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Author: | dollyman [ Mon Aug 06, 2018 10:56 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
Unfortunatly i have severe spinal problems which limit the time i can spend sitting down An hour at most without suffering severe pain. If i could i would I could navigate for someone if they had an ambulance In the mean time i enjoy my triumphs as and when i can, and just follow everyones escapades Tony. |
Author: | yorkshire_spam [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:54 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
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Unfortunatly i have severe spinal problems which limit the time i can spend sitting down An hour at most without suffering severe pain. If i could i would
Sorry Tony, I misunderstood, I thought it was the driving that was the problem... if it's the sitting in the car that's the issue then this is not the event for you!I could navigate for someone if they had an ambulance In the mean time i enjoy my triumphs as and when i can, and just follow everyones escapades Tony. Cheers, Sam |
Author: | yorkshire_spam [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 12:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
On the subject of previous worries about water loss.... At the end of the first day of the event it took about 100ml to restore the level in the header tank to what it was when I set off. At the end of the second day 0 water loss. So I'm hopeful that the loss on the first day was it getting rid of any last bit of trapped air in the system. Fingers crossed that's the end of water issues and I don't find any in the filter housing when I change the oil/filter. No oil used either for the 600 or so miles covered since last week. ATF also seems unchanged. Although the underside has a few wet patches, clearly any oil leaks are not serious. |
Author: | James467 [ Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:03 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
With the way that I plumbed the volvo header tank I would say that it's probably just air so it sounds good to me. |
Author: | Karlos [ Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
Arms like an Orang-Utan always help . It should be just a case of taking the weight with one arm and reaching up and over the wing to get a nut on one of the 3 threads poking through the top of the turret. Or fasten the shock to the wishbone/top joint with the shock in the turret/body, then lift the hub with a jack or us some blocks to take the weight so that you can position the shock to locate the studs into the top of the turret. BTW the brake pipe looks a bit dodgy, maybe it is the pic though, also it looks like one of the triangular plates is missing that mounts the shock and upper ball joint to the wishbone arms - but again it may be the pic is not clear to show both of them (or you have already taken it off to replace the shocks). Hope that helps. |
Author: | yorkshire_spam [ Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:12 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
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Arms like an Orang-Utan always help .
It should be just a case of taking the weight with one arm and reaching up and over the wing to get a nut on one of the 3 threads poking through the top of the turret. Or fasten the shock to the wishbone/top joint with the shock in the turret/body, then lift the hub with a jack or us some blocks to take the weight so that you can position the shock to locate the studs into the top of the turret. BTW the brake pipe looks a bit dodgy, maybe it is the pic though, also it looks like one of the triangular plates is missing that mounts the shock and upper ball joint to the wishbone arms - but again it may be the pic is not clear to show both of them (or you have already taken it off to replace the shocks). Hope that helps. Thanks! I've managed to wriggle the replacement into place, but then came in and read your reply.... so I'll go back out this evening and check the triangle plate and the brake line. I think the brake pipe is just covered in cack and verdigris, but worth checking anyway. |
Author: | dollyman [ Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:09 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
Could you not just trim the mudflaps or move them up a bit Sam? Tony. |
Author: | yorkshire_spam [ Sun Aug 26, 2018 6:31 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
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Could you not just trim the mudflaps or move them up a bit Sam?
Both possible options Tony. I'm loathe to cut them. Ultimately I'd like a fairly standard ride height with a little more damping... I've got lower ride height and better damping so far. One step forward, one step back!
Tony. |
Author: | yorkshire_spam [ Wed Sep 19, 2018 5:35 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
A few bits and bobs done but still loads to do before the RBRR Done: Rear springs and shocks replaced. Retaining clips for rear trim replaced. Started removing the surplus bits from the MG TF seat runners. To Do: Air filters to change Spark Plugs to change Oil filter to change Oil change Front Springs to change (which means taking the sodding front shocks off again) Finish mod'ing the MG TF seats and get them fitted Fit the USB charging socket in the rear. Photos and more info later! Cheers, Sam |
Author: | yorkshire_spam [ Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:49 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
First run out on the new suspension this morning and I'm very pleased. I went for Rimmer's heavy duty standard height springs with the ride adjustable shocks (spax) She coped really well with the speed bumps etc. on the way to work. Only briefly scraped the OS front mud flap once (cornering hard on a fast roundabout) The only fly in the ointment was that I had to do some fettling to get the rear springs to fit - I've notified Rimmers that their HD rear springs are about 1 to 2 mm to large (diameter) to fit properly into the standard rear top spring plates. If I wasn't in a rush to get things ready for the RBRR they'd have gone back. I might be tempted to tweak the dampers up by 1 or 2 clicks - it's by no means bouncy but not quite as I'd like it. (But maybe that's because I'm used to the Spitfire in terms of handling and ride) |
Author: | dollyman [ Mon Sep 24, 2018 9:54 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: RUK - Project Recommission 1972 'Dolomite' Auto |
Well done Sam.... Not long now to the RBRR. Did you get to the Gaydon meeting? A mate of mine did'nt as he nearly lost a rear wheel on the motorway Tony. |
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