Bled the clutch which is a nice easy one-man job once the transmission cover has been removed. The clutch is better which is not surprising considering the tar-like old fluid that I replaced. Still need to rebuild both master and slave cylinders in the future.
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| Easy access to gearbox and clutch |
Worked out why the steering wheel was rubbing on the steering column and, at the same time, managed to move the steering wheel about an extra 75mm (3") further away from the dashboard.
I can now get my left leg under the steering wheel to use the clutch pedal. Also tightened up the two pinch bolts holding the steering universal joint on. You could move the uni joint up and down the splines, by hand, on both sides!! Steering column outer needs new bushes top and bottom.
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| Random pic of interior |
Hopefully all I need now is for the fuel pump to arrive and it will be time to sneak a drive around the block.
Removed the tow-bar, trailer plug, luggage rack and roll-over bar.
Also removed a plastic center console. I don't believe it's an original part but it's a perfect fit.
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| Parts that will not be going back onto the Spitty. Should help the 50 year old 60 odd HP engine out in the power to weight ratio department |
I think the car may originally have been red or, a lot of bits from a red car were used during an earlier restoration.
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| Not much original wiring loom left!! |
Tow bar...on a Spitfire...love it! Probably tow about 100lbs. Looks like a solid car, David. By the way, your clutch slave is in upside down. Mine was, too. Air rises, so the bleed screw should go onntop, as shown in the worshop manual. Don't sweat it now, of course. Get that baby on the road!!!
ReplyDeleteChris, thanks for the tip on the clutch slave orientation. Did look in the workshop manual but didn't notice. The car looks a lot better in the photos than it does in real life. I'm really keen at the moment - just hope I can stay motivated over the long term! Following your blog with great interest.
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