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Jan 31, 2021 9:41:11 GMT
Post by dave1800 on Jan 31, 2021 9:41:11 GMT
Wow it's never ending after all the work to remove anything suspected of containing asbestos before it was shipped over. I can understand the seat belts and headrests but the steering wheel diameter what is all that about? Is it to make it conform with Oz crab specs?
I see Queensland one of the states no routine annual inspection, does this apply to classics too?
David
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Feb 2, 2021 3:40:48 GMT
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Post by 1800heap on Feb 2, 2021 3:40:48 GMT
There is still plenty to do before I can get it registered! The steering wheel was after market and has been on the car since I first got it. Trouble is after market steering wheels are covered under the Oz design rules. ADR10 to be precise. I have to be compliant to the ADR's of the build date of September 1973. They stopped making the 1800 in 72 ish in Oz so I am in a bit of a grey area using those as an example. The rules changed a bit around that time. Possibly why they stopped making them then.
I will need to get a roadworthy to register the car here in Qld and thats it as long as it stays registered in my name.
Nick Wow it's never ending after all the work to remove anything suspected of containing asbestos before it was shipped over. I can understand the seat belts and headrests but the steering wheel diameter what is all that about? Is it to make it conform with Oz crab specs? I see Queensland one of the states no routine annual inspection, does this apply to classics too? David
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Apr 8, 2021 2:03:46 GMT
Post by 1800heap on Apr 8, 2021 2:03:46 GMT
I found this in the shed while hunting for something else and was wondering if anyone can tell me if it is a factory adjustable tie bar or a home made one? I got it as part of a collection I acquired a while ago and forgot I had it. I looks a bit home made but some of the factory parts I have seen do look a bit home made. I have never seen a legitimate adjustable tie bar so have no idea. Nick
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Apr 8, 2021 7:07:12 GMT
Post by dave1800 on Apr 8, 2021 7:07:12 GMT
Hi Nick
I can't answer your question as to whether it was a factory made option in Australia, but I recall Patrick Farrel noting that in his experience they were unreliable and prone to breaking with potentially disastrous results when used for rallying. They have been available for many years for classic Minis. Various modification were made in Australia to prevent the locknuts from coming loose over the Crabs' production years including the use of split pins that seem to be the case in your photo?
David
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Apr 8, 2021 19:58:40 GMT
Post by Penguin45 on Apr 8, 2021 19:58:40 GMT
It looks pretty substantial. Tie Bar - Mini by Penguin 45, on Flickr Those are adjustable ones from a Mini. The adjuster is at the lower arm end, so the bushes are still locked in place by the nut and washer bottoming on the step on the shaft. The one above must rely on the tension on the bushes, as the threaded portion must pass all the way through. Can't see that being a right good idea. Chris.
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Apr 8, 2021 23:07:50 GMT
Post by 1800heap on Apr 8, 2021 23:07:50 GMT
Hi David Well if this is a factory unit the news that they were unreliable is no surprise! It might just be a copy of the design or just a home made unit but I am with Chris,I wouldn't trust it! Looking at how the holes have been cut with sharp corners I would expect cracks to propagate really easily. l thought it had not been used but looking at the wear on the thread it has indeed been used.
Nasty design if you ask me! Nick Hi Nick I can't answer your question as to whether it was a factory made option in Australia, but I recall Patrick Farrel noting that in his experience they were unreliable and prone to breaking with potentially disastrous results when used for rallying. They have been available for many years for classic Minis. Various modification were made in Australia to prevent the locknuts from coming loose over the Crabs' production years including the use of split pins that seem to be the case in your photo? David
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Apr 8, 2021 23:22:23 GMT
Post by 1800heap on Apr 8, 2021 23:22:23 GMT
Hi Chris I like the look of the mini unit much better. I suspect that is because it is properly engineered! This one is a different idea but on the lines of the mini unit except the adjustment is at the rubber end. No need to cut any holes in it as you can get to the adjuster still. Now I must confess that this is one I made as a temp fix. This is attached to my Oz car which must have had a front end knock at some point. You could not get the steering to full lock as the wheel would hit the wheel arch at the front of the sill. To stop this temp I made the tie bar. Since then I have corrected the geometry with a jack and a big hammer! I still would not trust this tie bar adjuster design as is has not been passed by an engineer! In any case better to fix the bent chassis and put a standard tie bar on. It worked as a temp fix though. Nick It looks pretty substantial. Tie Bar - Mini by Penguin 45, on Flickr Those are adjustable ones from a Mini. The adjuster is at the lower arm end, so the bushes are still locked in place by the nut and washer bottoming on the step on the shaft. The one above must rely on the tension on the bushes, as the threaded portion must pass all the way through. Can't see that being a right good idea. Chris.
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May 28, 2021 8:23:57 GMT
Post by 1800heap on May 28, 2021 8:23:57 GMT
Hello all I have been playing around with the exhaust on my car to tidy it up a bit and have just received the replacement rear silencer from Mr E bay. These are known here in oz as hotdog mufflers. The one that is being replaced was called a cherry bomb I think when I got it years ago. Basically it is a straight through resonator. Anyway this hotdog below is a little different inside and I haven't seen them before. Rather than have a mesh inside to hold in the fiber glass, these seem to be directional. Its a little difficult to see but they have little cups cut out that protruded into the pipe open on one side and closed on the other. This is the open side. This is the closed side. So which way round does it go? It has no indication marked on it. My thinking at first glance is the closed end towards the engine to stop it filling with soot and blocking up. Can anybody enlighten me? Nick
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May 28, 2021 11:11:07 GMT
Post by dave1800 on May 28, 2021 11:11:07 GMT
Hi Nick An interesting item. it will be good to know what effect it has once fitted. I can't give you an answer but I found this forum where one person claims to know and has posted photos similar to yours but nothing like as clear. ForumHope this helps David
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May 28, 2021 22:46:31 GMT
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Post by 1800heap on May 28, 2021 22:46:31 GMT
Thanks David backwards to what I thought. I suppose for the most noise reduction it is logical to put it that way. I was going to weld it on but I might see if I can put it on temp to see what difference there is. Nick Hi Nick An interesting item. it will be good to know what effect it has once fitted. I can't give you an answer but I found this forum where one person claims to know and has posted photos similar to yours but nothing like as clear. ForumHope this helps David
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Jun 11, 2021 4:44:09 GMT
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Post by 1800heap on Jun 11, 2021 4:44:09 GMT
Its seems that the direction makes very little difference. I gave it a go both ways and prefered the sound with the open sections away from the engine, so that is the way I left it. I also thought the flow might be slightly better and less likely to fill with soot. Very subjective though no difference in volume to my ear.
Nick
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Jun 12, 2021 0:20:11 GMT
Post by dave1800 on Jun 12, 2021 0:20:11 GMT
That sounds logical David Its seems that the direction makes very little difference. I gave it a go both ways and prefered the sound with the open sections away from the engine, so that is the way I left it. I also thought the flow might be slightly better and less likely to fill with soot. Very subjective though no difference in volume to my ear. Nick
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Jun 16, 2021 18:31:21 GMT
Post by Penguin45 on Jun 16, 2021 18:31:21 GMT
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Jun 17, 2021 4:04:40 GMT
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Post by 1800heap on Jun 17, 2021 4:04:40 GMT
Looking at this one Chris the one I have is a home made effort I would think. Nick
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Jun 18, 2021 12:14:26 GMT
Post by tonymark3 on Jun 18, 2021 12:14:26 GMT
Do you reckon they did that for dealers as a universal fit?
Tony S
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