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by Geoff Allam
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:02 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Series 1 bonnet fitting
Replies: 41
Views: 4406
Canada

Re: Series 1 bonnet fitting

Yes, you are correct. I noticed an approximately1/8 inch difference with the balance links on. It is good to reinforce that the links need to be present during fitting. Fortunately that is constant and is easily present when doing final adjustments before trimming.
by Geoff Allam
Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:28 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Series 1 bonnet fitting
Replies: 41
Views: 4406
Canada

Re: Series 1 bonnet fitting

Danny. I had considered that but it is my understanding that the engine & transmission weigh approx 750 lbs. That would require 15 50 lb bags of sand. Not sure how I would do that.
by Geoff Allam
Sat Mar 16, 2024 2:35 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Series 1 bonnet fitting
Replies: 41
Views: 4406
Canada

Re: Series 1 bonnet fitting

Thank you. I was asking because some have reported changes and others have not. I am getting close to the final trimming time for mine so I am a bit nervous about whether the gap has potential for changing.
by Geoff Allam
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Series 1 bonnet fitting
Replies: 41
Views: 4406
Canada

Re: Series 1 bonnet fitting

Politeperson. When you scribed and cut the back of the bonnet along the scuttle did you cut it to your chosen final gap? On other cars you have done have you experienced any change in the gap width once the drive train is installed and the car is back on its wheels.
by Geoff Allam
Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:03 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: SU experts, please chime in...
Replies: 15
Views: 1594
Canada

Re: SU experts, please chime in...

Do your old dampers have more thread than the new ones? If they do I would just plug the holes in them with epoxy. and reuse them. If you really want to use the new ones make up gaskets out of very thin plastic sheeting (oil resistant) to get maximum thread engagement.
by Geoff Allam
Thu Jan 11, 2024 4:46 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Shell ID
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Canada

Re: Shell ID

Looks like a late 3.8 shell to me but I am no expert. If you are planning to buy that shell you need to examine it VERY carefully. It looks to have been dragged out of the elements and painted. Could be anything under that white paint. You could potentially pay a lot of money and be no better off.
by Geoff Allam
Mon Nov 06, 2023 3:18 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rear Wheel-Arch Sealing Panels and Flaps
Replies: 7
Views: 887
Canada

Re: Rear Wheel-Arch Sealing Panels and Flaps

It is present only on the ots. The fhc has rear fender liners while the ots does not. There is a good writeup about the differences on the Monocoque Metalworks website.
by Geoff Allam
Thu Oct 26, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Difficult bonnet (hood) alignment.
Replies: 7
Views: 1086
Canada

Re: Difficult bonnet (hood) alignment.

Classic Jaguar in Texas makes a bonnet hinge for this problem. Before making any changes however it is important to get the bonnet fitting as closely as possible with original pieces and check all of the fitting points. Wheel arch to sill. Lower rear bonnet bead to sill. Horizontal alignment of rear...
by Geoff Allam
Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Fresh air intake on bonnet mounting
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Canada

Re: Fresh air intake on bonnet mounting

Original poster states that he has a 4.2.
by Geoff Allam
Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Fresh air intake on bonnet mounting
Replies: 9
Views: 897
Canada

Re: Fresh air intake on bonnet mounting

Just a caution Bryan. The red car shown has a 3.8 housing. The 4.2 has a different style that has a pad on top so I would assume that the clearance from the bonnet is tighter than 1.5 inches. As for mounting there should be oval washers under the bolts. Look in the originality section. There are goo...
by Geoff Allam
Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: What to look for in a series 2 fhc
Replies: 13
Views: 4804
Canada

Re: What to look for in a series 2 fhc

Geoff. Sorry to disappoint you. I experienced the times. Unfortunately I was not wealthy enough to own a real muscle car. Best I ever did was a Camaro with a 2 barrel carb and 2 speed slush box. Interestingly it was equipped with a 3.08 differential. Low spec cars like that were sold and used for da...
by Geoff Allam
Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:47 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What to look for in a series 2 fhc
Replies: 13
Views: 4804
Canada

Re: What to look for in a series 2 fhc

Tom, the reason for the 3.54 ratio is that in North America in the 60's and 70's bragging rights depended on 0 to 60 times and stop light performance. Gas mileageand top end speed were only secondary. Unfortunately I am old enough to have experienced it first hand!
by Geoff Allam
Tue May 30, 2023 4:20 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: S1 4.2 1966 Muffler Clips
Replies: 13
Views: 1531
Canada

Re: S1 4.2 1966 Muffler Clips

This may be what you are looking for. They look very close to the ones on my 67.
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by Geoff Allam
Wed May 24, 2023 11:10 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Battery Fires
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Canada

Re: Battery Fires

No problem. I assume it is about lithium ion battery fires. In the boating world I have read cautionary advice warning that if you have lithium ion battery storage banks you can only expect a fire to go out when you slip below the waves. No personal experience though.
by Geoff Allam
Wed May 24, 2023 2:50 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Master Brake/ Clutch Cylinder Aluminium Tags
Replies: 47
Views: 9313
Canada

Re: Master Brake/ Clutch Cylinder Aluminium Tags

Another vote for a supply of plastic tags. Much larger market too. BTW those aluminium ones look great.
by Geoff Allam
Wed May 24, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Battery Fires
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Canada

Re: Battery Fires

The link apparently requires logging in to a Facebook account to view. Are you able to provide a different link for those who do not subscribe to the "evil empire".
by Geoff Allam
Wed May 17, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Black Polybush issues?
Replies: 21
Views: 3091
Canada

Re: Black Polybush issues?

Thanks Steve.
by Geoff Allam
Wed May 17, 2023 4:31 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Black Polybush issues?
Replies: 21
Views: 3091
Canada

Re: Black Polybush issues?

Has there been any resolution of the black polybush failure issue? I purchased a set about 2 months ago from SNG and am wondering if I should be nervous about installing them.
by Geoff Allam
Tue May 02, 2023 4:25 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Bonnet spring adjustment
Replies: 4
Views: 724
Canada

Re: Bonnet spring adjustment

Hi Andy. A simple fix for your bonnet is to add a couple of nylon washers to where the mechanisms attach to the picture frame. Then replace the nut with a nyloc and tighten to the point where there is a bit of resistance to movement. This will provide enough friction to keep the bonnet up.
by Geoff Allam
Mon Apr 10, 2023 9:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Alternator heat shield
Replies: 17
Views: 1882
Canada

Re: Alternator heat shield

Steve, that just shows how bad my memory is getting. I recalled the thread and the variety of theories but completely forgot that I had started the thread. Anyways, since then I have acquired an original series 1 shield and will install both it and the little series 2 one just for good measure.