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by GavinL
Mon Aug 07, 2017 12:22 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: home made rear hub nut spanner
Replies: 5
Views: 1728

Re: home made rear hub nut spanner

Phil, agreed 5mm would be better, but as you said putting reversed nuts on the studs will prevent it twisting. I made it out of stainless because I had a bit to hand, but it is significantly stiffer than mild steel - the holes for the studs took some drilling! I also forgot to mention that if you ma...
by GavinL
Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:23 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Camerton Gathering, near Bath. 13th August
Replies: 0
Views: 2755

Camerton Gathering, near Bath. 13th August

For those who haven't attended before, this is a free local event organised by Norton Radstock Classic Vehicle Club. It is a very laid back affair, turn up when you want, leave when you want, and attracts a very wide range of cars, with lots of classics. Minimal trade stands, some autojumble, tea an...
by GavinL
Sun Aug 06, 2017 9:36 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: home made rear hub nut spanner
Replies: 5
Views: 1728

home made rear hub nut spanner

image.jpeg I've read a number of threads on the forum about removing rear hub nuts, and one problem appears to be the cost of a tool for an infrequent job, which got me thinking how to make a simple tool for this job, and I came up with the one below. It is made of 2mm steel, on which I marked out ...
by GavinL
Sun Aug 06, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Manual
Replies: 18
Views: 3633

Re: Manual

What colour is it - Peat? Our '68 Minor is currently Old English White, but was originally Peat but I've never seen a Peat one in the flesh, and we are considering changing it back because the current paint job is so bad there is brown paint showing through where the white paint is flaking off.
by GavinL
Sun Jul 30, 2017 9:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Trunnion welch plug failure
Replies: 8
Views: 1975

Re: Trunnion welch plug failure

As it was chucking it down this afternoon, and the cricket was on the radio I decided to spend time in the garage and repair it as below, but I'd still be interested to know if there is an alternative.
by GavinL
Sun Jul 30, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Trunnion welch plug failure
Replies: 8
Views: 1975

Trunnion welch plug failure

Checking the swivel pin which is ok, when i greased it the welch plug popped off, and closer inspection showed that someone had tried to weld it on, and that there is not enough metal to 'rivet' a new one on. I have an idea as to how I will repair it, but wondered if there is a common remedy for this.
by GavinL
Sat Jul 29, 2017 2:20 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: How old are my rubbers?
Replies: 7
Views: 1238

Re: How old are my rubbers?

I feel a hare starting here - having looked on tinternet there appears to be a number of competing views as to what MOWOG actually stands for, however the definition I like most is: Mowog was an 800lb gorilla employed by BL to tighten up the flywheel bolts using a large wrench and a length of scaffo...
by GavinL
Fri Jul 28, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: How old are my rubbers?
Replies: 7
Views: 1238

How old are my rubbers?

Having stripped my front suspension I noted that the bushes on the torsion bar fulcrum pin had MOWOG moulded in them. Assuming they haven't been fitted as ' new old stock' I wondered how old they could be - I assume none of those supplied currently would be branded MOWOG?
by GavinL
Thu Jul 27, 2017 9:19 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Installing halfshafts
Replies: 10
Views: 1798

Re: Installing halfshafts

Thanks for the advice. Good point about the hub oil seals, I hadn't intended taking the hubs off as the bearings appear ok, But for the price of a couple of oil seals and tab washers it would be daft not to replace them, and I can check the drain holes.
by GavinL
Thu Jul 27, 2017 8:35 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Installing halfshafts
Replies: 10
Views: 1798

Installing halfshafts

I discovered the reason my rear brakes were imbalanced was due to the near side hub bearing oil seal leaking oil into the drum through the gasket ( off side is also showing signs of leaking, so will be replaced as well). So, I've removed the half shaft, cleaned it up, new gasket and 'o' ring, and re...
by GavinL
Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electrolytic rust removal
Replies: 9
Views: 2043

Electrolytic rust removal

I've seen a couple of references to this on the message board, but didn't find any details, so i thought i'd share my experiences. I've used it successfully on a range of bits, most recently brake back plates and suspension arms. The set up is very simple, a large plastic dustbin, a packet of washin...
by GavinL
Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cam follower breather oil trap disintegration
Replies: 18
Views: 4462

Re: Cam follower breather oil trap disintegration

Ok, so connecting the breather between the carb and manifold is not the same as connecting it into the connection on a carburettor, where the connection is up stream of the butterfly valve, so the depression is less than at the manifold I assume. All food for thought. Islipminor, to answer your ques...
by GavinL
Mon Jul 24, 2017 8:15 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cam follower breather oil trap disintegration
Replies: 18
Views: 4462

Re: Cam follower breather oil trap disintegration

Thanks for all the replies. My car is currently fitted with twin SUs which i am replacing with an AUD13 which i am in the process of refurbishing. The car also has servo brakes fitted, and i am modifying a 'thick' carb spacer to provide the vacuum connection for the brake servo. i was considering pr...
by GavinL
Sun Jul 23, 2017 9:41 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cam follower breather oil trap disintegration
Replies: 18
Views: 4462

Cam follower breather oil trap disintegration

I recently acquired a cam follower cover with oil trap to fit to my '68 Minor so I can connect a breather from this to the air filter. Whilst removing the attractive yellow paint I noticed that the mesh in the filter can was disintegrating as can be seen in the photo. I'm concerned what bits of this...
by GavinL
Thu Jul 13, 2017 8:37 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Eyebolt - groove on inside
Replies: 10
Views: 1839

Re: Eyebolt - groove on inside

Thanks Phil, I'll check it with a piece of 7/8 bar this evening.
by GavinL
Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Eyebolt - groove on inside
Replies: 10
Views: 1839

Re: Eyebolt - groove on inside

So, I got the eyebolt off this evening, and what I had thought was a groove was just a build up of rubber crud. The eyebolt appears ok, but so I can be sure can anyone please confirm the Internal diameter of a new eyebolt. Thanks.
by GavinL
Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:31 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Eyebolt - groove on inside
Replies: 10
Views: 1839

Re: Eyebolt - groove on inside

Thanks for the responses. I suspected the groove was wear but wanted to check. I'd seen the comment re a grease nipple before, and assume it is used to introduce silicon grease rather than petroleum based grease, or does it not matter with poly bushes?
by GavinL
Tue Jul 11, 2017 9:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Eyebolt - groove on inside
Replies: 10
Views: 1839

Eyebolt - groove on inside

So I think I've worked out why there was play and knocking in my front suspension, as can be seen from the fulcrum pin and bushes below. However my question is that there appears to be a groove on the inside of the eyebolt in line with the 'lubrication ?' hole, is this correct, or is this due to wear?
by GavinL
Wed Jul 05, 2017 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restoration advise, recommendations and call for help
Replies: 22
Views: 5651

Re: Restoration advise, recommendations and call for help

I've recently had the front chassis legs, tie plates and front panel replaced by CW. Service was excellent, I was told about any extras, and for the record the estimate was almost identical to that from another local specialist. Probably could have got the work done cheaper elsewhere, but as others ...
by GavinL
Wed Jun 21, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Modern paint equivalents
Replies: 1
Views: 854

Modern paint equivalents

I've searched the forum but haven't seen any mention of modern paint equivalents. I'm interested as I've a set of wheel rims i want to paint, which should be old English White, and whilst i can get this from the usual suspects, rattle cans from halfords are easier and cheaper to get. Question is how...