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Head Womble · « **Reply #30 on:** May 20, 2014, 09:38:21 PM »

The pins in the bar as rated for the snatch of pulling away / changing gear, so will be fine with a gentle push up the drive.

Jamesrl · « **Reply #31 on:** May 20, 2014, 10:50:38 PM »

A typical m10 bolt will take in excess of 3000kg of force before it fails under shear load.

Tony · « **Reply #32 on:** May 20, 2014, 10:52:08 PM »

I will try M12 - but it will be pure tension not shear. I like the crazy Iranian's idea of testing it first with the working car. Good thinking that man.

therecklessengineer · « **Reply #33 on:** May 21, 2014, 01:18:41 PM »

Quote from: Jamesrl on May 20, 2014, 10:50:38 PM

A typical m10 bolt will take in excess of 3000kg of force before it fails under shear load.

And in tension it'll (likely) be the connection to the wall that fails before the bolt does.

greasemonkey · « **Reply #34 on:** May 21, 2014, 01:47:00 PM »

What are you putting the bolt into?
If your going to put it into the middle of a brick, or block, then I would almost guarantee you that it will pull it out of the wall, like a cork out of a bottle, and probably a few others will follow.
My advise would be, don't do it.

Tony · « **Reply #35 on:** May 21, 2014, 04:20:29 PM »

Straight into a massively thick concrete retaining wall.

greasemonkey · « **Reply #36 on:** May 21, 2014, 05:09:04 PM »

At least if it is nine inch hollows, it will only rip out, and not bring much else with it. If it's shuttered concrete, it would probably hold a train back.

Tony · « **Reply #37 on:** May 21, 2014, 05:52:56 PM »

Shuttered, not going anywhere

greasemonkey · « **Reply #38 on:** May 21, 2014, 08:59:05 PM »

Job's on.

Tony · « **Reply #39 on:** May 25, 2014, 05:29:42 PM »

Should post some update pics

"Kermit" arrived by flatbed Friday lunchtime and was up on ramps Saturday morning. No need to winch as was just about drivable.

Small throttle slave and engine diagnostics

A few bits off later...

And no more cambelt. Replacement tensioner fitted - though I need to pick up a new belt.

Whatever the story is here the pump belt was on one tooth too many and cambelt seemed to be on one tooth too short. Rear pump tensioner a bit worn and belt with many holes in. Front tensioner was in a right state and whoever previously did the belt bent the lower timing cover so it was rubbing on the idler pulley, it has almost worn all the way through the metal. Cambelt not in good shape.

So it looks like the valvetrain timing may have been out by one tooth, but compression is fine though so we are sure she will be up and kicking again as soon as we've got some new belts on and retimed it all.

Just waiting for parts now

greasemonkey · « **Reply #40 on:** May 25, 2014, 07:38:07 PM »

She sure looks clean underneath and around the engine. Be great if all it needs is belts and a bit of adjustment.
Top two pics ain't coming up for me. Internet is cronked, so might be a problem my end.

julesandtash · « **Reply #41 on:** May 25, 2014, 09:58:50 PM »

Top two pics dont come up for me either so I guess there is something wrong

Head Womble · « **Reply #42 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:26:20 PM »

I can see all three pics.

If it's as easy as timing it all up properly that's a real steal.

Jmg · « **Reply #43 on:** May 26, 2014, 12:59:02 AM »

Bargain, and so much nicer looking than the serena.

julesandtash · « **Reply #44 on:** May 26, 2014, 08:25:42 AM »

Quote from: Head Womble on May 25, 2014, 10:26:20 PM

I can see all three pics.

There are five Mark, but only three display. The two above them just show as empty placeholders.

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