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  1. Ben Caswell
    Some later cars like the dolomite use a lever with a longer arm that would do the same job.
  2. Ben Caswell
    I had a Mk1 Ford Escort that seized its spigot bearing so tight that you could drive the car(well a van actually) with the clutch pressed to the floor. Had one hell of a job getting the gearbox off the back of the engine,had to use two lever bars and a lot of shredded wheat.
  3. Ben Caswell
    Either the clutch is dragging or the spigot bush has gone tight on the input shaft. So the lay gear is still spinning when you try to engage reverse which is a straight cut gear with no synchro . As a get by you could try engaging first or second to stop the input shaft then try selecting reverse.
  4. Ben Caswell
    The engine number will be on the V5c log book assuming the engine hasnt been changed. The picture of the pump shows part of the engine number on the block.
  5. Ben Caswell
    The box is back together with a small adjustment to the reverse lever and all seem OK So thanks to Marcus and Pete and Robby Burns
  6. Ben Caswell
    I think ive got the gist of it I will let him know and see if it works. Thanks
  7. Ben Caswell
    Trying to help a friend who rebuilt a single rail box because the reverse idler was chewed up. But on rebuilding and bench test the reverse idler is dragging against the reverse gear when first is selected. Q>>why and how do we solve the problem. Thanks
  8. Ben Caswell
    Thanks Darren sorry its not the best copy but that scan is my only copy haven't got the original.
  9. Ben Caswell
    Darren I have tried to send you a copy but not sure if the attachment worked let me know and I will try again.
  10. Ben Caswell
    If it stalls when you dip the clutch it could be worn crank thrust bearings.
  11. Ben Caswell
    One of the reasons for erratic or failure of the angle drive is that there should be a substantial washer in the connection to the gear box. Otherwise the short drive cable in the angle drive bottoms out in the gearbox drive, causing it to buckle. There was a BMC service note which I have a copy of but cant manage to post a copy here. If someone emails me at <b.caswell@virgin.net> I will attempt to send them a copy for posting here. Ben
  12. Ben Caswell
    Possibly from pushing the rubber connecting pipe onto one of the metal connections!! Took me weeks to find the little blighter as in my case it was actually stopping the fuel flow through the needle valve, but only when on full demand IE trying to overtake or going up hill..
  13. Ben Caswell
    Would it be to reduce possible condensation on the under side of the alloy lid??
  14. Ben Caswell
    Another possibility of the broken rings could be the result of pinking but it does seem the original rings seem to have a dubious reputation?
  15. Ben Caswell
    Were the rings gaped correctly before fitting to the pistons?
  16. Ben Caswell
    Are you sure its not the oil pressure switch diaphragm that has let go?
  17. Ben Caswell
    The workshop manual only shows the overall height at the mid roof point hood up which is unladen at 4' 4½" from the ground.
  18. Ben Caswell
    The reason that wire has pulled out is someone has used the wrong type of wire, that wire normally would be a cloth covered braided wire that is more flexible and comes fixed to the moving plate.
  19. Ben Caswell
    Some of these pins are tapered try driving it the opposite way.
  20. Ben Caswell
    You can drill out the rivets with the rear panel in situ if all you need to do is get at is the alloy trim. A normal cheap pop rivet gum will do the job just measure the hole for size of pop rivet
  21. Ben Caswell
    Would a SAH cover fit if you can find one.
  22. Ben Caswell
    And the track rod end joint suggest breaking this first!!
  23. Ben Caswell
    Or this company http://www.miniphernalia.co.uk/256-triumph-stickers
  24. Ben Caswell
    Not an original but a bit more info at 19 mins in http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=police+Triumph+Herald+panda+cars&&view=detail&mid=192C1FCE42DDB2C73760192C1FCE42DDB2C73760&rvsmid=6D2D741252C2C7E9A3426D2D741252C2C7E9A342&fsscr=0&FORM=VDQVAP
  25. Ben Caswell
    On a Mk1 with the same system its 42-46 Ft/Lbs but it should if possible be done on the car with the suspension loaded.
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