mo999
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I managed to reverse the explosion and it goes Excuse the jumpy wife when something falls off the bench in front of her
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Got the body on my new trolley - much easier to work on and move about the place IMG_4017
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My engine exploded! IMG_4030
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Just your squinty eyes, the head gasket is not round - more pics of the engine to come soon
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I had these bit lying about - IMG_3954 IMG_3953 IMG_3952 So I hot glued them together into this so I have something to put the body on to move it about IMG_3956 So what do you know the first thing on it is GuyWithAviators V50 I am reassembling for him IMAG0861
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So since GuyWithAviators car is broken I am putting this back together, pretty much standard except for the Warehouse rattle can paint job IMAG0861 It beats buses in Auckland!
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mtbtimr & Sammy1222's 1972 Austin 1300 Discussion
mo999 replied to mtbtimr's topic in Project Discussion
Its a pity they run at 250 - 300 psi - has to be a good pump! -
Work on the body is paused until I find time get the shell blasted so I thought I would start on the engine rebuild. Lapped the valves in tonight. IMG_3794 IMG_3795 Now I just need to remove a broken off exhaust stud from the alloy head - could be a mission!
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The spare shell came pre-installed with low 2015-02-08_02-26-05
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$10 for 5 KG its even cheaper from farming places (used for pools) The cabinet works fine - would like to find some better gloves to fit in the side.
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I might have a problem! scored this today IMG_3614 With over $500 of NOS or new parts + a very sort after go-fast 28mm carb valued at $200, I think I counted 8 engines and 6 gearboxes as well. [url=https://flic.kr/p/q8VFEe]IMG_3615[/url
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Sorry Thursday is no good for me, Friday? or Sunday on your way to Coast Guard?
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^^Really keen on spares - PMed you
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I started to clean up some of bits from the engine and decided that I need to look into soda blasting to clean up this all alloy monster! Got these things; IMG_3572 Did this IMG_3573 Picked up this IMG_3581 Check out these before and afters, with the exception of the head - only about 30 - 60 seconds of blasting per item. IMG_3574 IMG_3576 IMG_3577 IMG_3578 IMG_3566 IMG_3580 Unfortunately it looks as though I need a new head - note the cracks between valve seats - but I really like this Soda blasting for cleaning aluminium!
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When from this: IMG_3556 To this, in only ten minutes IMG_3559 I like working on this! Engine appeared to be seized - so I took the head off for a look and found this IMG_3560 also a stuck valve IMG_3561 I managed to remove number 2 barrel ( right one in the picture ) and then eventuality free up the other on using a bit of force on the crank and a block of wood and a large hammer More pictures to follow.
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no rush - it will be on its own wheels for a while yet
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Its here! IMG_3535 Been a long time! IMG_3540 Gave it a cat scan IMG_3542 IMG_3544 It's actually better than I though it might be, always a problem buying something unseen. Went from this: IMG_3545 to this IMG_3555 Floor only rusted right at the outer edges
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After talking to al the major players in car transport who either weren't interested at all or wanted too much as it wasn't a runner! I listed it on http://www.backload4u.co.nz/ and had a bloke call me within hours. He goes under the name of Bird Liberator Freight (Used to deliver racing pigeons!) and has quoted me about half everyone else. cheers
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Finally found someone who will bring it down to me for a sensible price - just have to wait until Jan 20th for it to arrive
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Yep all 18 HP of Awesomeness!
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So I sold my other Italian pile of more modern rust got this much older thing! The only problem is, it is in Cambridge and I am in Canterbury so it may me a case of FSR Discussion thread here //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/46209-mo999s-1966-fiat-500f-discussion/ What have I done?!
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Tell me all about it here
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Check this out, I think is the same as MKIII 1300 one http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/austin-rover/auction-799049042.htm
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mtbtimr & Sammy1222's 1972 Austin 1300 Discussion
mo999 replied to mtbtimr's topic in Project Discussion
These don't really like running without a thermostat, the water circulates to fast and they will still overheat. They should have a 84 degree thermostat. I would check the compression on numbers 2 and 3 cylinders as they have a habit of blowing the head gasket between these two. -
There are only a very few things that can go wrong with these to cause this, If there is no clicking at all when turning the key round to start I would check the plug down by the steering column (4 way one) to make sure it hasn't come apart. I that looks OK take the plastic off the column and check the wiring on the back of the switch (these are prone to dry solder joints here). Check the solenoid (the bit the + lead from the battery connects to) to make sure the start wire from the key is connected (Small on on the side). If things are clicking but not starting it is most likely the starter it self - I see you have already worked on this. Best of luck
