Recent content by george cook

The photographs were excellent.Looking at those it's pretty straighforward.My withdrawal sleeve is the larger diameter curved type, suitable for the finger type clutch cover.That's saved me a bit of work and a bob or two. Many thanks George

The clutch which I replaced was fitted with a centre pad. The replacement fitted had no centre pad but straight fingers. I have not replaced the withdrawal sleeve. My car is a post 69, the withdrawal sleeve has a curved face. Does this indicate that All is OK? George

My new clutch pressure plate is not fitted with a centre thrust pad. It is of the centre finger type which I believe comes into direct contact with the clutch withdrawal sleeve. I think my withdrawal sleeve part number is571398.Is this the correct sleeve to be used with a spring ( finger) type...

Tend to think it's general wear, but .I believe reshaping that worn selector finger should help a lot. The rear flange nut, was tightened to 75 lb/ft.

With the gearbox on the bench, that's exactly what I would like to do.Thanks Regards George

Thanks Vern My selector finger is the latest type held with a pin. I was hoping to rebuild my existing worn finger if possible, but if replacement one's are available I'll probably go for that. A new finger should obviously be a great improvement, but it would not compensate for any wear...

My 4 speed 2000 mk2 gearbox has continued to cause problems due to a very clunky gearchange over the last couple of years. The gearbox is now on the bench. A full overhaul is beyond my capabilities.but I have adjusted the selectors as shown in the manual, and changed the gear change shaft bushes...

Now turned my attention to the carburettors. Removed both carburettors, cleaned the new inlet manifold 0 rings and used a standard washer on the 4 mounting bolts ( part number 550054) with the intention of exerting more pressure against the new seals, and hopefully reduce or eliminate any gap...

Have had complaints of a strong smell of petrol inside the garage from my goodlady.It didn't register with me,as I thought it always smells of petrol. Now I know why. With three or four petrol cans at the ready I disconnected both feeds to the reserve valve under the bonnet, nothing showing...

Not that I'm aware of.

Ok, will top up the fluid to the neck of the radiator and leave it for a couple of days.Ideally I need to get it running to put the fluid under pressure.

Thanks, will order some Hylomar. That's good news 're the carbs. I need to get the fuel supply sorted, then see what happens.

I used a different compression tester this morning, a Hawk Command, which I picked up at a car boot sale a few months ago. All cylinders tested at around 200 psi.maximum but the gauge pressure kept falling back to zero on 3 of the tests ( all plugs out, foot on the accelerator) A faulty gauge...

Had an early start this morning. Was keen to check the camshaft and distributor positioning, it made sense and I was somewhat embarrassed as to what I would find. But no, the camshaft is spot on, and the distributor rotor is pointing to number one cylinder wit h valves closed at 6 degrees BTDC...

Just realised, will check it.......Tomorrow thanks