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May 18, 2020 16:06:52 GMT
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You could have just mounted the pipes to the red box section cross tubes??? Pretty sure that would have been ok. The ally plate will be a great dirt trap  I like the flexi brake tubes - neat. |
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Darkspeed
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Wifey's Ford Pop hot rod.Darkspeed
@darkspeed
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May 18, 2020 18:48:27 GMT
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I think the issue is that having the space behind and, as described "floating in midair" they are a snag risk for road debris to get behind and rip the lines off the chassis in short order - I can see the sense in having them mounted close to a good solid surface as much as possible. Could have drilled plenty of holes in the alloy plate to reduce the surface area to trap dirt - Faster too  |
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May 18, 2020 18:51:39 GMT
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That was the original plan Mark. I asked on the Locost forum and the general opinion was that it would not be acceptable. A few had failed for pipes in "mid air".
It's built of dirt traps:-)
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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May 18, 2020 18:53:10 GMT
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I have a box of Acme speed holes ready and waiting.
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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May 18, 2020 20:08:03 GMT
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A bit late now but a bit of 19mm square tube (or 25mm) with the pipes mounted on the sides of the tube would be safer. If it took a hit the tube would take it as the pipes are on the sides of the tube.
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May 18, 2020 20:43:37 GMT
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There's 2 8mm injection pipes to go on yet. That's 16mm before you put clips on.
I'm happy the way it is, no different to many production vehicles.
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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May 18, 2020 21:00:16 GMT
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Ah, ok. Wiring & pipes do spoil the nice clean lines of a build!
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May 20, 2020 18:17:44 GMT
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Slowly getting the pipe work done. Shot myself in the foot a bit by running the pipes through the crossmembers. It made fitting them a bit of a pig. Reason for this is that if I went under the crossmembers the pipes would be the lowest part of the chassis, not a good idea. The 8mm kunifer fuel lines were a trial. I have arthritis in my thumbs and it was a painful job. I still have to make a fuel block for the rear tank connections and sort out the brake pipe fittings. Also a large expensive box has arrived from Canley Classics.  |
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Last Edit: May 20, 2020 18:19:00 GMT by crockpot
Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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May 20, 2020 21:29:40 GMT
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Now you have shown it from further away I see better. I thought the fuel lines would be exposed flush with the chassis bottom rails, hence my previous comments. looks very tidy  |
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May 24, 2020 14:51:01 GMT
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Still plodding on with the fuel and brake lines (along with another project). The 8mm kunifer is a pig to work with but when finished will be a "proper job". I did the same again with aluminium flat in the area below the rear seat area (although there will be no rear seat). I machined another stainless fuel block to terminate the kunifer. This will have the correct fittings for fuel hose to go to the tank.  The front is similar but has adapters to take AN fittings. It's a bit busy at the front.  The fuel blocks are a single bolt fixing with a locating dowel as well before anyone shouts! |
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Last Edit: May 24, 2020 14:52:52 GMT by crockpot
Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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May 27, 2020 15:25:28 GMT
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Two steps back over the last couple of days I mentioned my big box of bits from Canleys earlier. I had been waiting for standard suspension links to be made as they had no stock. They kept disappearing into the future so I bit the bullet and bought a full trunnion less conversion (and new discs and calipers), a much better way of doing it anyway. My wishbones are custom and made for trunnions with my design of trunnion bushing, also rounded ends. Guess what. The lower bearing block doesn't fit correctly. So over the last couple of days I have been modifying finish painted lower wishbones  . All done now and just need to repaint. I'll do them when I do the uprights. No photos, I'm sick of looking at them for now. |
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Jul 11, 2020 13:59:00 GMT
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Some progress but not as quick as I would like. Pop is now down on it's front wheels, the back is still on the rotisserie which has been lowered to ride height. I am now stripping the engine for rebuild and hoping not to find too many nasty's in there. Biggest bonus was the plugs came straight out the ally head with no trouble at all!  |
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Jul 14, 2020 15:35:36 GMT
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I'm now getting stuck into the engine strip down and it's interesting! I stripped the front of the engine and here's the cam chain tensioner.  The guide was broken as well. Finally got the head off and it was clear that maintenance was not in the last owners vocabulary. The oilways were full off sticky black tar that stuck to everything. I was not hopeful. However taking the cams out revealed bearings in perfect condition, how I have no idea. Shoved my oil drain tank thingy underneath and took the sump plug out-nothing! Stuck a screwdriver in and it cam out with black gloop on it that didn't even run off. Warmed up the sump and slowly this started to appear.  Not nice! I have never seen oil form a heap before. It took nearly an hour to coax it out before dropping the sump. Which still had this in it.  The pick up.  Expecting the worst I checked the crank and bearings. Spot on! How the hell that happened I have no idea. I can order the bits now knowing it's in good shape (if a touch filthy). |
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Jul 14, 2020 18:43:31 GMT
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marmite hmmmm
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Jul 14, 2020 21:51:08 GMT
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Hmmm...someone did an oil change for molasses!
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Molasses is runnier though!
What you don't get from the photos is the smell...
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Jeez, that's bad.
When I first got mine, I dropped the oil and it was the same colour, and yes, it stank. But unlike yours it had the consistency of water and about the same lubrication properties!
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Jul 15, 2020 12:08:58 GMT
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This is one of the big ends. No signs of wear and measures bang in the middle of tolerance. No picture but the pistons are all scuff free and have all the original machining .  |
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Proton Jumbuck-deceased :-(
2005 Kia Sorento the parts hauling heap
V8 Humber Hawk
1948 Standard12 pickup SOLD
1953 Pop build (wifey's BIVA build).
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Jul 15, 2020 15:06:30 GMT
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Weird?? But don't knock it! take the wins where you find them.
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