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by robert.self@me.com
Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Bee hive springs rear brakes
Replies: 15
Views: 5676

Re: Bee hive springs rear brakes

I had so many problems getting the top ones in on the back, burnt so much time. Found that using a thin screwdriver and putting a notch in the end with and angle grinder made it the perfect tool. Just push it through the hole lock it onto the hook and position it. You could always reshape the driver...
by robert.self@me.com
Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Did they skimp on skimming?
Replies: 8
Views: 1870

Re: Did they skimp on skimming?

Thanks for all your replies! Basically the garage was a strong recommendation from an old school mechanic I know who works on Morris and the like, the machine shop had all the bells and whistles, he gave me the tour and listed all that would be done in a rebuild which was basically everything. I tru...
by robert.self@me.com
Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:55 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Did they skimp on skimming?
Replies: 8
Views: 1870

Re: Did they skimp on skimming?

Hi there, thanks so much for the reply and yes sorry for the wording writing is not my strong suit. Basically I can see that the tag hasn't been removed and the scoring on the block doesn't look like machining so yes was wondering if there was a effective process that would flatten the block and mak...
by robert.self@me.com
Sat Apr 14, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Did they skimp on skimming?
Replies: 8
Views: 1870

Did they skimp on skimming?

Just had to remove the head as I suspected cross fire and low and behold it is! Trying to figure out what I need to do but only issue is that I had the engine rebuilt 3 years ago by a shop and it looks like the engine block and cylinders have been done by hand. Is this a thing? or did they rip me of...