Top off!
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Top off!
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Replaced the clutch m/c, slave and flex pipe on my LHD SIII. I believe the appropriate phrase is 'character building'.
Master R&R was a bit of a PITA as expected.
Ugh, don't say that. It's on my to do list! Clutch M/C is a must do this spring.
Finally replaced the glass in my new window frame. I took pics of the process but for some reason, they are in a format that Mac doesn't recognize. Pictures I took with my iPhone by the way. Go figure
Finished product
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The new frame sits nice and flush to the body
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Compared to the old one
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Not sure how that attached photo got there..
Finally got my "16mmx1.0 to 3/8" BSP" adapter re-welded and soldered so I can get my heating loop back in action. If anyone is looking for a great Radiator and ad-hoc Welding and Solder shop in Boston area, I had great luck with Natick Radiator. The owner took pride in his work, and really did a nice job getting these two different metals back together for me. It is great when you can find someone and a shop like this. No job was too small and happy to help. After a global hunt for a metric head heater offtake, I found one but also found out that the nipple was 1/2" and the Smith heater I have wants a 3/8" heater hose, and I did not find any 1/2" to 3/8" adapters out there, so back to restoring the original part that broke.
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Been a good long while since I posted any progress, but this seems like a good milestone:
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Welded in the new frame mounts a couple nights ago. Just needs the oil cooler assy, injectors & glowplugs, and the starter, and I should (fingers crossed) be able to fire her up for the first time.