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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Rim wanted & flat tyre strategy

« on: August 21, 2013, 19:41:13 »

I am looking for a single 16" x7" (Front) rim and Hexagonal nut for my CRS so I can make a spare wheel rather than the inflatable gunk.
   
   Regards,
   Graham
   
   Note I have changed the title to include flat tyre strategy.

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / CSX2034

« on: August 12, 2013, 17:06:13 »

http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20994/lot/161/
   
   Graham

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / BTR Hydratrak fluid capacity

« on: August 11, 2013, 22:38:46 »

I just changed the fluid in my BTR Hydratrak differential.
   The chassis books says 3.12 litres capacity. I bought 4 litres of expensive diff oil and found it only takes 1.5 litres.
   
   I measured what I drained out as 1.5 litres.  Thinking about it 3.12 litres is a lot of diff oil....
   
   I wonder what the other chassis books state as BTR diff oil capacity?
   
   Graham

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Royal project

« on: August 11, 2013, 11:16:15 »

http://www.prewarcar.com/index.php?option=com_caradvert&view=ad§ion_id=1&id=84174&Itemid=432
   
   Looks like fun for a nice project.
   
   Graham

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / BTR Hydratrak oil

« on: July 27, 2013, 16:17:39 »

I was looking at proactively changing my BTR Hydratrak oil as I don't know what's in there or how long its been in.
   Incidentally the chassis manual suggest change at 500miles run in.
   
   The CRS Chassis manual states a mobilube SHC 80w-140D API GL5
   
   This seems to be an Australian blend and I cant find it in the UK.
   
   I have asked mobil uk  for the equivalent They have a HD 80-140, and some say SHELL SPIRAX S6 AXME 80W/140 is equivalanet
   I have also seen a redline oil claiming to be API GL5 80-140 equivalent.
   
   I was keen to know what others are using.
   Graham

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Electric cooling fan relay

« on: July 10, 2013, 21:23:10 »

I was out enjoying the CRS on Sunday when I noted the radiator cooling fan was not coming on when I stopped, and it was a hot day.
   
   On investigation I found the micro relay that operates it had failed.
   What surprised me was that the main fuse /relay board in the passenger footwell has nothing for the radiator cooling fan ,nor in the fuse/relay layout in the chassis book.
   
   I found the relay in the engine bay n/s above  the battery tray.
   My car is modified, so I am interested in where other non modified CRS cooling fan relays are? They may be the same as I don't know if this was modified on my car, or original fitment.
   I have ordered 2 ,with one as a spare to carry. The relay that had failed was not any recognised brand,but was sitting in a ripaults relay carrier 45bRELH and I have ordered 2 durite relays from http://www.gsparkplug.com/shop/
   Durite - Relay Mini Make/Break (A term) 40amp 12volt with Diode Cd1 - 0-727-64
   I have looked at the relays in the main box,and the starter motor one is worth getting,as is the durite 728-12 which is used 4 times.
   The motto is carry a spare relay.
   I also carry a thick copper wire insulated relay jumper just in case.
   Graham
   (n.b on a separate note coil's & ballast resistors can also cause issues so sparing those up is no bad idea. May as well just get a second CRS)

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General Forum / AC's in Trinidad

« on: June 08, 2013, 18:39:41 »

Does anyone know if there were ever any AC's in Trinidad.
   Venezuela is only 8 miles away, and there is the ACE story there.
   
   Trinidad had a lot of Brits there in the 1950's & 60s.
   
   Graham

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Koni damper/shock spherical bearing

« on: May 17, 2012, 22:39:33 »

Does anyone know of a supplier,or have a supply of the spherical bearings that go in the bottom lug of the Koni shocks as fitted to Mk3's , MkIV's and CRS (I dont know if all had the bearing installed)?
   
   Its "hand engraved" RBJ207L
   
   Google shows its a aviation bearing and I have some cross references (FL19716, PE53191-1ITEM75, RBJ207L, 3120992011162, 35NM47472, 4-27939, 992011162) so may be able to source locally.
   
   I will likley need for my MOT so its relatively urgent!
   
   
   
   Regards
   Graham

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / CRS/MK IV handbrake cable routing

« on: May 06, 2012, 12:53:32 »

I am working on my CRS rear suspension replacing various rose joints that have wear,and noted the current set up has the handbrake cable to the caliper  routed on each side inbetween the rear anti roll bar and the bottom suspension link.
   My feeling is that it should be routed under the rear anti roll bar(ie nearer road). If placed in between it can restrict the travel.
   It may have been done this way to prevent wear on the cable housing.
   
   Any concencus on routing from other owners?
   Regards,
   Graham

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General Forum / AC library

« on: September 24, 2011, 22:41:07 »

Been following a couple of the literature threads.
   Just out of interest if one was to start building a small AC reference library what would the books of choice be?
   
   I seem to keep buying the "wrong" books....either factually or just in general quality.
   
   The books I guess are split into whole marque ,and specific model,each containing some information on the "people" ,so key books on each would be good to have.
   
   The whole history,struggle,fame,fortune of AC is facinating and not just Cobra oriented.
   
   Graham