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  • #61
    Re: MOT

    Originally posted by meverett View Post
    Unfortunately not. The upper ball joint can catch on the inner wing if you drive over a speed bump quick.
    I have the dampers that came with my car - bought 23 years ago and never actually been finished

    I had assumed that the dampers had bump and droop stops - do they have the stops inside? - just not positioned right?
    Or does the damper not have stops?

    If it is just a case of position then I could alter the pickup points for the dampers so that they reach the bump stops before bad things happen

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    • #62
      Re: MOT

      Ok that's around 100 miles on her and the starter motor died.

      Drove (in bmw) to Redditch (160 mile round trip) to get another one.

      Fitted in 10 mins, working fine.

      Been using it as much as possible , using any excuse for a trip out.

      Now up to around 200 miles.

      Day out to see my mate Andy in Chelmsford tomorrow, another 144 miles round trip.

      Would like to put 500 miles on her before Wednesday when we go to Le Mans.

      Adrian



      Originally posted by meverett View Post
      I agree once it’s on the road there will always be a to do list, change this and that, improve this etc.
      I will probably be a fine weather driver so a heater isn’t important but as I have the vents already cut in to the scuttle I may as well fit at least a fan.
      If you come up with an idea for a bump stop for the front let us all know and so will I. Maybe someone already has.
      Cheers, Martin.
      Last edited by listerjp2; 30-06-18, 02:56 PM.

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      • #63
        Re: MOT

        Originally posted by duncan View Post
        I have the dampers that came with my car - bought 23 years ago and never actually been finished

        I had assumed that the dampers had bump and droop stops - do they have the stops inside? - just not positioned right?
        Or does the damper not have stops?

        If it is just a case of position then I could alter the pickup points for the dampers so that they reach the bump stops before bad things happen
        The Marina front suspension with the mini top arm was designed to use Herald or Mk1 Vitesse rear shocks. They had integral bump and return stops. The reason the top arm hits some Marina based cars inner wing is either the original top nut with external bump plate/reaction pad was used instead of a normal nut or the car was set up too low leaving insufficient room for the top arm to move up and down.
        Last edited by b_caswell; 30-06-18, 09:15 PM.
        Ben Caswell probably not the last word on anything here!!

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        • #64
          Re: MOT

          Originally posted by b_caswell View Post
          The Marina front suspension with the mini top arm was designed to use Herald or Mk1 Vitesse rear shocks. They had integral bump and return stops. The reason the top arm hits some Marina based cars inner wing is either the original top nut with external bump plate/reaction pad was used instead of a normal nut or the car was set up too low leaving insufficient room for the top arm to move up and down.
          we need to chat. I'll pm you
          Last edited by listerjp2; 01-07-18, 06:21 AM.

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          • #65
            Re: MOT

            Phone me if its easier numbers in the mag but not while the GP is on !
            Ben Caswell probably not the last word on anything here!!

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            • #66
              Re: MOT

              Well that's 144 miles added.

              Chelmsford and back.


              Got a couple of upgrades while visiting my mate Andy.


              Gearstick shortened by 2".


              Fuel pipe to carb re-rooted.


              Both thanks to Andy.


              Trust me to choose the hottest day to take a leisurely drive.


              Car went well.


              Will require a little tweaking.


              Adrian



              Originally posted by listerjp2 View Post
              Ok that's around 100 miles on her and the starter motor died.

              Drove (in bmw) to Redditch (160 mile round trip) to get another one.

              Fitted in 10 mins, working fine.

              Been using it as much as possible , using any excuse for a trip out.

              Now up to around 200 miles.

              Day out to see my mate Andy in Chelmsford tomorrow, another 144 miles round trip.

              Would like to put 500 miles on her before Wednesday when we go to Le Mans.

              Adrian

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              • #67
                Re: MOT

                Off to Le Mans Classic early on Wednesday .

                Thought I would just give you this link of its first drive.




                Adrian
                Last edited by listerjp2; 02-07-18, 03:01 PM.

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                • #68
                  Re: MOT

                  Good luck Adrian, have fun and remember the sun cream.
                  Last edited by David; 02-07-18, 08:27 PM. Reason: I need to change my avatar!
                  - 9th owner of T693 SSC possibly a factory built Ford based V8 Sportster
                  - 4th owner of Q309 RNV, an early Cabrio built by Bob Copping, owned Doug & Liz Billings for 16 years
                  - 9th Custodian of JRR 929D, Triumph Vitesse based special Paul Moorehouse built prior to the Triumph Roadster kits.
                  - 8th owner of Roadster chassis number 2395. Now owned by Barry!
                  - Builder of chassis number 2325 (PKK 989M) in the mid 80's. Now owned by Eric & Lynne.

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                  • #69
                    Re: MOT

                    Yes best of luck. Take plenty of pics.
                    If possible keep us all updated.

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                    • #70
                      Re: MOT

                      Cheers

                      Originally posted by David View Post
                      Good luck Adrian, have fun and remember the sun cream.

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                      • #71
                        Re: MOT

                        Will try in between the alcohol mist, lol

                        Originally posted by meverett View Post
                        Yes best of luck. Take plenty of pics.
                        If possible keep us all updated.

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                        • #72
                          Re: MOT

                          Hi Chris
                          If you are not already sorted, I can recommend A1 mot centre at Taunton, I have used them for years and find they are exellent to deal with, They do not do repairs or sell bits so you always get an honest job!
                          Regards
                          Bryan
                          Stapley Bryan

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                          • #73
                            Re: MOT

                            Thanks Bryan,
                            Post #52 (which is a long way back!) was about my MOT pass. FYI it was at the Bennet's Field Garage, Wincanton
                            Ta
                            Chris
                            Last edited by chris_cussen; 06-07-18, 12:23 PM. Reason: typo

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                            • #74
                              Re: MOT

                              Sorry Chris
                              In France at the mo so have not been keeping up with things
                              Missed the outcome post! (no wonder I thought the thread hd been hijacked)
                              Glad you are sorted
                              Bryan
                              Stapley Bryan

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