KieranEbbettNZ Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Feel more than free to discuss anything Triumph related here. Criticism is always welcome. But keep it positive if possible. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Criticism: Can't see any pictures of your cars Praise: I am envious of your cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KieranEbbettNZ Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 It turns out I don't know how to post photos on here... how is it done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/34643-how-to-add-pictures-to-the-forum/#entry960154 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KieranEbbettNZ Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Still working on photos, sorry about that guys. I've found out the Pi has worn bearings so I'm looking at rebuilding at least the bottom end. I invite criticism and advice on this as I am a novice on the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLIZZO Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 did you pull the big end caps off and have a look? they all scoured to shit? just trying to thing if bearings could be done in-situ, probably a prick of a job like that though. Whip the motor out, whip the crank out, take crank to a machinists and it might need re facing on the bearing surfaces if its bad. then get your bearings (if they dont touch the crank it will be std bearings if it gets machined it will need oversize) and bang em in and torque it up. It would be a sensible idea to do your rear main seal while engine is out as its an easy job and i would also check your crank for end float when you put it back in and potentially get some oversized thrust washers. make sure you have a spin on adapter with a correct filter on it that has the anti drain back valve thingy. Neither of my triumph engines have knocked on start-up so if they are there is something going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KieranEbbettNZ Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Yeah. Pulled a bigend and a main off. And both were worn. Ideally it'd make sense to spruse up the head and new rings as well. I'll see what a compression test does though and ill take it from there. As UT needs a new clutch I would have done the seal like you did Blake. I'm putting a better rack that doesn't leak in with new tie rods and stuff. So money will be spent whichever way I go about it. I've been in contact with Motor machinists in Palmy and they're getting some quotes for me. I could find a spare Tc crank and just do the shells but why do a half assed job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLIZZO Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 thats odd for the mains to be shot also, some muppet has probs not serviced it for a million years or ran it super duper low on oil or something. Yea would make sense to give the head a spruce up while you are at it. Motor Mac's are GCs, gerard there does all my work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KieranEbbettNZ Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 Yeah. I'm noticing the car has really been let down on it'so mechanicals. Everything I like at seems to be tired... I'd say it was not serviced regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KieranEbbettNZ Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 Crank on its way to Motor Machinists today. On order from uk, full gasket set, seals, frost plugs, rings, oil pump, water pump and clutch kit. plus a few little things as well Ill try to add photos today! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathcollector Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Woohoo !! pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KieranEbbettNZ Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 Had a little issue with shipping from Chris Witor. Due to the weight of clutch parts he wants an extra £110 to cover it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLIZZO Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 jesus, you can get clutch stuff over here alright? i just usually buy the small / hard to get stuff from witor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Yeah I was just going to mention that you're better off buying a clutch etc locally. Shipping will kill any potential benefit. Plus the clutches available here are just as good. I also use overseas suppliers for small parts due to the horrendous freight costs of larger and heavier items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KieranEbbettNZ Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 He reworked it so I now only need a borg and beck compatible pressure plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KieranEbbettNZ Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 He reworked it so I now only need a borg and beck compatible pressure plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KieranEbbettNZ Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 Have nearly got all the parts for reassembly. One more package from England and then waiting on the machine shop to finish the crank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KieranEbbettNZ Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Engine build coming along nicely. Hope to update with photos in the next few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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