I stripped the auxiliary unit down to find almost every part worn out!!! so with a strong cup of coffee I set to to draw the new crank as a start, the auxiliary unit in some ways is more complicated than the engine, pressure fed oil delivery to all parts. more pics to come
What's everyone's favourite car movie?
I'd have to cast my vote for Rush. I think they did a fantastic job with that film, even if there was a lot of artistic license applied.
Even my wife likes it but that's because of Chris Hemsworth with his shirt off.
It’s often said that there wasn’t an ugly car built in 1933-1934, and it’s true. But I’ve recently fallen in love with 1922-1923 cars. Definitely another high point in styling. It seems like the majority of marques were knocking it out of the park. For example, this 1923 H.C.S. Sport Sedan, which has my vote for most attractive two-door sedan possibly ever.
Model T pedal wedges modified for o-rings to help slow down the oil leaks.
#1911modelt #sgmechanicalservice #ifixstuffyoucant #prewarcars #machining
When you don't have the tool but you have the tools that make tools.
Port plug wrench machined for the Continental engine in the 1914 Pathfinder. #ifixstuffyoucant #sgmechanicalservice #prewarcars #machining #pathfinder #continental
I just found this photo of a 1946 Fageol twin engine racer. I’m a big fan of blower whine, but sitting right on top of them? The noise had to be shocking.
Back on the MGB today.
Carbs are sorted out, engine is running great.
Have to tackle the rat's nest of previous owner wiring next.
About 30 seconds after I shot this video, the fan switch blew out of it's grommet in the radiator and I took a shower. Yay. #sgmechanicalservice #ifixstuffyoucant #mgb #britishcars
Bruce Klein in Arizona bought this very original and late production 835 sedan. The paint and interior are original. The car was setup at some point with a Stromberg UUR2 carburetor which is being rebuilt by John Cislak. Bruce is completely going through the fuel system, boiling the tank, new 3/8 fuel line (which will prevent vapor lock) as well as having John do the carb. I believe the UUR2 has an accelerator pump on it so it would be superior to the original Schleber.
Here are some photos. The first from 2008 taken by the previous owner and the last 2 when Bruce got it home.
This is the second Bentley now ready for the Bentley tour next week. 1929 Bentley Speed Six Tourer! This car is extremely fast!
The National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) in Reno, Nevada, opened on November 5, 1989. It was established to preserve a significant portion of the massive vehicle collection amassed by William F. "Bill" Harrah, the founder of Harrah's Hotels and Casinos. I think everybody has heard the name Bill Harrah.
Bonhams is having an auction of some of their cars on June 13th. The link is here:
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/32353/the-national-automobile-museum-auction
There are some crazy cars in this auction that you never see available. I wanna highly a few in the replies below.