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Did the valve clearances and some tarty engine bay bits today (cleaned everything and painted the rocker covers)
I also adjusted down the tickover to its proper level so a bit less noisy on the drive now. Fitted a new battery too which actually fits in the engine bay and let's me close the bonnet. Not long now!
I also adjusted down the tickover to its proper level so a bit less noisy on the drive now. Fitted a new battery too which actually fits in the engine bay and let's me close the bonnet. Not long now!
Edited by AceOfHearts on Friday 16th May 22:56
Not updated for a while, been concentrating on the Chimaera which had some more important issues to sort out before our summer holiday next week.
Had a good blast at a few jobs today though and got quite a lot sorted.
-Re-stuck the headlining where it was drooping in places
-Sealed around the windscreen to stop it leaking
-Repaired the saggy drivers seat
-Refitted the rest of the interior including both seats
-Got the horn working (turned out to be a wiring difference with the new switchgear
When I get back from holiday hopefully I should be able to afford to insure it and get it booked in for an MOT. Now all it needs is the bumper refitting and the front indicators wiring back up
Had a good blast at a few jobs today though and got quite a lot sorted.
-Re-stuck the headlining where it was drooping in places
-Sealed around the windscreen to stop it leaking
-Repaired the saggy drivers seat
-Refitted the rest of the interior including both seats
-Got the horn working (turned out to be a wiring difference with the new switchgear
When I get back from holiday hopefully I should be able to afford to insure it and get it booked in for an MOT. Now all it needs is the bumper refitting and the front indicators wiring back up
)
Failed the MOT on a couple of little electrical issues causes by a loose plug under the steering column (must have been knocked out by the tester I think as it was working fine on the drive there)
I got it all sorted anyways but now I can't get it back for a retest until Saturday as I am in Manchester all week with work
I got it all sorted anyways but now I can't get it back for a retest until Saturday as I am in Manchester all week with work
It passed!!
Went blasting around yesterday and this car is hilarious. The steering, accelerator and clutch are really heavy, and it gets unbearably hot inside, but I don't think I have ever had so much fun in a car. I took one of my mates out and he couldn't stop grinning.
The exhaust is so loud and blasting down the country lanes its addictive hearing it reverberate off the trees, and the popping and banging on the over-run is fantastic.
Taking it 30 miles into work tomorrow so fingers crossed it will be OK. Already compiling a snagging list though
Went blasting around yesterday and this car is hilarious. The steering, accelerator and clutch are really heavy, and it gets unbearably hot inside, but I don't think I have ever had so much fun in a car. I took one of my mates out and he couldn't stop grinning.
The exhaust is so loud and blasting down the country lanes its addictive hearing it reverberate off the trees, and the popping and banging on the over-run is fantastic.
Taking it 30 miles into work tomorrow so fingers crossed it will be OK. Already compiling a snagging list though
Well I made it in OK, the first long drive has brought up a few issues though so i will add these to the snagging list I already have:
-Alternator stopped charging half way to work (unsure if this is true or the light / gauge wiring is faulty though)
-Headlight snagged on sidelight wiring when coming up and popped off the bullet connector
-Dash lights dont work
-Oil pressure gauge doesn't work
-Rev counter sticks and gives odd values
-Speedo doesn't work
-Only one speaker is working for radio
-Windscreen washer pipe came loose and melted onto the exhaust
-Sun visor is stuck in a position so that it is always touching my forehead (now removed)
-Alternator stopped charging half way to work (unsure if this is true or the light / gauge wiring is faulty though)
-Headlight snagged on sidelight wiring when coming up and popped off the bullet connector
-Dash lights dont work
-Oil pressure gauge doesn't work
-Rev counter sticks and gives odd values
-Speedo doesn't work
-Only one speaker is working for radio
-Windscreen washer pipe came loose and melted onto the exhaust
-Sun visor is stuck in a position so that it is always touching my forehead (now removed)
AceOfHearts said:
Went blasting around yesterday and this car is hilarious.
The exhaust is so loud and blasting down the country lanes its addictive hearing it reverberate off the trees, and the popping and banging on the over-run is fantastic.
Thought that was you going past Shuttleworth, you could hear the exhaust from miles away!!! Looked like you were having a whale of a time The exhaust is so loud and blasting down the country lanes its addictive hearing it reverberate off the trees, and the popping and banging on the over-run is fantastic.
Shoulda popped in to the meet
jr6yam said:
AceOfHearts said:
Went blasting around yesterday and this car is hilarious.
The exhaust is so loud and blasting down the country lanes its addictive hearing it reverberate off the trees, and the popping and banging on the over-run is fantastic.
Thought that was you going past Shuttleworth, you could hear the exhaust from miles away!!! Looked like you were having a whale of a time The exhaust is so loud and blasting down the country lanes its addictive hearing it reverberate off the trees, and the popping and banging on the over-run is fantastic.
Shoulda popped in to the meet
I didn't realise until that afternon that the meet was changed to the Saturday, will have to wait until next month now
Here we go:
Lots of steam
I knew at home I had a spare fan belt for my Land Rover so I gave dad a ring and got him to bring that, some nylon yarn just in case, and some spanners. We went for a quick walk down to the conveniently located ford half a mile up the road having nicked a milk bottle out of someone's wheelie bin and using the washer bottle off the car, and filled up with river water.
The old man then arrived and sadly the belt proved to be too big so we had to produce this bodge:
Proper job.
Lots of steam
I knew at home I had a spare fan belt for my Land Rover so I gave dad a ring and got him to bring that, some nylon yarn just in case, and some spanners. We went for a quick walk down to the conveniently located ford half a mile up the road having nicked a milk bottle out of someone's wheelie bin and using the washer bottle off the car, and filled up with river water.
The old man then arrived and sadly the belt proved to be too big so we had to produce this bodge:
Proper job.
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