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[Quinlan minor]

"The master cylinders after a rub down and Autosol."

 

An old toothbrush is very good for getting the Solvol in and around the lettering.

 

[blacktulip]

Paint arrived today from a place called Leonard Brooks paints. I used them years ago when I got some paint for Blacktulip. Got some isolator so I don't have a reaction from going from the old to new paint, high build filler primer, RD9 tartan red base coat and some clear coat to finish.


After some issues with rubbish masking tape I eventually got everything masked off. The isolator and primer have gone down really well. I had to order up some 400 and 600 wet and dry so got to wait for that to arrive. In the meantime I have a parcel due from minispares with my new ring gear plus a few little extra bits I need. I'm going to try the cooker/freezer method to get the ring gear on.





Here's the engine... It's getting there!

Edited by blacktulip, 15 April 2020 - 10:34 PM.

[Daz1968]

The way you are going it will be ready when the lockdown is lifted, looking good so far. On my master cylinders I blasted them and painted with cold galvanising spray, about 3 coats then after dry rubbed them a little with dirty hands to get the shine off. Not exactly same as original finish but came out better than the new bright zinc ones. 

[blacktulip]

The way you are going it will be ready when the lockdown is lifted, looking good so far. On my master cylinders I blasted them and painted with cold galvanising spray, about 3 coats then after dry rubbed them a little with dirty hands to get the shine off. Not exactly same as original finish but came out better than the new bright zinc ones.

I wish I had a blast cabinet, that would turn hours of cleaning into 10 mins ?

Looks like I may be off another 3 weeks after the government announcement last night so it may happen. Still need to find the rear opening side windows in clear glass though.

Once my sand paper arrives I really want to get a good finish before applying the red so I think it will take time to get the imperfections right.

[blacktulip]

Finally got the ring gear off of the flywheel, I cut two slots into the ring but being very careful not to cut the main flywheel then it came off very easily.



The paint is down now and it seems a tad brighter than the rest of the car. Might be better once I machine the car over. Not sure if I should bother flatting off the clear coat as it's not turned out too bad.

[johnR]

That looks better!

[blacktulip]

Whilst I'm waiting on some parts I thought I would treat my son's balance bike to a new tartan red paint job so he can roll like daddy!

[blacktulip]

Been a little bit quiet last week, mainly due to waiting for some bits plus the garage sprung a leak with the heavy rain we had. The clutch is fitted now. I went and treated myself to a new minispares steel road flywheel in the end. I will keep the original as a spare and tuck it away. The engine is back in the shell now, I had to take the bonnet bracket off of the slam panel to get the clearance on the remote housing at the back of the subframe. Its funny how it just fits. I'm very pleased on how it's looking now.



Next decision is whether to fit this aftermarket hose bracket (bottom one) or rub down the original one above?



On to other little jobs, I'm tidying up a traditional sports steering wheel. I'm trying to get the finish clean but not ultra clean to keep the interior looking in date.

[Daz1968]

I would fit the original bracket, steering wheel looks good

keep up the good work these mk2s need to be looked after

[blacktulip]

Finally found a good pcv valve. The right date for the car as well as it was built in Jan 69.




I started on the dynamo tonight. Gave it's first coat of paint.


Also bought a new bendix for the starter motor so I don't trash my new ring gear on the flywheel. Does it look worn?

Edited by blacktulip, 02 May 2020 - 11:29 PM.

[Daz1968]

If you need a bracket for the pcv valve somerford sell them, I couldn’t find one anywhere else. Keep up the good work

[blacktulip]

A bit more progress last night. Not sure if im going to keep the thermostat cover green. I think it will look better in alloy plus I will give the rad surround and bracket a coat of paint when it turns up.

Edited by blacktulip, 05 May 2020 - 09:50 AM.

[blacktulip]

Here is the set up tonight... I got the exhaust connected with proper sealer and fitted a new half moon seal on the remote linkage after cleaning and new grease. Got to fitting the new drive couplings and.......The U bolts are too wide for the holes. I fiddled for ages and a few F words before I worked it out. I measured across the U bolt and it's 52mm. I need to get it rectified but that can wait. They are the minispares Q5000 alternatives. I wonder if I'm the only one with this issue. I did have this problem before when I bought some cheap ones for project Blacktulip ages ago.





So I've just had an early one tonight. I still have a list of jobs to do so plenty to get on with. I might connect and bleed up the master cylinders tomorrow.

Edited by blacktulip, 06 May 2020 - 12:58 PM.

[Daz1968]

Pretty common with u bolts, I usually pinch them in the vice to correct width. The needle roller replacements are very good though I always use them, just don’t over tighten them.

[blacktulip]

All fitted up now. So that's the work done underneath for now. Although i think I will give the gearbox a good clean and get all that red paint off.





Whilst under there here are some pictures of the horrible repair job on the floors. Strong for now but definitely being changed in the future.





Now i can start fixing the bits above back together and hopefully move towards a start up...

Edited by blacktulip, 08 May 2020 - 06:35 PM.