Guest Asch Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 I have the hydramatic 1948 model. I restored it 14 years ago and regrettably, resprayed it in cellulose which has not stood up to the French sunshine. alf892, Skizzer, Junkman and 1 other 4
PhilA Posted January 21, 2019 Author Posted January 21, 2019 I have the hydramatic 1948 model. I restored it 14 years ago and regrettably, resprayed it in cellulose which has not stood up to the French sunshine.Very nice. Does the gearbox shift gears smoothly in Dr? Phil
Squire_Dawson Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 Good work. I am surprised the bowl is not glass, presumably the pump is an AC Delco? Perhaps the original was dropped and a cheap aftermarket one fitted. Glass bowls are still widely available if desired. An inline filter is not needed. It only adds an extra weak point to the system, whilst the gauze will catch any rubbish getting sucked up. I've never had a blockage in all my motoring days without one.... Likewise with an inline switch to an electric petrol pump - a secret switch in the low tension circuit does similar for theft prevention. Junkman 1
PhilA Posted January 21, 2019 Author Posted January 21, 2019 The fuel pump (lower section) has a glass bowl stamped AC, with a little fine gauze mesh. I had a Super Minx whose tank inner coating was coming off, that would block up. Glass bowl was a good side-of-the-road fix to take off, remove the crud and replace. The upper section is vacuum only and has no filter/bowl. Phil Burnside, LightBulbFun and alf892 3
PhilA Posted January 22, 2019 Author Posted January 22, 2019 Worked on the routing of the vacuum lines. Doesn't look like much but that's a lot of careful bending of pipes. Phil scdan4, Tickman, somewhatfoolish and 3 others 6
Noel Tidybeard Posted January 22, 2019 Posted January 22, 2019 was interesting to see Kindig's Kustoms working on a '52 Pontiac "tudor" and the bodywork fellow was modifying Chevy panels as they are almost the same they had choice of two bonnet emblems- indian chief won! PhilA 1
PhilA Posted January 22, 2019 Author Posted January 22, 2019 I saw Kindig's "Mischief". Not bad, though I was amused that he left the screws visible on the front indicators. That's very unlike him. I think that car got pushed through on a tighter budget than they'd have liked. I'm rethinking this here though. I'm now looking at getting some new metal pipe and redoing it all in metal. Phil
PhilA Posted January 23, 2019 Author Posted January 23, 2019 I went on a tangent. Slam panel off. Radiator out. Looks quite different. I'll leave you with the last worrisome thing. I just hope the bolts are attached in the inside and are actually holding the thing on... Plus, who uses metric fixings on a car from 1951?! I'm uncovering some "fun" things. Ugh. Phil LightBulbFun, somewhatfoolish, Junkman and 2 others 5
PhilA Posted January 23, 2019 Author Posted January 23, 2019 I took a quick look and the slam panel strengthening bar. Previous owners had cut through it with a grinder then bent it aside. Instead of removing the six bolts that hold it in. I removed the spider webs from up under the wheel arch. I shall wait a few days and see if they reappear. If they don't, it should be safe to delve hands into areas under and undo the slam panel strengthener bar bolts. Then I need to straighten it. And get it welded. Or, find a replacement. Phil Burnside, DeeJay and Junkman 3
PhilA Posted January 23, 2019 Author Posted January 23, 2019 Oh, and it doesn't have a thermostat in. I'm not sure what to think about that. Phil
Guest Hooli Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 Why have they cut that? Sounds like bodgery to me.
tooSavvy Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 Wey heyy.... Nice to see you... LightBulbFun, bigstraight6 and rainagain 3
somewhatfoolish Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 I took a quick look and the slam panel strengthening bar. Previous owners had cut through it with a grinder then bent it aside. Instead of removing the six bolts that hold it in. 20190122_180854.jpg I removed the spider webs from up under the wheel arch. I shall wait a few days and see if they reappear. If they don't, it should be safe to delve hands into areas under and undo the slam panel strengthener bar bolts. Then I need to straighten it. And get it welded. Or, find a replacement. PhilCan you not 'sanitise' the area with a vacuum, or are american spiders too heavyweight for this to work? [ick]
PhilA Posted January 23, 2019 Author Posted January 23, 2019 Why have they cut that? Sounds like bodgery to me.That's exactly what it is.
PhilA Posted January 23, 2019 Author Posted January 23, 2019 Can you not 'sanitise' the area with a vacuum, or are american spiders too heavyweight for this to work? [ick]Nope, the webs get all stuck in the brush too. Vacuum cleaner does very little. These are evil bloody things.
Guest Hooli Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 That's exactly what it is. I can't even see what the bodge achieves.
PhilA Posted January 23, 2019 Author Posted January 23, 2019 I can't even see what the bodge achieves.A few inches more access. There engine has been out in the past. I'm going to pull it off properly, straighten it and see about getting it welded. I'm also going to look at taking the front grille off because that gives significant room then to lift the engine and gearbox out. Phil Burnside, somewhatfoolish, Junkman and 1 other 4
PhilA Posted January 23, 2019 Author Posted January 23, 2019 Three studs, all loose. One not very good thread. The stiffener is riveted to the horseshoe shaped bracket. I'm going to have to try and get the screws out. They're not easy to access with the car on the floor, possibly better access jacked up. Removed the alternator. This gives a lot more access. Finally, lighthearted. Shop light behind the car's badge. Phil paulplom, DeeJay, LightBulbFun and 6 others 9
PhilA Posted January 25, 2019 Author Posted January 25, 2019 Is it bad that I just thought about refitting this car with a big six turbodiesel if this engine goes pop? There's enough room to... Phil dome, bigstraight6, LightBulbFun and 1 other 4
purplebargeken Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 I just love the look of this car. It's part of the fun to remedy bodges and make sure what you do is 'proper'. This is my fave thread on the forum in all honesty. mercedade and PhilA 2
LightBulbFun Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 Is it bad that I just thought about refitting this car with a big six turbodiesel if this engine goes pop? There's enough room to... Phil would certainly be nice and different from the LS V8 they shove into everything these days I was thinking tho, if its a straight eight, would a V16 fit? bolognasal spray 1
320touring Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 Is it bad that I just thought about refitting this car with a big six turbodiesel if this engine goes pop? There's enough room to... PhilHave to be a Cummins 6bt..
PhilA Posted January 25, 2019 Author Posted January 25, 2019 Any V would be difficult to fit, primarily because of the steering. The column and steering box sit on the inside edge of the chassis. This was designed for inline engines (i6 and i8 being the choices). The later cars from 57 on were completely redesigned to house V8's. For diesel, the chief on the hood would have to gain a small cigar, becoming a smoker... Phil LightBulbFun 1
somewhatfoolish Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 Anything less than a Detroit 6/71(or perhaps a 4/53 if the 71 won't fit) would be a bit of a let down. Earplugs may be required though. LightBulbFun 1
PhilA Posted January 25, 2019 Author Posted January 25, 2019 banana DiCan't get them here, not going to import one either. Shame on you. Phil
Zelandeth Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 Inline Detroit 2-stroke or Cummins L10... PhilA and LightBulbFun 2
Noel Tidybeard Posted January 25, 2019 Posted January 25, 2019 gardner 6lb LightBulbFun and Norbert 2
Momentary Lapse Of Reason Posted January 26, 2019 Posted January 26, 2019 Rover 1S60 Gas Turbine (~60hp)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow_hddEk8a0 Or as its a big car a Rover MK10501 (150hp)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFPRYcX4fiU May need to do something about the noise levels tho ( I think there is one going cheap on RR after a certain project was abandoned ) LightBulbFun 1
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