Normans_Ghost Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Went to get a new front number plate for the Elise at 20 to 5. Bad move. traffic all the way and then... CRB collapses. I'll be fitting a new one over the weekend. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Mem No 2166, the full story here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Oh Bugger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mav Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Indeed Viv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 CRB on the 7??? I thought you magicked them with white-grease... ...what happens when it all goes wrong? Can't change gear? Long pedal??? Project Scope-Creep is underway... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted February 15, 2005 Author Share Posted February 15, 2005 Not sure, the pedal went solid. Pushed harder and "bent" the stop to get some sort of clutch. Then couldn't get it into gear. Then not too bad. All this in a huge traffic jam. Took me an hour to do 5 minutes. I've now re-adjusted the stop, a good 1/4" further down. The crb is screetching laike a banshee. I got the crb from a bearing supplier and it feels like it's collapsed. I'm getting a new pressure plate, just in case. I've got 2 spare centre plates. I've got a spare (used) crb but will probably get another. I'll get the engine out on Friday, problem is I've got Blue Light stuff to do on Friday and, hopefully, pick up the new Raceco silencer. Means I probably wont start till lunchtime, so may not get it finished that night. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Mem No 2166, the full story here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.cavanagh Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 what a pain in the 🙆🏻 How old was the bearing? Was it new with the winter upgrades? Have you checked its pre-load requirements as comment seems to be CC design is a bit lacking in that area... 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Never mind his broken bits - what about my broken heart ☹️ Verona walks in door - shouting (at me) DONT TALK TO ME havent since ..... 😬 Lynne(HM) very obedient wife.... PENNILESS WIFE (HUBBY GOT ALL THE MONEY TIED UP IN THE CAR) AKA HM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted February 16, 2005 Author Share Posted February 16, 2005 I've found the problem and another mystery (assuming I'm right) When we first did the engine we (Roger King) fitted a Super Clutch (QuarterMaster). The crb is 50mm centre on the thrust area. That clutch was discarded for an AP 7.25" twin plate (same spec). The same crb has been kept. The AP crb is 54mm centre. So, maybe that's the reason for failure. If so how come it's given 7000+ miles trouble free use? The CRB was new at christmas. About 600 miles. Preload is not a problem with co-axial hydraulics. I think the failure was heavy use in short period of time when stuck in BIG traffic marmalade. As for HM, can I have this in writing. Verona walks in door - shouting (at me) DONT TALK TO ME havent since Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Mem No 2166, the full story here Edited by - nverona on 16 Feb 2005 14:03:21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 YHM 😬 *confused* PENNILESS WIFE (HUBBY GOT ALL THE MONEY TIED UP IN THE CAR) AKA HM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted February 16, 2005 Author Share Posted February 16, 2005 I've got to agree, I was well out of order. I was furious and walked in the back door, threw hat and keys on the floor and shouted DONT TALK TO ME - THE F**KING CLUTCH HAS GONE I'll go and give her a big kiss and apoligise. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Mem No 2166, the full story here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Blimey - I've never seen Norman shout before... Project Scope-Creep is underway... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs GTD Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Seems to have gone very quiet in the Verona house 😳 😬 Mrs GTD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.cavanagh Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 or apologise to HM. He must be in REAL trouble. Do you think we should send ChrisB round to check that Norman isn't lying dead in an ever growing pool of blood after an 'emotional' HM battered him to deaf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I have the elevator-scene from The Shining running through my head right now... Project Scope-Creep is underway... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug phillips Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 battered him to deaf WHAT DID YOU SAY Doug, Joint Surrey AO and Su77on Se7ener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Battered? Nah - that was last Tuesday... Project Scope-Creep is underway... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 HM running in just to let u all know - the norm still (and only just) alive......... I wouldnt hurt a fly - and anyway you can kill a man quicker by being silent 😬 Lynne(HM) PENNILESS WIFE (HUBBY GOT ALL THE MONEY TIED UP IN THE CAR) AKA HM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrolhead Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 So will this mean you will not be coming out to play on Saturday? R500 no 65 😬 I am after a pair of half doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normans_Ghost Posted February 17, 2005 Author Share Posted February 17, 2005 It does after tonight fiasco. see tech talk or thread above (or below) Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Mem No 2166, the full story here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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