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by tim wood
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Over torqued head nuts
Replies: 15
Views: 500
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Re: Over torqued head nuts

If you are going to change your studs then I have some brand new purchased in error never used !

If interested let me know
Tim

( may ease the pain of having to pull the head once more !)

Tim
by tim wood
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Cylinder rust
Replies: 4
Views: 256
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Re: Cylinder rust

Looking at the pits near the top of that cylinder in my opinion it’s finished. No hope of boring those out.
by tim wood
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:24 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
Replies: 24
Views: 995
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Re: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead

As a footnote to this I’ve now fitted the right angle hose that runs between the manifold and the water pump. Sourced from one of our favourite suppliers it needed trimming by around 12mm on each end to get a reasonable fit. In reality it should be a straightforward job ( nothing is!) but my guess i...
by tim wood
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:16 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: tach question (I have read old posts)
Replies: 7
Views: 253
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Re: tach question (I have read old posts)

I fitted one of these.

https://spiyda.com/tachometer-electronics.html

Simple job on the kitchen table and solved all my problems. Supplier is helpful


Tim
by tim wood
Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:36 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
Replies: 24
Views: 995
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Re: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead

And here it is fitted


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You have to sacrifice a 7/8 spanner by heavily grinding the edges due to the design of the manifold
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by tim wood
Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
Replies: 24
Views: 995
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Re: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead

I think that I’ve solved this and at minimal cost. This is what you need to do Take out the union from the manifold . Hope that the thread is still ok. The thread is BSPP 3/8 ( pipe thread, parallel ) I bought from eBay a fitting with this thread and a 1/2 inch barbed outlet. Cost about £6. Thus a s...
by tim wood
Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Quick release steering wheel boss.
Replies: 6
Views: 409
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Re: Quick release steering wheel boss.

I think the company was called Superspoke but I can’t see anything on the web


Edit
https://www.simmondseasyfit.co.uk/home-preview
by tim wood
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
Replies: 24
Views: 995
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Re: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead

Hi John, That’s extremely generous of you. I’ve ordered something of eBay which I’m hoping will do the job. Cheap at less than £4. And cheaper than a hose from the usuals which isn’t correct. 5/8 BSPP thread with a spigot size to fit a 1/2 inch id hose. If that works then I can use a standard and ea...
by tim wood
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
Replies: 24
Views: 995
Great Britain

Re: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead

If you can supply a drawing of the part required I can make one for you in a week or ten days (delay is due to waiting for a few parts for my lathe being re-conditioned) It will cost you postage for return to you and the raw material about £3.00, cheers John. Thanks for this great offer. Not sure t...
by tim wood
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
Replies: 24
Views: 995
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Re: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead

I’ve looked at the Fosseway kit, already have some of their parts so as you say great quality.
At this time I only need the one hose and don’t really want to spend another £200.
by tim wood
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:28 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
Replies: 24
Views: 995
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Re: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead

Ok,
So SNGB have replied (very quickly) but unfortunately all of the variants they supply are plain straight hoses.
So it’s back to the drawing board !


Tim
by tim wood
Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:37 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
Replies: 24
Views: 995
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Re: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead

Thanks Steve,
The fitting is out !
I had an engineering shop remove it thinking that it may need a helicoil but they managed ok. Had the mating face planed as well to make sure that it was flat.

I’ve had the issue of stripped thread here on a previous car.

Tim
by tim wood
Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:00 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: E-Type S1 4.2 DHC full restoration
Replies: 5
Views: 411
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Re: E-Type S1 4.2 DHC full restoration

Hi, maybe contact Marek on this forum. He can supply you with an electronic system which fits inside your current SU pump and does away with the points set up. Much cheaper than buying a new pump.

Good luck with your project.

Tim
by tim wood
Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
Replies: 24
Views: 995
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Re: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead

As an update, Fosseway are unable to help on this occasion. I’m awaiting a reply from SNGB. It’s just occurred to me that the issue could be solved if the manifold connection could be changed for one with a smaller diameter outlet spigot. Quite why this wasn’t originally the case I can’t understand....
by tim wood
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
Replies: 24
Views: 995
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Re: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead

Hi Steve,
Thanks for the reply.
I looked atthe Fosseway hose. I’ll contact Simon and see if he sells individually - I don’t really need the complete kit

I expect he will be at Stoneleigh in a couple of weeks time and could pick up there.

Tim
by tim wood
Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:19 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
Replies: 24
Views: 995
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Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead

Morning all, I’m in the process of refitting my cylinder head and inlet manifold after having the head refurbished I’m faced with the issue of connecting the water outlet from the manifold to the heater pipe on the bulkhead. As some of you will know the spigot sizes are different and in reality need...
by tim wood
Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:24 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Inlet manifold gasket
Replies: 22
Views: 11015
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Re: Inlet manifold gasket

I see that I’ve posted before on but now I’m on a different car and am faced with the same decision on which inlet manifold gasket to use. I’ve spoken to Rob Beere who could be relied on to know his stuff ! The recommendation was the cometic gasket without any sealer. Just make sure that the surface...
by tim wood
Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:59 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hello - SW UK
Replies: 20
Views: 4127
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Re: Hello - SW UK

I had a series 1 2+2 when the kids were young. The back seats fitted for a while but as you know they grow fast ! Once they got past about 8 it was a bit cramped. Still kept the car though ! They have flown the nest now and I have my OTS. Don’t forget the 2+2 is longer - make sure that you have enou...
by tim wood
Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Manifold studs to head
Replies: 5
Views: 898
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Re: Manifold studs to head

Thanks all, I reckon it’s sorted now.