Got my new multimeter in the post this week so checked battery and it read 12.5V and when the cars running it went up to 14.2V so it looks like the alternator is okay. The latest problem I've got is the handbrake cable appears to be sticking and then releasing in a series of rather off putting twangs. I've left the handbrake off when returning the car to the garage and this appears to help but I need to regrease the cable and see if this helps. I haven't got a trolley jack or axle stands at the moment so need to get these purchased sooner rather than later.
List of stuff to sort:-
- Rocker cover gasket & check rocker clearance (need to purchase gasket sealer)
- Grease handbrake cable (need to purchase jack, axle stands..oh and grease)
- Check rear brake with manual adjuster (thank god nothing to purchase)
- Check timing (need to purchase timing light)
- Tune carbs (need to purchase carbalancer & colourtune)
- Align steering wheel (need to purchase correct size socket)
- Get dent out of bonnet (need to purchase panel beating equipment)
- Repaint bonnet, rear light panel and other areas (need to purchase paint)
- Try to mute my luggage board symphony (might need to purchase a washer (only joking))
Nothing is majorly expensive but when your skint it might as well cost a fortune. The MOT is due to May so need to get the mechanical bits sorted by then at the latest.
The car really looks good. I am particularly interested in the SU carbs. What manifold and carbs are being used? I am about to restore a 73 gt6 and wouldl like to run SUs if possible.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks and good luck with your car.
Ken.
Hello Ken,
DeleteThanks for the comments.
The carbs are SU HS6 now with shorter dashpots taken from a Dolomite Sprint because of bonnet clearance problems with the original taller dashpots the previous owner had installed. The manifold is standard GT6 which is why there is an adaptor plate as the carbs are 1 3/4" and the manifold is 1 1/2".
Good luck with your car.