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- Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:52 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Coolant Recomendations?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1680
Re: Coolant Recomendations?
I used Hexael from Amazon
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:16 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: 3.8 / 4.2 Rear License plate & grommet
- Replies: 9
- Views: 300
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:22 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Home made valve spring compressor
- Replies: 1
- Views: 193
Re: Home made valve spring compressor
Looks good, well done !!
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 6:35 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Block after head removal
- Replies: 9
- Views: 542
Re: Block after head removal
Sorry, I should have been more specific. By remove the plugs I refer to the screwed plugs near the face of the block. Not the core plugs further down. Which is where the studs on long stud blocks sit surrounded by water. Just looking back on your posts “supposedly rebuilt 1000 miles ago —— hmmmm ?)...
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:39 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Block after head removal
- Replies: 9
- Views: 542
Re: Block after head removal
Sorry, I should have been more specific.
By remove the plugs I refer to the screwed plugs near the face of the block. Not the core plugs further down. Which is where the studs on long stud blocks sit surrounded by water.
Tim
By remove the plugs I refer to the screwed plugs near the face of the block. Not the core plugs further down. Which is where the studs on long stud blocks sit surrounded by water.
Tim
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 5:27 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Block after head removal
- Replies: 9
- Views: 542
Re: Block after head remov
My thoughts would be as to why the exhaust side studs are rusty whereas the inlet side are not. Appreciate that you will replace the studs but where did the water come from ? Hence my comment that they sit just inside the water jacket . If you remove the plugs in the block on the exhaust side you ca...
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:29 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Block after head removal
- Replies: 9
- Views: 542
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:29 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Block after head removal
- Replies: 9
- Views: 542
Re: Block after head removal
Those studs on the exhaust side look knackered !
They sit just into the water jacket. I took advice from the forum and sealed them with permatex.
Tim
They sit just into the water jacket. I took advice from the forum and sealed them with permatex.
Tim
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 9:58 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Timing chain tensioner
- Replies: 6
- Views: 281
Re: Timing chain tensioner
I’ve just refitted my head and had similar issues. Despite using the correct tool to depress the serrated plunger the plate wouldn’t turn. After a few attempts it freed off.
My guess it’s just a matter of keep trying
My guess it’s just a matter of keep trying
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:43 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Over torqued head nuts
- Replies: 15
- Views: 595
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
If interested let me know
Tim
( may ease the pain of having to pull the head once more !)
Tim
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:10 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Cylinder rust
- Replies: 4
- Views: 338
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.
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:24 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1132
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...
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:16 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: tach question (I have read old posts)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 311
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
https://spiyda.com/tachometer-electronics.html
Simple job on the kitchen table and solved all my problems. Supplier is helpful
Tim
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:36 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1132
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:11 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1132
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 11:47 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1132
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...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:56 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Quick release steering wheel boss.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 463
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
Edit
https://www.simmondseasyfit.co.uk/home-preview
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:37 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1132
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...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:56 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1132
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...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:55 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1132
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.
At this time I only need the one hose and don’t really want to spend another £200.