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29-05-11, 16:39
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Like any other mechanical project there are lots of hidden problems. The engine removal process revealed a few defects such as the long gone ear on the transmission and the rotten rad brace. Notice the custom flex pipe exhaust.
Barry
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29-05-11, 16:55
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We moved on to a brake inspection and found the expected problems. The steel lines are rotten, flex hoses cracked, the wheel cylinders seized but repairable and the master cylinder is scrap. One wheel cylinder had previously been sleeved which is good. We figured since it needs all this stuff and in the interest of safety, we might be further ahead to install a dual master cylinder. Bob chopped the old bracket off the frame and fabbed up this replacement.
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30-05-11, 00:40
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Interesting thread Barry....
Will you be telling us which MC you will be using.... make, year. ect.
What is that spool device under the hood..... looks like a retractable trouble light...... would it be original...? Bob
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Bob Carriere....B.T.B C15a Cab 11 Hammond, Ontario Canada
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31-05-11, 01:16
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Barry...
Having done all this before, the owner will find out about chev engine rebuild and the phrase "oh...it's babbited.....we forgot that. That's another $350.00."
And you will have to hunt down a tranny case and send the pair out for rebuild, then reinstall (maybe a new clutch.) Might as well put in new cylinders and a Master on the brakes as well as lines. That rad surround will be a tough find. I forsee a $4500 bill, with most going to perry Automotive for the engine. Peter Simundson.
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31-05-11, 03:02
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Hi Bob
Yes, we can supply numbers etc for the parts. If you had a better view of that thing under the hood you would see what it was. A clue is if you put power to it it goes "beep". Peter, sounds like you know whereof you speak. The engine was really expensive to overhaul. Jim at the machine shop phoned with the estimate and since he and I are both old guys, neither one of us could believe the price.  We reminisced about the old days when he did 6 cyl. Chevy rebuilds for me for $300.00. Cheers, Barry
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03-06-11, 04:03
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Funny looking horn....
Hi Barry
Funny flat looking "beeper"...... certainly not original..... Is it possible to post the MC data for local purchase..... and are you using a split system......?? Bob C
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Bob Carriere....B.T.B C15a Cab 11 Hammond, Ontario Canada
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11-06-11, 16:19
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This week Bob had a chance to crawl into the engine compartment with his little thin wire and make patterns for the brake lines. He then transfers the pattern to straight pieces of brake line to make the bends. We use straight line as opposed to the roll because it does a nicer job. Using the line from the roll is marginally cheaper but it never straightens out as neat. We cleaned the line with Scotch pads and applied some stainless paint. The line without some kind of coating will rust fairly quickly. These will rust anyway but will last a while. The current available line is so crappy it doesn't last long. I noticed in Holland they have a copper coated steel line which would be prima.
Cheers, Barry
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