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Post by indianajones on Nov 19, 2011 6:24:00 GMT
Just had one of these with one of my Clash LPs on (Huge clash fan) My favourite beer I reckon  .....did Chris mention I used to own an MG? lol -Andrew |
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Post by Keef on Nov 19, 2011 20:53:41 GMT
Good job Indy.  would of assumed the speedo cable would of read off the wheels? You're thinking motorbike! The speedo in most cars is driven off the gearbox. |
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Post by indianajones on Nov 19, 2011 21:07:48 GMT
You're thinking motorbike! The speedo in most cars is driven off the gearbox. Ah that'd explain that then! Will get one sorted then, though I doubt I can get upto too much speeding in a landcrab without noticing lol -Andrew |
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Post by dave1800 on Nov 20, 2011 2:26:59 GMT
Not really that slow! A BMC 1800 broke seven International Class 'E' (1500cc-2000cc) at Monza, Italy in September 1967, in seven days and seven nights of continuous motoring. This BMC 1800 travelled 15,589.76 miles at an average speed of 92.80 mph and set the following records: 1. 4 Days at 93.90 mph - 9,012.53 miles. 2. 5 Days at 93.42 mph - 11, 210.26 miles. 3. 6 Days at 93.24 mph - 13,426.95 miles. 4. 7 Days at 92.80 mph - 15,589.76 miles. 5. 15,000 kilometres at 92.64 mph. 6. 20,000 kilometres at 93.38 mph. 7. 25,000 kilometres at 92.78 mph. See www.bluestreaksix.com/Austin1800/Page14.html though I doubt I can get upto too much speeding in a landcrab without noticing lol -Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Nov 20, 2011 7:26:34 GMT
lol well I'm sure I'm not doing 90mph!
As for speedo cable, does it have to be a crab one? or could an MGB one work?
-Andrew
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Post by indianajones on Nov 24, 2011 5:01:23 GMT
Hmmm after driving the car a few times, it just doesn't quite feel the same for some reason. Also sometimes I can here a flat *thud thud thud* noise when going along with the gas on? Quite keen to get all the steering/wheel bearing issues sorted, she would be perfect to drive then! Even tempted to take it to my mechanic for an overhual in that regard, but of course much more keen to try myself and save a few pennies Cheers, -Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Nov 27, 2011 19:06:48 GMT
Got the other side done yesterday. Was done much quicker! Didn't need to pop any ball joints, I think I had more room to play with, also I knew what I was meant to be doing this time no doubt helped lol Cheers again everyone -Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Nov 28, 2011 4:42:16 GMT
 New speedo cable (thanks to the NZ Wolseley club) and brake pads, safety first _b Do I need to remove the entire dash to get at the speedo? -Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Dec 3, 2011 22:08:50 GMT
(Sorry, no pics!)
Greased up the speedo cable, she works a treat now, but will need to compare the speed with a GPS, but seems to be correct.
Replaced the brake pads and changed the brake fluid, brakes just need to be bedded in, but should be good.
Can still hear some thuds from time to time, gonna do some full lock turns today and see if the CVs are making any noise.
Sometimes when I drive her, it feels like i'm fighting against her, she wants to go one way and myself another. Also I have shaking and wobbling in the steering wheel, new rack needed?
If no luck soon I'll bite the bullet and take her into my mechanic early next year and get him to service the steering.
It's not dangerous, but somewhat annoying, and I know she can be a great handling car if the little niggles are taken care of smile.gif
-Andrew
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Post by indianajones on Dec 4, 2011 0:55:34 GMT
Well can't seem to hear clicking noises, which is good.
The bad though is that she doesn't seem to like running nicely in the rain. Stalled at the lights, and was very sluggish from the shops.
I really need to get here tuned up. K&N filter is on the way. Will take the carb apart for a clean, check timing, replace plugs and check mixture.
-Andrew
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Post by Penguin45 on Dec 4, 2011 1:03:47 GMT
You might consider blanking off part of the grille, Indy. With the open grille on the 18/85, the distributor is fully exposed to the weather, so the rain goes straight in. I have a sheet of black corrugated plastic blanking off the left hand side of the grille. It is more or less invisible when you look at at the car, but does shield the distributor from the weather. I have a rubber "snood" fitted over the coil connections as well.
I've posted something about knocks and clonks in the other place for you.
Chris.
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Post by indianajones on Dec 4, 2011 4:17:50 GMT
Cheers Chris Had never considered that! -Andrew |
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Post by dave1800 on Dec 4, 2011 13:22:28 GMT
Could be many things. But if it happens after you have driven a few miles, the CV joint could be dry. (It gets hot and partially seizes making the steering fight you. Now if that is the case it could be dangerous, I advise you to get it checked. The steering shake is probably nothing to do with the rack but a wheel / tyre out of balance, a ball joint with play, tie rod rubbers etc or the CV joint if you are fighting it to change direction. regards David (Sorry, no pics!) Sometimes when I drive her, it feels like i'm fighting against her, she wants to go one way and myself another. Also I have shaking and wobbling in the steering wheel, new rack needed? It's not dangerous, but somewhat annoying, and I know she can be a great handling car if the little niggles are taken care of smile.gif -Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Dec 4, 2011 19:19:54 GMT
Cheers for that David. I shall inspect the age of the tyres and also for cracks. If too old and damaged I shall replace.
As for the CV joint, I'm not 100% certain, but had not considered the scenario. I might give my mechanic a buzz soon or have to wait till after my Christmas break. I'll hold off going on any open road or M-way driving till then.
-Andrew
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Post by indianajones on Dec 6, 2011 23:05:32 GMT
Gonna drop her off to my mechanic this weekend -Andrew |
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