GT6Craig
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I have fitted a Motolita steering wheel and for some reason it's giving me a nasty belt when driving! It's awful as I HATE electric shocks more than anything. Anyone else experienced this? Any pointers? (other than drive wearing gloves)
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Hi Steve, My thoughts are as below 1) I would remove from disc and replace the piston seals at the very least, and possibly new pistons if the coating has peeled off and or the surface finish is poor. You don't have to 'split' the caliper to do this I don't recall. 2) As above (at least the piston seals). You can use an airline on the fluid entry port to 'blow' the piston out. It should move on air relatively freely, using only your air gun pushed against the hole. 3) Yes, that's what I did with reasonable results. Although I should of used the old pistons to suitably mask off the piston cylinder, and had them blasted. 4) You really need specialist brake caliper paint as you will inevitably get a brake fluid leak at some point and you don't want the paint bubbling off. Cheers Craig
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To close this one out, I can confirm that the Lucas 33756 152SA switch fits and works perfect. You have a spare terminal at the back, but I just put a bit of tape on it. I took it to pieces before fitting and as it's a much newer switch it's a lot more robust in design than the original.
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I used some phosphuric acid bought from eBay. Sufficiently cleaned and etched ready for a can of tank sealant sloshed around.
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Yep both indicators and flasher/hazards relays work fine. Not familiar with PF Jones...will take a look thanks!
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Evening all, Having stripped the hazard switch down numerous times, and tried every combination of wiring at the back, I cannot seem to get it to work correctly. No matter what I do, I either have one side working or both sides working so fast that the bulbs don’t have much chance to shine, and all I get is a faint glow. Am I missing something about how the hazard flasher system works? The switch has seen better days and I have had to solder a couple of wires on the back where the tabs have broken off. It looks like the rocker type switches are nigh impossible to get hold of, any thoughts on if would this one fit/work? http://www.autoelectricalspares.co.uk/lucas-33756-152sa-hazard-warning-light-switch-424-p.asp I'm trying to avoid paying £40 for a new one. :o
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Thanks for all of the above advice guys. Still on the hunt for the door internals - so far no one has been able to help. I have tried the following Quiller Spitfire Graveyard Chic Doig Wins I'm holding out for Southern Triumph next, who are going to call me back. My car is pretty much ready to roll out of the garage - pending these bits! Any other pointers would be appreciated.
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Thanks for all of the above advice guys. Still on the hunt for the door internals - so far no one has been able to help. I have tried the following Quiller Spitfire Graveyard Chic Doig Wins I'm holding out for Southern Triumph next, who are going to call me back. My car is pretty much ready to roll out of the garage - pending these bits! Any other pointers would be appreciated.
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Quote:Canleys? http://www.canleyclassics.com/.....&xsl=diagram.xsl as for the cat, give it a pile of a few old towels (clean) and some chicken in an area away from carpet, itll probably sleep on there from then on Canleys dont have what I need, but thanks! Quote:Give Wins International a call http://www.winsintltd.co.uk/ I have had a number of bits off them over the years. Good shout, but nothing in stock at the minute. Quote:Chic Doig. Chris. Engaged - will try them soon :-) You damn Spitfire owners with your GT6 window conversion 8)
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Quote:Canleys? http://www.canleyclassics.com/.....&xsl=diagram.xsl as for the cat, give it a pile of a few old towels (clean) and some chicken in an area away from carpet, itll probably sleep on there from then on Canleys dont have what I need, but thanks! Quote:Give Wins International a call http://www.winsintltd.co.uk/ I have had a number of bits off them over the years. Good shout, but nothing in stock at the minute. Quote:Chic Doig. Chris. Engaged - will try them soon :-) You damn Spitfire owners with your GT6 window conversion 8)
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Morning all, Having accidently sold the internal mechanisms for my GT6 doors, and failing miserably in trying to fabricate the various bits and pieces, I am looking to buy the gubbins to get my doors operational again. Having tried Spitfire Graveyard, Quiller’s and Spitbitz with little success, I am looking for more suggestions on who I can turn to for help. I need pretty much everything from the inside of the door, less the glass, quarterlights, and handles. Any other companies who can help would be appreciated. There is a cat in my neighbourhood who insists on sleeping on my lovely new carpet so I really need to get this sorted. (I have taped some cardboard up for now).
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Morning all, Having accidently sold the internal mechanisms for my GT6 doors, and failing miserably in trying to fabricate the various bits and pieces, I am looking to buy the gubbins to get my doors operational again. Having tried Spitfire Graveyard, Quiller’s and Spitbitz with little success, I am looking for more suggestions on who I can turn to for help. I need pretty much everything from the inside of the door, less the glass, quarterlights, and handles. Any other companies who can help would be appreciated. There is a cat in my neighbourhood who insists on sleeping on my lovely new carpet so I really need to get this sorted. (I have taped some cardboard up for now).
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Black mate!
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Black mate!
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Hmm, it appears the seller did the old 'it's for a spitfire so it must fit a GT6' trick. Part number tallies up with Rimmer bro's Spitfire door seals. Note to self: pay attention next time. Assume the spitfire seal is shorter to account for the soft top!