Exhaust design v2
A little bit of an optimisation, someday soon I may get around to start building it.
Exhaust tech drawing
Plan for the updated exhaust, straight pipes shown full length and relative spacing is not correct.
Some new exhaust bits
Planning an update to the exhaust, starting early in the morning or coming back late is a bit of an issue. Dispite the sound passing SVA it’s a tad disruptive....
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...
Servo upgrade complete
Paint on the back of the adapter to avoid any rust A tube of heat shielding goes over the brakes hoses, this adds extra heat protection as they run past...
Brake hose installation progress
Made good progress today installing the new flexi brake hoses from the master cylinder. The pressure reducer for the back is relocated just above the steering column and all 3...
Pretty bakes hoses
Got hoses this week, they're really nice - custom made by siliconhoses.com to order. Ordered Sunday night arrived Tuesday morning.
Rose joint servo test video
Quick test showing the rose joint doing its job: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDVDzzX5tJ8
Woo parts!
Received parts - rose joint with right hand thread which fits on the servo from eBay and some 3/8" nuts, washers and bolts to attach it to the pedal. Bolts...
Servo installation continues
Finished off machining the adapter plate today, brought some proper countersinking bits with me! Had to machine down the bolts ever so slightly to fit in to the counter sunk...
Brake servo upgrade
Started on swapping out the metro brake servo for a dual diaphragm servo bought as part of a group buy on madabout-kitcars.com. So far I've fitted the new servo by...
Interesting dual 7″ brake servo stuff
Some interesting developments for all Sportster owners and builders. Mike and GOO have been experimenting with a dual 7" brake servo instead "stock" metro servo setup. If anyone is getting...
Vents and washer bottle
Demister vent tubing made out of some drain pipe Scuttle vents, these are from a mini with some stainless mesh added. Plastic tubed sprayed black and glued to scuttle. Some...
Exhaust Hanger Mark 2
Mark 2 exhaust hangers, these use the rubber mounts from a BMW 840Ci Sport. There is 3mm steel plate than connects the exhaust boxes to the hangers. A new bolt...
Clutch Mark 2 Complete
The new clutch system is now installed. The master cylinder has more than enough capacity to dis-engage the clutch without pushing it all the way down. The pedal position can...