1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[dakazman]

    Once again, I’m glad to be digging in and researching these cars. That top 3 position flasher switch is listed as a spare switch on 1470 else models and 4 stages of optional equipment.


   I found one picture of a dash that shows placement of the decals on dash but still not legible. Hope some people chime in so I can seal the real decals in place.
Dakazman

   

[dakazman]

     Started the Breaking down of steering column . Found the headlight switch overheated. I will try to disassemble and repair. I need some guidance on removing the bushings from the upper column. R&D does stock them, and remove the upper shaft.
   Secondly I would like to remove the ignition assembly unit and remove it from the shaft. It was used for a ground. How is this assembly secured to the shaft? We’re they shear bolts? How to change out the ignition switch? Chapter H does not cover this.
Dakazman

[jbcollier]

Yup, shear-bolts.  I have had good luck using a punch to loosen them.

The ignition switch is basically the same as a late model Spitfire.  Usually there is a grub screw holding the electrical switch in place.

[dakazman]

Finished disassembly of the column except for the lock assembly removal.
   The lower bushing comes out of the upper outer column first while having the inner shaft fully up. In my case I needed to clean off with a wire brush, the shaft itself .  Then gently push the rubber raised part of the bushing under the housing. A little wd40 helped them move. The shaft will now come out the bottom of the outer column. Then then top Bushing comes out the same way. There was corrosion inside the bushing even with their brass inserts.
   The key housing assembly,  not shown in figure 1 section h, has threaded shear bolts!!! Drilled into head and extracted same . See pictures.
    Still trying to figure out the lock assembly...see pics ..locksmith maybe???
 
 Dakazman  ,   now for some media blasting.  Ps , I wonder where mag light got there idea for a torch or flashlight..😀

[dakazman]

Pictures

[dakazman]

 Finished blasting, should I just polish it up?
Dakazman

[dakazman]

 Playing around a little yesterday and today with some little pieces while I had the tooling out.
Just some backer board laid up with Matt glass on one side and some leftovers on the other . Door inserts on the cheap.

[dakazman]

Along with that I started on the turn indicator switch the looked over heated.
  Removed spring on lower side . Drill out rivet flange. Tap out gently. Circuit board is cracked and so it may have an open in the circuit! I have some circuit board and some copper sheet  , it might work.
Dakazman

[BDA]

I met a guy at the LOG in Asheville who put a relay on all the major circuits - window switch, headlights, etc. presumably, turn signals and emergency flashers were included in his list. It sounded like a good idea.

[dakazman]

Luckily,Found this problem before steering column cracked completely. At some point in its lifetime it was loose in the forward mount. Just a little heads up . Bring it to a welder soon since I never learned to weld aluminum. Maybe one day!
Dakazman

[dakazman]

Sounds like a good idea, as long as you document what you do to your car and pass it along when you sell it. Or post your build here on this site .
JB s air conditioner system I will definitely copy soon.
Dakazman

[BDA]

I didn't do it on my car and I didn't look at the details of what he did. He said it was easy to do and that it didn't look much different from stock (presumably except for the existence of a few relays). I didn't quiz him on it but I presume he took the battery voltage from after the ammeter. I guess the switched side is what deserves the fuse.

[dakazman]

    BDA, I briefly looked at a diode relay pfd on the document page. It certainly would be beneficial. I counted the strands of wire to determine the gage, all were 28 strands. Another paperweight I would like to get rid of is db10.
     I finally received the stainless calipers today and installed. I totally forgot to order 2 others bc I was unsure if they were correct, the two separate orders added to my cost. I purchased two more brake assemblies to resell but just may keep. Yikes, I’m becoming a hoarder! With that said I reconditioned a heater unit witch was also completed and a water temp gage.
   I decided to just identify the basic items on the dash and sealed them in place, after several more coats I can start resembling.
Dakazman


 

[BDA]

I know what you mean about hoarding parts. When I think about when I built my car, I marvel that I was able to store all that stuff in a way that I could find it again and keep track of it so I didn't have too many dupes!

Great job on the temp gauge. I'm surprised it doesn't have numbers. I thought they all did.

The dash is really looking good! That grain is pretty.

Keep up the good work!

[dakazman]

BDA,
   The water temp gage is from a mg , I  picked it up off eBay because it matched the other Smiths’ gauges and had the same rounded bezel instead of a peak 45 degree .
Dakazman