Thread: My first series 2a project

Great stuff!!
Please keep the videos coming.

Part 3:


Part 4: SHE LIVES!!!

Nothing better than the first time you can make it roll under its own power. Looks like the kids were as excited as you about that.

Great work.

Just a few additions. I checked the alternator charge and it was sitting at 13.80v at idle, im thinking this isnt too bad.

Also, I have seen videos of people using the crank handle to start the engine. They put the handle in and turn it almost casually. When I tried, theres no way I can turn the engine like that and can definitely notice the compression on each turn. So I recon I got the head valve seat doing their job nicely, which is a bonus... unless something is amiss.

A lot of the look of effortless cranking is simply due to technique - you get both the engine and your body moving before the compression, so that you have momentum to help. A spot of grease on the bit of the handle bering on the hole in the bumper may help too.

Got it John, practice makes perfect.

In trying to understand the 1967 109, it gets a bit confusing given the year and some changes made over that time. Can some one confirm with me:

1) Brakes - it has the single link system? If so is it possible to put the later twin link system in? (for safety)
2) Brake size - are the drum brakes the larger 11" ones or are these upgraded usually?
3) No belts - is it possible to put lap belts (not ones bolted to pillars) and did they come out with that option?

Cheers,

Originally Posted by Cap

In trying to understand the 1967 109, it gets a bit confusing given the year and some changes made over that time. Can some one confirm with me:

1) Brakes - it has the single link system? If so is it possible to put the later twin link system in? (for safety)
You can install dual circuit brakes but you need a different master cylinder plus re-piping of course.
2) Brake size - are the drum brakes the larger 11" ones or are these upgraded usually?
LWB have 11" brakes, the 6-cylinder LWB's had wider 11" brakes at the front.
You could add a booster when adding dual circuit brakes. May have to cut the top of the wing to get the LR one to fit or fit a PBR one inline & mount elsewhere.
3) No belts - is it possible to put lap belts (not ones bolted to pillars) and did they come out with that option?
What are the seatbelt regulations in TAS ? Brackets for the floor mounts by each door are readily available. The centre mounts you'll probably have to get from someone wrecking a vehicle (I have some pictures somewhere....)

Cheers,

Hope the above comments help.


Colin