AlanT Posted April 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 Thanks Clive. I’ve set at 26 all around. All part of the tinkering to sort post resto niggles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratton Jimmer Posted April 3, 2022 Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 1 hour ago, AlanT said: Thanks Clive. I’ve set at 26 all around. All part of the tinkering to sort post resto niggles! I run 26 all round too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted April 3, 2022 Report Share Posted April 3, 2022 26 all round suits mine as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted April 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 Well the minor niggles are almost sorted. Remaining are: a. A possible driveshaft UJ tinkle to monitor (faff of a job aren’t they!) b. Swap twin box exhaust to stock. I’d have loved the noise in my 20s…but in my 50s…Spitbitz are sorting out a swap deal for me. c. A @Badwolf seatbelt storage fix. d. Take for wheel alignment and MOT. Test drives have just been up and down the road to fix obvious fails (my 18 year old son loves the go-kart experience-not let him drive though!) The biggest problem I now have is seeing stuff like this and starting another collection…https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185368846207?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=MR3iu0lkRBe&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=MNcX2WCaSMa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY I need another garage for a ‘cutting/messy’ workspace (won’t happen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 AlanT - Hold off on the seatbelt storage for the time being. I have a further cunning plan which I need to test and will publish shortly. If it works, simple is sweet!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted April 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2022 I might fit a radio now I can hear it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted April 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 MOT day…failed. Front wheel bearing. So not bad at all. Seemed ok somId left it, but guess the damp had got in during the years of standing. Inspector impressed with all the work so quite pleased given the sheer amount of welding completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 what was the fault on the bearing ??? they must have end float Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted April 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 Rumbling badly. I’d not changed it and it had been sat 20 years. Seemed smooth enough when building up the hub but the return to Road proved it was gone. Already got it stripped off the car as have the afternoon off. The garage is going to press out the old, in the new, for me. Whilst I’m at it I’m swapping out the driveshaft UJs. Hopefully then set for Summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted April 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 Did laugh that, according the DVLA (when the garage looked it up) the car has never had an MOT! Guess it had been languishing for some time more than I realised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Posted April 14, 2022 Report Share Posted April 14, 2022 I imagine it’s exactly the same info you can see yourself online that the garage accesses, so if it was last MoT’d pre 2005 it’ll show as having never had one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 and hub float is 0.002" to 0.008" at 0.008" rock on the wheel is quite alarming general practice is a light hand just nip the nut then back of one flat insert the split pin do not fill the hub cavity with grease a big waste of grease and it retains the heat its an old idea but dont do it just grease the bearings nicely Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted May 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 Niggles fixed: 2xUJs done. 1x wheel bearing. 1x fuel leak sorted. wheels balanced. To fix: o/d (taking the useful advice offered in the relevant tech section) Tiny oil weep on head gasket (live with it until Autumn) Swap water pump as noisy on startup (live with it until Autumn) Decide what to do about slight wheel run on front wing edge on big bumps. Either grind back 3mm at top for 7 cm length or go stock wheels…but I love the Slot Mags…tricky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Mathew said: The added bonus is in use if something else developed you can fix all in one go Yes, generally good thinking, but don't let too many things pile up or the "fix all in one go" turns into a "might as well do a full restoration". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted May 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 The slight ‘kiss’ on the front arches from wheels on big bumps. Red marks where I may ‘adjust’ the bodywork…but can’t bring myself to touch expensive paintwork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, AlanT said: The slight ‘kiss’ on the front arches from wheels on big bumps. Red marks where I may ‘adjust’ the bodywork…but can’t bring myself to touch expensive paintwork! Find somebody with an arch roller. It gradually rolls the edge up, without damaging the paint. Pretty quick and easy to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted May 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 That’s a good idea @clive May see if there is someone who can take a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 Eons ago on utube I saw the Japanese hot rod merchants rolling the wheel arch's out using a 2in heavy duty pipe placing it between the tyre and wheel arch lip pulling up whilst simultanuously driving the car fwd and backward, it did a great job all nice and even and no paint damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 The proper tool is adjustable, so you roll the arch incrementally. And uses a nylon roller. I borrowed one for the front arches on my spitfire. The other advantage is that IF the tyre still "kisses" the arch, it doesn't get cuts in the tyre tread from the sharp edge. Plenty of videos on youtube etc showing it being done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted May 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 2 hours ago, clive said: The proper tool is adjustable, so you roll the arch incrementally. And uses a nylon roller. I borrowed one for the front arches on my spitfire. The other advantage is that IF the tyre still "kisses" the arch, it doesn't get cuts in the tyre tread from the sharp edge. Plenty of videos on youtube etc showing it being done. Looked at eBay. They are inexpensive tools so I’ll buy one and try it. The rub is very slight so a minor adjustment should do it. Otherwise I think I’ll look for stock 5J wheels. Will take pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 12, 2022 Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 1 hour ago, AlanT said: Looked at eBay. They are inexpensive tools so I’ll buy one and try it. The rub is very slight so a minor adjustment should do it. Otherwise I think I’ll look for stock 5J wheels. Will take pics. It may not be the width of the wheel, but the offset, along with tyre size. But I expect rolling the arches will sort your issue. It did mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted May 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2022 Cobra super slot 5.5J on 175/70 13 tyres. The rims were made for Triumph figment in 70s. Suspect modern tyres are the issue but 155s too small for these rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted May 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2022 The arch roller is ready to ‘cure’ the occasional slight touch I get on big bumps, front wheels. But it will have to wait. On my other preferred means of transport tomorrow doing the Ride London 100miler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted May 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2022 Well the arch roller has done the job. Had to drill out the fixings to make it fit the small centres of a Spit wheel. And it breaks paint on the edge where the roller acts. But it’s far better than other options. Just a touch on the top lip should sort things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfg Posted May 30, 2022 Report Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 28/05/2022 at 17:23, AlanT said: On my other preferred means of transport tomorrow doing the Ride London 100miler. ^ judging by your straight edge ..it looks as if the bike's tracking is out ..but otherwise, good luck with your 100 miles ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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