Bill Bourne Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Good morning all TR5/6 Heater Fan - Plastic blades I've just about finished the refurb of the heater assembly, but one of last actions is to fit the fan back on the electric motor shaft. It's a half moon shaft and normally held in place with a square spire clip. Unfortunately the female center of the fan is slightly worn and wobbles even with a new spire clip and hits the housing when connected up. Not sure what to do, as you can't seem to get new fans anymore. I could use some araldite, but you would never be able to take it off again. So have thought about cutting a a thread down the shaft, but not sure that would work, as it's only a half moon shaft. Any ideas ?? Thank you best Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Bracher Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Hi Bill Could you bore out 'oversize' the centre of the fan boss, and then make up some kind of sleeve/grub-screw arrangement?? May save modifying the shaft?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted February 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Hi John That's an idea... well thought of.. Thank you - I'll have a careful tinker Best Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Fill the centre of the fan with JB Weld, when set redrill to original size? John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Fill the centre of the fan with JB Weld, when set redrill to original size? John. mmm. It's a good idea, but it I will have to be a very accurate re-drilling, then filing out the half moon flat, so that it will sit on the shaft nice and tight. So I'm still gathering the options and debating what to do. Plus I'm considering another possible option. That is to use an MGB fan. The cylinder type. I think it might just fit. So I've ordered an old one to see. The fixing of the fan to the shaft looks different, but the motor and shaft look to be the same Lucas type unit. Not sure yet. best Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 This will be the 3rd weekend assembling the engine.Saturdays only. (TR5) re-build - back end trial fitted, front end / timing all set up and complete. Trial fitted the head and hope to finish with new rocker shaft and rockers, finish the back end, fit the sump, refurbish the pedestal with new seals etc. All takes time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 mmm. It's a good idea, but it I will have to be a very accurate re-drilling, then filing out the half moon flat, so that it will sit on the shaft nice and tight. So I'm still gathering the options and debating what to do. Plus I'm considering another possible option. That is to use an MGB fan. The cylinder type. I think it might just fit. So I've ordered an old one to see. The fixing of the fan to the shaft looks different, but the motor and shaft look to be the same Lucas type unit. Not sure yet. best Bill I found the solution - I bought the MG fan - circular type, which fits really well and provides more ooomph simply by it's design. £9.50 ...So I've fitted and re-assembled. Works a treat Best Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Hi all Have managed at long last to get a blog with photos up on the TR website. Showing the progress so far. It's not very clear on how to upload etc,... It could be made a lot lot easier with some dialog drop down explanation notes... Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted April 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) Hi all More updates added enjoy Edited October 3, 2016 by Bill Bourne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 I found the solution - I bought the MG fan - circular type, which fits really well and provides more ooomph simply by it's design. £9.50 ...So I've fitted and re-assembled. Works a treat Best Bill Bill it's a 5 MG parts NOOOOOOOO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted April 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Hi Roy I nooo.. but as one yorkshire man said to me once. If it don't work, it aon't nowt good is it.. and you can't see the fan, and , and I don't fancy a small propeller finding it's way in bits down my hot water pipes best Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Whoops where's my phrase book Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) Owners blog updated again http://www.tr-register.co.uk/rebuilders-diary/2016/02/0055/TR5-Patience-Rebuild Edited May 19, 2016 by Bill Bourne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted August 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Owners blog updated again http://www.tr-register.co.uk/rebuilders-diary/2016/02/0055/TR5-Patience-Rebuild Updated again - August 2016 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Looking good Bill first time I have looked at this very informative really enjoyed seeing your progress Loved the plumbing Look forward to seeing more, do you have a completion date? Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) Looking good Bill first time I have looked at this very informative really enjoyed seeing your progress Loved the plumbing Look forward to seeing more, do you have a completion date? Cheers Mike Hi Mike Thank you, completion date ? mmmmmm . Well it's almost 6 months behind what was envisaged, so not really sure. I guess at the end of this year sometime. As you can see we are now in the stage of making sure all the panels etc line up. I'm planning today to take the chassis with engine gearbox to the paint shop, so that the alignments can be completed with the chassis fully loaded. Once done, then body off - more expoxy, rub down, more primer, rub down, then paint - then fit again to the chassis for the final time.That hopefully will be done by the end of the month. Then take it home for waxoyling and fitting out. More posts to the blog soon. best Bill Edited August 15, 2016 by Bill Bourne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Hi Bill Many thanks for your reply, I guessed it was behind on completion. Not worth rushing a masterpiece, the miles of enjoyment will still be there for you. Regards Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) Good morning all The colour has at last been chosen. Blog updated today.. Best Bill Edited October 3, 2016 by Bill Bourne Quote Link to post Share on other sites
heckler Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) Looking very nice Bill. Are you going for painted wing beads as per original or unpainted. Chris Edited September 29, 2016 by heckler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Hi Chris Unpainted - stainless wing beads. The car has gone off piste anyway from original and I think the wing beads look nicer in stainless. Best Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 Well, it will now match the steering wheel logo. I am glad Fiona stuck to the original colour and of course I am not biased in any way. Looks really good and will further inspire you to finish. She is a lucky girl. Regards Harry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Hi Harry It was a very, very close decision on the colour..! and I've had to work very hard to be totally neutral. Zipped lips... Now the debate will continue over trim colour choices. all good fun. Can't wait to get the car home and start the fitting out.. Best Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ptjs1 Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Bill, Hi, could you please explain how I can access your rebuild blog, or perhaps you could build a link into your profile signature? Tks Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Home page, owners blogs right hand side. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted October 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Bill, Hi, could you please explain how I can access your rebuild blog, or perhaps you could build a link into your profile signature? Tks Paul Hi Paul If you go to the Tr-Register home page - then "owners blogs" - click on that, then "Patience" is on (currently) the 4th page Here's the link http://www.tr-register.co.uk/rebuilders-diary/2016/02/0055/TR5-Patience-Rebuild Enjoy, best regards Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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