SP450andLE Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 My opinion? Replace them anyway. It doesn't hurt to have nice new ones (http://www.classiccarparts.co.nz/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1667) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyWithAviators Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 They look fine to me. But if you were to replace them definitely get them from the man above^. I did, fast shipping and OS member deals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldsack.yeh Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Omg. That bonnet art is amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyWithAviators Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 That's cool man! Much better than mine Untitled by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr How far away from being back on the road are you guys? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbtimr Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 How far away from being back on the road are you guys? Sooooo close dude, the motors all set, just need a crane to put it in. Pretty ready for some summer cruising rn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo999 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Good job guys, get yourself one of these http://www.jaycar.co.nz/Test-%26-Measurement/Thermometers/Non-Contact/Mini-Non-Contact-IR-IP67-Thermometer/p/QM7218 and check the temp at the thermostat housing and compare with the bottom of the Radiator to see what the actual temp is and how well the radiator is working. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbtimr Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Good idea! What's a normal coolant temp with an 82C thermostat ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo999 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I have seen it sitting in the high 90's at the housing, do make sure you have the flat cap (no spring) on the rad and the normal cap on the overflow bottle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldsack.yeh Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 where did you buy your flares? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbtimr Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 where did you buy your flares? Got them off tardme for 5$ each. They're off an escort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Looking good guys. Bring it to the monthly meet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbtimr Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Has anyone had any experience with redline radiators? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nominal Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Make sure there is only one rubber sealing ring inside the block housing - sometimes the old ones get stuck there when changing the filter which will cause a leak. Fitting a spin-on housing makes filter changes much easier. These can be found on Mini's and maybe some 1100/1300 engines. You need the shorter studs from the donor but otherwise they bolt straight on. I've put one on my Morris and it is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igor Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Later ADO16s came standard with the spin on filter I think. My '75 Austin had one and it hadn't had many owners when I bought it (in the late '80s before they were retro and cool) so I'm assuming it was standard. I have to admit to forgetting to remove the old seal ring when replacing the spin on filter once. Two seal rings together do not seal very well. Fortunately I noticed straight away and had another car to use to go and borrow a filter wrench to unscrew the new filter instead of hammering a screwdriver through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbtimr Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 Yea we can get a whole new spin-on housing + filter + studs etc for about 60$ so might just do that for peace of mind. Taking out that extra seal and torquing it seems to have fixed it for now but it's pretty sketchy not being 100% sure.. don't really want to drop all our oil and wreck the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 how's your fan set up? was looking at pics including the one of the engine straigth out of the bay sitting on the pallet, then this one http://i.imgur.com/h64hsKK.jpg when it was on the pallet the fan blade was on backwards, but this pic shows the fan fitted straight to the belt pulley, then the alloy spacer fitted over top, although this time the fan is fitted the correct 'way round' from what i remember.. you want the spacer to be on in between the pulley and the fan blade, and the fan should sit into the radiator shroud quite nicely. love this thing! between you jokers and guywithaviators, you've got me pining for an ADO16 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyWithAviators Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Nice work guys. Once I get a WOF we need to go for a drive! love this thing! between you jokers and guywithaviators, you've got me pining for an ADO16 Do it! Ado16 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbtimr Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 how's your fan set up? was looking at pics including the one of the engine straigth out of the bay sitting on the pallet, then this one http://i.imgur.com/h64hsKK.jpg when it was on the pallet the fan blade was on backwards, but this pic shows the fan fitted straight to the belt pulley, then the alloy spacer fitted over top, although this time the fan is fitted the correct 'way round' from what i remember.. you want the spacer to be on in between the pulley and the fan blade, and the fan should sit into the radiator shroud quite nicely. Yea it's definitely on the correct way now, may have been wrong on the pallet and for the stand photo we just threw it on quickly for looks. Nice work guys. Once I get a WOF we need to go for a drive! Yeah dude definitely, I take it you can't make it to the meet tomorrow night then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Nice work guys. Once I get a WOF we need to go for a drive! Do it! Ado16 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr mayte I'm cheesing terrible british vehicles at the moment. makes a change from terrible french! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyWithAviators Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Yeah dude definitely, I take it you can't make it to the meet tomorrow night then? Unfortunately not, busy in the evening. Going for the WOF tomorrow morning though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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