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Ian L

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« Reply #75 on: 10 May 23, 10:02 am »
Hi Nick, Sounds like you have things covered - I found packaging the engine, getting the adjustment needed for the chain and not getting in the way of the seat back took some fiddling around - I will post come pics when I have it all finished. Best regards. Ian

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« Reply #76 on: 11 May 23, 05:11 am »
Pictures would be good.

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« Reply #77 on: 16 May 23, 07:00 pm »
More progress,throttle linkage done. Supports for floor, steering & seats. Starting to look like something.

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« Reply #78 on: 20 May 23, 05:17 pm »
My attempts at bodywork The 1st picture is a Heath Robinson plywood steamer.The rest you'll figure out for yourselves.

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« Reply #79 on: 23 May 23, 04:26 pm »
Rear suspension,get it, never mind. Front of seat base anchored & hinged rear seat base floating on chunky return springs. Any thoughts

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« Reply #80 on: 23 May 23, 06:21 pm »
Worth a shot, if it fails, zigzag springs and a bit of foam or an inner tube partially inflated in a case?
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« Reply #81 on: 01 Jun 23, 06:40 am »
Question, locking collar grub screws do these tighten onto shaft or onto key?

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« Reply #82 on: 01 Jun 23, 07:18 am »
Question, locking collar grub screws do these tighten onto shaft or onto key?
I have found the versions like that allow movement and chain coming off. I would suggest split collars, they clamp all round the shaft rather than just relying on the point of the grub screw. https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/shaft-collars/2346964, they are more expensive, but they work.
 Other option, used by many Fraser Nash owners is pieces of tube cut to length between adjacent parts.
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« Reply #83 on: 01 Jun 23, 09:43 am »
Hi Nick,
I tighten on to the shaft, the screw can / will mark the shaft but can be dressed back with some emery paper if needed.
As Rhys suggests these need to be snug as they take out the shaft lateral loads, I have one against each of the shaft bearings.
If you need to retain keys then a cable tie pulled tight should do it!
Hope all goes ok.
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« Reply #84 on: 02 Jun 23, 05:18 am »
Thanks guys, engine & brake calliper arrived last night so busy weekend. Ian smile to yourself disc is now on the right.
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« Reply #85 on: 02 Jun 23, 05:36 am »
Another question sorry, neither my brake calliper or master cylinder recommend a brake fluid,what should I use

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« Reply #86 on: 02 Jun 23, 07:18 am »
If in doubt DOT5, as it is used in most motorcycles and is less prone to water absorption.
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« Reply #87 on: 02 Jun 23, 08:41 am »
Hi Nick,
Will be interested to see your progress, packaging the engine took a while for me, and im still working on the brakes, recycling Kart parts, on reflecting new may have been quicker!
As Jim say go for Dot5 fluid, try to keep if off any paint so pour carefully!
Have a fun weekend
Ian

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« Reply #88 on: 03 Jun 23, 05:19 pm »
Hi guys, good day today. Brake calipers in, 2 of them, Hydraulic  main brake, mechanical hand brake.  The other end is work in progress. Engine in - what fun cutting slots in thick steel with a drill & file. Had to cut up seat back a bit but no big deal. Joys of torque converter tomorrow.

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« Reply #89 on: 11 Jun 23, 12:09 pm »
It's me again. Torque converter fitted & working,hand brake also fitted & working took much longer than it should have. Buyer Beware e.bay seller wellian peach train Master cylinder failed immediately jammed & leaked seller does not want to refund or replace offered me £2.50 N.F.C.

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