Graham C

Latest update, yesterday got the car out of the garage and took the cable off the Speedo. Both ends have kindled nuts. Attempted to fit the cable to the gearbox drive, could not as there was not enough room for the bend in the cable. So only option is to take the gearbox out and cut the the flange of the chassis. Not sure why Pete you were able to fit the cable direct but the drive on the gearbox is only just above the top chassis rail and of course poi n ting downwards. I have also noticed that the thread on the drive on the gearbox that the cable attaches to spins round making it harder to screw the cable to it. I assume if I remove the drive the the oil in the gear box will escape? Hoping to get the gearbox out at next week end, as I can work on the driveway and over 2 metres from the path. Graham

The reason for the restriction on storage is the quality of containers, people are stupid. Cars are fitted with approved storage tanks so are deemed safe. When we had those strikes which affected petrol supply, a taxi driver stored petrol in a wheelie bin in his house, which then dissolved and contaminated the soil under his terrace house and those next door. Graham

Thank you for the ideas, may try when bored next time. Keep safe everyone. Graham

Talking about trusting people, last weekend the person next to me In the office had arranged with his mates to go to Butlin' s for an 80's 3 day event, very proud there would be 3000 to 6000 people. Note: football matches were being closed down that weekend. Guess what, came back into the office on Tuesday. Thursday night sent an E mail in to say he had high temp, difficulty breathing and interesting a random nose bleed. Also turns out on Thursday morning had not felt well but still came in. Fortunately I only had to go in on Friday when I was asked to change desks at 1.30. 5 days later I am still clear. You can't trust people. Graham

Work from home instead of the office, my manager has managed to set his computer same time message system to show when we are on or off line. So no wandering off to the garage for me. Graham

Polished grinder and rocker cover both very impressive. Interesting extension for the polished. Graham

I have always used grease on the rocker cover and on the gasket surface that contacts the engine. Enables you to remove the gasket/rocker cover more easily without damaging the gasket, if you are careful. Graham

Yes I fully agree HQ are being sensible. Trying times. Graham

Interesting electrics and relay on chassis. Graham

Concrete floor, you must tell? Graham

Colin, the bolt you have in the picture looks like those that are used to repair saucepans. Possibly not many around now. Graham

I agree but dam that spell checker Graham

Yes, I have come across the same problem. Two years ago removed clutch and brake M/ C brackets and repainted the bulkhead. Replaced petrol rubber pipe that year then last year started the car and petrol sprayed back out of one of the pipes onto the bulk head and removed the paint very quickly. Water based spray paints and ethanol petrol do not mix, never had this before. The old spray can paints did not react with petrol so must be modern day components. For the valence can you get away with Hammerstein. I will quickly hide now for other to complain about Hammerstein. Graham

May be worth having a note about when disconnection the carb fuel line to be careful about fuel getting on to a hot exhaust pipe. A very good list. The list assume an engine stoppage. What about a noise list relate to gearbox / clutch. rubbling rear overbearing, May be this list can be aimed at - can you get home with the problem. Stuck starter motor, solenoid clicking, engine not turning over, hit stated motor with hammer. Alternator failure resulting in a flat battery. Loose drive belt. Graham

Amazing work, the quality looks excellent. Graham

Very impressive. Looks a lot of careful work and setting up.well done in carrying the grain though on the glove compartment flap. Well done . Graham

Colin You could have got in contact with me, this company is just a mile from where I work I could have got them and then in the post. May have been cheaper. Graham

When I replaced my front chassis member I used the diagram in the works manual for the correct measurements. Graham

For clips, car fastening of all types try Bresco Vehicle services, www.bresco.com. They are based in Loughborough Leicester. I visited they store and they stock every clip possible. I needed a clip for a modern but the main dealer could not help, total useless. Went to Bresco no problem, even tried it before I brought the clip. I just walked around recognising clip after clip, that I have been keeping second hand ones just in case. Graham

Pete, sometimes I like to try the difficult just to see it can be done If it fails then at least I tried. Not much lost, except people telling you I told you so, but at least I attempted it. At the weekend I will disconnect my current cable and see if I can get it connected with the right curve, yes may it will not work but at least I have not lost anything but learnt to follow the advice of my elders. Graham

Hello Ideally I would like to route the cable as it was intended without the angle drive (now) so hence the interest in the longer cable. At the week end I will have a look at this routing and work out the length required and get pictures of the terminals to ensure the cable being offered are the same. I assume the critical area of running a longer cable inside the tunnel would be the radius of the curve of the cable connecting to the gearbox. I will update at the weekend. Cheers all for the help, I will put the big hammer away for now, chasis bending off the table for now. My original intention was to do this change with out changing the chassis so I am please I can connect the cable without the angle drive. On the sunday when I canme across the problem I was annoyed I had not thought this part through fully and came unstuck. Graham

I came across an article where companies are thinking of mining the sea bed for precious materials for electric batteries for electric cars. These metals basically are lying around on the sea bed and the machines gather them up. The problem is these tracked vehicles stir up the sea bed and destroy the environment and sea creatures. These sea creatures are the bottom of the food chain. You now the rest. However we have environmentally friendly cars. Progress, as we know electric cars will save the world. Electric Disco 3 towing a horse box with 2 tonnes of horse meat and 1 ton trailer equates to long extension lead. Graham

Hello Non member I would be interested however could you tell me what the length is so I can check it. How much do you want for it. You can PM me that Thanks for the offer. Graham

Thank you for the advice, will look into connecting the cable directly. Actually lengthening the cable may not be a problem as I have a company local who could do this , called Speedograph. Cheers all for the advice. Graham

Hello Johny Sorry to disappoint you but since getting the box in June I am afraid nothing has progressed, the main problem has been the 90 degree angle drive which feeds the Speedo. The problem has been with the box being further back the angle drive is fouling the chassis. As I had not fitted it prior to installing, thinking as no one had mentioned it then No problem, so come a Sunday thinking just connect it then done. A couple of hours of frustration of hammering the chassis I put the car away to pick up on other projects. The stupid thing we are only talking about a few mm, but with the box and OD being in its hard to get a angle grinder in. The advantages and disadvantages of a project car, when I did run the car down the road and around the block I was impressed so not a waste of time. Drkai modded Gt6 has a good picture of the chassis alteration that I need to do, that if I can't alter the flange of the rail by 1/2 inch down. As I need to work outside the garage I am waiting for warmer weather. I believe it will be a positive change. In addition the cable from the drive will need extending . Will update when completed. Thanks for asking. Graham