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Post by indianajones on Aug 3, 2012 7:47:28 GMT
Hey lads, Just a small (pictureless sorry!) update. I got the crab back the other day, paint job looks ok (I mainly took her in for the rust work, and the labour was virtually free so I'm happy with the result and price) Just one small spot that got messed up, but the painter said he'll fix it up, I'll just bring it back a bit later on. Have only got the essentials back on at this stage to get her home and then I got the flu which has kept me in bed for the last two days. Hopefully I'll have the energy tomorrow to start on the rest of the trim  Cheers, Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Sept 24, 2012 6:47:59 GMT
An update with pictures! (everyones favourite!) Got most of the trim on and she's starting to look nice now ...even the mrs isn't too ashamed to be seen in her now lol   Have a WOF due in around 2 weeks, so I'm hoping she will pass that. Will also do the oil and filter next month as it's been a year. -Andrew |
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Post by Penguin45 on Sept 24, 2012 8:28:21 GMT
Looking good, Indy.
Chris.
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Post by indianajones on Sept 24, 2012 8:38:11 GMT
Cheers Chris -Andrew |
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Post by dave1800 on Sept 24, 2012 10:19:04 GMT
It's looking good!
(I've sent you a pm)
regards
David
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Post by indianajones on Sept 24, 2012 10:34:39 GMT
Cheers David,
Have replied to your pm
-Andrew
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Post by indianajones on Oct 7, 2012 1:15:53 GMT
Just had to pop down to the shops, on the way back went through a police check point, police officer said "Geeez I thought you were Daniel Vettori!" followed by "Nice car mate".
She must be starting to look good now! she's getting compliments!
-Andrew
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Post by dave1800 on Oct 7, 2012 1:23:18 GMT
Sounds like you're getting compliments too! I believe Daniel played for my home county, Warwickshire a few years ago? Just had to pop down to the shops, on the way back went through a police check point, police officer said "Geeez I thought you were Daniel Vettori!" followed by "Nice car mate". She must be starting to look good now! she's getting compliments! -Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Oct 7, 2012 1:53:55 GMT
According to Google he did play for Warwickshire. As for the 'compliment' regarding myself, I'm pretty used to it, that was the second time this week lol. Get it all the time.
The funny thing is that I'm also left-handed like him.
-Andrew
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Post by indianajones on Oct 12, 2012 23:47:51 GMT
Well just went for a WOF, she failed as one of the tie rod's bush has failed, could hear and see it moving when he was reversing and put the brakes on.
Just took a look in my BMC workshop manual to see if I could do this myself, they note in bold font that I "Do not allow the suspension to take the vehicle weight while a tie-rod is detatched."
Could I do this myself? i.e. does it mean just no weight on that wheel (so jack her up etc) or would I need to see my mechanic with a hoist etc?
Cheers,
-Andrew
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Post by Penguin45 on Oct 13, 2012 13:05:08 GMT
Yes, get the relevant corner up in the air and brace with axle stand. The alloy castings will not take any twisting forces, hence the need for the tie bar.  Drop the housing down and undo the bolt through the lower arm to remove the tie rod as an assembly.  I have a couple of these in the garage. What you actually need are the two rubber bushes. These are sized as follows:  A = 15mm B = 38mm C = 15mm D = 17mm E = 22mm Which you ought to be able to rustle up down there. Might be worth checking to see if you can get some poly ones, then you can do both sides and forget about it for ever. Chris. |
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Post by indianajones on Oct 13, 2012 22:06:38 GMT
Cheers Chris, nice to hear I figured out what I needed to do by myself for a change lol Thanks for the dims, and agreed, hopefully I should be able to source locally, if not, I'll just ask Mr. Wood. Oh and of course I'd be doing both side, makes sense doesn't it. -Andrew Edit: Is there a part No. for the bushes? and/or were they shared on any other cars? Asking for 1800 parts down here normally gets a "what the hell is an Austin 1800" or "Haven't stock that for over 15 years" lol |
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Post by Penguin45 on Oct 14, 2012 0:51:40 GMT
Rubber bush - 11H1101. Should be fun down your local factors...........  Chris. |
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Post by dave1800 on Oct 15, 2012 0:47:16 GMT
The tie bar adjustment is critical as it affects the steering castor angle and you need to ensure this is correct on both sides for the car to drive properly. As an aside, I was amazed back in the 70s when my wife had a severe head on in our Mk1 1800 with a Land Rover that bent and twisted the tie bar like toffee (and I think they were thicker on Mk1 cars) but it didn't damage the alloy suspension housing. Nevertheless don't risk not taking the weight off the suspension as Chris says. Yes, get the relevant corner up in the air and brace with axle stand. The alloy castings will not take any twisting forces, hence the need for the tie bar. Chris. |
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Post by indianajones on Oct 15, 2012 4:53:32 GMT
Cheers for that Dave,
Do you think I might of damaged it by driving the car in it's current state? (I can't be sure when it started to fail, but had noticed something wasn't quite right in the last week).
The rod has play in it and can be heard moving when the brakes are applied when in reverse.
Is the setting information in the workshop manuals? I must admit I only glanced over it to see what I needed/if I could do it myself.
Cheers,
-Andrew
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