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[GT Jimmy]

 So easy to get off too. I can get my hand through the wheel and get some good purchase for turning the 165/70/10's whilst stationary!

 

 Re my earlier query about the gearbox bracket, I had a look on the front subframe - although it looks brand new, there is no bracket for the front lower engine steady.

 

 Just noticed that the metal CV boot clip had come undone and there was a little grease sprayed on the lower suspension arms. I've put new grease in and had to use a cable tie for now until my new metal clips/tolls come from eBay. I would have left it but I'm travelling to Bury on Thursday for the rolling road and didn't want to take a chance.

Pm'd you

[Readers14]

Fitted a new ignition switch as the old one decided to disintegrate at the electrical contact points.

 

I can now start the engine

[Readers14]

Tested out the new ignition switch with a little drive out.

Discovered 2 things:-

 

1. Mixture is too lean, as it’s runs ok on the choke, but not without. A bit of tweaking required.

2. Engine temperature goes way above normal operating temperature on a short run. In fact, I saw 110 degrees at one point. New thermostat ordered.

Edited by Readers14, 22 June 2024 - 04:46 PM.

[RichMPiBlue]

Great day on show with TMF at Himley Hall! 

[lippo]

 Dropped the tank on the Clubby Estate as I think I sucked up some crap whilst on the motorway last Thursday which caused a bit of consternation. The car just would not accelerate and slowed to a virtual stop. Idled fine though so was a bit perplexed. Managed to get it off the motorway, used the choke to give me a bit of oomph and took a guess that a bit of crud had been sucked into the carb. The car came back after a few miles and is fine now. New inline fuel filter fitted by the carb yesterday to prevent this happening again.

 

 I needed to drop the tank anyway to replace the sender unit so I thought I clean it too. The screws holding the tank in looked original and a pain to get out. Tank was dropped, old sender unit removed and there was a lot of lacquer at the bottom of the tank. I got out as much as I could, sprayed the fuel pickup with cleaner and reassembled the tank with a new sender unit and fuel filler sponge.

 

 It wasn't too bad getting it back on, the new sponge is twice as thick as the old one so that was a big of a fight. I had a new set of screws for the tank luckily. The petrol pipe union was a bit of a faff to get on but went in after a few minutes. Put about 6 litres in, started the car, no leaks and the fuel gauge moved a smidgeon so I count that as a success!

 

 I Lanoguarded everywhere whilst the tank was out. Looks like the boot floor panel is new too, which is a bonus.

 

 

 

 

Edited by lippo, 23 June 2024 - 06:31 PM.

[RichMPiBlue]

Noticed on the way, then way back from being on show at Himley Hall yesterday, a mad noise when applying brakes. Inspected the pads, disc, hubs etc today and all is perfect. Must of been dust, or a stone. Also topped it up with Valvoline VTR racing oil. 

Edited by RichMPiBlue, 24 June 2024 - 07:53 PM.

[RichMPiBlue]

I also noticed a slight weep of oil under both t bars on the rocker cover. Cap seal could be gone, t bots not sealing correctly or rocker cover aged? Either way a new one is on the list for the "to dos"...  

[RichMPiBlue]

Fitted heavy grain front and rear seat covers. I finally found the spec of cover I wanted for some time and is pleased with the result. They cost enough so they better be high quality and fit well, lol! 

 

 

 

[Readers14]

Old thermostat was completely jammed shut so no wonder I was seeing high coolant temperatures!

 

Replaced the thermostat & replaced the coolant while I was at it (forgotten what pain that bottom hose clamp was to get to!)

Ran the engine up to temperature & checked for leaks whilst it was running.

 

All good!

[Readers14]

Also richened up the mixture which seemed to drop the revs on idle, so also adjusted the idle.

[lsto]

Re-shimmed my OF swivel joint, if that doesn't cure my wheel wobble between 60-70 I'll have to get my tyre balance checked.

[Verderad]

Fitted AEM wideband gauge.
Took a bit of time to get exhaust off
Fitted lower engine steady.
Added extra 12v outlet for vague, USB with a spare slot.
Adjusted the fuel mix. Can’t get it steady flickers between 13.4 and 14.2.
Drives much better

Took it out for a drive.

Bonnet blew open.

Scuttle dented both ends, bonnet bent.

I’m crying. Only just finished it.

Check the bonnet catch peeps.

[sonscar]

Feel for you.For the bonnet to open then both primary and secondary catches have both failed.Unlucky.
Fluctuating afr could indicate a misfire.Steve..

[weef]

Another nice day at the Moffat Classic Car Rally 2024.  

 

Edited by weef, 30 June 2024 - 12:38 PM.

[Readers14]

Took my eldest daughter for a drive out to a local classic car show.

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