Finally a runner

[Not Happy Jan]

Thanks Jamahl... it was great to catch up with you on the weekend.... put a face to a name... Again I must say everyone who I have met from the forum or the various clubs have been exceptional individuals 8) 8)

[Not Happy Jan]

I knew I had a slight leak in the LHR wheel cylinder...so I thought that I would change them before dring down to Sydney this weekend for CARnivale.
Look what I found. So not sure if this post us hold be placed in vehicles no construction. :P




Changed both wheel cylinders and also put the springs from the wagon into the sedan cos the wheels kept on scraping the wheel arch going over a bump and there was no way I coould put anyone in the back. Took a while but  did it.

It sits quite high now but the ride is much better. Does feel quite bouncy and haven't scrapped the tyres today ;D


fee

Nick

[NES304]

Does feel quite bouncy and haven't scrapped the tyres today ;D


fee

Nick

Happens when you drive upside down!!!!!! ;D

[Not Happy Jan]

yeah it bouced around A LOT  ;D
Damm ipad.

[Not Happy Jan]

I'm not sure does this go back to vehicles under construction
Doing a little bit of a tidy up on snowwhite
The engine was leaking quite a bit of oil and it did not have unleaded valves so I have taken it out.


And put in the one that I had built up for the wagon


I was just going to give the engine bay a bit of a cleanup But as you know it's never that simple



I also want to lower it and I have got some lowering blocks from Pete Mallaby.


Is it worth getting this radiator re-welding. What are the three core radiators  like on eBay. The aluminium ones.



The plan is to send it to the sandblasters to get the engine bay and underside cleaned up. And put it all back together

[Not Happy Jan]

Does anyone make reproduction ones of these



The place is a bloody mess!
Nick

[FCRB26]

I dont think they do nick

But i think i kept mine off the wagon i shall go looking for you.

[Not Happy Jan]

New engine in. New brake lines fitted and brakes bled.  At least it can stop now!!

New vacuum advance line and fuel line tidied up




Couple of questions. Does the choke cable need to go through both carbies
The distributor is sitting probably 2 mm proud of the base. it should sit flat shouldn't it.

[Not Happy Jan]

That last photo is of a relay that attaches to the starter motor. What function would that too. I've got one loose wire coming off it?

[ardiesse]

Nick,

Choke cable: yes, it has to connect to both carburettors.
Starter motor relay:  For a grey motor starter, it's probably unnecessary.

Connect purple "start" wire from harness to one side of relay coil.  Connect other side of relay coil to ground. Connect one side (common) of relay contacts to big battery cable on the starter solenoid.  Connect other side of relay contacts (normally open) to the screw terminal on the starter solenoid where the purple "start" wire used to go.

Distributor: don't know.  I'd need to take a look at a photo.

Rob

[Not Happy Jan]

Thanks Rob.
Better get a bigger choke cable. Are these available.?
Nick

[Rod]

Hi Nick,

The following is my experience in regards to the choke with twin carbies. I have used the original cable and hooked it up to the rear carby. I slightly drilled a larger hole where the wires go through. From there I got another piece of wire to join the two carbies. It worked but not to my entire satisfaction. The reason for that I was not convinced the front carby was fully closed when the cable was pushed in. I then disconnected the front carby and them wired it completely open. I now use the choke only on the rear carby and the motor works perfectly as a choke from a cold start. I will endeavour to try and get a photo over the weekend.

If you still want to use the choke on both carbies I have read somewhere (may Harv's carby guide) where others have used a hacksaw blade cut to size to join both carbies.

Cheers

Rod

[Not Happy Jan]

Thanks Rod
Look fwd to photo
Someone also mentioned cable

[Not Happy Jan]

Hmm,
Saturday's job.. change master cylinder and re-bleed brakes.
Clean the floor

[ehsv6]

Try a shortened push bike wheel spoke for choke.

[ardiesse]

Now there's a thought.  And perhaps you could raid a "chocolate-block" electrical terminal strip for the brass tubular fitting with two clamp screws in it.

For reference, the X2s had a longer choke cable, with a section of (plastic) outer slipped over the inner cable between the two carburettors.  The choke cable retainer clamp was fitted to the rear carburettor only.

Rob

[Not Happy Jan]

great Idea EHSV6.
Always helpful Rod
Nick

[Not Happy Jan]

And Rob

[riger45]

Way to go for that nice runner!

[Not Happy Jan]

Ok a bit has happened.
Got the motor fired up which sounded really nice but had oil pissing out the rear main.

Out comes the motor and check it out.
Never done this before so relying on some mates

and Facebook for advice as well. Have the option of getting it done in town but they are not back till after New Years.
Pulled off sump and have noticed a few things which have been pointed out to me. One is the pitting on the crank shaft where it sits over the seal. Two is the mainseal is sitting quite proud of the block where the two join

and that would not help.
Got my mate and local NRMA mechanic coming round this afternoon to have a look.
The wagon is definitely going to get an upgrade!