~ NOW What!... Rust Removal.

Sanctifier · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:51 pm Post subject: ~ NOW What!... Rust Removal.

So you're in the middle of a project and you have a problem...
No!... you hit a MAJOR HEADACHE!... NOW What!... Rolling Eyes

Here are "Tips & Tricks" that might make your life a little easier...

Sanctifier · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:58 am Post subject:

Rust Removal Tip #2: This one's very good.

MG Man · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:54 am Post subject:

what about media blasting?
I've read that ground-up walnut shells are a good for blasting as they do not introduce as much heat to body panels

And then many trinis swear by 'wonda'
I have never used it tho......
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Sanctifier · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject:

^ ^ ^ I've used Wonda for years. AFAIK it's used as a Rust Preventative, not a Rust Remover.

Walnut shell media is expensive; so it's better used to clean engine parts and machinery, etc.
Baking soda is expensive too... but is more economical for DIY bodywork than Walnut shells.

You know I got these already... We talked about that in June 2007...
Maxus Pressure Pot..................................................... Cyclone Sandblasting Cabinet.

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As usual... shortage of $$$ got in the way, so it took me ten times longer than it should. Rolling Eyes

MG Man · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:47 pm Post subject:

yup
it's on my wish list but by time I ready, bouth cars won't need it
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Sanctifier · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:39 am Post subject:

MG Man · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:26 pm Post subject:

I rather have them driving........so even if it means they won't be concours, I really not that fussed
If I have the time I will probably strip and powder coat the MG's suspension and re-bush, but if not, just a clean and rebuild.......with the HSR, the goal now is reliability...not too much focus on cosmetics, this time around. In 5 years, I will be hiring your toy room for the strip and rebuild Wink

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Sanctifier · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:34 am Post subject:

MG Man · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:09 am Post subject:

as u clearing out stuff, how soon can we arange something with the old 2.3 engine? I want to have it in hand before the hose takes all of my money
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Sanctifier · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 1:07 pm Post subject:

ALL my stuff is stuffed into TWO rooms... and I have a lot of stuff.
Let me make some space after the floors are done, then we can get to the Vauxhall stuff.
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MG Man · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:22 am Post subject:

no probs
only reason I'm bugging u is cuz I have some spare change now and I would like to get it before the house or something else eats it all
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I would like to clean it up and have it on permanent display in the garage...and well we know what car it can go in if need be, just waay less power Neutral

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Sanctifier · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:20 pm Post subject:

MG Man · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 3:08 pm Post subject:

the old HiLux LSD fits on the HSR Very Happy

I really dont want more than 150whp for two reasons: the torque tube setup won't handle it, and the Getrag box has power limits as well.....the competition cars had a proper driveshaft and ZF gearbox. Thye also had proper upper trailing links. The street HSRs upper links were not functional....they just cut two channels in the floor and mounted the links but the channels and mounting points were weak compared to the competition cars....which is why the lads at Shepreth never bothered to put the upper links on ours. The lower trailing links, roll bar and panhard rod are adequare for 150.....

A stock HSR has 'only' 135bhp on strombergs, and 150 on Dell'ortos. Compare that to the HPF SOHC with 120bhp and you can see how much potential the SOHC has. I was given a ride in a SOHC Firenza with 180WHP Shocked

Our car has 135whp, soon to be 150whp (soon being 1 year)

When I said your SOHC was an option, I meant if the head on ours ever failed.....but you are right, the DOHC head is a straightforward bolt on to your engine. That's what I did with the HSR when the block cracked. The short motor I got is a standard 2.3 SOHC lump. I decided to run the standard SOHC pistons rather than go thru the trouble of honing the NEW block to use the HSR pistons.....

Another option is to use an Esprit engine. I have actually seen one in a Chevette and it's again pretty straightforward, with the added benefit of less weight due to the alloy block

Anyway, as soon as you are ready, let me know. It would be interesting to see how the engine has fared after so many years sitting still tho....
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MG Man · Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 7:43 am Post subject:

yup
all the development 'mules' had the Jensen / Lotus engine as well...Graham Robson's book documents it well (mine is signed by Pentti, Brookes, WB Blydenstein and Jerry Johnstone) Mr. Green

As for using an Esprit engine, I meant the whole engine, not a head swap...as you said, it takes a helluva lot of work to match it to the Magnum iron block

The DOHC can easily manage 200 - 240 but again, the work required is quite extensive, and again, requires the ZF / prop shaft rework......the upper links are straightforward, but too much work to install the channels etc if you gonna stay around 150whp

I am quite happy with the 150whp when I get it..........not really interested in the HP race.........the extra 15bhp will basically be a by-product of electronic ignition, vernier cams and improved cooling
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