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  • #31
    Re: leaf spring disassembly

    On a slightly different tack. When I took the carpet out I found that the floor board fouls the front leaf spring eye bolt. The last time I was there 25 years ago I hacked at the floor board a bit to get the nut off. Has anyone got a better solution??

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    Last edited by andyf; 24-02-21, 04:14 PM.
    Mk2 SWB Marina Roadster with a 2.0L Pinto built in 1986

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    • #32
      Re: leaf spring disassembly

      I remember that, memory is a funny thing isn’t it.
      - 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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      • #33
        Re: leaf spring disassembly

        I pulled the Ubolts and saddles from the read suspension last night...

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        This is how the Marina Ubolts compare to the Escort ones...

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        They are a very close match. Now I need to make a final decision on how to add the anti-tramp bars
        Mk2 SWB Marina Roadster with a 2.0L Pinto built in 1986

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        • #34
          Re: leaf spring disassembly

          Andy, from experience (!) it's worth a careful crack check around the holes on the top and bottom plates, and the shocker
          attachment plates as well, though yours all appear to have lasted very well

          Rgds DC

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          • #35
            Re: leaf spring disassembly

            Hi Andy. As a separate issue it is good practice to fit a washer on the handbrake clevis pin before fitting the split pin. A liberal smear of copaslip grease during assembly is a good idea too. Peter.

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            • #36
              Re: leaf spring disassembly

              Originally posted by dcunn View Post
              Andy, from experience (!) it's worth a careful crack check around the holes on the top and bottom plates, and the shocker
              attachment plates as well, though yours all appear to have lasted very well

              Rgds DC
              Yes, I was surprised how good they seem to be. They will all get a good clean up and repaint. I'm considering adding a reinforcing plate to the top of the shock mount to fit the end of the anti-tramp bar...
              Mk2 SWB Marina Roadster with a 2.0L Pinto built in 1986

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              • #37
                Re: leaf spring disassembly

                I'm going to bin the saddle pads as they don't fit and it's recommended not to use them on performance cars as it improves the axle location.
                Mk2 SWB Marina Roadster with a 2.0L Pinto built in 1986

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