and without adding additional dead bolts etc. Looking at the door lock there is already a hole for a locking pin which is an extension of the hole provided for the door key lock. So...
by GavinL
Sat Jun 13, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Vanessa '68 2dr saloon
Replies: 76
Views: 30878

Re: Vanessa '68 2dr saloon

Next up was a repair to the off side wheel arch. This had been badly repaired on the past so I cut back to clean metal and made a repair section using a home made tucking fork. I joddled the panel which i prefer as it makes fitting easier and welding easier. So I have a nice continuous weld in the w...