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Post by enigmas on Jul 19, 2009 8:18:30 GMT
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Post by David on Sept 18, 2009 11:48:03 GMT
I do like your car Vince - the definition of a 'Q' car if ever there was one.  It does sit well. |
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Post by enigmas on Sept 22, 2009 12:09:08 GMT
Thanks Admin...but unfortunately it's just a little toasted at this time. These burnt toys of mine have been consuming quite a lot of time and energy of late and like the Phoenix will be reborn with some differences. ~ Vince
PS. If anyone out there has any dash knobs for either a MG Magnette or Wolseley 4/44 please PM me as all mine were burnt off.
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Post by enigmas on Apr 4, 2010 2:02:23 GMT
During this school break I've been rebuilding the dash of my Magnette. If you know what a Magnette dash looks like you may realize from what I've done that I've taken some design features from the P5 dash. From this:   I've finished most of the rewiring to the switches and also the indicator mechanism which incorporates a 'flash headlights' action by pulling the stalk (Jaguar mechanism) and also a press button on the end of the stalk which will operate the wiper motor (2 speed) while activating the washer mechanism...it will also self cancel. The dip switch still activates from the button on the floor. I'm pleased with the way the dash looks so far and I also prefer the uncluttered look of the steering wheel. The main instruments (at top) also fit nicely between the spokes of the steering wheel. The horn button is on the dash. It will also have cd/MP3 player fitted above the row of switches.  Here's a closer view (unfortunately the sun is reflecting off the white bonnet)  ~ Vince |
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Post by Warwick on Apr 4, 2010 2:39:53 GMT
Coming along nicely Vince.
My heads weren't ready so it's back to shed reorganizing this weekend while A&H are up the bush with the in-laws.
BTW, what do you use on head bolt and waterpump bolt threads these days? I browsed the shelves at Repco on Saturday and didn't see anything I recognized. Dozens of Loctite and Permatex branded bottles and tubes but no familiar product names or numbers. And being Easter eve and the middle of a long weekend, the main staff weren't there and so the young kids behind the counter couldn't help. If I'd been looking for the best turbo blow-off valve polish, I'd have been okay.
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Post by enigmas on Apr 4, 2010 12:05:37 GMT
Warwick, I still have a can of sealant put aside for this but its past its use by date called Holden Sealing Compound. (Quoting: Effectively seals paper, cork gaskets and head studs) It's a genuine 'Holden' product but I purchased it from my local auto parts store. Its like a thick treacle.
After an engine rebuild especially if using composite head gaskets I always put a can of 'Chemi-Weld' through the cooling system. It only activates where it finds a leak. Its amazing stuff and will seal a porous head gasket permanently. (15 years ago I had a miss at idle. High vacuum was causing this miss on no. 7 cyl.)
Leave it in for 5 days...and drive it of course. Then drain it and replace with whatever brand of glycol or whatever it is you use to stop electrolysis.
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Post by Warwick on Apr 4, 2010 14:03:58 GMT
Tah
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Post by enigmas on Sept 19, 2010 23:06:09 GMT
Over the last few days I've been focusing on rebuilding the brake booster, pedal assemblies and an internal brake line that I wanted to lengthen on my V8 Magnette. Fortunately I've got access to a nice little sand-blasting cabinet which has made the job much easier. The original booster reservoir melted in the fire so I've decided to use a remote Rover P5B reservoir with 2 flexible fluid feed lines plumbed to it and also incorporating the reservoir's float switch for indicating low fluid level. Once this is done the vehicle is fully functional apart from the melted handbrake mechanism which still works (my next job).      * For those of you that are interested, the dual brake master cyl is from an 80's Ford econovan (actually a Mazda E1600). It was fitted to a fully drum braked van. I simply removed the residual pressure valve for the front line. It works perfectly with the MGB discs and calipers. The clutch pedal is a combination of Magnette and Ford Econovan (i.e. Top section magnette...bottom section Ford/Mazda.  |
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Post by Paul - P5B Coupe on Sept 20, 2010 0:42:20 GMT
Lovely work Vince. I am envious of your talent.
Now........how could I arrange for you to move to Canberra and find yourself at a loose end for something to do?
Given I could get you to Canberra and at a loose end, I reckon I could probably find a Magnette, P5B or a SD1 for you to work on!
Regards,
Paul
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Post by enigmas on Sept 20, 2010 9:12:35 GMT
Believe it or not Paul repairing or rebuilding P5s or burnt Magnettes is not my prime focus in life...although I do gain great pleasure if I do it well and have always had an interest in 'boat anchors" (cars & motorbikes) as some of my mates refer to my obsession with old vehicles.
I hope you've sorted out your Magnettes 'vibration' problem.
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