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Evening Eugene. Where exactly in Africa are you at the moment? Hi Rian I am in Rwanda, part of a team constructing a new airport. Yesterday in a period of 30 minutes had a 35mm downpour. You want some rain I can send some..  Remembered the Rwanda bit, not the city. Still, it is warm there, 3’C here. May even start a fire tonight. |
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Preliminary work to make the Cortina pedal work the Mazda clutch: drilled a hole in the pedal to replicate the Mazda offset. Made new, cross-drilled clevis pin and nylon spacer. That will be enough to position the master cylinder, but I don't think there will be enough adjustment in the pushrod. If that's the case, I'll make a longer one with a more robust clevis that doesn't need a spacer. The hole in the Mazda pedal is 10mm but the pin is 8mm. I find that odd. I discovered it after I had drilled a new 10mm hole in the pedal. Sounds like you lost the plastic bush that sits in the hole in the Mazda pedal. CoulD be the bush that is missing. No idea. |
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3’C here. May even start a fire tonight. So, You're the Grizzer?  |
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The hole in the Mazda pedal is 10mm but the pin is 8mm. I find that odd. I discovered it after I had drilled a new 10mm hole in the pedal. Sounds like you lost the plastic bush that sits in the hole in the Mazda pedal. That would explain the broken-off, cracked, scruffy looking, small piece of plastic I've since found on the floor. Time for a new one. Back to the Gollum box... |
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Sounds like you lost the plastic bush that sits in the hole in the Mazda pedal. That would explain the broken-off, cracked, scruffy looking, small piece of plastic I've since found on the floor. Time for a new one. Back to the Gollum box... I can just imagine you rummaging about your workshop. And also guess there is little chance of it being here after the last clean out with the vacuum cleaner. |
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Stole a quick hour yesterday from work. It was 3’C outside, some chilly breeze and a bit of rain earlier. So I fetched the last of the underseal from the garage, added a small bit, around 50ml of white spirit (fake turpentine) to it, and brought the tin into the house, into a pot of boiling water on the stove and melted and mixed it all up to be able to paint it on the wheel arches and inner fenders. Amazing how much easier it works when warmed up. Front end complete.  Rear arches all done.  Body itself now ready to go back on, once a few other chassis jobs are done. Brake lines, fuel lines, part of the loom to be routed under the body, along the chassis. Fuel tank, and I want to inspect and possibly restore the original which will be a correct fit, and leave space for the rear silencer that kevins donated to the build. Or else see what is available online in a small, aluminium or similar size. A few other jobs still to be done. Today is Sally’s day, (payback comes eventually) so not planning any build time. Maybe a coffee at the Turkish place as reward. |
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Last Edit: Feb 5, 2022 11:11:13 GMT by grizz
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Well, Turkish lunch happened. Sally had me all day, till she got bored and went home to do some stuff. While out and actually having our Lamachun and coffee I saw this out the windows of the restaurant. Looked like a character from a sci-fi movie, this electric bike stopped outside. I like it.  After we got in Sally left for an hour, and the new Lodger, maybe for 5-7 weeks, John, the one legged driving instructor got here. He has already fitted in. He came down to the garage when he had unpacked and gave a hand getting the threaded bar template sorted. More in a bit for those of you watching this move along. . |
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Quick hour, maybe less this afternoon late when Sally went home to do home stuff. Popped down, moved a few bits, placed the screen in what could be its final position.  Then quickly made a template for the bolt holes. Happy with that.  So now the holes need to be drilled in the frame, threaded bar fitted and Tig welded in place, then we are ready.  Ready for what I hear you say. Watch this space. |
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One of those days. Over 7 hours at the garage. nickwheeler and I did a load of stuff……. Not much to show for it. But progress is a strange mistress. Weekend over, and it is cold and wet. Photo report once uploads are done. |
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Went out by 10.00 this morning. Cleared up a load of stuff around the workshop, packed materials away wtc. Then pulled the original fuel tank down to take a look.  Opened up the tank.  Loads of crud inside.  While I was fighting the tank, Nick started to lay out more of the wiring loom and attaching it to the chassis and gearbox/motor. I removed the tank and then banged it down on the floor in the hope to loosen up some of the crud. Also had the cement mixer out, planning a load of nuts and bolts and self tapping screws to clean up the inside. Unfortunately it was not to be. Rusted out tank.  So now the next trick will be to to get a copy of this tank made up in either steel or ally plate, including the fuel pump etc. Need to find a sheet metal builder who can copy this and make a tank. |
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Might it be easier to adapt an aircooled beetle fuel tank to fit, or series landrover, Morris minor, might be cheaper than a bespoke one off
Ttfn Glenn
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It does look similar to the range rover one and a minor one would easily fit, mgb is also very similar, but minor and mgb would need a swirl pot and lift pump, do you know the dimensions of the tank? I'm sure a few of us can get the tape measure out.
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Always had quality work from AH fabrications for custom fuel tanks, seemed reasonably priced as well,gives you the option of a in tank pump and swirl pot for the Mazda fuel injection.
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For ease and cheapest, surely the best option is a fuel tank from an MX-5  It would come with the necessary innards for the Mazda drive train fuel requirements, and have the added bonus of the level sender working pretty much spot on with the Mazda instrument cluster and wiring loom  Also, with regards to the wiring loom (unless you've already wrapped it up) either fabric or PVC loom tape is the best for wrapping them. It doesn't stick to anything else once wrapped either, and doesn't go all gooey like insulting tape does  |
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Is it called insulting tape because of the words you use trying to unwrap it?
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+1 for the MX5 tank solution ...no calibration required, match for exsisting electrical components and fueling requirements ...
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For ease and cheapest, surely the best option is a fuel tank from an MX-5 It would come with the necessary innards for the Mazda drive train fuel requirements, and have the added bonus of the level sender working pretty much spot on with the Mazda instrument cluster and wiring loom Also, with regards to the wiring loom (unless you've already wrapped it up) either fabric or PVC loom tape is the best for wrapping them. It doesn't stick to anything else once wrapped either, and doesn't go all gooey like insulting tape does +1 for the MX5 tank solution ... Have you guys seen the shape of an MX5 tank? Or removed one? That will not be happening. It needs the same shape of the original hole to be filled. Go take a look at YouTube and the guy removing a tank, and what it looks like, shape wise. I have no idea what one would cost to buy. But it has to fit that space as dedicated. |
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Might it be easier to adapt an aircooled beetle fuel tank to fit, or series landrover, Morris minor, might be cheaper than a bespoke one off Ttfn Glenn Sourcing stuff becomes a pain. Filler neck in the right place, adapting etc……. No idea about Land Rover items. It does look similar to the range rover one and a minor one would easily fit, mgb is also very similar, but minor and mgb would need a swirl pot and lift pump, do you know the dimensions of the tank? I'm sure a few of us can get the tape measure out. That is a problem too, getting the pump and pipes etc fitted as it fits under the floor. So I need to approach with caution. Always had quality work from AH fabrications for custom fuel tanks, seemed reasonably priced as well,gives you the option of a in tank pump and swirl pot for the Mazda fuel injection. May have to find a sensibly priced builder to make a bespoke tank. |
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Is it called insulting tape because of the words you use trying to unwrap it? I would get on with it then. |
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