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Post by jeff on Nov 1, 2020 23:31:21 GMT
Chalky, yes, that's the new bracket I have. I think the mk3 (if that's what you have) use a slightly different front pipe to the MK1 and mk2. As I say, the new bracket is a bit short on my MK1. The exhaust is a bit further towards the bulkhead when the manifold is lined up.
The MK1 bracket is a bit longer.
Great pics by the way, and funnily enough, you seem to have the exact same rust protection as me.
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Post by Penguin45 on Nov 2, 2020 0:09:47 GMT
If you exclude the "S" and 2.2s, there were three front pipes and two pipe brackets.
The earliest front pipe was GEX 1297, which used clamp GEX 7130 - the jubilee clip type.
The others were GEX 1298 and GEX 1339, which used GEX 7132 - the "U" clamp type.
I've had a few battles with front pipes over the years. I've made spacers to make the bracket meet the pipe. I've even made a wider bracket with slotted holes to accomodate an alignment issue on the Wolseley.
There's always a way....
Chris.
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Post by jeff on Nov 2, 2020 18:05:23 GMT
Thanks for that very useful info.
I did think of making a spacer but in the interests of preserving spares for Tony wood, and landcrab owners, I sent the braket back to Tony, and he is able to provide an early type clamp. As you say theres always a way.
I have found that the jubilee early jubilee type bracket can be improved by adapting a reversed U clamp in place of the jubilee clip.
I also discovered that the later front pipes are a slightly larger diameter, 1-3/4in instead of 1-5/8in.
Frustrating as these things can be at times, we learn and move on. Pooling knowledge and experience is what keeps the forum alive.
Cheers
Jeff.
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Post by Penguin45 on Nov 10, 2020 18:54:02 GMT
 VOF707J by Penguin 45, on Flickr Mine appears to lack the factory lubrication option. It does have input from hydrolastic fluid at the moment. C. |
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