Badwolf Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 Is that nut a left hand thread? Something at the back of my mind says that there is something unusual about taking it off, but that might be for something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpus Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 30 minutes ago, Badwolf said: Is that nut a left hand thread? Something at the back of my mind says that there is something unusual about taking it off, but that might be for something else. Nope... Lefty loosy and righty tighty 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted January 10, 2022 Report Share Posted January 10, 2022 8 minutes ago, wimpus said: Lefty loosy and righty tighty 🤣 I think the Doc said the same to me at my last examination... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted January 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 Been cracking on with the interior before I fix the niggles. Underlay and carpet in. A bit fiddly as not a moulded set. Next up are door restraints, seat belts. The pile on the floor grows smaller! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 Hello Alan Did the pump work or did you have buy a new one? Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted January 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 Hi Roger, It works perfectly. Thanks again. Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Hi All, Does this breather on the tank just need capped off? Smells a bit with it open! Just about to fit the boot panel and light so want to sort it. Thanks Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 if the filler has a breather hole it needs capping if the filler is not a breathable one then you need a length of tubing to fit the spout and long enough to fit through a boot floor grommet to discharge fumes outside the boot i would fit a vent tube whether the cap breathes or does not to be sure the tank breathes you could use a metal tube with a short hose to connect or a plastic tube or use fuel house all the way what ever suits Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Thanks Pete, I’m guessing this is a breathable filler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 There is no existing hole in the floor so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 cant tell from the pic the seal is rubber it will generally have a small hole in its centre if its likely to breath if its a hard seal I dont know how they breathe a pipe makes it fool proof so time for the cone cutter/step drill and a grommet ...somewhere convenient Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 just looked and canley's parts list shows it as a blanking hose so that might make it simpler the part is shown as not available so its use some short fuel hose with a plugged end https://www.canleyclassics.com/?catalogue=triumph-spitfire-mkiv/1500&diagram=triumph-spitfire-mkiv/1500-petrol-tank-all-markets-except-usa in the 80's there was a lot of rules changed about fuel loss on rollovers many makers added various small valves to allow ait in and no fuel out some caused lots of fueling problems with half full tanks air expanding in the sunshine and the pressure overcame carb floats before the cap valves opened so you got a sump of petrol mixtures luckily thats not what you have just a bit of history on cap vents Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Pete, That’s very good of you to look. Thanks. I’ll do that then. Very close to getting it on the road now. Just niggles and seats. Sorted the seat belt issue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Good news! When Roger sent me his spare fuel pump he plugged the ends with proper rubber bungs…the exact size of the petrol tank breather pipe! I’ve added a bit of silicone to make sure it stays put/seals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 I should look first before a historic guess but hey ho doesnt always work in the best order soon be better weather for a blast in the sun Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted January 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Well at least Spitfire’s have incredible heating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted January 30, 2022 Report Share Posted January 30, 2022 On 09/01/2022 at 21:52, Badwolf said: huge pair of old fashioned stilson grips. Known in the Heavy end of the "Trade", as a fitter`s friend. When all else fail`s?, the "go to" tool. Sadly, my 4ft set is now a museum piece as result of "overuse" shall we say!.😁 But the 2ft pair survives, and a length of scaffold tube can be a "useful" thing!. I fortunately do have a 1" socket set, which covers larger fixtures, came in very handy when I had the American R-V`s and Dual wheels to remove. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted February 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 Hi All, I’m fixing the niggles until I can afford a full seat refurb. Can’t get the pulley bolt off still. Mathew suggested an impact wrench Never owned one so not sure what I’m buying. Most seem to be about 400w, corded? Slightly worried that the leak may be the front plate, but I’ve never heard of one of those go! Thanks Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Posted February 14, 2022 Report Share Posted February 14, 2022 You can also get air impact drivers if you have a compressor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 I have not had a lot of success with impact wrenches on front pulleys. Probably as both my air and battery versions are towards the cheaper end of teh market. I can't justify spending hundreds on one. Saying that, I borrowed a decent CP air wrench and even that failed on my Toledo. I undid it using the old technique of in gear/handbrake on and chocked. Then socket on a 12" extension bar and a breaker bar. But the "clever" bit is to support the extension bar with an axle stand at the breaker bar end. Apply consistent pull on the breaker bar, and get an assitant to clout the breaker bar with a club hammer. The shock is what did the trick. Better than using the in-gear technique is to lock the flywheel. I have seen a homemade gizmo that bolts where the starter motor normally lives, and locks into the flywheel. I have not yet tried the "flick" starter motor idea yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 agree about lock the flywheel a scaffold pole /tubed on a wrench can easily torque overload the clutch disc damper springs and its hub so jamming the flywheel has to be the best crank blocker unless the sump is off . easy to work out look at the engines max torque and compare that to cracking the big nut and on a compressor you need a decent diam hose to get the volume its not just the pressure thats needed My battery impact is 20v 330lbft but she needs new batteries as getting a bit old and power has dropped a lot that whizzed off spitfire nuts in a blink , time to send off to ReCell for a new set Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted February 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 Thanks Clive, Pete, I’ve ordered a corded impact wrench since will be useful to own anyway. Failing that I’ll take the sump off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 starter off and jam the ring gear might need a spare pair of hands but lot easier than sump off when on the car Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanT Posted February 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 Impact wrench bought. Brilliant! Four presses of the trigger and it’s off. Wish I’d bought one years ago. Would have saved all manner of bust tools, skinned knuckles! Car didn’t budge even an inch (but I had it well secured) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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