Anyone know what size the thread is in the bolt hole at the bottom of the peddle box under the clutch, it points upwards instead on into the bulkhead. I'm considering using it as a mount for a brace down to the chassis.
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Re: Marina Peddle Box
Cant answer your question but this drawing may help with method.Ben Caswell probably not the last word on anything here!! -
Re: Marina Peddle Box
I would rather not risk stressing a cast component by adding a fixing or support where it was not intended.MOC member since 05/97
1984 Marlin Roadster SWB.
1800TC, Unleaded ported head, stage 2 cam. Ford Type 9 gearbox, Dolomite Sprint rear axle fitted with MGF disc brakes.
Three core radiator, Renault Clio vented front discs.
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
Loads of Marlin Reference can be found documents here or there.Comment
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Re: Marina Peddle Box
I don't think that it would stress the cast components, rather it would stop flexing in the sheet steel leading to cracks?Comment
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Re: Marina Peddle Box
I was Referring to the original post of adding a support to a feature of the casting not designed to take a load.Originally posted by cameronfurnival View Post
stopping the flexing of the bulkhead must be the preferred option.MOC member since 05/97
1984 Marlin Roadster SWB.
1800TC, Unleaded ported head, stage 2 cam. Ford Type 9 gearbox, Dolomite Sprint rear axle fitted with MGF disc brakes.
Three core radiator, Renault Clio vented front discs.
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.
Loads of Marlin Reference can be found documents here or there.Comment
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