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Oct 19, 2018 23:57:11 GMT
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Managed to free a sheet metal screw.  Took what felt like about 40lb/ft to undo. But now I can put the horn push wire up the column. That can be tomorrow. Phil |
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Oct 20, 2018 19:21:30 GMT
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 Chemistry for fun and profit.  Got some paint on it now, drying. Phil |
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Oct 21, 2018 16:15:31 GMT
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Pulled the horn wire through the column with a bit of assistance yesterday. Got the top bearing mount gently knocked back in and supporting everything again. Made a start on planning what's going where in terms of wiring.  Going to be keeping to the original wiring paths as they are really very tidy. Looked up the correct type of fork-flag connector, #8 stud. Going to have to get a crimp that does those for the fuse box, typically. Phil |
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Oct 24, 2018 18:17:36 GMT
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Managed to lose the keys to this. Typical.
I guess it's an academic point, I needed to replace the lockset anyway.
Bought a replacement push button for the starter, current one is missing. Ordered some flag fork crimp terminals and also the tool to crimp them, and few other wiring niknaks.
Phil
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Oct 25, 2018 13:32:04 GMT
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This is immediatley bookmarked!
God i'm jealous, love this car, need more pictures!
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Oct 25, 2018 17:35:29 GMT
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Stunning car -- except for the wiring which is a fire waiting to happen , cotton insulated wire hasnt been used for decades although to be fair to it we occasionally get old mains motors in for rewind that have just gone pop , the oldest was 1932 so the cotton did well , damp kills the cotton eventually . They really did care about things when it was built  |
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Oct 25, 2018 20:01:38 GMT
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 Bought a used pushbutton for the starter. Somehow someone in the past managed to completely obliterate the old one.  It's got a nice "60 years of being pushed" patina. Matches the rest of the dash.  I was concerned that I would have to pull it apart to service the contacts but it tests very well.  Chipped paint notwithstanding, a significant improvement over just having a hole in the dash. I turned my attention to the horn push, which wasn't working well after being rewired (before rewiring it didn't work at all).  The contact ring was pitted and corroded so I clamped it into my drill and cleaned it up. No great improvement, turns out the ground between the steering shaft and the column isn't very good, so I'll probably pull the upper bearing apart and take it to pieces. I simply oiled it and gently flushed it through but I'm guessing there's a fair bit of dirt and/or corrosion because I get a decent ground if I apply a little load to the steering wheel. Cleaning it up should help that. Phil |
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1951 Pontiac Chieftainluckyseven
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Oct 26, 2018 12:32:53 GMT
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Absolutely love this. What a gorgeous thing  |
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Oct 26, 2018 12:54:37 GMT
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Absolutely love this. What a gorgeous thing Isn't it just? |
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Oct 26, 2018 13:34:55 GMT
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Awesome bit of kit. Know a chap up in Glasgow with a Chieftain that has been chopped and dropped, looks absolutely sot on.
Looking forward to more updates.
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Oct 26, 2018 17:00:10 GMT
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That's very smart.
In this case it's the connection from the steering column to the rest of the car. The top bearing appears to be the ground path, rather than it going through the steering box. However, if I center the steering wheel, take the load off the steering worm I lose continuity.
So, I'm going to take the top bearing carrier out again, pull the actual race to bits and gently polish it and then retest for continuity, that should solve the problem. In my case the slip ring and contact pads are now in good shape.
Phil
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Last Edit: Oct 26, 2018 17:02:03 GMT by PhilA
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Oct 27, 2018 21:47:28 GMT
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Pulled the top bearing out of the column again.  Bearing faces were all grimy.  Cleaned them up.   Added some clean grease to the race, cleaned the balls up and put them in ready.  Added some more grease to the inner race and put it in.  Stuck the felt back in after cleaning it, then fought for a half hour with the spring ring that holds it all in.  Stuck the steering wheel back on. Ground is improved a little. The main improvement however is how smooth the steering wheel is to turn now. Quietest horn ever! (Multimeter test). I think it'll improve once I've got the steering box set up. Phil |
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Last Edit: Oct 27, 2018 21:49:39 GMT by PhilA
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I located the screen wash holes, neatly hidden in the windscreen wiper arm escutcheons. However, the actual nozzles were gone.  So, I found a couple screws of the correct size. Punched a dimple in the center of the end.  Carefully drilled it out.  Then turned the end down a little by clamping it in the drill and holding it against a file.  Cleaned the curse word out of the pipes and gave it a try.  Great success! Phil |
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 Made the second nozzle. Pipes need to be replaced because they're dry and crispy but this proves the principle. Phil |
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1951 Pontiac Chieftainpeteh1969
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Oct 28, 2018 11:35:26 GMT
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Pulled the top bearing out of the column again. Bearing faces were all grimy. Cleaned them up. Added some clean grease to the race, cleaned the balls up and put them in ready. Added some more grease to the inner race and put it in. Stuck the felt back in after cleaning it, then fought for a half hour with the spring ring that holds it all in. Stuck the steering wheel back on. Ground is improved a little. The main improvement however is how smooth the steering wheel is to turn now. Quietest horn ever! (Multimeter test). I think it'll improve once I've got the steering box set up. Phil Phil
Take care not to sneeze when driving you may set the horn off 
It's a tad sensitive isn't it.
Thank you for posting.
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Oct 28, 2018 11:53:31 GMT
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Yup, it only takes a gentle touch, but the action is moderately positive. I can increase the spring pressure if needed, but the thing is designed so you can press the button in the center- adding the leverage of the ring means you don't have to push much at all.
Phil
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 Ready for Halloween. Phil |
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Loving this car.
And all the fixes that you are bringing to it.
Well done.
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