LowStandards
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Feb 16, 2016 22:28:52 GMT
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So, the sprocket was on the wrong side for the engine, so I cut the chassis about a bit to stick it over the other side This allowed me to mock up the jacks haft, need to order the bearings for this and get it mounted. Got loads of room for an exhaust and battery etc behind it In fact I have so much room I can lose the engine under the cowl so it's completely hidden, I just wonder about cooling. It's a static engine so it's designed not to be in airflow as such, which should make it easier? Thoughts?
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LowStandards
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Feb 11, 2016 20:54:17 GMT
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Sell it me!
No, serias
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LowStandards
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Clutch has arrive and is fitted New axle bearings doing there thing Ordered some platewheels and bearings to make the jackshaft so soon i'll be able to fire her up and spin the wheels up
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LowStandards
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Looks awesome, I have no idea how you did it in the time period Especially when you had to do annoying things like strip all the bog back off you applied like this to seam the panel in you tacked My hat is truly doffed
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LowStandards
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A cvt is nearer £200 for this engine :/
The engine was cheap and i'm a sucker for punishment so i'll stick with it.
Ordered a centrifugal clutch now, geared right it should last
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LowStandards
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I could of just kept it standard if I did that I think i'm gonna risk buying this clutch and seeing how it holds up I'll be gearing it for torques not speeds anyways, so in theory it should engage pretty quickly and not burn up Plus there might be wheelies
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LowStandards
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The problem I have is the power and the 25mm output shaft
Cvt's in that size are near £200
A clutch is £40 on eBay, but I worry about how good it would be for that
Looking at a belt tension clutch at the min
Or even better would be the 2:1 reduction box and wet clutch a lot of power washers and large generators have, but again, pricey...
The differential i believe is a ball bearing type like you see on R/C cars, though i haven't had it apart to check. I'll probably replace the axle anyways as i'd prefer a solid one
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LowStandards
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Jan 30, 2016 16:40:02 GMT
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Did a bit more work the other night Cut all the old electric mounts and cap out which let me move the engine in front of the axle I roughly cut the cowl to allow the head to poke out for a bit of cooling I've ordered a few bits now, bearings, pulleys etc, but it's getting there...
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LowStandards
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Don't tick it, job done...
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LowStandards
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Jan 26, 2016 20:49:20 GMT
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Gas heaters produce moisture
A lot of moisture...
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LowStandards
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Jan 25, 2016 21:39:25 GMT
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Tonight I set about tearing the poor thing apart. Something I actually sat and pondered over for a good 30 mins. I cant believe the thing worked after siting for so long. I never bought it as working, so had no issues with ripping it to bits, but for some reason, the fact that she was intact made me think hard about leaving her be. But then I looked across the garage and nearly 400cc gave me a cheeky wink and I was sold. 2 huge 75ah batteries, a rather large motor and all the speed control gubbins needed to go Looking a bit clearer in there now This is the sort of thing that made me think hard about taking it to bits. This is just the brake, a simple caliper would of sufficed, but this is operated by 2 separate cable systems. The hand brake and then if you yank back on the steering tiller the brake is also applied. Look how overkill it is, the metal is inches thick in places. Even so, it had to go. She weighs a hell of a lot less now. The brake operated directly onto the differential, hopefully I'll be able to replicate this using hydraulics as its a neat solution. I couldn't help throwing the engine in place to see what's what. Look at that, even mounted too far back - the electric motor mount is in the way - and too high it fits under the cowl. This thing is going to be stealthy. Though the head will have to poke out the cowl for cooling.
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LowStandards
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Jan 25, 2016 11:42:22 GMT
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Brilliant. Are you sure that engine will produce enough power for your needs? I think it'll 'just' do it ;p I'm gonna gear it for 20 tops though for the Gathering, any faster is stupid when cars and folks are around.
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LowStandards
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Jan 24, 2016 22:11:18 GMT
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Knowing I cannot build my Geep in time for the Gathering I needed to look into something else to build I give you my 1989 Batricar mobility scooter This thing is built like a tank, none of your lightweight, fold in the boot nonsense, it weighs enough that 3 of us struggled to lift it into a pickup - the wheels and tyres are 14" diameter to give you some scale - it has indicators, headlights, tail lights and a disk brake Which brings me to step 2, I think it's man enough to take my second purchase 390cc and 13hp of Honda's finest 13hp is silly on a go kart by the way, let alone a mobility scooter ;p This will no doubt be a slow build, after all, I've got 8 months...
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LowStandards
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I could prob do with a little more of the car than that Cheers mind
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LowStandards
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Build this: But in real life...
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LowStandards
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Think they were the silicone based slipper and not upto much cop. I am now
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LowStandards
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I'm after an MX5 for a special project i'm working on.
Thing is i'm going to be very picky about what and where
It must be: 1.8 Manual Have a sweet engine / box / running gear Have a Torsen diff, so i'm guessing a mk2
It can be as rusty as you like, I don't care for the body, or the roof or the seats etc
It must be in the Midlands, cause i'm lazy...
I know, i know, i'm a nightmare, but there are plenty about so its worth asking. I promise the end result will be worth it
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LowStandards
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is it a 'proper' driveway with a dropped kerb? If so the council needs kicking ..... Not only is it a proper driveway with a dropped kerb I even have gates at the entrance to the driveway, and a garage at the other end! I've been to the council several times about this and the council's response has always been, the drive is unused because there's never a car in it! To which I reply that I can't get my car in it as the entrance is usually blocked by someone parking in the parking bay that goes across my drive!! They then suggest that I buy a permit!! A money making scam if ever I saw one!! This is full on BS, take it as high as you can! How the curse word can they ascertain if you use your driveway or not? Utter whompercunts... I suggest a pm to skinnylew as he seems to do this for a living and go from there...
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LowStandards
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How does one report a reg to the dvla? Because eBay clearly don't give a .....
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LowStandards
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Nov 26, 2015 12:02:04 GMT
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There is no such thing as a tax disc now, so its just a picture in your car!
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