BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted April 11, 2021 Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Hamish said: Is that part (14, 15) fitted to stop the screen frame flexing ? Stops the screen bashing and rattling against the mirror stem, and to some extent, flexing of the frames/glass under wind pressure when driving. Peter W Edited April 11, 2021 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted April 11, 2021 Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 Thanks Peter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted April 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 Has anyone ever noticed that critical parts orders always arrive on Monday morning? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted April 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 I have some of these that came in a kit I bought. Are they OK to use to pull the power for the voltmeter off of the ammeter? I was also thinking of using one to pull the power for the grounded bulb socket that illuminates the speedometer off of the line that powers the rest of the dash lights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted April 11, 2021 Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 If you mean that nasty insulation-displacement thing at the top - they're quick, simple and cr*p David. Far better to use a proper connection. It would probably work OK for a while........at the expense of damaging the cable you fix it to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted April 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, RobH said: If you mean that nasty insulation-displacement thing at the top - they're quick, simple and cr*p David. Far better to use a proper connection. It would probably work OK for a while........at the expense of damaging the cable you fix it to. Thanks Rob. I'm glad I asked. It didn't seem the right thing to do to cut into a heavy gauge wire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted April 11, 2021 Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 Any way you don't want to "pull the power from the ammeter" because the ammeter is always live. You need to take the power from the ignition switch. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted April 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Lebro said: Any way you don't want to "pull the power from the ammeter" because the ammeter is always live. You need to take the power from the ignition switch. Bob. Thank you. Edited April 11, 2021 by David Owen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted April 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 (edited) What is the best way to connect two wires to the same point? Edited April 11, 2021 by David Owen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted April 11, 2021 Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 (edited) Is this two wires to a single spade terminal David? the easy way is with a piggy-back adaptor to double-up the tang and then use a normal terminal on each wire: You can also get female spade terminals which have an extra male tang on the side to do the same thing. Or - If you are confident you will not need to separate the two wires in the future - just fit them together in the same single connector. Edited April 11, 2021 by RobH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted April 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2021 45 minutes ago, RobH said: Is this two wires to a single spade terminal David? the easy way is with a piggy-back adaptor to double-up the tang and then use a normal terminal on each wire: You can also get female spade terminals which have an extra male tang on the side to do the same thing. Or - If you are confident you will not need to separate the two wires in the future - just fit them together in the same single connector. The answer is yes to your first question. I like that piggy back adaptor. I hadn't seen one of those before. Thanks Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted April 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 My version of Frankenstein: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 1 minute ago, David Owen said: My version of Frankenstein: Some one stole your gearbox! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted April 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Just now, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Some one stole your gearbox! They were after Bob's custom dipstick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.M. Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 9 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: Some one stole your gearbox! HaHaHa Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.M. Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 9 hours ago, David Owen said: My version of Frankenstein: good lord!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 11 hours ago, David Owen said: My version of Frankenstein: Definitely puts my rubber bung to shame. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted April 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 Well I thought it was a good idea in my head but it definitely came our looking like Frankenstein. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 Looks very functional. probably easier to get acces to than through the rubber plug hole. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted April 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 I'm about to purchase the Penrite semi fluid grease for the steering box. What is the preferred gearbox oil? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 Well sticking with the same company, Penrite GB40 can be recommended. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.M. Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 why not weld a hinge at the top so the whole tunnel hinges back plus add a pair of smooth operating air rams, that would be the cherry on top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted April 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 2 hours ago, RobH said: Well sticking with the same company, Penrite GB40 can be recommended. Thanks Rob. I took the Penrite steering box lube idea from the steering box conversation re Mr. Eldred's car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted April 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, R.M. said: why not weld a hinge at the top so the whole tunnel hinges back plus add a pair of smooth operating air rams, that would be the cherry on top. I thought about something like that but the electric pulley system to lift it and the lithium battery to power it required the removal of the passenger seat and I actually like hanging out with my wife. Edited April 14, 2021 by David Owen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Owen Posted April 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 4 hours ago, RobH said: Well sticking with the same company, Penrite GB40 can be recommended. So going through the manual I need 0.8 litres of GB40. How much Semi Fluid Grease do I need? I don't see that anywhere in the service manual. Please and thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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