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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Front Stub Axle

« on: October 13, 2019, 21:27:29 »

Just some learning from me.

On the AC MKIV parts list the front bearings kit is SKF VKBA 988. The front and rear bearing in this kit were correct. The rear seal was too small for my car.

After a lot of messing around at the parts store, we found a seal that worked perfect - US Federal Mogul #481195.

Just posting this in case anyone has the same issue.

Michael

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Front Stub Axle

« on: October 12, 2019, 11:33:33 »

Jeff,
Nick Acton at Acton Custom Enterprises up in your part of the world is amazing.
Michael

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Front Stub Axle

« on: October 12, 2019, 11:31:36 »

Hi Graham,
It broke in steps when driving. Heard a small metallic noise and the steering jerked slightly. Slowed way down and it did it again. Pulled in - his was very hot. Decided to move it to a safe spot and call for a trailer - as I was moving it snapped - steering wheel was all over the place.
I blame myself - the car had been parked up since 2000 when I bought it. I have changed or serviced almost everything. It was running amazing. But hadn't checked the bearings at the front. Kicking myself now!
M

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Front Stub Axle

« on: October 10, 2019, 18:45:54 »

Thanks Uwe,
Its a joy - lots of stub axles - all slightly different dimensions!!!!
We are working on it!
M

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Front Stub Axle

« on: October 08, 2019, 01:50:21 »

Managed to break one at the weekend (!). Any ideas where I can get a replacement?
Also does anyone have the front bearing part numbers (inner and outer?
Thanks
M

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Clutch Quadrant Replacement

« on: September 08, 2019, 22:44:06 »

I am still desperate for a nice alloy one that gets rid of the adjuster if anyone comes across one! That or I may be making one this winter 

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Clutch Quadrant Replacement

« on: September 08, 2019, 02:05:45 »

Just to close it off, I found these instructions useful for resetting the self adjusting mechanism.

Insert the cable through the hole in the bell housing and through the hole in the clutch release lever. Slide the ball on the end of the cable assembly away from the hole in the clutch release lever.

Install the clip retainer that holds the cable assembly to the bell housing.

Push the cable assembly into the hole in the dash panel and secure the isolator with a screw.

Install the cable assembly by lifting the clutch pedal to disengage the pawl and quadrant. Then, pushing the quadrant forward, hook the end of the cable over the rear of the quadrant.

Depress the clutch cable several times to adjust the cable.

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: AC MKIV Brakes parts and pads - Help needed

« on: September 08, 2019, 02:04:00 »

Thats the Peugeot 504 caliper. Same as my car.

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Clutch Quadrant Replacement

« on: September 04, 2019, 22:36:54 »

Thanks - I bought the plastic replacement. I still would prefer an alluminium one, but that can wait for the winter.....

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Clutch Quadrant Replacement

« on: September 02, 2019, 12:11:47 »

I did check with Anembo - will not work with our pedal box.

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Clutch Quadrant Replacement

« on: August 31, 2019, 21:56:03 »

Hauled the peddle box out and for sure the quadrant is stripped. New plastic one ordered.

Uwe - where on the adjusted did you set it on install?

M

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Clutch Quadrant Replacement

« on: August 30, 2019, 18:47:47 »

Not cheap!

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Clutch Quadrant Replacement

« on: August 29, 2019, 23:24:32 »

There must be a 50mm alloy one out there somewhere! Anyone?

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Clutch Quadrant Replacement

« on: August 29, 2019, 22:27:10 »

Awesome info thanks!

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Clutch Quadrant Replacement

« on: August 29, 2019, 18:15:56 »

Hi Uwe,
As usual you are a legend.
My brake lights are activated by a switch on the brake lines and I dont have a neutral safety switch so all good.
I am going to use an aluminum replacement - and just manually adjust.
Did you have to take the steering column out or did you work around it?
M