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- Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:47 am
- Forum: Pub Chat
- Topic: Reeeeally tempted..
- Replies: 42
- Views: 19056
Re: Reeeeally tempted..
Fantastic! But 5 weeks for two digits?
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:28 am
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: New member from Holland with a backrest problem
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4586
Re: New member from Holland with a backrest problem
The OTS seat backs are much smaller to clear the hood when folding down, but even then the mechanism fouls the trim piping when the seat is fully back :shock: All the seat wood is easily available https://i.postimg.cc/QNRDgFsZ/DSC-0059-864x1536.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/XvycC1gb/DSC-0061-1536x864.jpg...
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:25 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Differential Fixing Threads
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2533
Re: Differential Fixing Threads
Thanks for the info, did not realize that before, would be a nice to have feature on the SNG website :wink: . Nevertheless it might be of help for Oliver, since I measured thread lenght only (without cone) as I understand that he rebuilds a special which might use the axle (diff) only, fastened with...
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:28 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Differential Fixing Threads
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2533
Re: Differential Fixing Threads
I have a rear suspension on my bench at the moment (with type C axle)
the lower fulc bracket bolts are 7/16 UNC, the short ones have 1/2 , the longer ones 3/4 thread lenght (approx).
The 4top bolts are 1/2 UNC x 3/4.
the lower fulc bracket bolts are 7/16 UNC, the short ones have 1/2 , the longer ones 3/4 thread lenght (approx).
The 4top bolts are 1/2 UNC x 3/4.
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:11 pm
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: New member from Holland with a backrest problem
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4586
Re: New member from Holland with a backrest problem
Mine are, even the mounting holes for the seat slide lever bracket are present on both sides of the bottom panel.
- Wed Mar 18, 2020 5:20 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: General Handling S2
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4446
Re: General Handling S2
You really cant compare a modern BMW with a classic EType.
But I found tyre pressure to be of importance when it comes to breaking away in tight corners. I ve got skinny Avon turbosteels on orig 5 rims. Anything above 2,2 bars (31 psi) makes the tail swing.
But I found tyre pressure to be of importance when it comes to breaking away in tight corners. I ve got skinny Avon turbosteels on orig 5 rims. Anything above 2,2 bars (31 psi) makes the tail swing.
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 5:07 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Clutch flexible hose mounting points
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1536
Re: Clutch flexible hose mounting points
the same on my 63 lhd
- Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:35 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Clutch hydraulic gearing
- Replies: 40
- Views: 11407
Re: Clutch hydraulic gearing
From experience: the diaphragm clutch has a in/out feel and is heavy at the point where it closes, so more difficult to dose (sorry for my English) than the spring clutch, which sems to have a constant backforce. But both not heavy at all compared to a 1974 Aston AMV8
- Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:24 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: 5-Speed Boxes
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7329
Re: 5-Speed Boxes
I've got a standard, well worn 3.8 engine with factory power (at the most). Mated to a 3.07 axle this leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to spirited driving on winding roads with uphill sections (lots of them in my country). I decided to install a 3.54 axle. Now I am missing a fifth gear on mo...
- Mon Mar 09, 2020 11:29 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Speedo failure
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4256
- Sun Mar 08, 2020 4:05 am
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: Roadster or Coupe
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7334
- Thu Mar 05, 2020 5:11 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Rear Calipers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2697
Re: Rear Calipers
I usually try air and rags first and move over to the grease gun when pistons dont move immediately. The grease gun connects directly to the bleed screw by the way, plug the other thread with another nipple.
- Sun Mar 01, 2020 5:22 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Spinners stuck and wheels stuck on!
- Replies: 81
- Views: 17426
Re: Spinners stuck and wheels stuck on!
I use a 1" crosshandle in combination with a pipe as extension
- Fri Feb 28, 2020 7:03 am
- Forum: Pub Chat
- Topic: Reeeeally tempted..
- Replies: 42
- Views: 19056
Re: Reeeeally tempted..
Hi Andrew,
sorry to hear that. I am sure those guys have never seen a car like that, so they just wanted to be on the safe side with this statement.
All the best
Mark
sorry to hear that. I am sure those guys have never seen a car like that, so they just wanted to be on the safe side with this statement.
All the best
Mark
- Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:33 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: E-Type Expert in Houston
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1459
- Mon Feb 24, 2020 4:38 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Zeus single pot. Pistons not retracting
- Replies: 65
- Views: 25191
Re: Zeus single pot. Pistons not retracting
Compare the Dunlop (which has no issues I understand) vs the Zeus, both mounted to the caliper as well as side by side on the bench. There must be a difference to be detected.
- Wed Feb 19, 2020 5:40 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: 3.8 seat frame colour
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4185
Re: 3.8 seat frame colour
Yes please! Thank you
- Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:09 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: 3.8 seat frame colour
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4185
Re: 3.8 seat frame colour
Thank you Richard, perfect documentation!
- Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:03 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Repairs to S1 cam cover
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4785
Re: Repairs to S1 cam cover
Hi Rory,
- offtopic, but what a lovely new avatar!
The seats are off my car at the moment, so I should think twice about what to install
- offtopic, but what a lovely new avatar!
The seats are off my car at the moment, so I should think twice about what to install
- Mon Feb 17, 2020 10:30 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: 3.8 seat frame colour
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4185
Re: 3.8 seat frame colour
Incidentally I believe the factory only painted the lower area which is visible under the seat cushion & underside of the seat if removed. The “vertical” backrest behind the moquette etc. was left raw steel .... well, that’s what I found when I removed the trim on mine. I suspect this is factory co...