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Author: | Mahesh [ Thu May 31, 2018 1:09 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: DTR - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Manual |
Fantastic work, the pics on the engine and box make a new car look old. |
Author: | MIG Wielder [ Thu May 31, 2018 6:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: DTR - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Manual |
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The other problem that I had was that there was a lot of slop in the bottom pivot on the accelerator linkage. I took it out, drilled out the rivet and put it back together with a shouldered bolt and locknut, that has completely cured the slop. There is some more in the other parts of the linkage but it's ok enough to adjust it out.
Hi James, That's really good. It's most impressive how you get the restoration to all come together. The item about the accelerator linkage was interesting. Do you happen to know the size of the shoulder bolt you used please ? Is there a brass / phosphor bronze bush in that linkage. I have one to do on my 1850 as well. Is it the same on the SU carb'd engine ?Thanks James, Tony. |
Author: | matt of the vivas [ Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:31 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: DTR - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Manual |
How much? Could well be interested... |
Author: | dollyman [ Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:51 am ] | ||
Post subject: | Re: DTR - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Manual | ||
Very smart James, you cant beet an early Dolomite This my auto. Complete with lower trim below the doors, that some people say were not on as standard? Tony
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Author: | Carledo [ Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:22 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: DTR - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Manual |
The sill moulding is ok on an early car Tony, the late addition, 76 on, which you don't have, is the ally rubbing strips at the lower door swage line! The car looks fine to me, respect sir! Steve |
Author: | dollyman [ Mon Jun 04, 2018 1:49 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: DTR - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Manual |
Thank you Steve |
Author: | James467 [ Sun Jun 17, 2018 10:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: DTR - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Manual |
Thanks Sam I would have used the torque in the manual, 45-55 lbf ft, I would have used the lower figure, checked the Haynes manual as well and it's the same. Interestingly the sequence is different. Torque wrench is a calibrated quality Teng Tools one as well. |
Author: | James467 [ Sun Jun 17, 2018 10:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: DTR - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Manual |
Thanks Jeroen, I want to put some miles on the car next week so what I will do is a re-torque in the morning and clean off the block. If it still happens then I will do what you suggested, if that doesn't work then it's new head gasket time and check the studs. Not worried about pulling the head, at least the studs should come out easily!! |
Author: | tony g [ Mon Jun 18, 2018 3:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: DTR - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Manual |
It may be worth undoing one nut and see if the stud can rotate (ie its not binding on the head as Jeroen is suggesting). It it moves ok then retorque starting from the middle stud and move outwards one at a time checking for binding studs and retorque etc. Then the bolts middle first then outwards etc. If the studs are binding then your best hope is as Jeroen says and undo the lot at the same time and go again. Good luck Tony |
Author: | James467 [ Tue Jun 19, 2018 3:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: DTR - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Manual |
Thanks Tony, yep did that and nothing seems to be binding. It could just be a bad old gasket. Have re-torqued and it is weeping a bit, I'll keep an eye on it this week and if it's still weeping by the end of the week I'll pop a new gasket on. If I do change the gasket I am considering popping an electric fan on whilst the cooling systems drained. |
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