Post by 1967mgbroadster on Jul 13, 2012 21:58:16 GMT 1
Hi all
Here is the latest on my 67 roadster restoration.
I bench tested the engine i purchased back in march and it runs which is good news..I have changed the front plate,the back plate and changed the timing chain fron single to duplex which is a lot stronger. I had a new ring gear fitted and had the flywheel machined. I purchased a high torque starter motor not cheap but in the long run i think it will be worth it (no more mangled ring gear teeth
)
I have fitted the new clutch and mated the gearbox to the engine this will all go in as one unit. I tested the solenoid for the overdrive and it works so i am hoping the unit will work once up and running.
I had my wire wheels shot blasted and painted in 50% gloss black they look the part especially now i have fitted them with new tyres
My next plan of action is to fit the steering coloum and get it rolling again. This is where i am up to at the moment with this very ambitious project i am starting to come down the other side of the mountain. More up dates as and when they happen..
Thank's Ian
Here is the latest on my 67 roadster restoration.
I bench tested the engine i purchased back in march and it runs which is good news..I have changed the front plate,the back plate and changed the timing chain fron single to duplex which is a lot stronger. I had a new ring gear fitted and had the flywheel machined. I purchased a high torque starter motor not cheap but in the long run i think it will be worth it (no more mangled ring gear teeth
)I have fitted the new clutch and mated the gearbox to the engine this will all go in as one unit. I tested the solenoid for the overdrive and it works so i am hoping the unit will work once up and running.
I had my wire wheels shot blasted and painted in 50% gloss black they look the part especially now i have fitted them with new tyres
My next plan of action is to fit the steering coloum and get it rolling again. This is where i am up to at the moment with this very ambitious project i am starting to come down the other side of the mountain. More up dates as and when they happen..
Thank's Ian
