Mk2 Resorection

[jompy]

A bit more done today , had to make a generator holding tool

That did the trick !
Building the clutch back up I decided the tab washer had seen better days so off to leisure trail for a new one & some coolant .
Found a few things out today like when you buy the aftermarket clutch steels you get one extra & the tab washer that holds the inner clutch basket on is s**t , as I torqued the nut up the washer spun with the nut bending the tabs , I didn't notice at first and put the cover on & it got jammed on the bent tab washer !
So bottom half of the engine is is about there , generator cover needs to go on , barrel needs and head need to be torqued down , I've sourced some new pipes for the 2 stroke oil pump and the car de-ice pipes .

[jompy]

Well got some more done yesterday and today even with a few hold ups , was hoping to fire it up but ran out of time , the garage is ditched !
Just needs gearbox oil , coolant and petrol , already checked for a spark & fingers crossed the gears are OK

[jompy]

Well had it running today , already knew the brakes were binding so they're next
http://vid185.photobucket.com/albums/x1 ... EO0005.mp4

[jompy]

Well that's another £160 spent on brake seals front & rear , chain slider , braided front hose , dot 4 and cheap aftermarket levers . Unfortunately one of the front caliper bolts & the bracket seem to be catching the disk :O

[Sean91]

How long do you think it'll be until shes roadworthy? Looks like your not too far off

Sean

[jompy]

Rear brake , think I have a bent front disk but have 2 spares , may fit my other wheels so I can check the rims on these as I think the rear is corroded so that means bearings ,new pads & fit the chain slider so other than tidying it up which will be next year I'm aiming to get it mot'd in Feb

[Sean91]

Cool, im hoping to have mine ready before christmas as well. id be interested to see some more pictures of yours when its finished, seeing as mine had the same paint scheme/graphics as yours once apon a time...

Sean

[jompy]

my rad scoop graphics are in a bad way , my look at getting some one to knock some up for me in the future

[jompy]

In the garage today to sort out the stuck caliper pin , managed to free the caliper but disaster struck trying to get the pin out !
Brand new vice I'd just fitted !

Now just need to drill the pin out , replace the pin & sort out the locating guide I snapped off a couple of weeks ago .

[andrew19]

That's a good advert for a Clarke vice.

I've got one so will have to be careful with it.

Did you see my email re rear brake bracket?

[jompy]

i did have the caliper to the far side of the jaws & was swinging on the vice handle to tighten it up but i still wouldn't expect that !

Andrew you are a star buddy , your Email had gone to my junk folder so thank you for mentioning it here !
£10 should cover the postage if your ok with that and do you have paypal so i can get the wife to send you the money ?
I'm down your neck of the woods next weekend visiting the wifes friends and family in bridgend , the wife used to work for JT's & Thunder road in bridgend & also M&P's many moons ago

[andrew19]

If you would prefer to look at the bracket and decide whether you want it when you're visiting next weekend that's fine by me. I'll check postage cost tomorrow. I do have a Paypal Acc but have only ever used it to pay for things!

It really is great having M&P on the doorstep. They had a fire which destroyed their warehouse some years ago. It has since been replaced which a really smart facility.

[jompy]

The wife used to work for them about 20 or so years ago the contacts Jen has is amazing , I'm happy with the bracket bud I'll Email you my address so you can send it & let me know what I owe you , if your happy with PayPal I'll send the money through that , if not I'll sort something out with you

[andrew19]

Paypal will be fine.

[andrew19]

jompy,

Bracket posted today should be with you by Thursday