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- Wed Oct 26, 2016 3:13 am
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: Transmission tunnel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3042
Re: Transmission tunnel
Can't imagine it would be usable if anyone did have one. AFAIK they were all made from a molded rubber compound which didn't hold up well to sun and oil exposure. At one time, someone was making reproductions from fiberglass. When I was needing one, I couldn't' find a source so I did a one off in fi...
- Tue Oct 25, 2016 1:21 am
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: 1951 Singer 4AD on eBay
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1834
Re: 1951 Singer 4AD on eBay
"all original" per the description yet the engine is clearly not original and the firewall has been hacked to accommodate.
Still a decent restoration project if you are looking to redo absolutely everything!
Still a decent restoration project if you are looking to redo absolutely everything!
- Thu Sep 01, 2016 1:30 am
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: Gearbox mounts supplier?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1645
Re: Gearbox mounts supplier?
A few years ago when I went looking, I couldn't find a supplier, so I used universal "biscuit" type motor mount pads sourced from Speedwaymotors.com (p/n 7209314-just looked them up) and modified them to suit. You could use pretty much any moderate durometer rubber mount that fits the gear...
- Sat Jun 18, 2016 4:36 pm
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: 4AD gaskets - manifold and exhaust pipe
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3007
Re: 4AD gaskets - manifold and exhaust pipe
A tip for use on fiber type gaskets (whether homemade or OEM type) is to smear a very thin and even coat of high temp RTV gasket maker on the fiber gaskets and allow it to fully dry before installing. This will help with sealing as well as later disassembly. I also find it allows for reuse of the ga...
- Mon Apr 18, 2016 12:19 am
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: New gas (petrol) tank
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1729
Re: New gas (petrol) tank
Louis, I had a new one made in aluminum by a company (in the US) I found online who specializes in fuel tanks. Cant' for the life of me remember the name but I'll look to see if I have a receipt. I simply measured up the tank after removing it and they an excellent job of reproducing the original. O...
- Sun Apr 10, 2016 1:34 am
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: 1951 4AD rear bumper
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3036
Re: 1951 4AD rear bumper
As an FYI, an Early VW Beetle front bumper is an easy adaptation for the rear of the 4AD until you can find an original. I'm still running the VW unit, and no one notices.
- Tue Mar 01, 2016 3:16 am
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: EXHAUST BRACKET MANIFOLD TO EXHAUST PIPE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 916
Re: EXHAUST BRACKET MANIFOLD TO EXHAUST PIPE
On my car (4AD) the exhaust pipe just had a flat square flange welded to the end of the pipe, with a flat gasket in between. 4 studs on the manifold. I believe this was the stock set up for all the dual carb cars. I had a bunch of flanges made from thicker 3/8" stainless steel a few years ago (...
- Fri Aug 21, 2015 2:33 am
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: Brake uprade - safety
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1608
Re: Brake uprade - safety
I agree that the stock brakes leave much to be desired, even after I have completely rebuilt my brakes, and believe they are working as good as can be expected (adjusting the mechanical rear brakes was a lesson in patience!). A unproven conjecture on my part is that MGB uprights (spindles to some) w...
- Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:34 am
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: Volvo powered 4AD
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1809
Re: Volvo powered 4AD
Looks like it should be a fun project. Body looks decent, and I really like the look of the wider tires, but too bad about those seats!:) I imagine the Volvo engine trans sits in there fairly well, and plenty of power! I believe there are single sidedraft intake manifolds for that engine that might ...
- Sat Jun 06, 2015 3:37 pm
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: Lucas RB106 Control Box / Regulator
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1128
Re: Lucas RB106 Control Box / Regulator
Fred, Sounds like you've found a knowledgeable, conscientious electrical guy to work with. Great find. The stock Lucas type regulators work fine, especially given the low milage most of us tend to do these days. A new regulator should last many years, and you can always service them per Lucas to kee...
- Sat Oct 25, 2014 12:31 am
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: Oil Line Fitting
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1238
Re: Oil Line Fitting
This has been discussed before. You can search for "block fitting" or copy/paste the URL below into your browser.
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=427&p=1752&hilit=bl ... ting#p1752
On my car the fitting was 1/2" whitworth thread.
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=427&p=1752&hilit=bl ... ting#p1752
On my car the fitting was 1/2" whitworth thread.
- Tue Oct 21, 2014 1:24 am
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: Castrol LMA
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1390
Re: Castrol LMA
Fred, There is a special grease for brake seals, usually comes with the seal kits but can be purchased locally from a parts store. It's what the OEMs use for initial assembly, and will last several years without drying out. Often called "red rubber grease". Or you could just leave the cyli...
- Sat Oct 11, 2014 3:11 am
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: GearBox bell housing leaking oil
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3181
Re: GearBox bell housing leaking oil
Stephen, It's been awhile since I've had my gearbox out, but as I recall, the input shaft didn't have a seal, but a sort of reverse thread arrangement to return oil to the gearbox via a drain path in the front bearing retainer. I believe there is a paper gasket between the bearing retainer and gearb...
- Sat Jun 07, 2014 6:29 pm
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: Spin On Oil Filter Conversion
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8134
Spin On Oil Filter Conversion
After some research, I found a company in the UK that offers a simple conversion to allow the use of a spin on oil filter. Companys' web site is http://www.Flexolite.co.uk and you can search by make and model. The part number they sent me was the FA060. I removed the filter mounting head from the bl...
- Sun Jun 01, 2014 2:10 am
- Forum: 4's and up
- Topic: Steering Wheel Removal - 4A
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4572
Re: Steering Wheel Removal - 4A
Pipsqueak, The wheel is located by straight splines, and seated on a tapered section of the shaft, a pretty typical arrangement, so nothing special is required. If it's been many years since the wheel was off, you may want to remove the retaining nut and washer and apply some penetrating oil every d...