MarkB Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Looking really good. One day I will start on my GT6. which has a 'rat' look at the moment, part primer part faded paint. What paint did you use for the primer,etch and finish?Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 93 wrote:Looking really good. One day I will start on my GT6. which has a 'rat' look at the moment, part primer part faded paint. What paint did you use for the primer,etch and finish?MarkHi MarkI used Etchweld and 2k high build primer and 2k top coat. If you want the specific brands of the 2k I can have a look at the tins when I am next at the workshop.RegardsBruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hi AllYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAThis evening I connected up the battery, primed the engine and turned the key and it started. I heard that lovely sound of a 6 pot for the first time in 354 days. I started her again a few minutes later and she fired on the first turn of the key. It was also the first occasion that current was flowing around my home made wiring harness. There is a small water leak from one hose and an oil leak from where the spin on filter adaptor meets the block but nothing serious.Another milestone passed. Now to put some brake fluid in and perhaps go for a drive around the farmyard this weekend.Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timireson Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 CongratsI bet that was a good feeling!! I know im a very long way off mine starting, but cant wait!soon you'll be out driving it on the open road.T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 Hi AllAfter filling the brake system with fluid I went for a short drive around the farmyard this afternoon. It was great to be driving it again after a a gap of 357 days! The front carb started to flood but a few lusty blows with a rubber mallet cured that problem. The other problem is that the brake servo is not functioning ??). This is an unexpected blow as a replacement is in the region of £140 and I will have to re-bleed the brakes :'(.So three steps forward, one back.Onwards and upwardsBruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Looking great, I like the wooden sleek bumper antenna! ;)The servo, check the vacuum hose is connected and not perished! It may be that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 4058 wrote:The servo, check the vacuum hose is connected and not perished! It may be that?HiThe hose is connected and in good condition. Any other suggestions on what to check for?ThanksBruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Start the car, let it run for a minute, switch off!Then pump the pedal until it goes hard!While keeping the pedal pressed, start the engineYou should feel the pedal depress further! If not then the servo is at fault, perhaps an internal leak!It's difficult to hear with the engine running, but does it hiss at all around the servo? Try listening to it, as you get someone to switch off the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 In your post, where you say the brake servo is not working! What symptoms have you? To make you say the servo is not working? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Hi Shaun.The brake pedal has little or no resistance. The master cylinder and front calipers, pipes and hoses are all new. The rear cylinders are only 18months old. When I filled the system with fresh dot4 I believe I got all (most) of the air out.The only way I can get the pedal to go hard is by repeatedly pumping it with the engine running.RegardsBruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Are the brakes adjusted up correctly?You say the master cylinder is new! Why? Was the old one leaking?I ask because if you have a leaking master cylinder, and the fluid leaks into the servo then the diaphragm could be perished! New servo time!Is the new master cylinder ok? It could be faulty!Turn off engine, press pedal until it goes hard, sit and hold pressure on the pedal, see if it creeps down! If so, then fluid is leaking past the seals!Is the engine crating vacuum? Pipe not blocked?If you run the engine, then switch off, pull off the vacuum pipe, it should hiss as it sucks in the air? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Is it a remote servo?I was having a blonde moment! ;) course it is!You may have a faulty air valve diaphragm or the main diaphragm Not had a look myself, but can you get a rebuild kit for those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Hi ShaunThanks for your suggestions. The old master cylinder was not using brake fluid but when I came to refit it I noticed that the front seal was weeping so I decided to replace the cylinder. I will repair he old at some point and retain as a spare.The rear brakes are set up correctly as I simply removed the rear hubs and refitted during the resto as I had rebuilt them with new bearings and shafts early last year. The front calipers and pads are self adjusting aren't they.I will try the vacuum pipe check tomorrow evening plus check the new master cylinder for signs of leaks.RegardsBruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Yes fronts self adjusting.Another quick way we had to test if the rears were adjusted enough (without jacking up and spinning the wheel)Pull on the hand brake, then release a few clicks so its still on but not binding, then pump the pedal a few times.This lets the wheel cylinders take up the slack, and it acts like the shoes are fully adjusted, then when you press the pedal it will feel like it should when it's adjusted.If it still goes down, and you need to pump, then (is it spongy?) that's air in system, if not and it goes down then it could be a servo fault.(it would be so easy if I was there to see and diagnose the fault!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkon Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I'd guess more likely air in the system, than a failure of the servo. You said it takes several pumps to firm the pedal. Usually a bad brake servo (vacuum type) is a REALLY hard pedal that barely moves and poor brakes. Pumping compresses the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennygoodman Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Hello Bruce, I must apologise, this is the first time I have read your thread due to being busy doing a bit of restoration work myself, it was nice to see my old workshop and even nicer to see how your car was coming along, I think I'm a bit behind you.I was going to ask if anyone had made a wiring loom for a GT6 as mine is in a very bad condition and see that you have already done that, do you have a readme on how to do it or could you write one, I would rather replace mine as the wires are to brittle in my opinion to put back together and I would like to replace it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6Craig Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Quote:Hello Bruce, I must apologise, this is the first time I have read your thread due to being busy doing a bit of restoration work myself, it was nice to see my old workshop and even nicer to see how your car was coming along, I think I'm a bit behind you.I was going to ask if anyone had made a wiring loom for a GT6 as mine is in a very bad condition and see that you have already done that, do you have a readme on how to do it or could you write one, I would rather replace mine as the wires are to brittle in my opinion to put back together and I would like to replace it? http://www.mygt6.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/GT6MkIIIwiring.jpgIf you havent seen this before Benny it may be very useful when creating a loom.I have found it most useful when carrying out electrical work on mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Hi AllThe drivers door and bonnet went on today and she now looks like a car again!RegardsBruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 A car again :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 She has a face again ! (woot)Looked at your thread now for a while , top job ! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayGT6 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Fantastic Job! Great to see another one restored! May have to use your thread as inspiration for my father to get cracking on his one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Hi AllMOT now booked for a fortnights time. GULP!Still jobs to do between now and then to keep me busy. Will post some photos over the weekend as door cards, carpets etc now all fitted.RegardsBruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docman Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I've been following your progress, and you should be very proud.I'm amazed how much rot you found once you got started. I must admit, I'm more than a little apprehensive of what I might find, when I get around to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hi AllA few recent photos as promised.Door curtain in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 New door cards and cappings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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