Combination of technical discussions http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:18:48 +0000 10 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/6014-dizzy-core-plug/
27mm? 28mm?]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:18:48 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/6014-dizzy-core-plug/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/6013-block-machining-order/ To do this, the block will of course need to be line bored for the cam bearings, have the top decked and the cylinders bored to what ever pistons I use. Is there a best order for these macining processes?]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:36:03 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/6013-block-machining-order/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/6008-how-much-corrosion-would-deem-a-cam-or-mainshaft-unusable/
From time to time items which are not perfect are put up for sale (but I wouldn´t exactly call the scrap either)

Lets say I bought a pitted camshaft or a gearbox mainshaft with slight surface pitting.... can these be cleaned up (at home) if the pitting isn't to severe?

I am not building a race-car just doing a little "shedding" on my saloon... Input welcome!!]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:06:22 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/6008-how-much-corrosion-would-deem-a-cam-or-mainshaft-unusable/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/6004-megajolt-remind-me-please/
With the ignition system turned on and the engine stopped it has a load reading of 102KPa
Tick over on a warm engine, approx. 60 KPa
When I jump on the throttle it maxes out to 102KPa
On the over-run, throttle shut and going down hill, approx 45KPa

I'm concerned that these reading don't seem quite right to me, but I can't remember what it was like the last time I had the computer plugged in. Comments are welcomed.




I have disconnected the vacuum line from the manifold and sucked hard on it, to see the load gauge go down to 30KPa.]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:46:47 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/6004-megajolt-remind-me-please/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/6001-base-patterns-for-15-and-174-in-su/ Can anyone point me to where I might find dimensioned drawings for 1.5 and 1.75 inch SU base. That is the manifold side. My recollection is that that the basic pattern is the same between the 1.5 which has has two bolts where the 1.75 has four.
Thanks,
dlh98370]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:07:25 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/6001-base-patterns-for-15-and-174-in-su/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5994-moss-roadster-with-a-big-problem/ Had a phone call from someone local with a Moss Roadster kit that he's got as it was too nice to let go to scrap, but he finds it has a biit of a front suspension / steering issue that has got him stuck.
He's not daft having spent 4 years rebuilding a Daimler V8 250, but this is beyond him
I've been to see the car now as he'd been having no joy with anyone other than, "Oh, that's wrong!". He doesn't want to give up on the car unless there's absolutely no point, but this is the place where difficult doesn't stop anyone.
A bit of background first, the build was started by someone in the Birmingham area. He never finished it. Everything has been done nicely, the car doesn't use either Triumph or Moss chassis, instead he had a chassis made by a company in Richmond, I think called JAP who are no longer trading, but were a Kit Car chassis company.
It has a Toledo engine and gearbox and diff back axle, so I'm going to presume Toledo front suspension though the pictures might show different. DVLA show the reg as matching a Triumph but not what it was. Can anyone identify it?
The car passed on to another gent in Birmingham and is now with a chap up here who has done quite a lot work to get the car finished. He's spoken to the previous owner who didn't really do anything, but hasn't been able to speak to the original builder.
The new owner has an issue in that it's undriveable and has no hope of passing the VOSA checks as you'll see.
So, we'd like to know the following :-
What the front suspension is from?
What is the root cause of the issue?
Here it is sat on the ground





And now jacked up.




Jacking up causes the wheels to toe in massively both sides. In this picture we pulled the O/S straight and the N/S wheel then goes to full lock.



Some issue eh?
Couple more pics to illustrate the geometry and try to identify the source, best I could get on my phone.






Top suspension link are Triumph, the bottom has a staright ling from the chassis and a drag link from the front corner. The steering arm is on the bottom of the vertical link.
The problem is all down to the steering rack position, as it jacks, the track arms drop and effectively shorten the overall length pulling the wheels toe-in, they'll toe out madly on bump as well. So the cure would be to move it so that the track arms run parallel to the drag links. Probably to in front of where the drag links fasten to the chassis. Obviously that'll involve some re-engineering but I can't see any other options.
The owner is a bit miffed about this, he really loves the style and looks of the car and desperately wants to get it sorted, otherwise it's going to end up as scrap/parts. (or a straight line dragster..........)
Over to you for suggestions.
Thanks
Mark]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:38:48 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5994-moss-roadster-with-a-big-problem/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5993-check-out-this-thread-gt6-spitfire-modded/
http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/showthread.php?19020-Triumph-Spitfire-six-revival-now-with-first-layer-of-paint

Totally random.
Chris.]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:36:53 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5993-check-out-this-thread-gt6-spitfire-modded/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/6003-troubleshooting-tims-megasquirt-split-from-the-ct-down-thread/ Have u received Tims parcel! ?]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:45:53 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/6003-troubleshooting-tims-megasquirt-split-from-the-ct-down-thread/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5988-bigger-valves/ Is there any risk with getting the valve seats cut larger for the later 1 7/16" valves? I don’t want to be blending the larger valve seats in and break through into the water jacket.

Also what is the current opinion on the best intake valves?]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:01:45 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5988-bigger-valves/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5986-finding-a-battery-by-size/ Most of the sites I have been to so far don't allow you to serch by physical dimensions. A list of battery codes and dimensions could be useful also.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:22:00 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5986-finding-a-battery-by-size/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5983-urban-myth-doesnt-really-work-does-it/

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:31:44 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5983-urban-myth-doesnt-really-work-does-it/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5982-adjustable-rear-camber/ thought i would post a pic and a few lines about a mod I did on Ethel during the rebuild.
I wanted to make sure I could maintain a good rear camber angle and seeing as from factory this is dictated by the spring strength and height, I thought I could do a little better. I took the standard uprights and cut them in the centre and removed about and inch of material. I went down to the local pick a part and found that the rear camber adjust bars on a nissan bluebird would do the trick.
A few days and a few strongly poured Jamesons later I had a plan. Cutting the bluebird bars down and slotting them so they fiited into slots cut into the uprights I welded them in on all edges.
This gives me a huge scope when setting up the car. It means I can run a consistent 1.5 deg and even if the spring sags I can put it back to that. All whilst not disasembleing the suspension.


Cheers Aiden.
]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:02:22 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5982-adjustable-rear-camber/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5980-knackered-drums/ Is this occasional binding a sign of knackerd brake drums?]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:15:35 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5980-knackered-drums/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5979-looking-to-buy-an-ac-dc-tig-welder/ I am in the market for an ac dc tig to run of single phase.
Ideally I am after the most amps I can get.
Any advice or links to one selling would be grate.

If a have to go down the new route, I was thinking about the thermal arc 200 ac dc.
Bloody not cheap but cheap jap inverters don't last.
]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:10:53 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5979-looking-to-buy-an-ac-dc-tig-welder/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5971-cheap-injection-for-spitfires/
Here is the mini kit.
http://www.twinkam.co.uk/shop/article_SC208.45/A-Series-5-Port-Engine-Management-Kit.html?shop_param=cid%3D7%26aid%3DSC208.45%26

Its a simple install to work with the 5 port siemiese ports. I like it as it will bolt onto a single carb manifold. Its also a fully sequencial ecu too so if you want to get better performance then you just need the throttles.

This Efi system im putting together is only for lower power cars so dont give me negative coments unless it wont work or could be made better.

These are the 2 manifolds that are available.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230734808272?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
this is the herald 13/60 type

And this is the usa type manifold....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330675811841?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

It should be simple to bolt it on. All thats needed then is a trigger wheel, trigger sensor brackets and
instructions.
]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:21:33 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5971-cheap-injection-for-spitfires/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5969-best-quality-front-wheel-bearings/
I aim to remove my alloy front hubs, and change out the wheel studs for the Land Rover Freelander ones, CLP9037L, and at the same time, swap the standard front stub axles for Joe Siam racing stub axles that I have in waiting, also the original front caliper mounting brackets for the Canley Classics Alloy pieces.

I will most probably have to fit new front wheel bearings when I have this lot apart?

Locally, I can get 'National Wheel End Components' bearings, (they are part of the 'Federal Mogul' empire)...

or by mail, I can get SKF, or Beck Arnley bearings.

The usual suspects can supply bearings of unknown manufacturer or quality.

I just want the best available, and the above begs the question of why exactly should I buy from the usual Triumph parts suppliers, if they cannot, or will not, even be bothered to state who made the parts that they are selling? Are we just supposed to send them money and hope they send us good stuff?

or, that they send us the stuff that they can make the highest profit on?

I am really tired of some of these cowboys treating us the way they do.

Anyhoo, my question is, Does anyone have anything good or bad to say about, National, SKF or Beck Arnley?

Many Thanks

Leon

Outer Bearing: Unipart GHB102 = SKF BR2 = Beck Arnley 0513848 = National A2 = UPC 724956000876

Inner Bearing: Unipart GHB101 = SKF BR4 = Beck Arnley 0513843 = National A4 = UPC 724956001101

Seal: Unipart GHS146 = Beck Arnley 480991 = National 052-0197

Front Kit: Unipart GHK1011]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:33:20 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5969-best-quality-front-wheel-bearings/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5967-best-pistons-and-rods-for-small-crank/
JE and corrillo rods??? What would you choose???

Chris]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:22:42 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5967-best-pistons-and-rods-for-small-crank/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5965-billet-fly-wheel-from-jigsaw/ http://www.jigsawracingservices.co.uk/development.htm

Anyone know the weight or if its any good???

Chris.]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:38:51 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5965-billet-fly-wheel-from-jigsaw/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5963-tranco-exhaust-valves/
Does anyone know this valve make, "Tranco", and the quality of it?

regards Flemming]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:13:09 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5963-tranco-exhaust-valves/ http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5961-which-megasquirt/ My question is; under what circumstances would you go for MS3 or MS3X over MS2?
Or when do you need sequential injection / trim per cylinder?


Frederick]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:35:10 +0000 http://sideways-technologies.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/5961-which-megasquirt/