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- Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:53 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Short skirts!
- Replies: 10
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Re: Short skirts!
Thanks for an excellent run-down Paul. Rob's uprated oil pump, Sportsman rods, 9kg flywheel and the larger valves etc. are definitely now on the shopping list! There have been many comments about a torque dip at around 2200-2300 RPM even with a mild cam, I would guess you have been able to offset th...
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 11:02 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Short skirts!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 919
Re: Short skirts!
Paul, out of interest was yours a 3:8 and did you stick with standard cam profile? Keen to gather as much first hand info as possible…
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:24 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Short skirts!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 919
Re: Short skirts!
Totally agree about Classic and Modern, they have done other work for me and I was very impressed when they took me on a tour of their workshop. Deffo they are in the loop for acid dip and honing of the block if keeping existing pistons/liners but they could only offer SNG Hepolite old- school pisto...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:55 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Short skirts!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 919
Short skirts!
I’m about to embark on the rebuild of a badly restored 3.8 engine that was performed when Noah was still in short trousers. The engine did less than 20 miles after and has stood untouched since. Big questions: 1/ The accepted wisdom is to renew 4.2 liners are a matter of course - does the same apply...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:00 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: New rear splined hub problems
- Replies: 8
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Re: New rear splined hub problems
OK moment of madness has passed, I’ll attempt to get the flingers off! There is a cross- hatch machine peening all around the join so I will probably have to grind this away somehow. Pity I fitted the taper rollers before I realised the new splined hubs with flingers wouldn’t be compatible…. Thanks ...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 7:32 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: New rear splined hub problems
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1221
Re: New rear splined hub problems
Hi Chris,
I was initially a bit spooked by this idea but looking online I can see that later hubs have a chamfer on the outer rim and a definite notch in the webs to match. Tonight I’ll get the grinder out!
Thanks for your help,
Mark
I was initially a bit spooked by this idea but looking online I can see that later hubs have a chamfer on the outer rim and a definite notch in the webs to match. Tonight I’ll get the grinder out!
Thanks for your help,
Mark
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 5:58 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: New rear splined hub problems
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1221
New rear splined hub problems
I’m trying to install new splined hubs + bearings etc to my early rear hub carriers (C19063 LM 10). The ‘flingers’ (which seem to be integral with all the hubs currently on the market ) are preventing the splined hub fully engaging with the carrier. These were not part of my old splined hubs. Has an...
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 4:37 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Curly hub wheels on S2 front uprights
- Replies: 10
- Views: 940
Re: Curly hub wheels on S2 front uprights
Chris, Thanks very much, that is exactly what I was hoping someone would say!
Best regards,
Mark
Best regards,
Mark
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:04 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Curly hub wheels on S2 front uprights
- Replies: 10
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Re: Curly hub wheels on S2 front uprights
Andrew I seem to recall reading in a magazine an ‘authority’ informing that 420G uprights were a good upgrade and had stronger stub axles (actually I now believe the stub axles same as S1). Also another source (forgotten now) said curly hubs would snag these. Thanks for confirming the wheels are int...
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 9:38 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Curly hub wheels on S2 front uprights
- Replies: 10
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Re: Curly hub wheels on S2 front uprights
Steve, the 420G uprights were fitted years go as they came complete with 3 pot callipers (v heavy) and vented discs. These will be replaced with modern lightweight versions.
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:30 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Curly hub wheels on S2 front uprights
- Replies: 10
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Curly hub wheels on S2 front uprights
The long and winding road of my S1 restoration (July 62) has brought me to a key decision point on front brakes/hubs/wheels. Although in bits for years, restoration has been progressing now at a pace. Car has S2 uprights (actually 420G I believe) and S3 flat hub wires. Would curly hub wheels fit OK ...
- Thu Sep 14, 2023 6:12 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Cylinder block acid dip
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1229
Re: Cylinder block acid dip
Thanks Paul, I've seen their adverts over the years but didn't connect them with dipping. Looks like I'll be giving them a call!
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 7:16 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Cylinder block acid dip
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1229
Re: Cylinder block acid dip
Thanks everybody for the feedback, very reassuring to know it doesn't cause a problem. I guess modern anti-freeze and/ or the factory standard 2 jars of Barrs Leaks also helps keep rusting at bay.
Any recommendations for companies that can do an acid dip in the South?
Any recommendations for companies that can do an acid dip in the South?
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 6:51 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Cylinder block acid dip
- Replies: 9
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Cylinder block acid dip
Does anyone have experience of having this done? Surely the internal surfaces (those that cannot be painted with Glyptal) will rust away like crazy?
- Sat Mar 07, 2020 12:39 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Sandblasting NE Hants/Surrey
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3540
Re: Sandblasting NE Hants/Surrey
Many thanks for the recommendations - the JLN outfit looks ideal. I'm going to give Steve's DIY suggestion a quick try but if not 100% I'll be off to these guys ASAP.
Mark
Mark
- Fri Mar 06, 2020 10:39 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Sandblasting NE Hants/Surrey
- Replies: 11
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Re: Sandblasting NE Hants/Surrey
Thanks everybody for your feedback. Steve's comment about doing it piecemeal and being able to prime straight after is an excellent point and has prompted me to have a go myself regardless of the mess! I have decided to buy an 'Abrasive and Soda Blast Intro Blaster Kit' from Frost as a trial and if ...
- Thu Mar 05, 2020 8:26 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Sandblasting NE Hants/Surrey
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3540
Re: Sandblasting NE Hants/Surrey
Hi Steve, I do have a decent compressor so I guess it is a possibility. My main concerns are: how messy is it, how much material is needed and more importantly, is it going to be as effective? I need to get a good blast up inside the 'C' posts and hopefully to the unseen (but rusting) bits like the ...
- Thu Mar 05, 2020 12:48 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Sandblasting NE Hants/Surrey
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3540
Sandblasting NE Hants/Surrey
I am at the stage in my FHC body-off restoration where I need to take the roof panel/rear-end assembly somewhere to get it sympathetically sandblasted. The roof panel itself is good but everything else needs blasting. Any recommendations please?
- Sun Jan 31, 2016 10:12 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: FHC windscreen pillar assembly
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2553
As suggested Andy at Hutsons was very helpful. Although he can't supply he did confirm that the pillar is the same as the OTS but with an additional triangular assembly welded on the top - which was a great help. Now waiting for a new OTS pillar from Robey, so this weekend I took the plunge and dril...
- Mon Jan 25, 2016 10:24 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: FHC windscreen pillar assembly
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2553