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BikerGran
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« Reply #165 on: January 30, 2018, 05:30:12 PM »

I guess that was rather less expensive than if the oil light came on because you lost the oil............   Grin
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« Reply #166 on: January 30, 2018, 08:58:48 PM »

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« Reply #167 on: April 10, 2018, 01:07:45 PM »

Back on the rooster  Grin Engine and box all positioned, and mounts welded and bolted in place.
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« Reply #168 on: April 10, 2018, 01:13:15 PM »

Then onto the prop, quick measure, take a hacksaw and cut square  Grin OK, cut and file square  Wink All looking good so a few tacks and offer the thing up!
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« Reply #169 on: April 10, 2018, 01:16:14 PM »

Then crank up the stick/Tig set and stick weld the bu**er up. Its a hybrid prop, MX5 front, Austin Healey rear. So, that has to be balanced, smuggled to a mate who works where I used to work and will be on the balancer tonight  Wink Rabbit  Cool
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« Reply #170 on: April 10, 2018, 01:17:00 PM »

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« Reply #171 on: April 10, 2018, 01:20:07 PM »

So, most of the heavy stuff out the way. Made some brackets and straps and fitted the refurbed fuel tank. Next will be the fuel lines and brake pipes, and then quite possibly the rear section of bodywork, fingers well and truly crossed.
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« Reply #172 on: April 10, 2018, 02:34:11 PM »

Looking good Steve. Nice to see it going back together.
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« Reply #173 on: April 10, 2018, 03:22:04 PM »

I know how you feel now Andy, but I'm starting to get the feel for it now  Grin
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« Reply #174 on: April 16, 2018, 07:51:12 AM »

Nice progress. PM sent.
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« Reply #175 on: April 17, 2018, 10:01:27 AM »

Being merely human  Shocked I have welded the prop 90 degree out  Roll Eyes Many thanks for all the replies. I feel a bit Stoopid ! Angry grinder is out and ready
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« Reply #176 on: April 17, 2018, 01:11:35 PM »

I was going to mention it Grin but I'm in the clear..not like I've ever done that ? Roll Eyes
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« Reply #177 on: April 17, 2018, 01:41:55 PM »

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« Reply #178 on: April 17, 2018, 11:36:37 PM »

Ha, I have, join the club.
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« Reply #179 on: April 26, 2018, 01:55:27 PM »

here a tack, there a tack, everywhere a fu**in tack old, ole macdonald had a farm e eye e eye Oh  Grin. Master cylinder positioned and brake flexi brackets done, all while waiting to fill my dentist pockets with my cash !!
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