Mark Allanson
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| posted on 22/2/03 at 03:04 PM |
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Pinto fitting problems
Just putting the pinto in as we speak, I have set the clutch arm part of the bellhousing about 1/2" away from the bulkhead uprights, the starter cowl
of the bellhousing is mighty close to the engine bearer members(std book chassis). Is it best to offset the engine to the offside to clear this?
{for some reason, the image has not attached, but believe me it is bloody close}
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 22/2/03 at 06:48 PM |
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Try this to see how close
http://forum.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/37_clearance_problems.jpg
[Edited on 22/2/03 by Mark Allanson]
[Edited on 22/2/03 by Mark Allanson]
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 22/2/03 at 06:51 PM |
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I give up, look in my pickies, the BBcode is buggered
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chrisg
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| posted on 22/2/03 at 07:31 PM |
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But Mark baby, the book tells you to put the engine in to try it for room, and to adjust the member to suit the engine, don't tell me you ignored
uncle Ron's instructions? Don't know about moving it over but I'm sure someone will. Could be getting the angle grinder out!
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 22/2/03 at 08:31 PM |
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Bugger, I built the chassis before I could find the right donor, threw the book in the bin weeks ago!!
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phil m
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| posted on 22/2/03 at 09:59 PM |
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i think this is a common one , Mark --even with a x-flow this piece needs moving .
A nuisance but the magic grinder will sort it out in no time !!!
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auzziejim
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| posted on 23/2/03 at 01:29 AM |
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did you find your starter motor whilst deep sea diving by any chance Mark?
James
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 23/2/03 at 11:49 AM |
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You should have seen the rest of it before I cleaned em up!!
Look in the photie section
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 1/3/03 at 01:26 PM |
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There... James isn't that better?
 
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auzziejim
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| posted on 1/3/03 at 10:22 PM |
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Starter Motor
Mark thats loads better. is that a new starter motor and if so how much did you pay? i only ask because i need a new solenoid as well as some other
costly pieces so need to keep costs down!
another stupid question how much did you pay for your engine paint? i need to do everything under the bonnet and have been told that a liter is going
to cost me £40 
cheers
James
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 2/3/03 at 01:20 PM |
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It's the same starter, just stripped down, cleaned and painted. Recon starters should be fairly cheap on an exchange basis, but you can usually fix
solenoids by stripping and cleaning the contacts, and removing any black clogg with WD40.
I used Halfords enamel, at £4.99 for 250mm, it is acceptable, just. it is very thin and need a few coats LEAVE 48HOURS BETWEEN COATS or it will pickle
up and don't cross coat it. I have been told that the Frost stuff is the best at £18 for a US pint, but have never used it.
Have fun
Mark
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Peteff
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| posted on 2/3/03 at 02:16 PM |
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engine paint
I used Joy enamel from focus diy on mine and it has stood engine temp well. Let it cure on tickover for a while and it's o.k., cheap enough as
well.
yours, Pete.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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auzziejim
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| posted on 2/3/03 at 09:26 PM |
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Starter Motor
well my problem is that one of my solenoid contacts has snapped off!
i will look around for paint as i intend on painting every thing
cheers for all the help lads keep it coming
James
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paulf
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| posted on 3/3/03 at 10:11 PM |
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Second hand starters are about a tenner from my local scrapyard tested and garanteed.If you get one and clean and paint it, it will probably last
longterm as they seldom give trouble in my experience.
Paul.
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Originally posted by auzziejim
well my problem is that one of my solenoid contacts has snapped off!
i will look around for paint as i intend on painting every thing
cheers for all the help lads keep it coming
James
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