Apologies for the cross-posting. In the continuing saga of the engine purchased at a good price, fully rebuilt, I checked main bearings and they were indeed brand new. Ahh, that's nice. However, the
Author: "WILLIAM R GINGERICH" <wrgingerich@msn.com>
Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2006 20:48:31 -0500
I helicoiled mine. No problems. Worked great. Used a drill press to keep things square. Bill Gingerich '74 Spitfire NASS #133 == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://
I used a helicoil equivalent. I was worried as I do not have a drill press. But the holes provided enough guidance that I had no trouble. It worked great. Roger == This list supported in part by The
We didn't go the helicoiil route as in time some of those pull out. It was easier to just drill & tap to a hair size larger thread... PS We also like the wood filler pieces.... LOL! Engineering at it
Author: "de Brebisson, Cyrille (Calculator Division)" <cyrille@hp.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 11:08:17 -0600
at the well and kit, plus the (very real) possibility that I'd drill the new holes at an angle Best solution, that is what I did on my car. Of course, I have access to a "real" machine shop at work,
I bought one of the steel reproductions, but have not needed it yet. The dude selling them said he was working on a replacement for the wood wedges. I pulled some leather seals that looked better tha
Once again, apologies for the cross-posting. Wow an over-whelming response! Many thanks to: William, Roger, Henry, Lee, Mike M, Cyrille, Howard, Douglas, rek46, Geoff, Carter, Larry V, Leon, for thei
I just noticed this thread a bit late, but I have to second what others said: Just helicoil it. My block had one hole partly stripped for years, and a few months ago I noticed more oil than usual on
Author: "de Brebisson, Cyrille (Calculator Division)" <cyrille@hp.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2006 08:53:54 -0600
The front leaked no oil at all? How about the REST of the engine? cyrille == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
The engine's pretty dry, but the tranny has had a leak for years that I just can't track down... Doug == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
Many thanks for all the suggestions. The existing piece has been successfully re-tapped to a slightly larger size. As well, I've ordered a steel saddle bar, just in case. Nick Moseley Vancouver B.C.