Re: [stag] 71 Stag rear brak drum removal
Thank you all for the responses. A large brass hammer did the trick. A few good blows and off they came. Thank you...
View ArticleRe: 71 Stag rear brak drum removal
Thank you all for your responses. A large brass hammer was the correct tool for this fix. After sever blows, they popped right off. Thank you
View ArticleRe: RE: [stag] Cylinder Head Removal Now (was manifold)
Thanks. will try to get "Plus- gas" instead of my WD40. Question: will be a slow job over weeks. Should I remove the water pump to stop it rusting (as per other recent posts) as I know I have air in...
View ArticleRe: RE: [stag] Cylinder Head Removal Now (was manifold)
I think that is sensible.PeterH
View ArticleRE: RE: [stag] Cylinder Head Removal Now (was manifold)
Hi Graham Could be as little as one hour - I'm keeping my fingers, toes, arms, legs crossed for you! This business of water pump 'rusting' has been exaggerated out of all proportion in my view - if...
View ArticleRE: RE: [stag] Cylinder Head Removal Now (was manifold)
To Mike thank you for your glowing endorsement, very kind. Also I agree with the rebuilding suggestion as opposed to replacing, provided the shaft is good and the teeth are worn evenly or hardly worn...
View ArticleRE: RE: [stag] Cylinder Head Removal Now (was manifold)
Gosh ! I've dismantled or examined about half a dozen pumps and ever single one has been cast so far. I'd be interested to see a bronze one. To Mike thank you for your glowing endorsement, very kind....
View ArticleRE: RE: [stag] Cylinder Head Removal Now (was manifold)
Hi Peter Yes, my mistake - trouble with relying on memory...... which is probably on a junk in the China Sea. The original 6-vane impellors were indeed bronze but when they stuck the 12-vane impellor...
View ArticleRE: RE: [stag] Cylinder Head Removal Now (was manifold)
What has always surprised me is that the 12 bladed pump was only supposed to have been fitted from engine number LF 44931. As this also necessitated a different cover it seems odd the Triumph made...
View ArticleRE: RE: [stag] Cylinder Head Removal Now (was manifold)
Thanks Mike I think my memory is somewhere out there too. Also I think you are absolutely right about durability of the gland, should last until outside the warranty period etc etc. BL parts had no...
View ArticleRe: [stag] Replacement clutch master
I'm pretty confident that a Datsun Z master would bolt in. I have no idea if it is a suitable diameter. And doubtless it wants metric connections to the clutch line that you don't yet have.
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View ArticleRe: RE: RE: [stag] Cylinder Head Removal Now (was manifold)
Update: head studs have had WD40 down them for a week. I cant fing Plugas in Ireland but can have 5 litres shipped for £45. Should I get the Plusgas shipped Should I keep going with WD40 or maybe some...
View ArticleRe: RE: RE: [stag] Cylinder Head Removal Now (was manifold)
You may find it difficult to import Plusgas. (prohibited item) It seems to be here [www.handyhardware.ie] Try and remove all the studs now. The two nuts is a good idea. If you want to wait and use...
View Article[stag] Re: stag-digest V4 #4451
Might try and use a air tool punch on tip of stud. Use nuts brazed or welded together as a pocket to support punch. Once you do this the penetrating oil gets vibrated down the stud. I did this on...
View Article[stag] Breather pipe T piece
Hi Guys, I have just bought a bunch of parts from Rimmers to get my Stag fuel system back to original spec. When doing the breather pipes I have found that the T piece I have does not fit the supplied...
View ArticleWater pump disassembly
Hi Got the manifold back off and have the pump out, b Have the left hand bolt out, how does the impeller come off? The pump seems fine but will rebuild as I have it out, but that does not resolve the...
View ArticleRe: [stag] Water pump disassembly
What clunk? Not previously mentioned or at least seen by me. To remove impeller use correct special tool. Or Lower pump into a workmate ( [tinyurl.com] ) with jaws apart just enough to let brass cage...
View ArticleRe: [stag] Water pump disassembly
Hi Peter Thanks for info Cast iron impeller fractured the minute I attempted to remove from shaft, any ideas who sells them can only see complete units The reason for removal was a clunking sound...
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