This where we left it on the last page.
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Glad to say that the steering wheel is back and I'm very pleased with it. Steve Gallagher at United Motor Trimmers, Goulburn NSW did a great job of hand stitching the rim in leather. 02 4822 5022
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On the way to Goulburn I called in to see John's RMB 2.5 L Riley and was able to take some photos and discuss restoration with him.
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This is John's lovely Riley in this set of 4 photos.
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A project dear to my heart is the installation of a safety cut out switch.
This can save you watching your car go up in flames after a wiring fault which can happen in seconds. Fits into the battery earth lead.
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A recent addition is rear shock aborbers from Pedders. Spare parts man Paul gave the part number (8038). Also fit a Valiant apparently.
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The only problem I had was fitting the bushes in the eyes. They are no longer provided as 2 separate tapered rubber bushes. The Pedder's tech guys checked out the best solution which was to push out the existing one-piece bush and cut it in half. (necessary because the mounting pins face in opposite directions).Thanks Pedders.
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Most lights are undergoing change to LED bulbs.
The headlights fitted are P700s with original bulb bases P22d
The 2 fog lights are Lucas 4" 4G2 Foglamps with P22s bulbs. These will be daytime running lights
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UPDATE: P700 tripod lights are NOT suited to LED so Halogen or conventional bulbs must be fitted.
This is the park/turn signal light on the top of the front mudguards fitted with a Bay15d 15mm staggered pin bayonet bulb.
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TRAFFICATORS
I extracted the n/s housing just behind the rear door as shown below.
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These are the major parts and I found the basic solenoid function still operated the arm. Unfortunately the Semaphore arm is broken as shown. I will repair it and look for some replacements.
I decided to repair the arm by pinning the pieces together using a steel pin drilled into both parts and reinforced with 2 part epoxy. It has asted 3 years so far. The solenoid part was very dirty but the coil was intact (tested with with a multimeter). A small amount of light lubrication was used.
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Try Ebay: search for:
Self flashing 36mm slimline amber 2 sided semaphore
trafficator leds.
or CONTACT:
Classic Car LEDs
on 0800 246 5678 (UK)
Postal Only address -
CCL, Box 53, Tenbury Wells WR15 8QP, United Kingdom
This should be a direct replacement for the old ones.
This will improve the operation of these historical items.
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I used two 12v LED Bullet Tail Lights from:
Classic and Vintage Bulbs - Anthony
Pearson
82 Cumming St Blackwood SA 0401 123 316
$90 pair +P
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The bracket is a piece of aluminium angle, polished on a buff.
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The old wiring loom is past its best days. Some recognisable TR2 bits. |
CORONA VIRUS!
I haven't got it but like many others, I had some mild flu like symptoms. OK now and able to get on with work on Ruby.
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One "Corona" project was to assemble my BSF dies and taps into a rack so I can easily find the ones I want to clean up or cut threads. Where possible I am using original bolts and nuts.
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Most of the wiring has now been removed from the front half of the car and it was clearly the best procedure as I can now clean up the engine bay and give it a new coat of paint.
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