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Oct 20, 2018 18:12:25 GMT
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I came across these recently - buffing wheels that will fit a angle grinder  So I gave them a go on the cast alloy grille fins with some hard polishing compound  They recommend a angle grinder with a variable speed control and a rpm of circa 4000 - I currently don't have a angle grinder with variable speed but thought I would give it a go on a standard speed grinder (more like 9000 - 10000 rpm)  Good enough for me to see that they work fine but would be more controllable and generate much less heat into the workpiece with the lower recommended speeds - hence I shall be investing in a variable speed grinder (3 x the price of a fixed speed)  Refitted and waxed to prevent the alloy oxidizing - I will do the upper section at a later stage this week when I get chance If you make up a small extension lead, with a lighting dimmer switch in the middle going through the live cable, you’ll be able to slow your current grinder down, without buying a new one Great thread too. You're right I could knock something up - however I always do a quick calculation with things like this - even though I might have all the bits to hand somewhere in the stores upstairs - that calculation takes into account my time that I am going to have to spend faffing around making it in the first place vs what is available in the market - quick E Bay search reveals this for £11.50 including P&P  4000 W - speed controller - just chop the foreign market plug off it and wire it to a 13amp UK 3 pin and it works a treat  |
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Oct 20, 2018 19:02:32 GMT
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Would you share the link please. ?
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Oct 20, 2018 20:38:12 GMT
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[/quote] You're right I could knock something up - however I always do a quick calculation with things like this - even though I might have all the bits to hand somewhere in the stores upstairs - that calculation takes into account my time that I am going to have to spend faffing around making it in the first place vs what is available in the market - quick E Bay search reveals this for £11.50 including P&P 4000 W - speed controller - just chop the foreign market plug off it and wire it to a 13amp UK 3 pin and it works a treat [/quote] Looks decent that, saved buying a new grinder |
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1994 BMW 525i touring
2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken
1977 Ford Escort
1982 Ford Capri getting restored
1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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Oct 20, 2018 21:30:23 GMT
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Oct 20, 2018 22:33:24 GMT
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And that, gents, is what makes this a great place. Sharing. |
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jamesd1972
Club Retro Rides Member
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Oct 22, 2018 18:30:50 GMT
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Nah @grumpynorthener is on a 10% commission !
Kidding honest
James
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Last Edit: Oct 22, 2018 18:31:25 GMT by jamesd1972
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Oct 22, 2018 18:47:52 GMT
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item location basildon, strokes chin
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Nov 28, 2018 21:35:17 GMT
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First of the parts have started to turn up for the Javelin that have been order  New wiring harness that was made to order by Autosparks - many other bits on order from all 4 corners of the country with a loose plan to tackle some of the work over the festive holidays |
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Last Edit: Nov 28, 2018 21:35:59 GMT by Deleted
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eurogranada
Europe
To tinker or not to tinker, that is the question...
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I seem to have a thing for brand new wiring looms! Don't know how or why but new bundled and wrapped bunches of wires and connectors just look zo good. And they mean stuff will work without problems.
This looks very nicely made!
Also can't wait for you to be able to pick up your work. Serious withdrawal happening here.
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I seem to have a thing for brand new wiring looms! Don't know how or why but new bundled and wrapped bunches of wires and connectors just look zo good. And they mean stuff will work without problems. This looks very nicely made! Also can't wait for you to be able to pick up your work. Serious withdrawal happening here. Alex - very much aware of the thread withdrawal situation - to be honest I miss doing them but the current situation dictates that I can really only post progress on my own motors - hopefully the situation will be resolved before the end of the year - then I can make you all aware of the full picture - Chris |
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glenanderson
Club Retro Rides Member
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I’ve fitted several Autosparks looms. Always been spot on.
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My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
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Nov 29, 2018 10:41:56 GMT
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love the retro woven finish!
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So the new parts stash is starting gain momentum - I collected this lot yesterday  New ignition parts of coil, HT leads, distributor cap & couple of sets of points along with a set of plugs, new nearside rear brake cylinder (new shoes to follow), clutch cover, clutch plate & release bearing, rear handbrake cable (front one still on order), column gearchange bush, rubber gaskets for the air tubes to the carburettors - still waiting on news on the gearbox rebuild - I will give him a call sometime next week to check on progress - I then need the car in the workshop for several days to work through what will be a running rebuild of the electrical system, gearbox & clutch installation (which is a engine out job - but a very easy engine to remove - no lifting required) then major overall of several mechanical components prior to fitting a new headlining which has to come out to allow the wiring harness fitment - without the dedicated help from the clubs spares scheme 'Jowett Car Spares' every Jowett owner would be up hungry crocodile creek without a paddle and the cars would be worthless and this is exactly why car clubs & forums are such a vital part of the classic / retro car movement. |
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eurogranada
Europe
To tinker or not to tinker, that is the question...
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Jan 21, 2019 15:48:59 GMT
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Can't wait!
PS. Any news on your "situation" preventing you from updating posts like the Ford?
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Jan 21, 2019 18:39:49 GMT
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Can't wait! PS. Any news on your "situation" preventing you from updating posts like the Ford? Alex - Not yet but currently pending a few decisions by third parties - I will update you all has soon as I can |
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Feb 16, 2019 18:22:25 GMT
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So remember that trip to Switzerland last October in the Javelin ? - I drafted a lengthy nomination submission for The 'National Car Club Awards' and am now delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted  For 'The Outstanding Car Club Run, Rally or Tour' - there are another 6 clubs on the shortlist hence I am not taking anything for granted - a shortlisting for a little club like ours is a win in our book - the awards are made at the NEC on the Saturday evening of the Restoration Show in March |
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Last Edit: Feb 16, 2019 18:23:26 GMT by Deleted
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So it turns out that the spare gearbox that I sent for rebuilding has yet to be started and that leaves things a little tight given the workload that I have in workshop and the fact that I would like the Javelin back on the road asap so that it can be used throughout the season then add to this that the Jowett Car Clubs annual rally is at the end of May - I mention this to a couple of my fellow members whilst at the NEC and the pair of them offer me a rebuilt gearbox off the shelf that they carry has a spare for their own Jowett fleet - so I collected this on Saturday whilst at the clubs committee meeting   Rebuilt by the same company that is rebuilding my spare box - so its just a matter of paying for it once done and my fellow member then takes my rebuilt box in exchange for the one that he supplied me - never have I come across a car club with such helpful members - It means I can now crack on with the works on my Javelin - probably this coming weekend |
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Went over to the barn to see if I could get the Javelin running - eventually it did but took some coaxing  Covered in dust from it's six month lay up in the barn - put the tool kit in boot and took a chance that it would see me the 8 miles back to home - its all backroads - and to be honest she went really well but did not want to push my luck either  Once in the workshop first job I wanted to achieve was swap the distributor over for the new one and check that the car would restart - which it did - still needs timing checking to get perfect but that can wait until I have the car back together  Next job is the engine & box out in order to do the gearbox & clutch change  Front bumper & lower valance removed  Then disconnected the wiring / oil pressure gauge feed / exhaust / accelerator cable / choke cables etc  The propshaft & gearchange linkages can be done via the access panels in the floor once I had removed the front carpet section - I will tackle these in the morning  I left the coolant to drain off via the drain taps on each side of the heads  Car is better left on its wheels - support the engine & box on a cradle that fits to the trolley jack and then just roll the car away from the engine once the mountings are detached  All the auxiliaries can stay on the engine - there is no need to disconnect everything in sight |
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From first hand past experience I can confidently say to remove a Javelin Engine and box is a one man job and so much easier than a Beetle or Alfa Boxer engines and is much better done in a quiet garage on your own than at the NEC with others buzzing around.
Be nice to follow your steady progress Chris.
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