johns wedge rebuild

[mrzigazaga]

adam quantrill said:

Zig dontcha mean a polished stainless elbow with some small silicone end pipes ;^)

....Possibly....But i think black silicone with orange steel clips or a black carbon effect with plain S/S clips....

[adam quantrill]

As we are spending John's money for him, how about this....

[mrzigazaga]

adam quantrill said:

As we are spending John's money for him, how about this....

Mmm...With black clips....

[mk1fan]

mrzigazaga said:

adam quantrill said:

Zig dontcha mean a polished stainless elbow with some small silicone end pipes ;^)

....Possibly....But i think black silicone with orange steel clips or a black carbon effect with plain S/S clips....

How about a short orange 45 degree bend, stainless elbow (painted black) then a straight orange piece? No need to worry about the flapper being tilted.

[Oz2]

So you painted the entire car, engine and ancillaries orange just so you have a colour coordinated oil filler cap?

Been following the thread and it's awesome, love it.
Havin the bottle to go for it, tops.

Would be called a rangger here in Oz ( as in orangutang)

Looking forward to seeing it finished.
Cheers
Adam

[Engineer1949]

Cheers lads pipe will be changed at some point just getting ready to fire her up prior to painting and trimming.


John

[wooly350i]

Don't forget the video John.
What colour fuel you gonna use?

[Engineer1949]

well after sorting the electrics i.e. taking the old immobiliser out and sorting a couple of earths the engine fired and ran instantly much to my relief got the timing set now just to get the cooling system installed and get her up to temperature,

john

[Engineer1949]

got a fair bit done over the last couple of days fitted the servo, throttle cable, brake lines and clutch line, rad is in as is the cerbera fan, made a nice stainless boss for a later tyoe otter switch which is all now wired in works well engine has been up to temp three times water leak on plenum was the first problem now cured then the inoperative fan switch seemed fine under test but wouldnt switch any load.

john

Untitled by brundallmotorsport, on Flickr

Untitled by brundallmotorsport, on Flickr

Untitled by brundallmotorsport, on Flickr

Untitled by brundallmotorsport, on Flickr

Untitled by brundallmotorsport, on Flickr

[KKson]

Hi John, not sure if it's just me but I cant see the latest photos. Message says photo is no longer available? Cheers.

[mk1fan]

only the worty may gaze upon the purity of John's build. All hail the messiah!

[mrzigazaga]

mk1fan said:

only the worty may gaze upon the purity of John's build.

And they are only allowed to look..No touching!..

[mk1fan]

You really should see a doctor about that Mark.

[NickOrangeTVR]

We are having a few issues with flickr links - these are the photos (you can also see on his blog - http://tvrengineer.co.uk/2015/02/18/more-wedge-eng...

[mrzigazaga]

mk1fan said:

You really should see a doctor about that Mark.

I would but his last name is "Walt" First name Ivor...I could see the other doctor but he is always asleep..Dr. Eamer ...

[Engineer1949]

A little more done today got the clutch and brakes bled out all good with nice firm pedals now time to start the bodywork as mechanicals are all now done and working.

John

[mrzigazaga]

Wheres the start up video...I have been waiting for that for weeks...

[Engineer1949]

Well zig i have got three little films inital run then with water then after curing plenum water leak full run up to temp they are all in iphoto but me and computers dont mix so hoping nick will help me out getting them up on youtube.


John

[mrzigazaga]

Engineer1949 said:

Well zig i have got three little films inital run then with water then after curing plenum water leak full run up to temp they are all in iphoto but me and computers dont mix so hoping nick will help me out getting them up on youtube.


John

Top man...Looking awesome ...Im really looking forward to the test drive...That trailing arm mod is one that holds a lot of interest...

[mark387mw]

mrzigazaga said:

That trailing arm mod is one that holds a lot of interest...

That's the thing I need doing to my car. Is there a conclusive and successful mod yet or will this one be it?