Jeffds1360

Not to worry, I'll sort something. Back in the 60's there was nothing but a couple of rubber washers on the link!! I'm worried the inside trunnion has a build up as it sat for 30 years indoors. I'm going to clean it out with a bit sandpaper round the little finger Do both the cup washers rotate with the link or do they rub on each other? I guess the bolt and steel bush rotate with the link and the nylon bushes don't move in the trunnion so its the steel bush to nylon bush that need lubrication? Still waiting for nuts and bolts so I'll change my oil today. Is "MANNOL Safari SAE 20W-50 Classic Cars Mineral Engine Oil API SL/CF" any good for ours? It seems a bit cheap at £16 for 7 Lt. ???

Sorry to bother you all again but I've failed (again) to get the repair kit to fit This is probably bread and butter to most of you lads so can you take me through it please. So... I cleaned out the trunnion and loaded some grease in as recommended in one of my manuals, pushed in both nylon bushes, well... tapped them in as quite tight (kit from ifs_13) with the smaller (large hole) shim washer behind them and proceeded to put the rubber sealing ring in place around them. No hope! It is square section which I thought was good but could I heck get them to stretch around the bush! First fail. Had a break... thought may as well push the steel bush in.... push!! ...not a hope, tap tap tap and it entered, tap tap tap further in , woopeeee. I thought, tap tap tap... seemed flush bu not sure how far to go so checked opposite side and... man...the other nylon bush had 'bulged and cracked the nylon flange into pieces??? It's shot and will not budge. Messed about a bit and found the outer shim washer does not fit over the inner one (is it meant to?) Started tapping the edge of the inner washer to get the outer one to fit over the inner but gave up and come in for a drink or two. Fortunately I got two kits so have spares but where am I going wrong?

Any clues guys? I'm putting it back together this afternoon. It must be from a fluid joint. Apparently they come in sets of 3, after checking size and searching on t'web Weird to have 3 ???. I will check all joints on re- assembly. Maybe the PO had left it wedged somewhere??

Well. that was 'easy' !! 10 minutes for one side which was bolt only and 30 minutes for bush and bolt. The hacksaw got straight in, few score marks on spring bolt cover and on back plate but not a problem. Recommended method.. do not be scared. It was a doddle. having a break now, then fit up the trunnion kit and slide it together. New bolt not arrived so I'll use the spring bolt and fit that last when the new one comes. Fingers crossed that should be it

Aaaaargh! Again..... Ok lads. Tomorrow. Wife moaning about shower head dripping and toilet flushing for too long so I've got priorities. One washer and one clear the grit should not take long. I do love it really but I've missed the summer now All the part suppliers seem to charge a fiver postage for tiny bits! All prices within pennies though. Rimmers won this time.

Do I really have to resort to a hacksaw? Even with link in a vice on the bench my hacksaws cannot get near No hope of it knocking out. I suppose I can wrap a blade in a rag and go at it? Hope that is not the bush I can see on one side! Other side is so tight I see nothing. This is not the experiences I wanted with my 'new' car

It is a 'used' one Colin, been somewhere on/around the rear hub connections. but not the flexible pipe either end are still on and smaller. This one is 3/4 with 5/8 hole. Had my slave off too. Maybe the flexi to bracket on the hard side, where the locking nut is? before the hard pipe connection? Not going back under tonight Forgot it was bank holiday and emailed Rimmers for prices so feel a bit committed....

Thanks Pete, I'm part committed now to Rippers Its a BANK HOLIDAY!!! no one told me buugrit bugrit bugrit Oh well. Tomorrows another die , live and let . rats Hey, I found a copper washer ???? too big for brake pipes, where the heck has that come from??/ it was immediately below the hard to flexi joint as well??/

Thanks Doug. I've noticed their p&p is "a lot" but quick. Oh well off to their website now. Stainless Bush too maybe.

AAAAaaaaaaagh. Thanks Johny. Where is quickest place to get new bolt(s)??

very good boys...................... now !! back to reality Only got started at 11am and now have a fully stripped half shaft and vertical link on the bench, not bad, 40 mins. Only thing I nearly lost were the adjusters in the brake. Forgot that they just slide out. Problem.. can I heck shift the link to trunnion bolt. Do not want to hit it too hard. Any suggestions? It is soaking in wd40 just now. thought my new flexi pipes did not fit (thread seemed different but it was me not being square!!

I was just nodding off when I remembered I had removed the brake shoes earlier, in preparation for a half shaft transplant in the morning! Ohhh heck... has the piston moved out??? Phew... no but my dressing gown got a bit greasy as I wrapped an elastic band round. Wish me luck

Thats the one. Some unusual bits! Anyone used him? Seemed genuine enough when I got bits off him.

Sorry, I just search the seller on Ebay I'm not sure how to paste/copy whatever. It's easy enough, just go into Ebay and search jjlclassics???

Seeing I'm new to this, I was wondering if this guy is known? He has purchased a massive job lot of parts from a garage that has been closed for 30 years. Many Triumph parts included. His parts list is massive and hard (for me!) to trawl through.

Cheers Tony. It's very tight! I'll try though, if I can remove the handle off the file

Well I bought the pair off Ebay. They have ancient uj's with omega shape circlips and feel solid BUT the o/s uj has a snapped off grease nipple! I cannot tap it out so I'll have to use my new uj and flange...again! Also of course, swap my brake parts over. Hope you all enjoyed the 'holiday's and I'll let you know how it goes.

Had a close look at bolts. .... it is not them. Thanks for suggesting though. Look at the picture ................... I've managed to sort the shoe, boy those springs are getting stronger! (or maybe me getting weaker.??) Quick question... long and short shafts....mine will be short yea? The ones I'm looking to buy of E bay are hardly used, been in storage for 30 years so hopefully no torsion build up Late Mk-iv& all 1500 spits are long? My shaft measures 11" of straight, yoke to trunnion, is that right? Why did she boil over at tick over yesterday? Rads full, fan goes!!

One last film 20200822_122355.mp4

Right. Try this. I'm knacked now. No more today. damn.... I see where you want. I'll try again later to get a better angle 20200822_120801.mp4

Hi Pete, I've asked him for a courier price. Not realised there was an option! Bugrit...good price too? What year do they need to be/not be? I'll ask him but he probably won't know! Just getting a couple of videos for Colin. I'll add them now. 20200822_095121.mp4 20200822_095435.mp4

Anybody near Biggleswade?

Well ya boogar man! I thank you for that. Shows what a divi the PO was. I'll sort that A.M. muchos graciias... and check 'tother side too!

Wow Colin!! You sure can work the videos. Tomorrow I'll video more of the uj area at tickover. Hey, I'm really sorry to be putting all these problems of mine to you all. I've filled out my dd for membership and will post tomorrow

Anybody want to buy a 13/60 .........??? Got this for a bit nostalgia and a basic tidy up It is getting me down (the wife says) No No No.... i'll stick at it. Having a night in with a few cans, taking Haynes to bed.... bit light reading