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by eddiecross
Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: How to secure sill to sill closing panel?
Replies: 15
Views: 2009
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Re: How to secure sill to sill closing panel?

Hi Philippe, Would you mind letting us know how this progresses? I need to add new sills to my 67 at some point. Choices of panels- Martin Robey, Hudsons, MM? My interest/Q's... If non MM sills, what were they and how is the fit? How is the sill fit to the bulkhead closing panel- make? Any distortio...
by eddiecross
Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Series 1 bonnet fitting
Replies: 38
Views: 4111
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Re: Series 1 bonnet fitting

Apologies if not relevant. Hinge panel was flexing under the pressure from the bonnet springs so I added a reinforcing bracket on both sides in 18 gauge.


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Regards
Eddie
by eddiecross
Thu Nov 23, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Brakes slow in releasing
Replies: 11
Views: 1702
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Re: Brakes slow in releasing

Just back from a run. Seems to have cured it thx all.
No chance to do emergency stops but can't feel any lag or dragging when I take my foot off the brake for normal driving.

Regards
Eddie


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by eddiecross
Wed Nov 22, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Brakes slow in releasing
Replies: 11
Views: 1702
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Re: Brakes slow in releasing

Stripped out air valve. Reaction valve piston was a bit stiff. Moved back and forth by pressing the brake pedal to move it out and pushing in with a rod. Plate in front when I pressed brake pedal to stop it flying out. Added as much rubber grease as possible without completely removing the piston. I...
by eddiecross
Thu Nov 09, 2023 7:28 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Brakes slow in releasing
Replies: 11
Views: 1702
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Re: Brakes slow in releasing

Thanks Chris and Stuart for the additional tips. I was very liberal with the red rubber grease when I replaced the seals in both cylinders and servo diaphram. I'll go on to check the reaction valve for sticking. On the plus side both cylinders had been previously re-lined, along with the front calip...
by eddiecross
Wed Nov 08, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Brakes slow in releasing
Replies: 11
Views: 1702
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Re: Brakes slow in releasing

Many thanks Chris. Will do.
Air valve filter is new so one less item

Regards
Eddie

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by eddiecross
Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Brakes slow in releasing
Replies: 11
Views: 1702
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Brakes slow in releasing

Hi, Just picked up the 67 FHC from long term storage yesterday (rare break in the weather). Car going really well. However, when I braked and then released the pedal there was a 1-2 second delay in feeling the pads retracting. No veering so I presume not a single caliper sticking. Front brakes- new ...
by eddiecross
Mon Oct 16, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Castor adjustment
Replies: 17
Views: 1404
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Re: Castor adjustment

If you can borrow a caster/camber gauge....(I'm in Egham!)
This is how I set the castor and camber. Jacked to level across the car and at the correct ride height
Also Trackrite tracking gauge
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Regards
Eddie
by eddiecross
Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:38 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Front Brake Caliper Lockwire
Replies: 5
Views: 1061
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Re: Front Brake Caliper Lockwire

Many thanks for the advice and found the lockwire thread too.
Suspension and front brakes rebuilt a few months ago and no issues so good to go with the wiring.

All the best
Eddie
by eddiecross
Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:38 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Front Brake Caliper Lockwire
Replies: 5
Views: 1061
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Front Brake Caliper Lockwire

Hi,
Does anyone have an image or two of the original orientation and any advice on adding lockwire to the front caliper bolts.
Please re-direct me if this has been covered before.
Have the spinny tool thing and a coil of wire.

Thanks
Eddie
67 FHC
by eddiecross
Tue Jan 03, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Radius Arm Mounts and other concerns!
Replies: 6
Views: 1657
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Re: Radius Arm Mounts and other concerns!

Hi Chris, Re- the chassis issues. Great idea to have it inspected to gauge the amount of body/chassis issues. Obviously better if you can keep costs down by doing as much yourself as possible. Even just stripping off the old underseal would keep chassis costs down and be easier to gauge the work req...
by eddiecross
Tue Oct 18, 2022 5:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Paint or powder coat ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1228
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Re: Paint or powder coat ?

I went with Rust Buster brand 2 pack semigloss chassis paint. Good finish. Quite tough and very forgiving when spraying. Goes a long way too.
Used on the heater, splash shields and the ally panels.
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Eddie
by eddiecross
Thu Sep 29, 2022 8:06 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Covered Headlight Conversion S1.25
Replies: 46
Views: 11618
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Re: Covered Headlight Conversion S1.25

Hi Simon, Looks great. Glad I could help. Rivnuts look like a great permanent solution. I ditched the front sissy bar and the car looks good enough to run for a couple of years. Its back in storage so I couldn't resist a quick detour in recommissioning a 69 Commando. You can get a real shift on comp...
by eddiecross
Wed May 25, 2022 12:10 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Oil leaks from 4.2
Replies: 12
Views: 2169
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Re: Oil leaks from 4.2

Thanks all. I now have the info I need.
Really helpful.
Cheers
Eddie
by eddiecross
Fri May 20, 2022 7:46 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Oil leaks from 4.2
Replies: 12
Views: 2169
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Re: Oil leaks from 4.2

Many thanks for the advice on where to check Layne. Also, I was not sure if I could pull the pan with the engine in.

Regards
Eddie
by eddiecross
Thu May 19, 2022 7:10 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Oil leaks from 4.2
Replies: 12
Views: 2169
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Oil leaks from 4.2

Hi, The 67 is finally back on the road but I have a couple of persistent oil leaks. At the rear looks like a mains oil seal. At the front either the same or maybe the head/timing cover- I'll do more investigation. Question is how far I can go to fix the leaks without pulling the engine? Thx Eddie ht...
by eddiecross
Sat Mar 26, 2022 11:35 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Sourcing a restoration 3.8 from the States?
Replies: 6
Views: 1512
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Re: Sourcing a restoration 3.8 from the States?

Beverley Hills Car Club.
I was happy with the 67 FHC I bought from them a few years ago. Was expecting a few hidden horrors but nothing found. Should have knocked them down more on the price though.

Eddie
by eddiecross
Thu Mar 24, 2022 6:05 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Sugar scoop fit and finish.
Replies: 11
Views: 2389
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Re: Sugar scoop fit and finish.

Looks great to me. Especially as your using glass not plexi

Eddie
by eddiecross
Wed Mar 23, 2022 8:33 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Sugar scoop fit and finish.
Replies: 11
Views: 2389
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Re: Sugar scoop fit and finish.

If it helps...Maybe pull the scoops and adjust to get them as close as possible to the body as a 1st step. When I converted my S1.25 to scoops I had to adjust from scratch and just used extended bolts for the scoops where they attach to the headlight panel. Bottom one with a nut threaded on + washer...
by eddiecross
Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Covered Headlight Conversion S1.25
Replies: 46
Views: 11618
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Re: Covered Headlight Conversion S1.25

Looking great Keith. I'm amazed you can't get the correct headlight dishes. Did you manage to source the correct headlights with the shallow backs? I used the standard ones but its a bit of a bodge with bending the bulb pins at the back and losing the plug. Be great to add any progress images here o...