OK, I'll get the ball rolling.
Disclaimer: I'm more familiar with BN2s and BJ8s, and these answers are
strictly off the top of my head.
On 10/12/2010 9:43 PM, W.D. Nelson wrote:
> I am new to the site.
Welcome.
> I drove my first BN-7 tri-carb 6000 miles into Mexico
> in 1963. I restore classic sports cars as a hobby but have limited mechanical
> expertise. I am restoring a 59 left hand drive twin carb (converting to
> tri-carb) BN7. Questions about running brake lines:
> 1. The axle has a
> bracket on each side tilted at 45 degrees with two holes. Does the brake line
> run through one of those holes into the wheel cylinder? What purpose btw does
> that bracket serve?
I think you're referring to the brackets which support the emergency/parking
brake rods, which has a pivot trunnion on
the right side and rods to either drum, with levers to actuate the shoes.
> 2. I believe my line runs up the right side frame member then crosses over to
> the master cylinder and the reservoir; Correct?
Yep. There is also a union on the passenger side which splits the line from
the M/C to the four wheels.
> Where is the crossover point/path?
From the union, the pipe runs across the top of the front frame crossrail
(along with the line back to the front left
brake)
> 3. Do you really use those hokey little clips to attach the line to the frame
> member (I am using a new Jule frame without holes).
Yes. They look like bobby pins.
> Where and how large (what
> size bit) is used to drill holes for those clips?
Approx. 1/4" (hopefully, someone more knowledgeable can confirm exact dia.)
> Thanks and will expect and appreciate a lot of help from all of you for this
> project. bill n Houston
> _______________________________________________
>
I think British Car Specialists (aka "BCS") has a restoration photo set for a
BN7 that might help you a lot. Dave and
his team are very helpful.
http://www.britishcarspecialists.com
bs
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