Thanks Andy, it’s been a long haul and being away from home for the last 5 months due to the pandemic didn’t help progress. Back at it now so will update the thread soon
Thanks Andy, it’s been a long haul and being away from home for the last 5 months due to the pandemic didn’t help progress. Back at it now so will update the thread soon
Right, finally back in the garage and back to the clutch and brakes so start of with hooking everything up, using a mixture of hard and Braided pipe
First it’s hard pipe from the servo to the bulkhead
Next it’s get the link pipes in place
Reservoir bottles now hooked up
Pedal box back in and connected
Next it’s hard pipe in the bay and to the backend
Now it’s the rear callipers, I have fitted the with the bleed nipple at the top and handbrake cable routed from the underside, some people fit them the other way but will be easier to bleed this way
Next it’s the braided lines non the rear end and that’s the hard ware done
Next it’s move back onto the engine and box as I wasn’t sure how good the box was so went for an updated type 9 with a 2.98 1st gear, larger oilways and bigger bearings
Casing modified for the lay shaft
Layshaft fitted
Bigger bearings
Larger oilways
Next, hydraulic clutch
Bellhousing back on and hoses connected
Ready to fit up again
Stripped the clutch again just to make sure it hadn’t bonded to the flywheel and now back together again
Next it’s fit the exhaust manifold and starter as it’s easier doing it now
Plan next week is to get the engine back in it’s rightful place and start hooking it up
All going well, more updates next Sunday
Great to see you back on it Donnie, usual neat work there.
What brake line clips are you using for the hard pipes? I was considering a similar method combining the break and fuel pipes at the same attachment point as I can’t find a suitable single fitting clip for both.
Cheers
Hi Donnie,
It's looking great, was it Graeme Morrison that painted it? I'm out between alford and huntly and looking for somebody to paint my rs2000 from a bare shell too, had bad experiences with various local paint shops over the years!
Hope to see you and this yellow beaut at a show sometime, think Allford has been cancelled this year sadly.
Cheers
iain
Thanks Iain and yep it was Graeme at retro restorations that painted it. Went to the fist Allfords day at Alford many moons ago and saw his work as he had a while Mk1 RS on his stand, quality was great so decided to go with him
Cheers, used the standard 3/16 ford brake pipe clip but made up some small plates which I drilled 2 holes in, 1st hole was for the brake line clip and second was to allow me to mount it onto the fuel line separator clamps
Thanks Simon. I had the standard girdling bottles originally and then found these and just had to have them as they would blend right into the bay, which they have
Now to get the engine back in, first I changed the work up crossmember and fitted the original RS crossmember with the retro ford engine mounts
Now in she goes
Alas, even with the gearbox raiser it’s too close for comfort for me
So it’s back to the worldcup crossmember and no issues with clearance
Happy with that now so it’s time to fit the steering rack, anti roll bar and front legs
First it’s dress the quick rack with the boots and track rod ends
Now in it’s rightful home
Finally the steering column
Now the TCAs and anti roll bar
And now in place
Next it’s the struts
Now for the Front brakes
Now with 4 wheels on the wagon for the first time in a long time
Now of the stands and on her wheels
Going to need to adjust the coil overs and lower it a bit more as it’s sitting higher than I want
Gearstick now
Quick shifter fitted
Back where it belongs
Time to dress the engine bay
Next in the throttle bodies
Happy with progress but alas that’s all for now
Back under the cover till next time
Progress over the last while has been limited but moving in the right direction
First the plumbing, changed the expansion tank to the 3 outlet type rather than the 4 outlet type I previously had
Old expansion tank
Now replaced with 3 outlet and plumbed in
Oil / water cooler on the st170 filter housing plumbed in
Notice both hoses are heading towards the bulkhead, didn’t want one up front running across the front so routed it round the back of the engine and then connected to the lower radiator hose
Next time to fill the system
Next it was tidy up the throttle bodies as they looked scruffy
Repainted
Back on the car
Next was the exhaust so that’s the underside done now
Next it’s the lights, mirrors and gutter trims
Next was lower the front as I had set them a bit high
Before
After
Next was the mirror and gutter trims
Followed by an original set of door cards
Next it was a bit of daylight for the first time this year
Next was power, now that didn’t go to plan
Everything pre ignition working, sidelights, hazards, horn, interior lights but that was it
As I have the battery in the boot and a JB under the dash for the main lives, if battery, starter and alternator the engine would spin but no spark and nothing working at ign 2 stage ie fan, wipers lights and so forth so flecked up with the harness somewhere so look at it next time back and hopefully get it running only leaving the interior to finish
Till next time
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Where does the expanded water go now? Expansion tank should be part filled for that reason.
Last edited by katana; 20-09-2020 at 17:50.
What pedal box is that one?
Rix pedal box
Set the expansion tank in the early days when I was going with the standard radiator but went big header tank and left the expansion tank as was so good point but don’t really think it will be needed now or will I need to raise it higher than the header tank
So drain them slightly it is, radiator already has a blank springless cap so that should be fine.
You’ve made great progress there Donnie. It’s really come alive with the lights fitted. Good work
Thanks Zakspeed, agree as it’s starting to look like a finished car now
Impressive work going on there!!
Thanks big fella. Yours will turn out the same as it’s impressive in red, just don’t take as long as I did to rebuild it :-)
Plan is to have her ready for next for next summer, hopefully be running next time back then it will be the interior followed by all the teething problems
stunning donnie,
Looks very fresh
Hey, hope you don't mind ........... can you advise what size (internal diameter) fuel pipe did you use, also did you consider using the nylon fuel line instead of braided?
Don’t mind at all and that what the forums are for as they are good for advice. I used -8 from the tank to the pump and them -6 from the supply and return. I went braided but not required
Hi donnie, hows things ? I’m guessing you didn’t manage to get your 1st engine start in December as you’d hoped ? That or you’ve been a real slacker not letting us all know about it
Time was limited to a shift in the garage so not a lot done. Ended up rebuilding my heater with a new motor and matrix so good for another 40 years
As for getting her running, I wish. Power to everything now but not firing, ECU has power but alas remains red even when cranking. Have sent the ECU down to Emerald for a health check so need to get another crank sensor just in case that’s the problem. We will see next time back and fingers crossed will get more time in the garage
looks the nuts
sideways is the best way to turn a corner
Well it’s another step closer. Understand the lack of time situation, but you have had a go.
Fingers crossed for when you’re back at it. Hopefully it’s just a duff crank sensor.
Awesome work donnie. Much love to detail! Some good tips for me!
That’s what I like about forums, they were a great help during my build and glad the thread can help others
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Ah well that’s that fecked then
Glorious.....so happy to see this!!!!
Great Job Donnie, she looks fantastic!
A project to be proud of, looks amazing.
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