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Feb 12, 2020 13:29:56 GMT
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Well, this is a single system with a secondary mechanical linkage to the rear wheels that is wholly independent of how well the hydraulics are working.
No, they aren't as Nurburgring as modern brakes, but they aren't Ford Model T bad, either. Generally the coefficient of friction of the tires breaks down before the brakes run out of stopping power. They do require more maintenance than disc brakes to keep in that window of efficiency though. That's where a lot of trouble comes down to- poor maintenance of an elderly system that cannot be treated with disdain.
I'll see how I get on with them in modern traffic and make a decision then if I want to move forward and retrofit something a bit more modern in design. Disc brake setups with twin circuit and power boosters are available for GM A-body vehicles so that's in the back of my mind. Right now there's ultimately nothing really dreadfully wrong with the design of the brakes as they are so I'm just going to rebuild and adjust these ones and go from there.
--Phil
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Last Edit: Feb 12, 2020 13:31:01 GMT by PhilA
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Feb 12, 2020 18:41:25 GMT
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My stuff has arrived. 12 volt bulbs for the warning lights and the go-no-go feelers. I'm a little upset because I managed to ruin the .0015" foil feeler in my other set last night while folding the leaves away. Not that I have ever really had any reason to use something that thin but still. Phil
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brc76
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I had to order feeler guages as well as American auto part stores seem to not stock them as a standard thing. Or at least the ones here in the northeast...
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I had to order feeler guages as well as American auto part stores seem to not stock them as a standard thing. Or at least the ones here in the northeast... Nope, they're not a thing down here, either. Both my sets (standard and this go no go one) I had to order. Phil
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Fitted the light unit. Fairly inconspicuous really. On, they're brought enough to be noticed. That'll work Phil
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Added letters to the lights to provide meaning. Red one is actually red, not pink. That's my camera being stupid. Phil
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Did get a quote today for insurance, comes back as a regular use car, 3000 mile limited policy fully comp with breakdown cover etc for $86 a month, which is actually really very good for here. Set of go no go feeler gauges should be here tomorrow so I can do the tappets with those. Phil Yikes mate - I know a lot of other things are cheaper in your neck, but that is significantly higher than my Country Squire - I can't remember the numbers you mentioned before but, did you go through Hagerty? I have comp/collision, uninsured/under-insured motorist, and 100/300, plus breakdown etc., I can drive 6,000 miles p/a and I have an agreed value of $10,000 all for $160 a year - frankly if someone nicks it I am quids in. As with all insurances, you wonder what voodoo they use to come up with the premium... having said that, in your parish they probably do use voodoo..... I must check our local Auto Parts to see if the carry feeler gauges as you have got me wondering now.
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Well, all the nonsense began with Katrina.
That bumped all insurance up here; Gustav, Ike and (for unknown reasons because it didn't come here) Sandy all added cost to everything.
Phil
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Well, all the nonsense began with Katrina. That bumped all insurance up here; Gustav, Ike and (for unknown reasons because it didn't come here) Sandy all added cost to everything. Phil Phil, are things like that covered on your car insurance? I was surprised to note here that on fully comp policies, the '38 is covered for typhoon, flood and earthquake damage. Stuff we get a lot of. Fairly sure it wouldn't be in the UK!
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Feb 14, 2020 11:54:38 GMT
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Well, all the nonsense began with Katrina. That bumped all insurance up here; Gustav, Ike and (for unknown reasons because it didn't come here) Sandy all added cost to everything. Phil Phil, are things like that covered on your car insurance? I was surprised to note here that on fully comp policies, the '38 is covered for typhoon, flood and earthquake damage. Stuff we get a lot of. Fairly sure it wouldn't be in the UK! Yes, that's why it's so expensive. They have to cover flying debris, rising water and the effects of any otherwise wind damage collateral.
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Feb 20, 2020 18:22:02 GMT
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Box of goodies arrived today. Dual points plate for the distributor, to replace the bent one currently fitted. Hopefully that'll remedy the misfire. Phil
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totti
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Feb 20, 2020 21:23:26 GMT
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NOS parts in the stock packing! Better than any repro china scrap!
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65 'Ford Taunus 17m 66' Ford Taunus 17m Turnier 73' Ford Taunus 63' Ford Taunus Transit 1250 72'Ford Escort 2000cc 71'Ford Escort 1700 4 door 89'Ford Escort Express 87'Ford Fiesta Diesel 64'Ford Cortina 1500 deluxe 57'Volvo PV 444 Califonia 54'Peugeot 203 Commerciale 2004 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 78'Zündapp ZR 20 88'MZ ETZ 250
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Feb 20, 2020 22:57:57 GMT
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Pulled distributor out. Stripped it down as far as it needed to go. Had a "hell with it" moment and did a paint refurb on it. Paint is currently drying. Phil
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Complicated nonsense to get set up but definitely worth it. No hesitation, no backfires. No misfires. Nice. Phil
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Feb 21, 2020 13:13:39 GMT
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Cool. Maybe I'm less fussed about originality but I can't quite understand why you did not go for a modern contactless conversion?
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Feb 21, 2020 13:41:07 GMT
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Cool. Maybe I'm less fussed about originality but I can't quite understand why you did not go for a modern contactless conversion? I had thought about it but even contactless pieces need to be mounted in the distributor on that plate, and the original was beyond jacked up and loose (it was so wobbly it would lift and the points would close) so it needed to be changed, points or otherwise. This plate came up at a good price, new old stock, and is a decent performance and reliability improvement. So, it was a direct fit, repaired the problem with the distributor and was cheap-ish. Phil
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Last Edit: Feb 21, 2020 13:42:09 GMT by PhilA
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Feb 21, 2020 18:30:30 GMT
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Lovely stuff, from the NOS box and wax paper to the way the engine now runs. Bet you'll never need to replace those points again. John
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Feb 22, 2020 11:38:27 GMT
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Its a shame your not a bit closer I have a pile off NOS points you could have for the price of postage
(trying to add a picture but the plug and play, click/drag and other methods don't seem to be working FFS!)
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Last Edit: Feb 22, 2020 11:43:03 GMT by gtviva
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