johny Posted September 25, 2023 Report Share Posted September 25, 2023 Its coming together! Deep breaths and plenty of meditation prior to starting the methodical, planned surgical procedure😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Foster Posted September 26, 2023 Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 18 hours ago, nicrguy1966 said: and probably plaster a wall If you have the skill to plaster a wall, you can certainly time a Triumph camshaft. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 26, 2023 Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 i can time a cam but plastering is a No No , unless you want humps and bumps Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted September 26, 2023 Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Pete Lewis said: i can time a cam but plastering is a No No , unless you want humps and bumps Pete Plus, in my case, more on the floor than on the wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicrguy1966 Posted September 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 4 hours ago, Ian Foster said: If you have the skill to plaster a wall, you can certainly time a Triumph camshaft. Good luck. I'm not sure I have the skills to do either, but I like to give everything a try! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicrguy1966 Posted September 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Chris A said: Plus, in my case, more on the floor than on the wall I've bought twice as much plaster as I need for exactly this reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Foster Posted September 26, 2023 Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 3 hours ago, nicrguy1966 said: I'm not sure I have the skills to do either, but I like to give everything a try! If you are having difficultly you could try this:- https://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/forum1/viewforum.php?f=9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMi Posted September 26, 2023 Report Share Posted September 26, 2023 saying the cam timing can only be changed by a 1/4 tooth by turning it over or using he other holes is not really true as the holes in the sprocket are bigger than the bolts, so there is a good few degrees of movement of the sprocket before tightening and this gives the fine control, so it can be set spot on without a vernier setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicrguy1966 Posted October 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 For those still following this saga, the plastering is almost finished. Three weekends of work to get to something close to acceptable! I'll be draining the cooling system and taking out the radiator tomorrow (hopefully). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted October 7, 2023 Report Share Posted October 7, 2023 Sounds like working on the car is going to be a doddle in comparison😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicrguy1966 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) Ok, 2.5 hours into the job and the radiator is out and the fan is off. I'm stuck at undoing the nut on the crack pulley. Even with the car in gear and the handbrake on, the car's just edging towards the garage door every time I give it a really hard pull. I've soaked it in WD40 and thought I'd see if the hive mind of TSSC would tell me I'm missing something obvious. Edited October 13, 2023 by nicrguy1966 Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puglet1 Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 10 minutes ago, nicrguy1966 said: Ok, 2.5 hours into the job and the radiator is out and the fan is off. I'm stuck at undoing the nut on the crack pulley. Even with the car in gear and the handbrake on, the car's just edging towards the garage door every time I give it a really hard pull. I've soaked it in WD40 and thought I'd see if the hive mind of TSSC would tell me I'm missing something obvious. In days of old, I have seen a skilled mechanic attach a very good fitting ring spanner or socket and Tommy bar to the nut, ensured that the spanner was resting safely against the chassis , distributor cap removed and the starter motor “flicked “ to unlock the nut. Make sure you are happy with the position of the spanner before doing so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicrguy1966 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, Puglet1 said: In days of old, I have seen a skilled mechanic attach a very good fitting ring spanner or socket and Tommy bar to the nut, ensured that the spanner was resting safely against the chassis , distributor cap removed and the starter motor “flicked “ to unlock the nut. Make sure you are happy with the position of the spanner before doing so. Sounds a bit scary. I'll see if soaking overnight with WD40 has any effect first, but it might come to that. I tried a ring spanner and hitting the handle with a hammer to see if the shock wave would free it (I wasn't expecting that to work, but worth a try!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) Despite the 2000+ "uses" that WD40 claims, including as a penetrating oil, it's pretty useless for that purpose. There are many other purpose made penetrators, plus some home brews (Acetone and ATF? Ah, le bouquet, monsieur!), but my own favourite is 'Innotec DeBlock' Some heat may help too. No need for red heat, but get it too hot to touch! John Edited October 13, 2023 by JohnD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 Impact gun! Gully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicrguy1966 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 42 minutes ago, JohnD said: Despite the 2000+ "uses" that WD40 claims, including as a penetrating oil, it's pretty useless for that purpose. There are many other purpose made penetrators, plus some home brews (Acetone and ATF? Ah, le bouquet, monsieur!), but my own favourite is 'Innotec DeBlock' Some heat may help too. No need for red heat, but get it too hot to touch! John I have a blow touch (somewhere!). I'll try that before sending my ring spanner through the bonnet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicrguy1966 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 20 minutes ago, Gully said: Impact gun! Gully Sadly I don't have one, or a 15/16th socket, but I'll put that on the list of possible solutions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 22 minutes ago, Gully said: Impact gun! Gully +1 for that!! The only thing that worked for me on a 1500 engine, all else was wasted effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 if you think about where the thread section is then any squirt on stuff wont get anywhere near it it needs a sharp shock ,so a decent ring spanner and a clout with a club hammer but a 1/2 drive impact battery gun is the best solution so put one on your wish list along with a set of impact sockets preferably in imperial sizes Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 A whack with a hammer on the spanner is exactly what the impact driver does👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 Metre long scaffold pole over the spanner and quick sharp push? It worked on my crank bolt. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicrguy1966 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 Maybe I just need someone to sit in the car and put their foot on the brake? Triumph handbrakes are feeble at best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 will still need a whack to crack it off as the transmission just winds up.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 2 hours ago, johny said: transmission just winds up.... thats exactly why care in overtorque doesnt destroy the clutch damper springs the engine max torque is around /upto 115 lbft easy to bust that with a scaffold pole or similar overloading pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted October 13, 2023 Report Share Posted October 13, 2023 Its alright according to the manual the bolt should come undone with 90 - 100 lbft👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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