1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[dakazman]

Thanks got it , this is a very close tolerance bearing fit.
   On other matters I’m filling up the gearbox and will check for leaks. Firewall panels are fitted but I’ll need to build up a few layers of glass and soundproofing. Seats trays sent out for upholstery. I went out and purchased the batting and vinyl for door panels. Doors next , since I’m emptying my shelves and can tear down the scaffold . That will give me a little more room to work on the door assembly. I promise to strap them down.  I also ordered a tire for my spare 175/13.  Finding bolts for my water pump , what a job even with having thematic bagged they were in terrible shape th manual shows and least 3 different sizes of metric bolts .  So not just polishing, but when I do it’s because I’m resting and watching the grandkids, with my wife... I’m just backup.

   One more day and I should have a real roller!
Dakazman
   

[dakazman]

  Decided to wait for my machinist to come back from vacation before trying to mount the inner bearing on shaft.  I tapped out!
  Managed to repair my fuel sender that had in intermittent open . I removed the sender cover and immediately saw the problem, the contact on the circuit board was to long . After a few bends to shorten the length. Another problem was that the range stops were way off in the total travel, which caused the contact to leave the board windings completely.
Reassembled and works like a charm.
 Many other items also coming together but now for the big jobs, Doors , windows .
Rebuilding the Weber dgv carb, distributor, and finding a mechanical fuel pump, a gear reduction starter for a wedge.
Dakazman
 

[BDA]

Way to go, D'man! Not everybody will get into gory details of rebuilding a fuel level sender! 

[lotusfanatic]

Hello Dakazman,

that's a very smart-looking wheel and hub cap!

Mark

[Certified Lotus]

 Very odd about the contact. Good catch. Your like me, it isn’t working I’m going to figure it out and fix it. You’ve got the right attitude Dman 

[dakazman]

  Mark ,
    thank you!  I didn’t mention the spare tire . It really does seem to block the airflow and at the same time divert the airflow directly to the radiator. It’s just another piece of the puzzle to get done.
   BDA and Certified,
   The good news is now I can install the fuel tank. This sender is new!!! I’m glad I tested it before installing. The other mod to it is that it did not come with a vent connection.  I think I solved that by having a tc fuel cap instead on the s2 cap. I’ll need to cut and weld the neck of it at an angle so the flex  line will be more direct.  It’s addition work but the flip top cap looks great.
Dakazman

   

[dakazman]

  I thought I’d add some pictures of the difference of the fuel caps. I still need to weld up .
Dakazman

[BDA]

That should be nice!

[dakazman]

  Playing around a bit and finishing up a few items. Great news is that my gearbox holds fluid after sitting overnight. 😀

 My wife felt creative and made me a new water container, it was the best!
 
Put some bling on the engine and a third coat of clear on another dash. No radio on it.
 
I have been working on the bulkhead panels ,5 each,  and doing some destructive testing, setting on fire but now pictures yet. I recorded a video but haven’t uploaded it to YouTube yet.
Dakazman

[BDA]

Very nice! The dash and rocker cover look great! I love the cup!

[Bainford]

Nice looking dash. No radio - I like.

[dakazman]

Thanks Bainford,
 I was just going to post a side by side and a vote on which one gets installed. Top original with a satin finish and lower high gloss. I still need to add the placards and seal edges and reclear.
 Carb rebuilding time ! I have a step by step pics I found on the net. That will take out some yellow to-do tape. Gas filler neck welded up and at correct angle to feed tank. New fuel pump coming in along with the wheel boxes for wipers. Mine were good but the attaching hardware was almost round. Thanks Ray and R&D. 👍
Dakazman

[BDA]

I'm surprised you'd ask about the dash - shiny of course!! 

[dakazman]

Lol 😂
 I’m leaning that way and since you voted that’s 2-0. I think bainford is for no radio also, so then 3-0.
 Dakazman

[surfguitar58]

Definitely shiny!