Jrr 929 d

[b_caswell]

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Thanks Ben. Yes it is s bit smoky, and knocking, so is in need of a re-build. Unfortunately whilst I have done a few rebuilds they are in the distant past and I no longer have the tools, time or funds to do it so I'll have to potter on slowly and hope it holds out!

I was wondering about updating to the later rocker cover cap and breather in the hope that would reduce fumes, what do you think about that idea?

Dont think it will make much difference just make sure the diaphram isnt split.

[David]

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Another job ticked off. Windscreen.

I've been concerned that the screen moves around in the frame and wasn't 'edged' on the bottom, which it appears to have been in the past.

So I managed to unscrew the front mounts and tilt it back enough to get a a piece of 8x8x8 1mm think aluminium channel on the bottom. Just cut and bent to shape wrapped it some black insulation tape purely for cosmetic reasons and then and a squirt of Sikaflex EBT in it before pushing onto the bottom of the screen. While I was there filling the line of rivnut holes! Then gouged out as much of the hardened crumbly frame seal as possible before more Slikaflex to hold it in.

Now I just have to wait threee months to get the damn stuff of my fingers!

[David]

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This evening I finished off the wiring and fitting of the Spitfire overdrive gearstick and replaced the passenger heater switch which was failing intermittently. Left of the three in this photo. Super fast deliver from Holden Vintage & Classic.

No idea if the overdrive works yet!

[lizbillings]

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The valve seats were re-cut and valves re-faced in 1992. Don't think its had any other engine work since.
Are you coming to Stoneleigh in it?
regards
Liz

[David]

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The valve seats were re-cut and valves re-faced in 1992. Don't think its had any other engine work since.
Are you coming to Stoneleigh in it?
regards
Liz

So valve seats are probably OK given the low mileage, so could well be oil control rings or just simply worn out! If the gods are with me maybe a long run will reseat the control rings and the smoke will go away.... no chance

Yes I'm hoping to go to Stoneleigh in it but have yet to drive the thing! I still need to:

- Renew clutch and brake fluid as both look like a cloudy beer!
- Fit the newer type rocker cap and breather, decided to do that so I don't get fumes exiting the rocker cover and into the cabin
- Repair an offside rear slow puncture, or swap it with the spare for now
- Check brake shoes and pads are good and brakes are OK
- Grease suspension joints and check oil levels
- Other little bits and pieces...

The tyres are 15 years old so need to replace them but they look OK and don't feel too hard so should be OK for a slow run to Stoneleigh.

Hopefully I'll get up there mid morning Sunday.

Anyone going up from High Wycome area on Sunday? Adrian, I think you are going Saturday?

David.

[listerjp2]

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Hi David

Yes I'm going on Saturday.

Adrian

So valve seats are probably OK given the low mileage, so could well be oil control rings or just simply worn out! If the gods are with me maybe a long run will reseat the control rings and the smoke will go away.... no chance

Yes I'm hoping to go to Stoneleigh in it but have yet to drive the thing! I still need to:

- Renew clutch and brake fluid as both look like a cloudy beer!
- Fit the newer type rocker cap and breather, decided to do that so I don't get fumes exiting the rocker cover and into the cabin
- Repair an offside rear slow puncture, or swap it with the spare for now
- Check brake shoes and pads are good and brakes are OK
- Grease suspension joints and check oil levels
- Other little bits and pieces...

The tyres are 15 years old so need to replace them but they look OK and don't feel too hard so should be OK for a slow run to Stoneleigh.

Hopefully I'll get up there mid morning Sunday.

Anyone going up from High Wycome area on Sunday? Adrian, I think you are going Saturday?

David.

[David]

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Rocker cover gasket, cap, breather and pipes. Clutch fluid replacement.

Photo shows the old gasket on the cover, very squished and oily but came off easily. Put a proper fibre washer on the breather outlet pipe manifold end as there wasn't one!

Drove it up and down the drive, forwards and backwards. Gear selection is 100% better in 1-4th but reverse still sticks in sometimes and on a speedier reverse I heard a horrid whiring slipping sound, but it didn't sound like the clutch and it (the clutch) stalls the engine OK trying to pull off with the brakes applied so I'm wondering if there's a link between it refusing to come out of reverse and that noise, perhaps shaft/bearing has failed on reverse.

Any ideas Triumph based owners?

Was going to do tappets but, well I ran out of steam.

I did to a spanner check on as many things as I could see and found half a dozen bolts/nuts and rivnuts that needed attention so will do that a few more times over the next week.

[David]

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Oh, slightly amusing, I think I put the steering wheel on one fitting off dead centre, I'll fix that later in the year!

[b_caswell]

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Quote "Drove it up and down the drive, forwards and backwards. Gear selection is 100% better in 1-4th but reverse still sticks in sometimes and on a speedier reverse I heard a horrid whiring slipping sound, but it didn't sound like the clutch and it (the clutch) stalls the engine OK trying to pull off with the brakes applied so I'm wondering if there's a link between it refusing to come out of reverse and that noise, perhaps shaft/bearing has failed on reverse. "




If switching off the engine first allows you to then get out of reverse easier it could be
clutch drag caused by various other reasons. IF this is the case then I will explain later.

I hope the overdrive is disengaging as reversing with it stuck in overdrive will destroy the cyclic gears in the OD.
But the gear noise is probably the straight cut reverse gears and idler.

[David]

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Thanks Ben, if I pump the clutch pedal that releases it so your clutch drag suggestion could be the issue. That doesn't bode well for the Stoneleigh trip!

My 1600 Vitesse used to whine in reverse, but that wasn't the sound I heard today.

[lizbillings]

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It has stood for most of the last 15 years so probably needs a good run. Hope to see you there and we can fill you in with some of its history.
Liz

[David]

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It has stood for most of the last 15 years so probably needs a good run. Hope to see you there and we can fill you in with some of its history.
Liz

Yes I keep thinking that it needs a run out to shake it down.

I'll do a few local short trips this coming week. If I'm not confident I'll get it trailered up on the Saturday and picked up on the Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning, as long as that cost isn't prohibitive!

Either way the car and I will be there Sunday at least.

David.

[HairyDave]

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Don't you have AA relay? You get it there they fetch it back and it saves petrol! Seriously, when you need confidence in a vehicle knowing 'Relay' is there is a big help. It has been known (by me) that a patrolman (never met a female) has sorted a problem I had been puzzling over for weeks.

[b_caswell]

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Try bleeding the clutch but make sure the slave cylinder is fitted with the bleed nipple upper-most or you
will never get all the air out.

[David]

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Try bleeding the clutch but make sure the slave cylinder is fitted with the bleed nipple upper-most or you
will never get all the air out.

Done that, yes bleed nipple is on top, remembered that from the old days! Clutch pedal feel was poor but good and strong now.

Will take it around the block tomorrow, my main worry is clutch is slipping and I won't be able to get back up the hill to my place!

HairyDave: Good point, yes I have AA membership, my other car is an Alfa GTV V6