Boris 1964 2 door saloon

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

Its a fiddly job alright, I usually take the front wheel off as well as it gives a bit more room for manouvre.

[Boris64]

David,

The dexterity of a violinist was exactly what I could have done with

If the down pipe was 1" shorter it wouldn't be playing accompaniment on the hole in the lower bulkhead which would be an improvement.

Ive tried the percussion tool again and have seen various images with metal cut away but wonder if anyone has a better solution?

Pete

[jagnut66]

To get rid of the exhaust drumming I ended up having to make that hole larger too...............

[Boris64]

Jagnut

On the basis of your note, I'll grasp the batton and set about tuning things to fit.

Pete

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

So its hitting and making a noise, right?

Loosen all the 2 straps off again, so the exhaust can move up a bit. Place a jack under the siencer to take the weight off. Put a bit of wood in between the hole were the exhaust goes out and the exhaust. Re attach your straps and remove the wood, hopefully should be in the right place. Chances are it will now hit off the centre crosmenber - when it warmed up a bit you can get a bit of movement with a strong bit of timber and bend it down slightly. Ive had to bend the last 2 steel ones Ive fitted.

I would avoid cutting a bit out of the floor where the exhaust passes through, this is part of the monocoque structure and helps support the chassis legs!

[jagnut66]

I tried playing round with the straps and adjusting things for an age before I bowed to what seemed the inevitable......

[Boris64]

Ok, I guess that's enough of the musical banter.

I've tinkered with the straps and jack option to no avail and am warming up the disc cutter.

Before I take a bite out of the body work i'm wondering if I cut the down pipe shorter what chance I would have of flaring the end again?

Any thoughts?

Thanks

Pete

[MarkyB]

Not a hope

You could have a practice on the old one to see how hard it would be.

[Boris64]

Marky

Old one gone for recycling but I agree with your assessment of success

[DaisyMayFozz]

Trust me the jack and wood option works- I had to do it a few weeks ago. Its a bit of a pain and takes time, but better than chopping the bodywork like David says use the jack under the silencer, and line the exhaust up roughly, jam a decent piece of wood in the gap and I tend to try and jack the exhaust up tight to the manifold, with the wood still in place ensuring that the wood or exhaust does not slip in the process, and then attaching clamp and seal before re attaching the straps and then removing the jack and wood. That worked for me!

[Boris64]

Chris,

Thanks for the advice. I'll give it a go at the w/e.

Whilst I'm on, any thoughts on why the blue main beam light is glowing when dipped and then fully illuminated on main beam?

Thanks

Pete

[Dean]

I think the main beam foot switch may be wired up backwards.

From memory there are three wires. Locate the live one and swap over the two wires that go to your lights.

[Boris64]

Dean

Thanks for the advice I'll give it a go.

Pete

[Boris64]

Still struggling with the exhaust - an inch off the downpipe would solve everything.

Much more importantly, Boris and my daughter passed their driving test to much comment from the instructors.

[jagnut66]

Much more importantly, Boris and my daughter passed their driving test to much comment from the instructors.

Well done!

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

Excellent news, I bet the minor will be getting plenty of use now

[Boris64]

Jagnut/David

Thanks for the congrats which I will pass on.

Other than maintenance I fears have seen the last of Boris but gone to a good cause

Pete

[jagnut66]

Don't you have one of your own then?

[Boris64]

Now just the joy of ownership, insurance and fuel payments

Chance of a seat in the office is a diminishing possibility.

[jagnut66]

Go on, buy another, one for you to enjoy, you know you want to.......................