Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Clutch pedal connexion

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Same problem with the clutch pedal, the hole is not round anymore ! More welding required yeehah As well I am wondering if there...
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Sunday, August 28, 2011

Master cylinder overhaul triumph spitfire mk3

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So I finally got the right kit. Actually it is the same for the brake and the clutch master cylinder. Below is photo of the assembly befor...
Monday, August 15, 2011

Brake master cylinder repair

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Plan is to renew anything plastic or rubber in the braking system, clean all and the opportunity to upgrade to DOT5 and say goodbye to paint...
Saturday, August 13, 2011

Brake parts

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Parts received, operation brakes is starting !
Sunday, August 7, 2011

Gearbox oil

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Replaced the old gearbox oil, took out around 0.5l when 0.85 is supposed to be there. The gears shift better now... While I was at it reinst...
Sunday, July 31, 2011

Spitfire restoration steering wheel

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Welded the little bars back on the outside and filled and painted >> one shiny steering wheel. Not looking as good as I was hoping but...

Steering wheel before the week end

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Spokes are broken on right and left side
Monday, July 25, 2011

SU Carburetors like new

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This time I had all I need...     The new parts I needed were mostly : - the rubber holding the tank in place as I noticed they hold the ta...
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Friday, July 15, 2011

Sunset on carb parts

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Unfortunately I won't be able to finish this week end because I realized there are additional worn parts that I need to replace as well ...
Thursday, July 14, 2011

Carbs rebuild

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Second time off but this time with the carb rebuild kit. Lets hope i have the correct needles.
Monday, June 13, 2011

Driven !

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Gas tank is back on and I could take an other drive around the block this weekend.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Tank paint

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Black gloss
Saturday, June 4, 2011

Gas tank

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Cleaning out the tank so i can use it and stop messing with small amounts to make the engine run
Sunday, May 22, 2011

We have a runner !

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Sometimes it helps, 2 heads scratching at the same time. My dad is here on vacation for a few weeks and gave me a hand. What did we do real...
Saturday, May 14, 2011

Title !

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Received the title, car is officially mine
Friday, May 6, 2011

Title application

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No photo for an exciting news but went to the DMV yesterday and they accepted my application for a title for the car. That + sales tax I had...
Sunday, May 1, 2011

Rocker cover

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Am still thinking about what could stop the engine from starting. Head scratch time. At least I managed to take the cam cover off using ra...

Carbs clean

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Received the rebuilt starter, couldn't wait. Now back to square, it doesn't start. Opened and cleaned the carbs as a lot was stuck i...
Saturday, April 23, 2011

New starter

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Frustrating ... Spent a few hours cleaning that starter motor top to bottom to realize that it's shorting somewhere. Next week's vac...
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Grinding noise

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Hoping the noise is due to a stuck starter motor gear. Let's take it off. PS : testing the post on blog from email feature really :-) Ed...