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by factotum
Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:17 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Protecting the inner wings.
Replies: 6
Views: 2816

Protecting the inner wings.

I'm currently restoring a 68 Traveller of which the bodywork in now repaired. I will be spraying the car in cellulose paint however I want to ensure that I provide plenty of protection to the hidden areas such as the inner wings. What is the best protective paint / underseal to use? I am looking to ...
by factotum
Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing Chain / Cam Cog socket size
Replies: 16
Views: 4062

Re: Timing Chain / Cam Cog socket size

Thanks again gents. I've set a couple of hours aside on Friday to complete this - have taken on-board your advise.

Graham
by factotum
Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing Chain / Cam Cog socket size
Replies: 16
Views: 4062

Re: Timing Chain / Cam Cog socket size

Sorry I should have mentioned - I've already removed top end plus pistons etc so only bits left are the cam and crank shafts.

Graham
by factotum
Tue Feb 16, 2016 1:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing Chain / Cam Cog socket size
Replies: 16
Views: 4062

Re: Timing Chain / Cam Cog socket size

Phil, BMC & Andy - thanks all for great feedback. I will try Phil's advice with the socket - I use an impact air wrench and I'm hoping this will work with the modified socket - although I'll also order up an open ended spanner as back-up! Once removed my intention is to remove both Cam & Cra...
by factotum
Mon Feb 15, 2016 11:52 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing Chain / Cam Cog socket size
Replies: 16
Views: 4062

Timing Chain / Cam Cog socket size

Can anyone help? I'm rebuilding the engine from my 68 Traveller and need to remove the Timing Chain / Camshaft cog drive and need to source a 1/2" drive socket that fits. It's larger than anything I have in my toolkit! Does anyone know what size this is? I'm guessing it will be AF? possibly 1 5...