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- Sun Jul 05, 2020 5:33 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine & Gearbox Removal
- Replies: 5
- Views: 535
Engine & Gearbox Removal
I know this subject has been done to death in the past, but I am still left unsure about certain aspects. I was going to fit my newly rebuilt engine and gearbox at a later date, but it seems now is the perfect time to do it while there are no organised events or runs to miss out on, it will allow me...
- Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:47 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Why is this rubbing the back of my wheel?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 5845
Re: Why is this rubbing the back of my wheel?
Unfortunately Declan does not have any stock of seals at the moment or for the foreseeable future, I have already been in touch this week.
Phil
Phil
- Sun Jul 05, 2020 11:31 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Why is this rubbing the back of my wheel?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 5845
Re: Why is this rubbing the back of my wheel?
Kennatt I am not disputing your experience of joint failure, but I always thought the bottom trunnion was the one that was under most pressure and likely to part company. The weight of the car is hanging on the bottom ones via the bottom arms and torsion bars. You must have been unlucky for a top on...
- Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:08 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Mg Midget 1275 gearbox rebuild
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4668
Re: Mg Midget 1275 gearbox rebuild
I just found a cheaper version of the special tool.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Mini ... 2749.l2649
My offer of £10 and free p&p was accepted, so well pleased.
Phil
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Mini ... 2749.l2649
My offer of £10 and free p&p was accepted, so well pleased.
Phil
- Fri Jul 03, 2020 3:16 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: No spark
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3792
Re: No spark
Myoldjalopy I suspect your are right about the timing comment. When I fitted an Accuspark, I had to turn the distributor a considerable amount anti clockwise from where it had been with the points setup. So if he has not moved it the timing is probably way out for the points now, and it will be very...
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 11:12 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch Operating Lever Position
- Replies: 3
- Views: 371
Re: Clutch Operating Lever Position
I have now fitted the 1275 clutch release bearing, and that being about 4mm deeper from pins to face gives a much better position for the lever, so I am happy that will work OK now. Everything is brand new and standard, so why the 1098 release bearing does not work very well is a mystery. Just to be...
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 4:03 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: No spark
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3792
Re: No spark
Richard The Accuspark unit could possibly fail, but they dont fail when not in use so I dont think that will be your problem. You recently asked some questions about the car misfiring, and it was a blown head gasket in the end, but it was actually running then. So I cannot help wondering if you have...
- Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:56 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Breather Oil Trap
- Replies: 55
- Views: 7455
Breather Oil Trap
I have just modified my breather can so it can be cleaned out occasionally. https://listerengine.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10026/Workshop_001_30-06-20.JPG https://listerengine.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10026/Workshop_002_30-06-20.JPG It was in a right state inside when I cut it open, the n...
- Mon Jun 29, 2020 11:04 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch Operating Lever Position
- Replies: 3
- Views: 371
Re: Clutch Operating Lever Position
Hi Phil
I have all the correct parts installed and the lever is not bent, I am going to see what it looks like with the 1275 release bearing installed tomorrow evening.
Phil
I have all the correct parts installed and the lever is not bent, I am going to see what it looks like with the 1275 release bearing installed tomorrow evening.
Phil
- Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:21 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch Operating Lever Position
- Replies: 3
- Views: 371
Clutch Operating Lever Position
I wonder if anyone can tell me where I should expect the clutch operating lever to be positioned in the oval gearbox cutout. I am doing a trial assembly of the gearbox onto my spare engine and just as the thrust bearing starts to touch the pressure plate disc there is only about another 3/8" be...
- Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gear box cover plate
- Replies: 7
- Views: 596
Re: Gear box cover plate
Ah yes, I jumped to the conclusion it was the one on the actual gearbox. For the sheet steel gearbox floor cover I used this stuff. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Neoprene-Strip-3mm-Thick-x-5m-Long-Black-Self-adhesive-Neoprene-Rubber-Sponge/351276321881?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=622195347572...
- Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gear box cover plate
- Replies: 7
- Views: 596
Re: Gear box cover plate
I would use a paper gasket and maybe a smear of blue Hylomar.
RTV will be a pig to remove later, it has no place on engine/gearbox parts IMHO.
Phil
RTV will be a pig to remove later, it has no place on engine/gearbox parts IMHO.
Phil
- Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: engine problems novice help!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1403
Re: engine problems novice help!
You can clearly see the heater drain warning plate is held in place by twisted wires. This has been questioned on another thread. You can get away without needing a fuel pump if you can rig up a temporary gravity feed supply to the carb. I agree, that wiring looks a bit iffy to me, be very careful w...
- Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:54 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Fitting an oil gauge.
- Replies: 40
- Views: 6848
Re: Fitting an oil gauge.
What a good idea. I have just been out and removed the clumsy Tee piece from my spare engine that is nearly finished. I have done exactly the same as you and tapped a hole in the banjo bolt, it is a much neater solution. One thing I found was that those fittings are not NPT as has been stated a few ...
- Sat Jun 27, 2020 1:39 pm
- Forum: Off-Topic
- Topic: Minor with CAT fitted
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2793
Re: Minor with CAT fitted
It's a proper "Moggy" now
Phil
Phil
- Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:02 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: horn problem !!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 932
Re: horn problem !!!
Unless I have misunderstood its operation, it Llooks like that will need some sort of "top hat" shaped fibre washer to ensure the inside diameter of the ring terminal cannot touch the mounting stud and is only electrically connected to the spring wiper strip.
Phil
Phil
- Thu Jun 25, 2020 4:05 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Oil Gallery Screwed Plugs
- Replies: 62
- Views: 9006
Re: Oil Gallery Screwed Plugs
With Pipe sizes they are measured by the nominal bore of the pipe, not the diameter of the thread.
A lot of folks make the same mistake I am afraid. I suppose its what you are used to dealing with, in my job I use these sort of fittings all the time so dont even think about it.
Phil
A lot of folks make the same mistake I am afraid. I suppose its what you are used to dealing with, in my job I use these sort of fittings all the time so dont even think about it.
Phil
- Wed Jun 24, 2020 11:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Reproduction tax discs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 946
Re: Reproduction tax discs
I have had a few lots from this guy, and they are excellent.
http://www.poplargreg.com/taxdiscs/taxd ... xdiscs.htm
Phil
http://www.poplargreg.com/taxdiscs/taxd ... xdiscs.htm
Phil
- Mon Jun 22, 2020 8:24 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch Operating Lever
- Replies: 5
- Views: 515
Re: Clutch Operating Lever
Thanks Phil I will have another play with it after work this evening, I am just not sure just how difficult it should be to move the operating lever manually. I did put the cover under my arbour press last night, and I could get it to operate that way, but there is 2 tons available so hardly surpris...
- Sun Jun 21, 2020 9:34 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Clutch Operating Lever
- Replies: 5
- Views: 515
Re: Clutch Operating Lever
Hi Phil
It is a standard 1098 engine and rib case box, and yes definitely flywheel side as marked on plate was correct way round.
I have had it all in bits again and tried once more with the same result as well.
Phil
It is a standard 1098 engine and rib case box, and yes definitely flywheel side as marked on plate was correct way round.
I have had it all in bits again and tried once more with the same result as well.
Phil