new project 1977 1300 dolomite

[DoloWIGHTY]

They all have a hole in them beside the nipple.

I would imagine the screw is there to stop crap getting into the hole.

[JPB]

They all have a hole in them beside the nipple.

I would imagine the screw is there to stop crap getting into the hole.

Correct!

Though I've tried pushing crap into a hole that size and believe me; it wasn't easy to get the stuff in there.

It's also there to allow the excess grease, on its way back around the scroll, to ooze out without dislodging the gaiter.

[1300dolly]

i ,will be looking for 1500 twin carbs with maniflod

Its a waste of time fitting twin carbs unless you are going to sort the head, fit better cam and a better breathing exhaust as well as a decent ignition system.

[Triumph1300]

Fit a standard 1500 head to a 1300? Guaranteed way to lose performance. The 1500 is a longer stroke, so has bigger combustion chambers to get the compression down.

Get the car tidy first, then consider o/drive, or a 1850/late 1500 / ital diff.

[triumphtoledo]

I hate to be critical but masking up the lights and removing the grille before painting would really save you time; that overpray would be a s*it to remove. Don't use thinners on the grille, as the plastic goes manky.

Keep going with it - don't give up and weigh her in!

R

[JPB]

Those tyres appear to be a bit nipped, are those the narrower 4" Toledo/Marina wheels or oversize rubber on 4.5s?

[JPB]

See it's acquired a Maestro wheel already.

[1300dolly]

NOOOOOOOO, dont ruin the car by putting sprint alloys on it

[JPB]

It does as it happens.
Sprint alloys on a car that's not a Sprint? I'm sitting on the fence 'cos some day, in the absence of a sensible alternative, I might be tempted....

OK, OK, I'll whip myself around the head immediately, sorry already.

[Purplebargeken]

Yellow.

[JPB]

Heliotrope.

[Jod Clark]

Best foot forward, you'll kneed one of those small ankle grinders for that sole-destroying welding job so get toe work and you'll have it nailed in no time. A nice shinny paint job will make it quite a thight to behold. You'll probably get it done in about calf an hour.

[Reg]

Best foot forward, you'll kneed one of those small ankle grinders for that sole-destroying welding job so get toe work and you'll have it nailed in no time. A nice shinny paint job will make it quite a thight to behold. You'll probably get it done in about calf an hour.

[1300dolly]

Well this project lasted longer than I thought it would

[tinweevil]

Rather than kill another Dolly, rusty shed or otherwise, what parts do you need to get both cars on the road at the same time?