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Post by indianajones on Sept 16, 2013 0:20:32 GMT
Oh it wouldn't block the grill, it'd be behind the panel, but I'll take a look again into the set up. It appears your servo is a bit smaller than mine (going by the photo though).
Also in regards to the air cleaner/filter, are you saying that my set up at the moment isn't good or would only be if I placed the washer bag where I proposed?
-Andrew
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Post by dave1800 on Sept 16, 2013 6:20:30 GMT
The original air cleaners housings rotated to a summer position away from the manifold to take in cooler air. If you left them in the winter position they took in warm air from the manifold and ran badly, ie too rich. Mk111 cars had an automatic flap opening to allow cooler air once the engine bay had warmed up. Difficult to be too precise about your set up as the filter may offer more or less resistance than the standard one. But it is always good practice to allow the engine to take in cooler air to improve the efficiency. The engine will take in less combustible air (oxygen) per stroke it the air is hot and therefore expanded. I think it particularly important on these BMC engines with the exhaust and inlet manifold so close to the bulkhead with little airflow around it. Just my thoughts, others may differ. (It should definitely sound quieter and more refined with the original housing.) Regards David Oh it wouldn't block the grill, it'd be behind the panel, but I'll take a look again into the set up. It appears your servo is a bit smaller than mine (going by the photo though). Also in regards to the air cleaner/filter, are you saying that my set up at the moment isn't good or would only be if I placed the washer bag where I proposed? -Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Sept 16, 2013 9:36:01 GMT
Interesting, I should still have my original housing somewhere, just in case. Would be interesting to see what Chris's view is on the matter.
-Andrew
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Post by Nick RS on Sept 16, 2013 9:54:03 GMT
I have an original air filter box but the directional intake has been removed. Instead the elephant's trunk brings in cold air from behind the grille. Nick  |
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Post by dave1800 on Sept 16, 2013 10:46:52 GMT
I can guess which way he will argue as he has the same set up as you only for twins  Chris' Engine bay Interesting, I should still have my original housing somewhere, just in case. Would be interesting to see what Chris's view is on the matter. -Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Sept 16, 2013 11:23:33 GMT
True hah.
Hmmm can't find my stock air filter housing.....might be at my folks place, doh!
-Andrew
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Post by Penguin45 on Sept 16, 2013 22:57:26 GMT
I suppose, like anything else, it's a balancing act. The K & Ns are free flow filters, so allow a lot more air through than the standard paper element. So much so, there is a standard SU needle modification for the HS and HF carburettors. Whether or not the gains from the extra air flow are fully off-set by slightly warmer air, I really couldn't say.
Chris.
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Post by dave1800 on Sept 17, 2013 0:40:40 GMT
Do you have the SU needle numbers by any chance for the air filter modifications for the Landcrab? There's quite a bit of chatter on the MGB forums, some swear by the K&Ns others at them . On the MGB it is possible to fit a deep pair of K&Ns to improve the airflow, not so easy on the landcrab. And what about the induction roar on a Wolseley David So much so, there is a standard SU needle modification for the HS and HF carburettors. Whether or not the gains from the extra air flow are fully off-set by slightly warmer air, I really couldn't say. Chris. |
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Post by dave1800 on Sept 17, 2013 0:43:22 GMT
Should act like a ram pipe forcing in more air at speed David I have an original air filter box but the directional intake has been removed. Instead the elephant's trunk brings in cold air from behind the grille. Nick |
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Post by Nick RS on Oct 3, 2013 19:37:01 GMT
Andrew, Thought of you at the weekend. Here is a picture of the Durham Police 1800 engine bay with the alternative servo as well as expansion tank and washer bottle. Nick  |
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Post by indianajones on Oct 5, 2013 8:44:18 GMT
Cheers Nick _b
I couldn't figure it out at first, but I see how they got the washer bottle in that place, they had to remove the control box. I don't think I'm up to that, but as I mentioned in another thread, I'm slowly working out a bracket to keep the servo on the right hand side of the bay.
-Andrew
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Post by dave1800 on Oct 6, 2013 4:37:16 GMT
Andrew Extract from fitting instructions courtesy of "Moss". For bleeding purposes, the snout of the servo (output port) must be positioned up hill from horizontal 25°-45°. Also, the air valve must be at least 30° below the center line of the servo. If not, the brake system may be impossible to bleed. Regards David Cheers Nick _b I couldn't figure it out at first, but I see how they got the washer bottle in that place, they had to remove the control box. I don't think I'm up to that, but as I mentioned in another thread, I'm slowly working out a bracket to keep the servo on the right hand side of the bay. -Andrew |
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Post by dave1800 on Oct 16, 2013 9:46:59 GMT
Andrew If you ever get the servo bracket sorted would you be happy to share the details? If I buy the car here, I will need to do the same thing. Regards David Cheers Nick _b I couldn't figure it out at first, but I see how they got the washer bottle in that place, they had to remove the control box. I don't think I'm up to that, but as I mentioned in another thread, I'm slowly working out a bracket to keep the servo on the right hand side of the bay. -Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Oct 16, 2013 19:36:33 GMT
Yup, once I've got it sorted out I'll knock out a drawing (perhaps a 3D file too) to share and pass along to the LOCI if they're interested. -Andrew Andrew If you ever get the servo bracket sorted would you be happy to share the details? If I buy the car here, I will need to do the same thing. Regards David |
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Post by dave1800 on Oct 26, 2013 9:29:22 GMT
Hi Andrew Came across this reference on the Austin 1800 Google Groups HERE to servo mounting brackets in Oz, sorry not NZ. Maybe worth an email / call to see if they have anything suitable? Servo bracketsRegards David Yup, once I've got it sorted out I'll knock out a drawing (perhaps a 3D file too) to share and pass along to the LOCI if they're interested. -Andrew Andrew If you ever get the servo bracket sorted would you be happy to share the details? If I buy the car here, I will need to do the same thing. Regards David |
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