Colin Lindsay Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Alex59 said: Maybe the master cylinder is empty because Jeff didn't obstruct the brake pipe when he had dismantle the rear axle. Good point - clingfilm over the MC rarely works on its own. (Can't I claim that open brake pipe as a leak? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted August 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 yes guys, I had a leak as I disconnected the pipework to take the axle off to do the uj. As I said, I did the recommended method of clingfilm over the master cylinder and only got, as I said, about 100 cc in my catch can 'drip tray' but when I finished the uj job I found the master cylinder was empty!!!??? (it was overnight but no more fluid in drip tray). No Alex, I did not 'obstruct the brake pipe' because I had to undo the hard pipe and also I do not like 'nipping' flexies....how would I obstruct the hard brake pipe? So.... not a problem then ? I'll just open all 4 nipples, attach pipes with one way valves (got no mates to open and close nipples) If I do them one at a time which order should I do them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Fathest from master cylinder first, then work back. There is a recommended order on here somewhere but it might vary depending on the model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted August 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 My brake pipe manifold seems to be under the fuel pump/dynamo area so the corner I am working on (osr) is further away then nsr then osf & nsf. How do I bleed master to manifold (just in case)?? You know what it is.... I'm getting a bit 'fed up' with this.... I only wanted to rescue a real car and have a run about for the summer but what with the porous roof, the uj (s) the steering column movement, ignition barrel falling out and the back of the windows not sealing to the roof, along with various small bodywork 'holes' found and paintwork really ruined by it being in storage for so long each year with a heavy cover rubbing off all the high points I am getting a bit..... whats the word?? Actually quite pleased that I have done some repairs and getting much satisfaction Also it has been very well maintained,..... grease on handbrake cables, grease/hypo90 on all joints, undersealed and good carpets badly fitted! recent pads and shoes and 'track rod ends' newish battery etc etc also the seats pretty well unmarked, and it has a recon engine.with only 26k .... shrug.... should I be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Twitchen Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jeffds1360 said: should I be happy Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I concur with Dick. You are getting on well. Stick with it. It is all worthwhile in the end.................. or so I keep telling myself as I pick the paint etc from under my fingernails and wait for a non-existent delivery so that I can carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Jeffds1360 said: My brake pipe manifold seems to be under the fuel pump/dynamo area so the corner I am working on (osr) is further away then nsr then osf & nsf. Longest pipe to shortest; in the Herald the pipe runs under the heater to the passenger side but then runs back across to driver's side across the chassis, same at the rear, so driver's side rear, passenger side rear, then driver's side front and passenger side front. You shouldn't have to bleed anything else. Just keep the MC full as you work, and make sure it doesn't drop to empty as you're doing the bleeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted August 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 :)... I think that is where I was at, .........pleased it is not Left hand drive Thanks Colin. I await with trepidation a parcel for Jeff I used to live at 289 *** it was the longest road in what was Northumberland (pre '74) so if you just put 289 N'land, it would get there... Now, I'm just round the corner and we are bloody north tyneside, in tyne and wear.... which does not even exist.... oh for a border at Hadrians wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I have waited all day for a package coming via Hermes. Original timescale 10am-4pm. Then 4-8pm. Just arrived too late to start anything meaningful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted August 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Put your jarmies on and a dressing gown and get stuck in man! I was up 'till 9pm yesterday and again at 6am without my boiler suit on I put it on at 10 when wife came down and at 2pm she brushed me down with a rubber tipped brush as we had to pick her 90 year old mum up from hospital. That was novel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 You do have an adventurous life, but what are jarmies? Not had thise for over ** years!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted August 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 Py's....jarmies..um, pyjamas ...not had any either for 45 ish years.. only reason I was up was bloody car! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 well at lest not in baby dolls !!! and dont worry in about 10 years you get to love your little car Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 36 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: .......and dont worry in about 10 years you get to love your little car Pete ...unlike the spawn of the devil that I just had the pleasure of steering around the garden.... the ******* lawn mower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Badwolf said: I have waited all day for a package coming via Hermes. Original timescale 10am-4pm. Then 4-8pm. Just arrived too late to start anything meaningful My wife bought an Apple pencil to write on her iPad straight from the Apple Store, we paid an extra £4.90 for next day delivery... that was last Monday. Estimated delivery is 7th August. Jeff your parcel was Royal Snail so maybe tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Clark Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 2 hours ago, Badwolf said: I have waited all day for a package coming via Hermes. Original timescale 10am-4pm. Then 4-8pm. Just arrived too late to start anything meaningful Our latest local Hermes driver can't find the right house, in fact he/she/it can't even deliver to the right street. Stuff has arrived lately via distant neighbours about 3 days after expected. At least I'm meeting new people in my area and fostering a bit of community spirit! All socially distanced of course. Previous driver Pete was great, lived round the corner and used to own a Stag, so always stopped for a chat about the Triumphs when he was delivering here. And best of all, he delivered on time Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 its in the name Ha !! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Change it to Herpes... then you'd never get rid of them... and you'd wish they wouldn't appear at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted August 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Brakes sorted. Test run undertaken Ohhhhh sugar . knock knock knock on right turn and even more pronounced than before ROLLOCKS off out now. I'll put brain in gear tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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