AlanChatterton Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Checked you oil pressure relief valve?Might be stuck, damaged?Worth a check, simple repair if it is?Oil gauge only real way though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 391 wrote:I made my own! quicker than postage! and cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Sharp Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Radders your Oil coooler is in my boot for tomorrow. Just got to check me bearings!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Alex wrote:I've got a gauge but no way of connecting it....If I whizz it over with the rocker gear off theres nothing from the hole at all :(Oil light goes off though....Alex plan of attackCheck oil pressure relief valveGet one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OIL-GUAGE-PIPE-5-AUSTIN-ROVER-MINI-UNIVERSAL-/271050542766?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f1bdf0eae#ht_500wt_969lash up a pressure gauge so you can see whats going onDrop the oil carry out oil change If got good oil pressure which you must have otherwise the engine would have expired?- external feed pipe like Nick suggests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGF Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 ajp wrote:I made my own! quicker than postage! and cheapernow ii've seen it in situ that's the plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 If you get stuck I don't mind robbing bits off the taxi but would have to post bits to you let me know if you get to the touching cloth stage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Nick_Jones wrote:That's not good........ do you have an oil pressure gauge? If so, what does it show? What happens if you spin the engine on the starter with the rocker gear off and plugs out? Should get oil coming out of the feed hole at the back of the head...... will take quite a bit of cranking though...... External rocker feed pipe could be the weapon of absolutely last resort (!!) - but only if oil pressure is ok.NickWith all rocker gear off theres oil at the head.The rockers are all clear as James came round tonight and we built up another shaft after thorough cleaning.We can pump oil through it and have even seen oil coming through the oil holes with it fitted.The problem is it doesnt always seem to do it.With the bolt at the back of the head removed we have seen oil come out but again not consistent.James did manage to remove some crud from the rocker feed hole and this is when things improved.How much oil should we see at the head?If this is just a build up of carbon how else might we clear it?Help :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 You should get the odd bubble eventually when oil starts to come out (doesn't do it the instant the engine starts) then is should gently come out. You shouldn't seem more than the edge of each rocker having a ridge of oil on their edges. Start up, watch the oil hole in each rocker and if nothing happens after a few minutes it's not right.The offer of throwing one of my shafts your way is still there. Absolutely no idea how to get it to you though as I never know where I'm going to be working until the same day. I'm over in Ipswich today for example, not exactly on your doorstep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Shouldn't oil come out the little holes in the top of each rocker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Reckon a external oil feed pipe may be the answer as a temp fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 3020 wrote:Ta for that Colin ...just sizing up the optionsDoug here is my plate All dimensions are approx as this is shedtune and is a bugger to measure in the car!overall plate size 45mm x 120 mmMeasuring from TOP of plate throttle cable hole approx 18mm from top- this is a Renault traffic van cable Measuring from TOP of plate two small (approx M6 holes) 43 mm from top and 78mm from top these are centralI recommend drilling one hole bolting it on marking the others then drilling them Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Almost ready ??) ??) ??) ??) ??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve28 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 After the problem with the autobox on the way to the drivers meet, then since disconnecting the kickdown cable it being ok im still in two minds as to change the gearbox or not before the RBRR.It would help if i could have a chat with someone that knows about these autobox's, so if anyone could PM me a phone number i would be very grateful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Sharp Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Just finished fitting some ICE in the 2500 saloon. Found some retro look parcel shelf speakers on Flea bay. Nice new head unit too. I dont usually listen to the stereo in my Triumphs. But I think the constant boom of the exhaust might put me to sleep so now I can break it up with some Led Zepplin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 339 wrote:Almost ready ??) ??) ??) ??) ??)I'll bring my overalls Monday ;) ??) :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 fresh radio fitted last night also drinks holders. Even managed to fit the Britain outline sticker. Few bits to do over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 New front wheel bearings fitted last night, 50mile test drive confirmed that silence is golden!Just some greasing, level checking and perhaps a valve clearance check to do now, may even wash and polish the old girl!Colin.Just a quick note though, good luck to everyone who is currently not looking at the silly list of bits that I have left to do, Doug Foreman, Steve Burrows, Alex, Mr.Pearson etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldry1500 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Gearbox done.Now at Jigsaw for:New HoodNew UJsTuneCollect on Saturday/Monday to fit:New CarpetsNew ICENew Tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Moore Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 339 wrote:Almost ready ??) ??) ??) ??) ??)Tim, what have you done man? I reckon my GT is readier than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Nick_Moore wrote:Tim, what have you done man? I reckon my GT is readier than that!But at least his GT is in the right Hemispere (whistle)Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Nick_Moore wrote:Tim, what have you done man? I reckon my GT is readier than that!tunnel out to fix speedo and top up gearbox. Dash out to fit a light in the heater controls 8) 8) Carpets out to fit my "secret audio" stereo that fits in the boot and has a remote wired into the dash(very cool) Also tided up a load of wiring from the EFI install just because I could. Tunnel and dash are now back in and I shall have the carpets and seats in tomorrow. looks much worse that it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Arrived yesterday, collected today, just charging it up! :) ;) :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGF Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 well the new engine looks good...sat on the workshop floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 did the bracket fit? ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 not to everyone's taste -including mine! but fitted modern areo wipers to the spit today after the success of them on the TAXI RBR 10 -they work sooo much better than the standard "classic" blades -Alex you will vouch for that after driving the Taxi in the rain alot! :) in 2010http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-Aero-Flat-Beam-Upgrade-Windscreen-Wiper-Blades-11-11-/270878200262?forcev4exp=true&forceRpt=true#ht_1428wt_952 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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