at long last, my pump is mostly installed

[Big_Richard]

PS, my US cleaner is in perth, its awaiting my collection from the courier company tomorow morning.

First thing i do when i get home tomorow is test it out on the aluminium distributor bearing housing. Ill remember to post before and after pics this time!

I'll also have my rechromed tail peices tomorow too. (waste of money, they cost the same money as brand new from nemoller)

[Big_Richard]

Getting there, slow and steady.

If anyone says - "ahh, you realise your going to have to take all of that off before you can put the distributor back on" I'm gonna loose it 

[TJ 450]

Whoa... that's seriously awesome. The thermostat housing looks excellent as well.

Tim

[koan]

And the award for the shiniest water pump goes to ...

koan

[s class]

Well done, its been a long haul to get there, but worth it from the looks of things.  Nothing beats shiny new bits. 

[Big_Richard]

More progress, but,

The swearing has started now, so its time to tools down. No longer is it a casual saturday afternoon relaxation session so ill do some more tomorow.

Out of interest, my distributor lined up dead centre perfect, I dont know what the condition of my timing chain is in, perhaps its already been changed. OR the chain is so bad that the distributor is now a whole tooth out. I'll know for sure when i pull the cam covers.

[oscar]

I see you ended up getting that new dual can dizzy no probs.  Don't it look good too

PS. I hope that's gasket sealer on the hydro pump and not knuckle blood.

[Big_Richard]

I see you ended up getting that new dual can dizzy no probs.  Don't it look good too

PS. I hope that's gasket sealer on the hydro pump and not knuckle blood.

dont know what that red stuff is on the pump, certainly not my blood

That pump is stuffed which is a shame, it works fine etc, but the suction connection has been cross threaded by the previous owner, and nothing ive tried has ever stopped it leaking and sucking in air occasionaly. I have no choice but to replace it.

regarding the ignition, im realy excited about the first start after all this kanoodling, i threw in one of these today for good measure  Nothing wrong with the old, other than it looking ugly.

[s class]

PB, you don't need to replace the pump.  The suction side is threaded into the replaceable top cover.  All you need to change is the top cover, and the cheap rubber o-ring under it.  I have spare covers that are going to the tip if they don't find a new owner. 

[Big_Richard]

how much are you after for your most aesthetically pleasing top cover?

easiest way for me to pay is via paypal.

[s class]

I'm not looking for any price.  Just good will.  Would you like me to first send you a photo of the cover, to see if you are interested?

[Big_Richard]

I'm not looking for any price.  Just good will.  Would you like me to first send you a photo of the cover, to see if you are interested?

yep, thatll be great,

cheers

[Big_Richard]

PB's sunday afternoon pulley recipe


take one crusty old water pump pulley,

strip all paint off with a torch

clean back to bare metal with welders brush,

wash, dry,

paint in high temp gloss black,

bake in convection microwave @ 250c for 4 hours. (0% microwave!) Enjoy a house full of noxious fumes,

Result: pure liquid black, imperfection free. i expect the grooves where the belts run wont stay painted for long, they never do.

[oscar]

Wow

Now I know what the convection function is for.  That's impressive Pat.  What paint -  VHT in an aerosol can?

[Big_Richard]

not much progress today,

next weekend, in goes the custom radiator and wiring up the auto thermo fan. Should be fun.