Pembleton mkII - Tin Tub
Discussion
Found the problem.
I've removed the tie rods and springs.
The spring cups in the chassis have a smaller radius than the springs and then they taper out.
This means that it's not possible for the spring to sit at the bottom of the cup. There's a gap of approx 6-7mm!! Which is about the clearance I need
All cups are the same so I think I'm going to have to cut out all the spring hangers/cups, make new ones and weld them in.
What a pain in the sack.
Spring and end pull for the tie rod:
Spring DIA =105:
End pull DIA =106:
Spring hanger/cup in the chassis (from rear):
Spring end pull in cup to check how much it doesn't fit! Pinch points and gap highlighted:
I've removed the tie rods and springs.
The spring cups in the chassis have a smaller radius than the springs and then they taper out.
This means that it's not possible for the spring to sit at the bottom of the cup. There's a gap of approx 6-7mm!! Which is about the clearance I need
All cups are the same so I think I'm going to have to cut out all the spring hangers/cups, make new ones and weld them in.
What a pain in the sack.
Spring and end pull for the tie rod:
Spring DIA =105:
End pull DIA =106:
Spring hanger/cup in the chassis (from rear):
Spring end pull in cup to check how much it doesn't fit! Pinch points and gap highlighted:
never_thought_id_buy said:
That looks like a very poor ‘design’. There’s nothing except friction and gravity stopping the spring end riding up. I’m slightly surprised that the assessor didn’t demand a more positive location.
And suspension pull rod keeping it taught into the cup, but yes, you're right. I've ordered the materials to fab up some much better ones. I also need to draw up some plates to get laser cut.
MSVA retest this morning and we have a pass!
Now to register it with the DVLA!
My slot was booked for 9am. I turned up at 8.30 allowing plenty of time to get there. The tester wandered over, looked at the bits it failed on last time to ensure they'd been rectified and issued me a ministry approval certificate by 8.45am!
This moment has been 6years in the making and I've had a really s
tty year so far. I'm not afraid to say I might have shed a little tear on the way home!
Now to register it with the DVLA!
My slot was booked for 9am. I turned up at 8.30 allowing plenty of time to get there. The tester wandered over, looked at the bits it failed on last time to ensure they'd been rectified and issued me a ministry approval certificate by 8.45am!
This moment has been 6years in the making and I've had a really s
tty year so far. I'm not afraid to say I might have shed a little tear on the way home!
Thanks all.
Just spent what seems like forever filling if the forms for the DVLA.
Original paper copies of stuff, cheque or postal order payment! Really is in the dark ages.
Why it isn't electronic/automated I don't know. I don't even own a chequebook! Will pop to the PO in the morning and send it with a postal order....
Just spent what seems like forever filling if the forms for the DVLA.
Original paper copies of stuff, cheque or postal order payment! Really is in the dark ages.
Why it isn't electronic/automated I don't know. I don't even own a chequebook! Will pop to the PO in the morning and send it with a postal order....
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