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That's the one I have. I welded 70mm box top and bottom, and linked together to stiffen. Before that it mainly splayed the rollers when you tightened them up. Now it's rock solid. I do like that the pics in the advert of beads being put in things are different bead rollers or ones that are modified yeah i was just looking at those going "oooh metz" then, "oh hangon"
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Darkspeed
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May 26, 2022 20:01:08 GMT
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A step closer to running the engine old school with vacuum atomised fuel and clockwork sparks. I had found a Luminition optical trigger amongst a box of other parts so I dug out the ignition test rig to see if it was good - turns out it was. So, as the test unit was out on the bench it seemed like the ideal opportunity to test the clockwork C27A no ECU dizzy that I had and see if I could figure the wiring. Took an educated guess and it worked first time Sparks sorted. Next to grab the IDF's and give the 40's an overhaul.
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Darkspeed
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May 27, 2022 20:05:23 GMT
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That dizzy is really nicely made, the main shaft runs between two precision ball bearings and the advance plate also runs on a ball race- ! There is zero play in anything, wonderfully built. Tested another Honda ignition pack before putting the test unit away. Sorted through the shed and found the IDF's - They were pretty dirty so I put them to one side and went for a browse on Ebay for ultrasonic cleaners.
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May 28, 2022 17:54:22 GMT
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May 29, 2022 21:13:11 GMT
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Close enough. Finished up the welding, not my neatest work but if it ever becomes visible then the intake has exploded out of the vee and I would imagine some slightly untidy welding will be the nicest thing left to look at. Next job is deciding what to do with all the additional pipe connections on the water manifold as I only need the main flow, a small water bleed connection and a feed/expansion connection.
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May 30, 2022 14:26:03 GMT
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do you have a suitable radiator? I spotted that Jeep XJ ones are great for small wide spaces and thanks to all the off road market they seem really cheap for what they are Ebay link
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Darkspeed
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May 30, 2022 15:24:39 GMT
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do you have a suitable radiator? I spotted that Jeep XJ ones are great for small wide spaces and thanks to all the off road market they seem really cheap for what they are Looks like it would be a bit on the wide side overall. I have the original bespoke rad - it has some cooling fin corrosion - but otherwise is complete if a little heavy - I will probably get it copied in alloy eventually - I think that the LDV Convoy rads are also a common fit.
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Darkspeed
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Bought a cheap ultrasonic from eBay went for a 10L version, that I measured would take a whole IDF/DCOE body, for £125 - Must admit that I was not expecting anything great from it at that price point but must admit that the results are pretty good. I am using some of this cleaner I had on hand diluted as instructions for heavy grease and soiling at 100ml per 5 L Which brought the carb bodies up pretty well I have also put some Imp and Honda oil filter bodies and parts through and the Imp ones come up really well. Next is trip down the shed to dig out the box containing the rebuild parts for the IDF's - Some clean solution in the Ultrasonic bath and rebuild one carb whilst the other is fizzing away.
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Last Edit: Jun 3, 2022 21:36:00 GMT by Darkspeed
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Just in case you don't know it..
You can put a smaller container with smaller parts in it inside the cleaner and fill the cleaner tub with water to save on degreaser/whatever you are using to clean. Also works backwards if you can fit a taller tub inside a smaller cleaner to clean bigger parts!
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Darkspeed
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Jun 21, 2022 22:28:36 GMT
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It has been a lot of LBDA for the sunshine And some making of lists for various purchases - I have been on the fence with regard to wheels and tyre types and sizes and still not really decided. getting a price from a company in Italy and then see where we are. Tyre wise I have been looking at the Nangkang AR-1 as they do a 275 width for the rear in 15" that will work for me gear ratio wise giving me a reasonable overall ratio in 5th. May just bite the bullet and order a set that commits me to either getting it done before they go out of date or getting some stupid size wheels and modified arches for the G27...... If brave/stupid enough the Grasstracker cams will run to well over 8000 - which will exceed the UK legal limit in second.
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Jun 27, 2022 22:27:29 GMT
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Hmmmmmm. The tyre diameter and wall depth is going to be a bit on the small side - This is just a 195/50/15 - that happens to have the same wall depth and diameter as the 275/35/15. People could be forgiven for thinking it was a stage rally car with those arch gaps The Pirelli 305/35/15 is slightly better but quite a bit more expensive. The next job on the list whilst I am waiting for some silicon hoses to arrive is the gear linkage - The original is this rather sorry looking assembly made up of steering UJ parts and shafts and bits of poorly welded scrap and parts off the original 827. We will have to manufacture something a little lighter and more presentable.
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A bit of messing about with wheels today before I press go on the order. These are the current 235/40/17's on the 8 x 17 ET20 TSW Hockenheim wheels but fitted with 50mm of spaces to simulate the 10 x 15 ET0 It's at the limit ...
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This is going to be so beautiful when it's finished, (as well as engineered to the ultimate degree,) Nigel
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BMW E39 525i Sport BMW E46 320d Sport Touring (now sold on.) BMW E30 325 Touring (now sold on.) BMW E30 320 Cabriolet (Project car - currently for sale.)
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This is going to be so beautiful when it's finished, (as well as engineered to the ultimate degree,) Nigel Thank you Nigel that's very kind - more praise than I deserve. It's a bit of an odd ball and hopefully in the end it will all come together in the way I see it...... and work! Must say thanks to Craig at LB Specialist Cars who is assisting me at the moment with sorting out some of the finer details around the rear suspension to confirm the required wheel ET selection. Pulled a Honda head out of the shed that I had some port work done - need to finish the jig for it and make a valve lifter feature - bloody 16 valve heads are a PITA in that regard - so I can get it on the flowbench. It's all little bits of progress.
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Jul 16, 2022 21:49:13 GMT
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Some parts arrived Craig at LB has been doing more work in what little spare time he has to help me figure out the suspension on the Corse I Honda Cradle to get these wheel offsets correct. We think that we have it now at an ET-10 at the rear. All that is left now is to summon up the courage to place the order..... and the order for the tyres.... and the order for the flywheel. I think firstly it may be a good thing to actually see if the engine runs - making some noise may give me more enthusiasm for emptying the piggy bank.
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Aug 22, 2022 16:56:15 GMT
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Well I pressed go on some expensive parts - I now have a flywheel in manufacture and a set of wheels on order. Wheel choice in the end - 15" Minilites 7 and 10 in Matt Gunmetal colour - Weighed up the pro's and cons of all the other options and the Minilites came out on top for being dependable and cost effect. Also supports a local company. Just about to buy some new outer CV's - Ford 100mm, these are a price that makes it a no brainer. The inner Honda joints are a Tripod and are not easy to find so these will be cleaned and refurbished. Now need to set up a bit of spraybooth to get paint on all of these cleaned off parts.
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Aug 23, 2022 11:43:34 GMT
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Unfortunately my Honda inner was beyond repair. Battered housing and welded tripod bearings. I cut the end off and welded an Audi one on. Strangely my outers are also Ford.
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Darkspeed
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Aug 23, 2022 12:36:04 GMT
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Unfortunately my Honda inner was beyond repair. Battered housing and welded tripod bearings. I cut the end off and welded an Audi one on. Strangely my outers are also Ford. After your post and PM looking for one I pulled the shed apart to see if I had a tripod on the end of a couple of shafts that I thought I had - could not find them. I had a search on the net and they are not the easiest of things to find at any sort of sensible price - I have noted your solution but hope that these last for the length of my ownership. In the middle of rebuilding the shafts on mine and changing from the original build red and yellow paint scheme to a boring old grey and black scheme. I look forward to reading a bit more about that Honda powered project.
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Aug 26, 2022 13:48:45 GMT
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I collected one of the recent major cost items - cannot fully fit them until after pressing go on the last of the major cost items - And I will probably only press go on those when I am closer to actually needing them. Hopefully you can get aa idea or wait until the day that I can muster the photo editing skills. to And to Its not a Stratos thing to do - tone down the wheel colour compared to the body - but I just do not go for Yellow cars with Blue or Red wheels etc.
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Darkspeed
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Aug 26, 2022 13:58:21 GMT
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If you fancy an LB STR and you are in Norway this ones up for sale - price is guide he's open to offers. Bit more civilised than mine that's for sure
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