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by alan12666
Tue Mar 11, 2025 8:31 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: No oil in rocker box.
Replies: 28
Views: 9738

Re: No oil in rocker box.

My day job is in powertrain and engine management system development, putting engines on test beds and the like. Almost every engine we install gets a short start without coolant ... not to aid the cylinder head, just as a quick check of all other systems before we go to the trouble of filling coola...
by alan12666
Sun Jan 12, 2025 12:27 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Convertible rear hood rail - how to fit and trim
Replies: 0
Views: 11975

Convertible rear hood rail - how to fit and trim

Hi all, I am in progress with restoration of the my 63 convertible. One thing I'm trying to figure uot is how to wooden rear rail for the hood fitting is installed to the body and trimmed. I know my car has been rebuilt before, and in many areas not that well to be honest. When I removed the rear ra...
by alan12666
Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: dual circuit brakes
Replies: 16
Views: 151659

Re: dual circuit brakes

I got the Minor Magic kit last year and fitted it in my 63 convertible. Very happy with it, and with the peace of mind the dual circuit brings. Be aware the pedal needs modifying to allow more travel for the dual circuit to work properly but I don't notice that while driving. Would recommend it even...
by alan12666
Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Stainless exhaust
Replies: 15
Views: 17638

Re: Stainless exhaust

My 1963 convertible has a Maniflow LCB stainless system, and it's "Just right" in terms of noise for me, even with roof down. It was all standard until I put a modified 1275 A+ in last winter; like you I was worried about noise levels, and did not want anything excessive. It is a twin box ...