National Restoration Show 28th March

[triumphdolomiteuk]

We're thinking of putting on an active display at the <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.classiccarshows.org.uk/restor.html" target="top">Restoration Show</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--> at Stoneleigh on Sunday 28th March.We're toying with the idea of doing an engine swap and an overdrive conversion on a Dolomite 1300.<br>
There are logistics to consider,but before we go any further,we need volunteers to help out....<br>
We need mechanics,tea makers <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> ,people to help man the stand (selling merchandise,signing up new members etc),someone with a car trailor in case things things go pear-shaped and someone with a video camera to record the proceedings.<br>
So...any interest?<br>
-Andy.<br>


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[Malc]

Don't mind putting on overalls and peddling some spanners, providing we find some other willing volunteers to join me in the ritual 'skinning of knuckles'

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[SprintV8]

Should be good,<br>
Put me down for a spanner Monkey

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[triumphdolomiteuk]

Thanks chaps.By the way,the club is likely to provide overalls,vinyl gloves,cups of tea and other essentials if we do go ahead with this plan.

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[Malc]

Or is the abscence of volunteers telling us something? Must be a few people around who wouldn't mind getting roped in. I lnow alocal chap who is half way through the same conversion, be a shame not ot use all that has been learnt, eh Matt <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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[SprintV8]

Could be a busy day with just two/three of us?.

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[MaddMart]

I may be up for this.

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[triumphdolomiteuk]

Yes we're going fot it! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> The stand is booked,we have an engine and we have an o/d 'box.Just need a few bits (g/box mounting plate,gearstick,loom etc etc) and a few more pairs of hands to help out on the day....<br>
-Andy.<br>


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[bcart5]

My attendance is still under discussion at the mo but If I get there, more than happy to help out for an hour or two.<br>
Bryan

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[Matt Cotton]

Hopefully. If I can be of assistance in any way. Nearly finished the conversion myself.<br>
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Perhaps a list of tools could be compiled. It would be a shame to be missing the 'essentials'.<br>
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I'll bring some wheel chocks...and what about 'Liability Insurance'<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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P'haps better stay at home!

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[Malc]

1st principles - wot about an engine hoist ?

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[SprintV8]

I can bring the engine hoist,<br>
Have a one at work,<br>
Good for about 1.5 tons so should be good enought.<br>


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[triumphdolomiteuk]

Thanks to Carl for the following list of items needed;<br>
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"Replacement engine<br>
Engine crane + chains<br>
Trolley jack<br>
Axle stands (min. 2)<br>
Some blocks of wood<br>
Engine oil +filter<br>
Water/anti-freeze<br>
Gaskets (manifolds etc) + Hylomar/Gun gum etc<br>
New Propshaft bolts<br>
Tarpaulin for the floor ?<br>
Overalls<br>
Safety glasses<br>
Disposable vinyl gloves<br>
Suitable footwear<br>
Oil drip tray + waste container<br>
Water drip tray<br>
Tools (sockets, spanners, screwdrivers, hacksaw)<br>
Blue roll (tissue) and cotton cloths<br>
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(probably best to have a spare clutch kit handy, seal kits, hoses, jubilee clips, grease, WD40, swarfega, engine/gearbox mounts, – could maybe source some of the above at the show as a gimmick ie “supported by Floggem and Scarper Triumph Specialists”)<br>
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I’ve had problems with the exhaust manifold bolts on the small 4’s in the past so it would be highly advisable to keep a good spare manifold handy too if there isn’t one on the replacement engine.<br>
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Assuming that all the ancillaries need to be swapped over, I reckon 3 or 4 people could do the swap within the duration of the show quite easily. Perhaps the projector could be used to show an approximate timetable."<br>
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I've got an engine and gearbox with o/d.I'm in urgent need of the rear mounting crossmember,though I'm hoping to obtain a rear gearbox mount (the rubber block),gearstick and wiring soon.I can't think of anything else - have I missed anything?<br>
Will the speedo cable be long enough? It's been a long time since I did any work like this!<br>
We're hoping to hire a van for the weekend,this should make hauling display equipment/engine etc easier.The plan will be to get down to Stoneleigh as early as possible on the Saturday afternoon so we can make a start on preparing the car for the engine swap - remove bonnet,transmission tunnel etc etc.<br>
By the way,we revert to British Summer Time that weekend so remember to set your clocks! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :eek --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... ns/eek.gif ALT=":eek"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
-Andy.<br>
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[SprintV8]

I'll Bring<br>
Engine hoist and chain's.<br>
Trolley Jack,<br>
Latex and Vinyl Gloves Both Large sizes.

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[triumphdolomiteuk]

Thanks Phillip,much appreciated! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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