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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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I noticed a little fluid on the car mat a few days ago cleaned it up and pumped the brakes a bit had a coffee more fluid on mat so we all know what that means.
As I already had a refurbishing kit on hand I decided to start stripping out the pedal box etc finish tomorrow and hopefully the master cyl will be ok .and that I can recon it without too much trouble anyway tomorrow is another day.
" As long as your feet hit the floor when you get up all else is incidental"
As I already had a refurbishing kit on hand I decided to start stripping out the pedal box etc finish tomorrow and hopefully the master cyl will be ok .and that I can recon it without too much trouble anyway tomorrow is another day.
" As long as your feet hit the floor when you get up all else is incidental"
Well I was able to rekit the original brake master cyl after a very light hone lucky that there was no pitting in the bore. anyway putting the pedal box back in was a mission getting in the bolts from inside the car..
In the end I decided to put these bolts through from the engine compartment and put a nut on the inside so much Easier All I did was use bolts 1/4 unf but 1/4 inch longer than the originals. didnt have a nut to fit so rethreaded one to match .as these bolts screwed in to the nuts already there I didnt need a extra pair of hands to help. Well the box is back in and so now its time to bleed the brakes and clutch.
In the end I decided to put these bolts through from the engine compartment and put a nut on the inside so much Easier All I did was use bolts 1/4 unf but 1/4 inch longer than the originals. didnt have a nut to fit so rethreaded one to match .as these bolts screwed in to the nuts already there I didnt need a extra pair of hands to help. Well the box is back in and so now its time to bleed the brakes and clutch.
Member Comments on Journal Entry: Pedal Box ↵
2021-08-31 10:15:33 # 76056
Comment by Ken G
Can you add some pictures of how you did this?
2021-09-01 02:42:49 # 76092
Comment by Mike Harman
I will try to get a photo but the bolts are all hidden now. what you do is take the bolts that go from in the cabin under the dash into the pedal bow add 1/4 inch to the length and then wind them in to the nuts on the pedal box they will then protrude where the bolts would have gone in from the cabin side put nuts and washers on and fasten job done
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Well as we are still in lockdown and I am all wifed out I decided to clean the front spokes took me most of the day but they look great now that all the wheels are done.
Also discovered that when I was flushing the pedal box area after the brake job that I had got carried away with the weater and flooded the cockpit drivers floor so had to remove the mats etc lucky that it was a nice sunny day .
Cannt wait for this lock down to end so that I can take Lil Blue out to stretch her legs.
Also discovered that when I was flushing the pedal box area after the brake job that I had got carried away with the weater and flooded the cockpit drivers floor so had to remove the mats etc lucky that it was a nice sunny day .
Cannt wait for this lock down to end so that I can take Lil Blue out to stretch her legs.
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Well I thought that everything was A OK with Lil Blue after repairing the brake MC and bleeding everything so I waited for a nice day to go for a run when the shit happened.
First the clutch slave cyl decided to let go so I replaced that bleed it up took about four hours so thought that I would go for a run as i need to top up the fuel tank and that is when I check the oil as well. HORROR of horrors water in the oil so no cruising for awhile.
I have ordered a complete head set so will rip the head off and send it to my friendly engine machinest for checking hopefully then I can go for a drive.
Just goes to show what faults can happen when a car has been shed stored for too long.
Anyway tomorrow is another day and as long as my feet hit the floor all else is incidental
Cheers Mike
First the clutch slave cyl decided to let go so I replaced that bleed it up took about four hours so thought that I would go for a run as i need to top up the fuel tank and that is when I check the oil as well. HORROR of horrors water in the oil so no cruising for awhile.
I have ordered a complete head set so will rip the head off and send it to my friendly engine machinest for checking hopefully then I can go for a drive.
Just goes to show what faults can happen when a car has been shed stored for too long.
Anyway tomorrow is another day and as long as my feet hit the floor all else is incidental
Cheers Mike
Member Comments on Journal Entry: They Happen In Three ↵
2021-09-12 08:18:04 # 76367
Comment by John S
Ouch! Sorry to hear that Mike. Good luck with the head.
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As I am waiting for the cylinder head to return from the machine shop next week so I decided to tidy up a few things under the bonnet. I
sprayed the motor and everything else with a super cleaner that we use in my workshop and now everything looks clean even with a bit of age showing. Next was the wiring along the front behind the grill. Most of the original web cover had long gone so I have taped it up until I find where I can get some webbing wrap.
I like the look as Lil Blue is still original and this helps keep it that way.
As I have entered the vintage car club international rally in January which is a week long with my son as navigator this time spent checking and touching up little things is well spent and keeps the car in good working order.
Keep safe out there
Mike
sprayed the motor and everything else with a super cleaner that we use in my workshop and now everything looks clean even with a bit of age showing. Next was the wiring along the front behind the grill. Most of the original web cover had long gone so I have taped it up until I find where I can get some webbing wrap.
I like the look as Lil Blue is still original and this helps keep it that way.
As I have entered the vintage car club international rally in January which is a week long with my son as navigator this time spent checking and touching up little things is well spent and keeps the car in good working order.
Keep safe out there
Mike
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Well the head came back from the machine shop with 4 new inserts and 4 new exhaust seats the others were all ok and all reassembled crack tested pressure tested and ready for me to clean and put back on the motor.
I must be slowing down in my old age or just enjoying taking my time and playing with Lil Blues innards as it has taken me three days to get the head , manifolds etc back on. Put oil in the motor tonight before going inside.
Found a new way to get the last of the oil out of the sump. Use a air line and a blown down tool poked in through the drain plug dont know why I didnt think of this years ago. Any way tomorrows another day and the radiator will be back in and then to fire her up again.
Cheers
Mike
I must be slowing down in my old age or just enjoying taking my time and playing with Lil Blues innards as it has taken me three days to get the head , manifolds etc back on. Put oil in the motor tonight before going inside.
Found a new way to get the last of the oil out of the sump. Use a air line and a blown down tool poked in through the drain plug dont know why I didnt think of this years ago. Any way tomorrows another day and the radiator will be back in and then to fire her up again.
Cheers
Mike
Member Comments on Journal Entry: Nearly There ↵
2021-10-16 09:39:47 # 77160
Comment by John S
Cant rush success! Youre getting there. Cheers!
2021-10-21 19:13:58 # 77269
Comment by Ken G
Take it slow and double check each step for good results
2021-10-23 06:34:10 # 77293
Comment by Mike Harman
thanks Ken dont worry I am a retired mechanic fired the mg up all well purrs like a kitten.Cheers Mike
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