thescrapman Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 My tank has now been out and back in, all pipework blown through and a second fuel filter fitted.Vinyl back seat fitted ready as the blankets that cover the (shagged) back seat are very scratchy when you try to sleep on them.Still to sort..Oil change.Top up fluidscorrect headlight aim (not sure why it is suddenly out)fit new front seats if I get time.Check propshaft for source of noise and vibration (has been there quite a few years now)Build spare driveshaft as new rear bearings have not yet been proven.Change coilI think.....:-)Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedmonkey Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I see Dave Pearson has started his RBR prep early! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 Car 44. First choice car: (Team Gertie)Rebuilt engine now on 530 miles so oil & filter change due shortly. Rear brake drums and shoes needed, front pads will be changed soon too.Rear driveshafts to be greasedNew wipers neededUprated rear springs to be fitted so that exhaust and undercarriage remain on car during the run. :)2nd choice car: (Team CAC!)Gearbox being changed again on SaturdayDiff change following weekendProbably renew front wheel bearings as well as I've never done them in the four years I've owned the car. 3rd choice car: (The Mk1 that Davemate has just bought)How long have you got? ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 391 wrote:Car 44 ... If you're running out of time give me a call and I might come over a few days earlier ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Fit driving lampsChange alternator beltFluids to change/top upwash and polish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemate Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 391 wrote:Car 44. First choice car: (Team Gertie)Rebuilt engine now on 530 miles so oil & filter change due shortly. Rear brake drums and shoes needed, front pads will be changed soon too.Rear driveshafts to be greasedNew wipers neededUprated rear springs to be fitted so that exhaust and undercarriage remain on car during the run. :)2nd choice car: (Team CAC!)Gearbox being changed again on SaturdayDiff change following weekendProbably renew front wheel bearings as well as I've never done them in the four years I've owned the car. 3rd choice car: (The Mk1 that Davemate has just bought)How long have you got? ;DCars 1 and two We could get most,if not of that done this weekend.THEN LEAVE THE BLOODY THINGS ALONE !!!!! Car 3 Just needs a battery ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 1344 wrote:THEN LEAVE THE BLOODY THINGS ALONE !!!!! It's not my fault! I keep finding things that 'Bish the Bodge' has played with. At least that's who Scrapman is blaming anyway! ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 FloydP wrote:Still thinking of getting an MOT on the stag as a plan B but as I've yet to change the engine there'd be a few doubts about its reliability so let's hope I don't have to resort to using it.Not long now!!!!!Floyd Nooo! dont make me the 'only mk1 in the village' ! ;D ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 99176 wrote:Gearbox coming out at the week-end !!Really strange clutch fault.Hope you sort that Keith, wel, Im sure you will ! :)Such a Nice GT6 ! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Had a productive night.....Fitted my new disributor and coil and the car fired first click of the key......should I look at end float?Changed fuel pump due to a seep on the old one leaving an oily trail on the starter.Pads arrived today so I need to do the wheel bearings and change pads,oil trunnions etc then I can test the dizzy 8)Fixed a fault on my wiper linkage this week too.My map light arrived today :'( I asked for a 12" switched light and got told that all theres have switches but an 18" has arrived.Having now checked the website they dont appear to do the 12"......18" is just to big for a spitfire so now need to call them and see what they say :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJP Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Alex wrote:Had a productive night.....Fitted my new disributor and coil and the car fired first click of the key......should I look at end float?Changed fuel pump due to a seep on the old one leaving an oily trail on the starter.Pads arrived today so I need to do the wheel bearings and change pads,oil trunnions etc then I can test the dizzy 8)Fixed a fault on my wiper linkage this week too.My map light arrived today :'( I asked for a 12" switched light and got told that all theres have switches but an 18" has arrived.Having now checked the website they dont appear to do the 12"......18" is just to big for a spitfire so now need to call them and see what they say :(AlexFor the last RBRR I bought a couple of stick on battery operated circular LED lights from B&Q and stuck one on the top of my Spitfires windscreen, and one inside the bootlid. The windscreen one was ideal as a maplight and didn't interfere with the drivers vision. The bootlid one was also handy at night. Just take some spare AAA's for them although I didn't need to replace them during the runI've just had a weeks holiday in Centerparcs with the grandchildren, now looking forward to the RBRR for a rest!! ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Alex wrote:My map light arrived today :'( I asked for a 12" switched light and got told that all theres have switches but an 18" has arrived.Having now checked the website they dont appear to do the 12"......18" is just to big for a spitfire so now need to call them and see what they say :(They've sent you an 18inch diameter map Light ??) ??) ??)It must be like a big bucket!Do you wrap the map round the inside and put it over your head??Would certainly reduce the leakage to teh drivers side.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnicholson Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 cured the misfire at last... fixed the leaking oil seal on the dizzy pedestal, need to change the engine mounts looks like one has sheared!, varnish the door caps, and secure the battery, everything else should be systems go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Presume he's talking about a goose-neck one Colin..... ;). You've left me with a highly amusing mental image though. Something like the "cone of shame" as fitted to dogs with bandages, but lined with a map ;DAlex, I bought a 4 pack of white 12v LEDs with wires from Halfords (or possibly Maplins) and wired a pair of them via a switch on the dash. They are just bodged on a "temporary" (since RBRR 2008 :B) bracket made of twisted copper wire and attached to the top LH corner of the screen frame. Work a treat though we keep a weapons grade head-torch for moments of confusion.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahamgl Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Team 110 The JaffasMoT passed, no advisories. Just got to now fit a larger fuse box and relays plus a service, select and pack spares and tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Team 29 ready!Oil and filter change done, new tyres on, new choke cable fitted, final check over and test blast (well, as blast as you can in an Acclaim!), tax disc in......... just needs a clean (maybe a polish!) and sticker and we're done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagerbeaver Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I'm not even bothering to clean and polish. By the time we've gotto the start it will be filthy anyway. I've spotted a frayed accelerator cable so I'll change that and pack the old one as a spare. I also need to get an electronic ignition get you home kit. i.e. points and condenser in case the module packs up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydP Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 New diff is in, gearbox oil changed, test drive ok, no enthusiam to put the gearbox tunnel back in tonight especially as its on it's last legs, can't see that it'll seal very well. I'll have to see if I can patch it up in the morning.Looking good for next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 royboy66 wrote: Team 22 Quack Quack ! RBRR prep started........... M.O.T'd it ! ;DNeed to do sound check...see if the speakers will take Bruce's Thumping Country&Western CD's ??)Important joob done today..............Tunes player fitted! 8)My Co-driver is a music Oracle ! .........wonder if he's expecting to fit his Guitar in the GT6? :o :)Roy 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 FloydP wrote:New diff is in, gearbox oil changed, test drive ok, no enthusiam to put the gearbox tunnel back in tonight especially as its on it's last legs, can't see that it'll seal very well. I'll have to see if I can patch it up in the morning.Looking good for next weekend.Feel your pain Floyd ! taking out/refitting the tunnel is my least favourite job on my GT6! Hope you get sorted, see you next week ! 8)Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 AlanChatterton wrote:Team 29 ready!. just needs a clean (maybe a polish!) Never in any doubt !! :P ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydP Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 royboy66 wrote:Feel your pain Floyd ! taking out/refitting the tunnel is my least favourite job on my GT6! Hope you get sorted, see you next week ! 8)RoyIt'll take more than no gearbox tunnel to stop me getting to Gaydon, although its a long drive without one, I reckon I could knock somthing up out of a bit of cardboard if I have to, I think Vinnie made one out of a stainless steel bin! Problably end up bodging mine with gaffa tape, but I know I'm only putting of the inevitable purchase of an abs plastic jobbie.Cheers,Floyd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david langrick Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Mk. 4 spitfire PI - the Iron Maiden entry no 45.... dave langrick, Nottingham- rear suspension strip down and rebuild nearly complete. new trunnion kits and bolts. new Heavy duty greasable UJ's fitted today, . Just need to check rear axle oil level, fit newly painted rocker cover, Hardtop with new seals , t cut and wax whats left of the paintwork! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve28 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Well its not the sprint or the 1500tc now so it'll be the 2000, bit of servicing and wash n polish then were ready :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldhabitat Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 MOE's preparation is coming on, new water pump, fan and powersteering belts clutch, gearbox, overdrive, prop overhauled, two new driveshafts, unleaded cylinderhead and oil + filter, fitted while I was on holidays. Had the radiator/heater flushed out, and did an STP coolant flush this afternoon, replaced a leaking fuel pipe, tomorrow will see new new antifreeze, brake check.There is funny noise coming from the rear I think, which had just started before the work was done can't see anything obvious might change the rear shocks and finally need the carbs rebalanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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