Re: Engine Rebuild/Pistons
The right head on my Stag was skimmed by some 1.4 mm by the PO (the head height was 111.20 mm as compared with 112.64 when new). I installed a thick Payen gasket on this head (standard on the other)...
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View ArticleRe: Engine Rebuild/Pistons
That is encouraging, Miki. My two engine guys' - one head man, one block man - best guess is a combined height reduction of under .020, aboukt half a MM (right?), so I should be in safe territory....
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View ArticleRe: DIY Rear Wheel Bearings???
You'll have to have a fairly stout hub puller [www.stag.org.uk] John
View ArticleRe: [stag] DIY Rear Wheel Bearings???
Hi sorry to hear of rear wheel bearing issues This is not simple The shaft has to be removed and dismantled with great care and its unlikely it can be done without special tools The shaft has to be...
View ArticleRe: [stag] DIY Rear Wheel Bearings???
Thanks Peter, I'm fairly positive it is the right rear, confirmed by a local British repair shop. But that is interesting about the different speeds and noises. Judging from a repair estimate, I had...
View ArticleRe: DIY Rear Wheel Bearings???
Thanks for the input. DIY looks out of the question. I just answered Peter H in another thread that was started on same topic (please reference) Looks like I'm going for the GoodParts upgrade to CV...
View ArticleRE: [stag] DIY Rear Wheel Bearings???
We have Good's half-shafts on our Stag and I've never doubted that $1500USD we spent. Installation was not hard. They are all CV joints and a work of art compared to the originals. Cheers - Bruce...
View ArticleEvaporative emission control
Thinking about odds and ends while the engine is out. With my TR7 ( I think) header tank mounted forward right, I've crowded out the carbon canister, and want to retain the windshield washer. I don't...
View Article[stag] Charging Troubles
The car has been sitting for a number of years and I finally got it back together. The wiring had been modified by previous owners and I put it back, fixing and reconnecting wires as per the ROM. It...
View ArticleRe: [stag] Charging Troubles
I think it may be the Control box on the strut tower but there seems to be no one left alive to adjust these. Unless you are a purist I suggest you fit a Mk2 alternator which is much less complicated...
View ArticleRE: [stag] Charging Troubles
> I think it may be the Control box on the strut tower but there seems > to be no one left alive to adjust these. Huh? I found it easy enough to follow the instructions in the ROM and even...
View Article[stag] steering rack bushes
I just swapped out a set of steering rack bushes for poly ones on a '71 Stag. The ones that came appear original with Stanpart marked on one clear visible. The unexposed rubber on these still look...
View ArticleRe: [stag] steering rack bushes
Much better to fit poly here. The rubber ones can perish due to oil contamination. Yours have lasted well but you might just find the steering a little more positive now. PeterH
View ArticleRE: [stag] Charging Troubles
Are you referring to 86.10.18 OK there is at least one person who can do it then. PeterH
View ArticleRe: [stag] Engine Rebuild/Pistons
Sorry for the wait.... The 7 I have are indeed +0.020" AE dome top pistons. Julian
View ArticleRe: RE: [stag] Charging Troubles
It's easy enough (I think). Only "magic" is that you need an adjustable power supply. Run the voltage up until the relay closes, adjust spring tension if needed. Turn voltage back down until it...
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View ArticleTax question re 1973 car??
My car was registered in April 1973 and thus I thought that from this year I wouldn't need a tax disc. I have just been sent a reminder demanding the full whack. All the press articles from last...
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