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Post by dave1800 on Mar 9, 2016 13:01:02 GMT
Thanks, that's an impressive spec
David
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Post by bullyboy on Mar 9, 2016 18:15:31 GMT
Hi all just an update on the camshaft situation, i bought a new cam from mgb hive an 88g303 which gives the same lift as the S but without the mech pump lobe. I pulled the lobe of the old cam and had the new cam machined to accept the interference fit lobe,hey presto 1800S cam  The one i bought from MGB Hive, notice larger end to the left of the photo    Paul |
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Post by charlypm on Mar 10, 2016 6:07:02 GMT
For the shift cables, I did the same on mine, what I used is a heat shrink tubing made for burial electrical wire spices. I banded an extra piece at each end to make sure the ends didn't leak. The electrical shrink tubing also has a sticky inner coating which adheres to the cable when heated. I bought it in 48 inch pieces and was able to encase the entire cable. |
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Post by bullyboy on Mar 10, 2016 8:07:48 GMT
For the shift cables, I did the same on mine, what I used is a heat shrink tubing made for burial electrical wire spices. I banded an extra piece at each end to make sure the ends didn't leak. The electrical shrink tubing also has a sticky inner coating which adheres to the cable when heated. I bought it in 48 inch pieces and was able to encase the entire cable. Hi Yes i have seen that aswell, i think i have a data sheet for that aswell, i think it the same material as the sheet i used but just in convient tubes. I think i have some left i will see what i have got and offer it on here. I know its not cheap but i bought it in bulk load so not sure of individual price. Paul |
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Post by bullyboy on Apr 18, 2016 11:18:31 GMT
Latest update for you all, still not got the car back yet from the body shop yet but hopefully shouldn't be too long so been busy on other things      a lot of work trying to get the gaps better  Gutters repaired  Front end welded on  Brake servo rebuilt, loads of items cleaned and painted and ready to go I will update when i know more Paul |
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Post by Penguin45 on Apr 18, 2016 14:06:04 GMT
Good stuff, Paul. Power unit is really looking the business. Another couple of months?
Chris.
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Post by bullyboy on Apr 19, 2016 6:45:17 GMT
Good stuff, Paul. Power unit is really looking the business. Another couple of months? Chris. Hopefully |
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Post by andrewa on Apr 19, 2016 21:30:01 GMT
Looking good - shutlines business take me back - thought we'd got it perfect until first time I washed it and had to pull the top of the rear doors in a bit because of slight leak and ended up starting all over again.
Went back and looked at a picture of my dad's 1800 and realised shutlines weren't exactly brilliant when new!
Great you're on the home straight - going to look stunning when painted.
Andrew
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Post by andrewa on May 30, 2016 13:56:23 GMT
Any more news from the bodyshop?
Cheers
Andrew
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Post by bullyboy on May 31, 2016 15:05:02 GMT
Any more news from the bodyshop? Cheers Andrew Hi yes just got it back friday will post some photo tomorrow PAUL |
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Post by andrewa on May 31, 2016 16:43:40 GMT
Excellent!
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Post by bullyboy on Jun 1, 2016 11:29:59 GMT
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Post by andrewa on Jun 1, 2016 12:47:00 GMT
Looks stunning - bet the bank balance is hurting - but what a great job.
Good luck with putting it all back together.
The only other thing I did at this stage was get as much Dinitrol/Waxoyl or whatever your preferred version is into everything/everywhere I could think of.
Enjoy the rest of the process - you're almost on the home straight!
Cheers
Andrew
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Post by Penguin45 on Jun 1, 2016 19:54:00 GMT
Phwoar. Lovely.
Chris.
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Post by dave1800 on Jun 2, 2016 0:20:07 GMT
It's looking great. I would be scared to touch it!  Thanks for the pics. David Now in the garage waiting for me top start the rebuild without scratching it hopefully Paul |
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