Clutch assembled
Turned a suitable bushing on the lathe for the clutch to pivot around on to the pedal: Assemebled and in place, the 3d printed part feels very solid. First time...
Clutch bracket mk3
3rd design set for the clutch bracket. As we ran out of ColorFabb HT filament it gave me a few more days to consider the design so I've revised some...
More 3D test prints
Ran out of ColorFabb HT with a bit to go on the print unfortunately, however this is a great strength test piece. It's very strong already with 2/3 of the...
3D clutch bracket version 2
V2 clutch bracket with room for pipe and holes to bolt to the top of the scuttle. If this were printable as usable part then I've done an extra version...
3D Printed prototype clutch bracket test fit
3D model of the clutch bracket prototype made with Autodesk 123D Printing the object on an Ultimaker 2+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD8rNL4XSsw The 3D printed object, which is incredibly accurate: Clutch master fits...
Brakes and rust restoration
Since first installing the brakes a spring has been missing off one of the pads which means the passenger side calliper rattles. I decided to switch from the jurid to...
Clutch master cylinder mk3
The clutch slave failed - not sure why, perhapse the master cylinder was pushing too much fluid into it. The reason is not so important, I've decided to use the...
Adjusting valve clearances and a new rocker gasket
Fix the jump leads - no continuity = useless jump leads. The copper was crimped and cut straight through at the factory. Trimmed and now soldered - much better. Inside...
Service
Service time! New oil - fully synthetic ester Managed to avoid spilling anything on the ground for a change! Being able to take the side off the engine bay really...
New 6 speed gearbox
The current clutch slave is about to pop, the mechanism for moving the clutch in and out appear to be overly stressing the hydraulic components. As I’ll need to take...
New Optima yellow top battery fitted
Bonnet (hood!) off in Roadkill tradition, but to change the battery, not overheating ;) The old bosch has taken too much abuse over the years and doesn't hold it's charge...