Paul Richards

Stu

I was suggesting having the runner in contact with the floor along the full length to spread the load. This won't achieve a reclined seat, but in my mind it is a stronger solution especially when you're my size. I've never been too keen on having the seat mounted directly to the floor anyway, bearing in mind floor is secured by a few pop rivets and we know people have had problems with these. I preferred it when seats were attached to the chassis.

I'm doing some jobs on Sarah's car over the winter and one of the things I'd like to do is improve the seat adjustment, so I'll have a look at this. Obviously you've used this technique with no problems. Perhaps I'll make some large aluminium pads to spread the load or raise the front on a piece of light box section running across the car. This would spread the load and raise the seat, whilst keeping weight off the runners.

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Stuart

Unusual for me to disagree with Stu F. but I'm not keen on the idea of having the rails sitting on a nut between the floor. I'd much prefer to spread the weight of the floor across the length of the rails.

I found the best solution is to use cap head bolts or dome head bolts with allen key heads. This makes it much easier to tighten. You can get them from Brabbin and Rudd in Bolton.

Finmac

I find it best to check oil level when oilo is hot after a good run. Remove dip stick (with engine running) and clean the dipstick really well - do not leave any traces of oil, as this seems to help oil "migrate" up the dipstick. This should help give an accurate reading. As F355GTs suggests - if oil is too clear use a a clean white cloth or paper towel and press dipstick against it.

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Is this for the spigot bearing in the end of the crank? I managed to do this with a home made device - you can borrow if you can't get anything better - you don't appear to be too far from Bury.

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Phil

Suggest you wait until 2010 - LM Classic is only every 2 years!!

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I have a yellow car and I have recently fitted black Sabelt harnesses which have yellow badges and I think they look good with the car. 😬

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I'd go for the 3 inch shoulder AND lap straps.

2 inch lapstraps normally have wider padding anyway so why not go for the wider ones - they spread the load. When I used to use seatbelts in earnest, I got far fewer bruises with 3 inch straps compared to 2 inch.

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in OKV 1 a rare D type Jag that raced in the 1956 Le Mans 24 hour race. 😬 😬 😬 😬

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Yes thats us - you could probably still see the smiles on our faces obtained from the Le Mans classic. 😬 😬

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This sounds normal to me. I understand it's the layshaft in the gearbox and my car has always done it. It's worse if you have a light flywheel and also if you are on a hill - can't remember whether it's worse facing uphill or downhill, but one is worse than the other.

I don't think I'd be worried. CRB is normally a screeching sound when clutch is activated.

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I've had this cracking noise a couple of times and it drove me round the bend. Mine appeared to be coming from the transmission tunnel under the dash, but to be honest it seemed everywhere. Finally tracked it down to a small stone(s) stuck under edge of bonnet on top of scuttle. I'd had the bonnet off a few times and put it back on and noise was still there. Stones were stuck to the foam. Amazing how such a small thing sounded so bad. It seemed like chassis had a crack as it made a noise everytime chassis "flexed". Well worth looking for small stones stuck somewhere. Could be in the same place, but in your case possibly between chassis rail and skin??

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I seem to recall someone getting some assistance from the Morris Marina/Ital owners club - worth a google search.

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Yes - check oil on dipstick - up to top of criss crosses - no more - do not overfill!! As Mav says make sure oil is hot and engine running when you check it.

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When you have toe out after a bump like that, it's usually that you have bent something - possibly the steering arm - check the gap between the arm and the disc - compare the gap one side of the car to the other. More likely and less obvious is a bent track rod end. Not easy to spot, but can restrict the movement. Best way to check is to remove track rod end from steering arm and move from side to side. You may find it moved more one way than the other as they usually bend where it narrows down just before the ball.

Very strange that it should 'cure' itself - It could be a bent track rod end, or bottom of stub axle where it goes through spherical bearing but may suggest something is loose.

As SM25 suggests - check it very carefully.

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Angus

I've had a gunsons xenon timing light for years and it's given me (and others) excellent service.

Xenon is much better than neon - the light is much brighter and easier to see.

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Live axle or De Dion?

It doesn't matter really as both have a level/filler plug on the back. Make sure car is level and remove plug. If oil comes out it's full, if not fill until oil comes out. Replace plug.

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Thanks 6speed. I meant to say machined out of solid and not cast.

I suspected that this part might be standard on a 6 speed. It looks a nice bit of kit. I expected a much sweeter change when I fitted it, but was disappointed that I couldn't tell the difference from a standard stick.

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Are there not also 3 mounting points for the trottle pedal - I'm sure there are on my car. Pedal is held with a single bolt into a tread in the the chassis - I'm sure there is a choice of 3, but you may need to bend the peal a bit to get cable length correct.

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Gavel

As Tim says - start by making sure the gear lever is clean and not stiff.

Is there a grating noise as you engage reverse? If so, you might also want to check that the clutch is working properly. The cable may need a little adjustment to ensure the clutch fully disengages when you depress the pedal. For some reason, this manifests itself most on reverse gear.

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Bricol

Not a big job. You may need a halfshaft puller to remove halfshafts (I have one you can borrow).

The bearing is held on by a collar. I normally cut off collar using an angle grinder. Bearing should then remove fairly easily. New bearing is easily put in place, but you need to heat up the new retaining collar before putting in place. I normally also add a couple of tack welds to make sure the collar doesn't move.

I don't think you're too far away. If you're struggling, I can replace bearing whilst you wait.

LADS top tip:-

When replacing halfshafts smear a little silicon sealant in the end of the axle where the bearing sits - it will seal and stop diff oil contaminating brakes.

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Edited by - Paul Richards on 12 Jun 2008 08:54:00

Good post.

I'm sure a number of 7s will benefit from a little grease on the gear lever. It's certainly good advice to check this before you start taking gearboxes out for refurb.

In my 5 speed the gear lever is a standard Ford part (pressed metal with a plastic bearing). I came across a gear lever with a nice spherical bearing and a nice cast part. Is this the standard part used on a 6 speed box?

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Rebag - much better than an E bag . I wish this had been available 2 months ago before I bought mine for £120.

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If you're like me 6ft tall and 16 stone, then you may not fit in a tillet. I don't!!!

My leather seats had had some hard use and in addition to losing the padding around the metal tubes, the plastic backs were also breaking. I packed them up and sent them off to Oxted, who refurbished them in double quick time. left me on Monday and back completed on Friday - Excellent service. Just completed a 2,700 mile trip round Pyrenees and across France and no back problems. My wife does however find benefit from a small (inch thick) foam cushion in the small of her back.

Stick with leather and get them refurbished.

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Live axle - A frame bush is favourite. Needs fairly regularly changing on a live axle.

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