Is that your original torque converter or did you get a reconditioned one? Is that the strap fitted by Ashcroft? So clean - shame you'll never see it one it's fitted!!
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Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
I'm not sure as it says modified TC on the invoice. Holes appear to align at first check.Pete Boole wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 21:31Is that your original torque converter or did you get a reconditioned one?
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Yes, better than my angle bar.
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Shopping List of needs is growing.
Popped in to LotusBits in passing, for a new thermostat and gasket (and a replacement housing - dont ask). My new old bottom draw supply thermostat was the wrong one and was too tall for the housing.
Rob, LB's new spares guy sorted me out.
Also, had a rummage around the upstairs stock shelves like a kid in a sweet shop.
New A/c condenser and steering hoses caught my eye, amongst things. As well as a shiny refurbed diff.
Popped in to LotusBits in passing, for a new thermostat and gasket (and a replacement housing - dont ask). My new old bottom draw supply thermostat was the wrong one and was too tall for the housing.
Rob, LB's new spares guy sorted me out.
Also, had a rummage around the upstairs stock shelves like a kid in a sweet shop.
New A/c condenser and steering hoses caught my eye, amongst things. As well as a shiny refurbed diff.
Nothing is fool proof. Fools are clever!
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Re: New comer - Progress (edit)
Found malt vinegar to be a very good cleaner of rusty parts, plus cheap at 30p a pint. Air Con condenser brackets came up lovely, but it doesn't straighten studs!
The Thermostat housing was looking a little tired so wire brushed it
after
The Thermostat housing was looking a little tired so wire brushed it
after
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Fitted a crank position sensor in readiness for the undecided ignition system.
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Dismantled the carbs ready for refurbishment. Looking well used at the moment
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Removed the lower UJ off the steering column as I thought there was some lash. It was absolutely shot!
Have a post 86 replacement of a beefier design so may have had an earlier version (incorrect one) installed. Design fits SJ's prior and post images
Have a post 86 replacement of a beefier design so may have had an earlier version (incorrect one) installed. Design fits SJ's prior and post images
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And finally for tonight, we have the rack on the carpet. There is no way that comes out the wheel well! (Some will disagree)
Note most of the anti seize coating has been removed
Note most of the anti seize coating has been removed
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Great progress Stu! You'll be in the s**t when she sees what you've done to the living room carpet
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Piranha system removal.
Don't know if I have done it right as cant test the electrics.
Central locking not working I still but I still have the door wiring to work and to remove the alarm box and tilt sensor from the engine bay
Don't know if I have done it right as cant test the electrics.
Central locking not working I still but I still have the door wiring to work and to remove the alarm box and tilt sensor from the engine bay
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