How To: C15a Wire-3 restoration

[Jordan Baker]

Thanks guys for the comments. Headed back out to the shop

[Jordan Baker]

The long line to the rear went in just fine. I then got the ends marked up with a sharpiand then pulled the line out for putting the double flare. Thanks to the fact that the nickel copper line is very flexible things went well. Today I finished making up the rear lines. Everything went rather well and I’m quite pleased.

[Grant Bowker]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Thanks to the fact that the nickel copper line is very flexible things went well.

Looks good, sounds like you didn't find it too bad.
It sounds like you may have partly unbent the line to remove for flaring and then re-bent on re-install? If so, be careful of how many times you bend in the same place. Two factors to consider: work-hardening may make your life harder by making the line more difficult to bend where it has already been bent a couple of times and excessive bend cycles will weaken almost any material. That said, 3 bends (2 in, 1 out) probably won't have large effects.

[Jordan Baker]

Grant, I did think about the work hardening but they were fine.

Today I greased up the new front out wheel bearings. I ordered a pair of Timken 399a’s. They pressed in just fine. I also installed new hub seals.

Lastly I removed the front left steering knuckle for rebuilding. I’ll need to work out the inner axle seal and the felt for the seal.

One question on the rebuild of the knuckle. I’m planning on sandblasting the outer part but what should I do about the polished surface where there is some rust? I don’t feel that sandblasting is the best

[David Dunlop]

Jordan.

Is it the depth and amount of rust pitting that is of concern? If so, could the entire surface be cleaned, built up with some nickel plating and then cut back down to spec?

David

[Jordan Baker]

The rust is mostly surface rust. I think mostly from sitting for a number of years. I may just wirewheel it and see how it turns out.

[Jordan Baker]

Front brakes have all been rebuilt and are now ready to go. New wheel cylinders installed. Original brake shoes with new pads. Anti seize is on all the adjustment points to ensure a trouble free life.