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by Jeremy_2019063
Sun Sep 27, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: 1850 overdrive conversion or opening Pandora's box?
Replies: 9
Views: 2427

Re: 1850 overdrive conversion or opening Pandora's box?

Quick update, I trial fitted the strengthing plate and all looks good. My friend thinks he can get the tig welder in to weld up the split in the bulkhead and I've also pulled the wiring loom through the hole to keep it out of the way during welding. I have cleaned the engine bay today and removed ...
by Jeremy_2019063
Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:58 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: 1850 overdrive conversion or opening Pandora's box?
Replies: 9
Views: 2427

Re: 1850 overdrive conversion or opening Pandora's box?


Hi Jeremy, Good choice of model and a nice colour as well. I've done an 1850 to overdrive conversion some years ago and it went well, but there are things to look-out for.

First on the additional work you mention; if the oil in the bell-housing is black engine oil then yes it will be coming from ...
by Jeremy_2019063
Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:21 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: 1850 overdrive conversion or opening Pandora's box?
Replies: 9
Views: 2427

Re: 1850 overdrive conversion or opening Pandora's box?


I fear I'm heading into troubled waters with my overdrive conversion. After removing the engine and gearbox I went exploring. On British Playland products, this isn't perhaps the wisest course of action and I promptly discovered some none standard drainage holes in the rear wheel arches. As far ...
by Jeremy_2019063
Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:33 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: 1850 overdrive conversion or opening Pandora's box?
Replies: 9
Views: 2427

1850 overdrive conversion or opening Pandora's box?

I fear I'm heading into troubled waters with my overdrive conversion. After removing the engine and gearbox I went exploring. On British Playland products, this isn't perhaps the wisest course of action and I promptly discovered some none standard drainage holes in the rear wheel arches. As far as ...