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by GAS
Wed Sep 27, 2006 8:28 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: garages in glasgow
Replies: 2
Views: 1316

Nearest one I know is Mcfaddens in Motherwell tel.01698 254141.
by GAS
Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:19 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Adapting Maestro engine
Replies: 12
Views: 2914

If you use a miget backplate it would mate to a moggy box,it's the flywheel thats the problem..
by GAS
Fri Sep 22, 2006 2:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Adapting Maestro engine
Replies: 12
Views: 2914

The maesto crank at the flywheel end is differant to that of the Ital, The rear flange is a good deal thicker,this will give room to machine it down to match an ital Item The locating pin and bolt holes are differant also. And finally the rear main bearing cap does not house the oil thrower but is t...
by GAS
Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Plumbing in Marina clutch.......having problems.
Replies: 1
Views: 795

I had the same prob trying to connect the master cylinder to my midget clutch slave cylinder I used a braded hose from a TR7 which fits the slave but not the master. By making up a link pipe that redused the size of the fitting to fit the master. A female end that fits the TR7 pipe on one end and a ...
by GAS
Fri Sep 15, 2006 8:13 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Cutting Glass
Replies: 6
Views: 1689

The screen that i am going to use is the laminated type,
I have a damaged one at hand and will be using this to practice on before a buy fresh one .
I want to cut the screen and then cut the car to suit,as it is easier to cut metal than glass...
by GAS
Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:32 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: underseal to get rid
Replies: 6
Views: 2057

Easy,get someone else to do it
My saloon is just back from the blasters.
Still,there is alot of mess to clean up, but most of the stickie stuff is gone..
by GAS
Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:29 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: coil overs
Replies: 19
Views: 5489

Anything can be done or undone.
I have the coil over set up on my traveller,to return this to standard would mean about two days of grinding,and a bit of patching on the inner tubbs.
All in all not an easy job...
by GAS
Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:40 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Cutting Glass
Replies: 6
Views: 1689

Have you witnessed this in action,
What about the curve of the screen?

I once seen a choped saloon that had the full size screen sliped through a slot cut into the top of the dash.(double points for thinking outside the box)

PS.. the wings look great. thanks Jon...

GAS.
by GAS
Thu Sep 14, 2006 6:43 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Cutting Glass
Replies: 6
Views: 1689

Cutting Glass

Has any of you guys had any success in cutting a laminated windscreen.
I'm looking to cut about 2" to 3" from the screen of my ragtop and this is the first job to do before I start cutting the car...

GAS................
by GAS
Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:56 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Window rubbers - what glue do people use?
Replies: 5
Views: 1593

I would get the proper stuff from your local windscreen repair center
Do not use silcone as this sets too firm and will crack the screen in time .
I found out this the hard way.

GAs..............
by GAS
Sat Aug 26, 2006 10:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: timing belt conversion
Replies: 27
Views: 5075

Timming belts

I had considered fitting this type of belt to my 1275cc engine untill the man behind the counter had told me that the oil seals were a week spot, as the oil had to be kept behind the engine front plate ,there are now two oil seals insted of the one behind the bottom pully. I have since fitted a dupl...
by GAS
Fri Aug 11, 2006 2:53 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: K & N filter
Replies: 19
Views: 2840

K&N

I had a K&N on my saloon and it caused nothing but trouble as it was making the mixture too week By putting the K&N filter( the shallow cone shaped one for the mini)into the moggy housing this reduced the airflow and restored the running of the engine. Doing this omits any benifit the filter...
by GAS
Sat Aug 05, 2006 10:25 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Marina 1275 oil cooler fitting. Anyone done this?
Replies: 19
Views: 4640

Oil cooler

I also have an A+ marina block and have to fit a cooler as the supercharger is creating alot of exsess heat. I have found some parts that might work from "Merlin motorsport." The first part is a Sandwich plate with an internal oil stat. Using this would mean using a shorter oilfilter so as...
by GAS
Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Glasgow - Mog garages?
Replies: 9
Views: 2544

Try McFaddan classic cars.
Orbiston street in Motherwell.
Tel. 01698 254141.
by GAS
Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:09 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Jig making - not roll over type
Replies: 4
Views: 1627

jig

When I built my traveller I threaded it on a scafold tube through the hole in the battery box with an angle iron cage to lift up the rear. This way allows you to turn the car 90 degrees to do the welding while standing up and just swing the shell 90 degrees the other way to do the other side. It als...
by GAS
Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:39 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: new headlining
Replies: 11
Views: 4925

You are not alone.......
by GAS
Wed Jun 28, 2006 1:00 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Carpet fasteners?
Replies: 4
Views: 1219

Use double sided carpet tape
drilling holes in the floor is only to let the water out!
by GAS
Tue Jun 27, 2006 8:27 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: supercharger
Replies: 33
Views: 6963

supercharger

The pipe I used is just slightly bigger than the induction pipe that Vmax supplied me with ,he also supplied the K&N filter and the HIF carb(jeted to suit) Vmax also supplies kits for the later fuel injected minies with throtle bodies which have bigger inlet manifolds. My throttle cable is still...
by GAS
Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:17 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: supercharger
Replies: 33
Views: 6963

supercharger

The car never missed a beat all the way there and back, crusies along the motor way without struggling at the hills (which is what i wanted) The throttle cable is very stickie,I need to snatch the gears quick, but on the motorway It's like cruise control for free. Alot more tweeking to be done and i...
by GAS
Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: supercharger
Replies: 33
Views: 6963

supercharger

Don't know, to busy scremming like a schoolgirl

Most of the noise so far is coming from the K&N filter
I wanted the charger to whine also...

GAS