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Post by kimberly on Apr 18, 2016 11:28:11 GMT
Little while since last post Rebuilt a few things Carbi Front calipers Rear cylinders Had the exhaust fixed Bought new tyres Cars now off at the mechanics to be finished off Tune Pressurise brakes Fix gear box leak Fit tyres I'm searching for rear tail lights. Unsure if there's the same style in the UK? But they are practically impossible to find any new/decent ones here in Aus! Any Aus members have any contacts for new old stock? Or someone I can send mine to, to get repainted?
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Post by kimberly on Dec 13, 2015 11:54:44 GMT
Thanks for all there replies.
New lower thermostat housing eventually arrived, unfortunately the water temp sensor hole is a lot smaller then the standard, so I'll have to source a new one.
Front half of the brakes are done. We spent a long day (8hrs) trying to remove the pistons from the calipers without any form machining or compressors.. Used a lot of brake fluid though.. Pulled the rears apart and all looks perfect. Will give everything a good clean and put it all back together.
Played around with the gearbox linkages, as I couldnt select 1st or 3rd. After a bit of force and fluid, we eventually got everything moving again.
I ordered a reco carbi kit a few weeks ago which took around two weeks to arrive.. Ordered a new jet needle, only to get sent the wrong jet. So waiting around for the right parts to put the carbi together again. Should be up and running again by late this week. New thermostat, dizzy cap, rotor button, leads, points, spark plugs all sitting waiting to go in.
Next on the list is exhaust and suspension. Let's see how that all pans out.
Thanks. Matt
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Post by kimberly on Dec 13, 2015 11:41:04 GMT
Ave sent you a message about your Kimberly, tandem.
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Post by kimberly on Nov 30, 2015 6:30:57 GMT
Have had a pretty decent look over and under the car. only rust I can really see (so far) is in the engine bay behind the motor. Mostly all surface which is good to see. No antifreeze/coolant or water in the engine at all! Noticed pretty quickly while the car was running and it started to heat up FAR to quickly. A good sign head gaskets gone there..
Carbi has been pulled down. Will need to order a few parts. Had a bent needle jet when pulled out, so ordered a new one ($20) hopefully the right one comes! Still! waiting on the carbi kit to arrive so I can start putting things back together.
Bought a caliper kit for the front brakes which is supposed to arrive in a day or two. Unfortuently though, a bleed nipple snapped off while we where bleeding the brakes last week, so will need to source a new one also. Shouldn't be to hard to find something that will adapt though!
Once the car stops, starts and drives nicely, I'll take it to get the exhaust done and see how the engine goes. Iv also just purchased a compression tester from ebay, so when that eventually arrives I can check the engine for compression rather then just hoping for the best!
Looking into the future a little. Exhaust. Have people been purchasing or making extractors? I did find a website somewhere, but was definitely a overseas website. Was going to cost me around $1000AUD just for the item itself! Can anybody recommend any where I should look or brands to search for? and what size exhaust is the norm? How are the breaks once running? While I'm tinkering around with the breaks, is it worth upgrading to anything bigger or trying a rear disc conversion?
Thanks, Matt
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Post by kimberly on Nov 27, 2015 7:19:47 GMT
Thanks for the replies again.
jumped on the eightennhundred website and found a ton of useful information! A great help. Also picked myself up a workshop manual to use while working on the car.
If anyone wants any photos of anywhere in particular to judge the differences between models, Aus/NZ/UK. Erosion, feel free to ask. Have started a build thread, so make sure to checks at out also.
Have started pulling the car apart and looking to have it back on the road after 32years of being unregistered.
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Post by kimberly on Nov 27, 2015 7:05:34 GMT
So here is my 1971 Austin Kimberly. Relatively rust free, few spots under the bonnet and rear wheel arches. The car hasn't been registered since 1984, so having a look at all the mechanical parts to start with, pulling everything apart bit by bit, staring with the carburettor and brakes. the car runs, but very poorly, could be lack of exhaust (rusted through) and timing, or the engine could be cactus.. Putting a rebuild kit through the carbi, give it a tune, put an exhaust on it and see how it runs. Doing the same with the brakes. Sending the discs and drums off to get machined next week, buy new rear shoes and putting a kit through the front calipers. Once it's running, I'll take it for a drive to get the suspension checked out and pumped up. Did a bit of a google and found a guy not far away that used to own a Austin, Morris and MG car wreckers, who still has a lot of new and second hand parts, so he has become very helpful. Found this lovely little hole in the lower thermostat housing. brand new one is costing around $100
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Post by kimberly on Nov 19, 2015 10:50:50 GMT
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Post by kimberly on Nov 19, 2015 9:56:52 GMT
Thanks for the replays and a bit of a history check on the car, very interesting.
Is there any sudden links I should be checking out to learn about this car? The car hasn't been registered since 1984! So it will most likely need a complete over haul running gear wise. Although it does drive. I havnt been far at all as the brakes are horrible. So maybe the easiest spot to find part numbers for brake parts? Iv done a quick ring around to a few suppliers and found pads and shoes are still available, no drums or discs as of yet though. Next I I would be looking into the suspension..... Are replacement boots still available? Hasn't anyone ever converted to springs and shockers? Next I would be looking at engine. It still runs rather nice, definitely needs an exhaust patch/replacement. Is anybody making extractors? Or any suggested exhaust sizes? Iv had a quick look under the bonnet and noticed its a rather tight fit
If there's any links to any of this soft of information,that would be handy.
Thanks
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Post by kimberly on Nov 18, 2015 10:18:43 GMT
A few more. She's 99% rust free. Currently running a single SU carb, so on the search for a twin manifold and another carb. the brakes are terrible at the moment, so a full overhaul is on the list along with exhaust and looking into the suspension.. <---- main reason I'm here. Research! Attachments:
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Post by kimberly on Nov 18, 2015 10:18:08 GMT
Good afternoon. First time Austin buyer here, have purchased myself a 1972 Austin Kimberly. From Melbourne, Australia. Good to see there's a few Melbourne members on here! Might help in sourcing some parts! Here are a few photos on the Kimberly.
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