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Author: | Jon Tilson [ Sat Aug 19, 2017 5:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
Another senior or chemo moment... Molesworth it is ..... Jonners |
Author: | Carledo [ Sat Aug 19, 2017 6:14 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
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Not quite! Its from "The secret diary of Adrian Mole (aged 13 and three quarters)" a book I first read at the age of 12 ( the year we won the world cup) As you can tell from the speeling, child illiteracy was already gaining a hold in the 60s!
I think you're confusing Adrian Mole (which wasn't published until 1982) with Nigel Molesworth ....
Steve I'll have to settle for senior moment! Steve |
Author: | Triumph1300 [ Tue Aug 29, 2017 9:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
You can do it, I'm looking forward to seeing this on Sunday |
Author: | Mahesh [ Tue Aug 29, 2017 10:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
At your speed James, waiting for the posted items will be the greatest delay. |
Author: | Jon Tilson [ Wed Aug 30, 2017 11:05 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
Oh and paint camshaft cover..... You have your standards..... Lovely job...and a bummer on the plugs. I missed them too when you did the rebuild.... Jonners |
Author: | James467 [ Wed Aug 30, 2017 12:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
Quote: Oh and paint camshaft cover.....
Yes sir! I put new O rings on the plugs and started it up this morning - no leaks! I didn't even have to take of the carbs either. I warmed her up, even out of tune the carbs feel so much better, I'm wondering if there was always some leakage from the float chambers, not too worry I'm excited to get it tuned now. Whilst warmed up I set the fan to cut in, this will probably need some fine tuning when the weather is warmer. I'll do the tracking when I fit my trackerjack brakes as I'll have to crack off the nuts and I may have to put new rod ends on. The tracking's ok, it was just a belt and braces approach really. So that's three jobs off the list. I'll do the exhaust next, weather is supposed to be better tomorrow. |
Author: | SprintMWU773V [ Wed Aug 30, 2017 1:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
I can't come to TDCIR as I'm at a wedding this weekend but I hope you get it there and look forward to seeing some pics. |
Author: | sprint95m [ Wed Aug 30, 2017 1:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Hmm…. |
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On to the cooling system, Volvo 850 header tank ready to be fitted...
The reason I sited the header tank next to the heater's blower is that this is the highest position that can be achieved on the nearside.I copied Tony Burds fitting position because It looks rather neat. It's just higher than the thermostat, needs a recess cut in the bonnet reinforcer to clear the cap otherwise I think it rubs. It needs another bracket to support it. This takes advantage of the space within the bonnet's skeleton so no cutting is required. I made a bracket to use the header tank's own mounting slot. The entire contents of the header tank are above the thermostat and therefore, should the level drop, the low level sensor will be triggered before the level drops within the engine. Ian. |
Author: | James467 [ Wed Aug 30, 2017 2:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hmm…. |
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On to the cooling system, Volvo 850 header tank ready to be fitted...
The reason I sited the header tank next to the heater's blower is that this is the highest position that can be achieved on the nearside.I copied Tony Burds fitting position because It looks rather neat. It's just higher than the thermostat, needs a recess cut in the bonnet reinforcer to clear the cap otherwise I think it rubs. It needs another bracket to support it. This takes advantage of the space within the bonnet's skeleton so no cutting is required. I made a bracket to use the header tank's own mounting slot. The entire contents of the header tank are above the thermostat and therefore, should the level drop, the low level sensor will be triggered before the level drops within the engine. Ian. With a bonnet cutout it should sit about 1mm from the bonnet skin. |
Author: | James467 [ Wed Aug 30, 2017 3:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
That was me being sarcastic btw! Sometimes doesn't come across very well on a forum! |
Author: | new to this [ Wed Aug 30, 2017 4:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
James you have done a neat job fitting the seats,are you going to change the back seat as well Dave |
Author: | Karlos [ Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hmm…. |
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On to the cooling system, Volvo 850 header tank ready to be fitted...
The reason I sited the header tank next to the heater's blower is that this is the highest position that can be achieved on the nearside.I copied Tony Burds fitting position because It looks rather neat. It's just higher than the thermostat, needs a recess cut in the bonnet reinforcer to clear the cap otherwise I think it rubs. It needs another bracket to support it. This takes advantage of the space within the bonnet's skeleton so no cutting is required. I made a bracket to use the header tank's own mounting slot. The entire contents of the header tank are above the thermostat and therefore, should the level drop, the low level sensor will be triggered before the level drops within the engine. Ian. With a bonnet cutout it should sit about 1mm from the bonnet skin. (That is me being sarcastic.) I am addicted to this thread, good luck for Sunday. (That is not me being sarcastic) |
Author: | soe8m [ Wed Aug 30, 2017 6:33 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
I'm confused. RUK isn't always RUK. Jeroen. |
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