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graham At rest
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-==L=a=N=c=E==- I can steer now
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Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:37 am Post subject: |
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notch the bellhousing.
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graham At rest
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DON58VAN Full Licence
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twincam89 Got the keys
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Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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I'd say your best bet is to lower the motor down an inch or two, you need at least a 1/4 inch gap between the bellhousing and rack just to be safe. Will you have to reset the pinion angle or are you going to get lucky?
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nickshord Free Wheeling
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Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 9:35 am Post subject: |
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iv'e seen this car before
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libbor Banned for bullying.
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Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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where?
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graham At rest
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DON58VAN Full Licence
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Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 11:57 am Post subject: |
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Hi Graham
Its great to see some serious progress with the MORRX!
Cheers
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graham At rest
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Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2009 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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G’day
Yes it is good that the engine is finally fitted. I thought that is the big bit done but when you think about it there is still mobs to do and it will all have to be custom made as surprisingly no one make parts for rotaries in the Morry.
The real engine has to be fitted, not as much room after that as it takes up a lot more room with the extra bits fitted (fuel injection, alternator, airpump, air con compressor but no power steering or turbo so could be worse)
We have the tail shaft from the RX so it only needs shortening.
The exhaust will have to be made.
The Fuel system has to be changed to meet the requirements of the engine and emissions.
The brakes need new lines etc.
The engine bay needs rewiring, we have the wiring loom from the RX so should not be too bad.
New radiator has to be made and fitted, allowing for the air con condenser to be fitted.
The common thread hear is that everything is dependent on auto trades men doing what they say when they say, so far this has not happened , so delays are expected . Good job the next nationals are two years away, we might make them.
Times are supposed to be tough, but everyone I have dealt with is flat out so where is the recession?
Cheers
Graham
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oliver-morrisminor Full Licence
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Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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Graham
Looks like it is comming on a treat!
I just looked at the photo's for the slot cut in the bell housing for the G/Box.
I am not an expert, but I was always told to cut these with rounded
corners as the curve evens out the stresses or you could end up with
cracks in the corners of the cut. Espesially with all the torque of a rotary. That's how I have done my datto conversions.
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frosty moderator
Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3834 Location: 4559 near a big pineapple, Qld
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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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oliver-morrisminor wrote: | Graham
Looks like it is comming on a treat!
I just looked at the photo's for the slot cut in the bell housing for the G/Box.
I am not an expert, but I was always told to cut these with rounded
corners as the curve evens out the stresses or you could end up with
cracks in the corners of the cut. Espesially with all the torque of a rotary. That's how I have done my datto conversions. |
Graham ... just TIG a piece of angle into cutout and that will give all the strength back
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twincam89 Got the keys
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Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:45 am Post subject: |
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Looks really good.
One thing though, it seems to me that now you don't have a front cross member? Maybe i can't tell from the pictures.
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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Graham
The new bits look fantastic. Worth the wait.
Cheers
Don
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Redfourdoor learning to change gears
Joined: 23 Nov 2006 Posts: 48 Location: Penrith, sydney
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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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Looking good Graham, Ive bought some 185 60 15 tyres for my rear they look good, what stud pattern are you using? 4x?
I so want to do a rotor next, maybe in a Van
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Redfourdoor learning to change gears
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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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Graham that's a great choice for the diff. Any ideas on wheel type yet,
yes those are the tyres & rims I just posted up
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