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Gents all working fine now I found info on the forum after a lot more searching Steve D

Help please as I am really struggling to understand how to wire a simple windscreen washer pump to my build while using the Sierra 87BG Stalk switch's as i can only fined a NC switch push button. Do i really need to route through a relay to invert the signal or am I just having a bad day i thought this would be simple. Steve D

I am afraid I am a bit of a perfectionist it has to be the 40+ years in the Aerospace / Defense business + I have loads of time now I am retired I did buy the kit in 2004 so not really rushing.

I am making my own bespoke harness as I trained as an aircraft electrician many years ago so we’ll within my skill set

Should my side lights be switched via a relay and is the fused feed via the battery or ignition switch Steve D

Thanks gents I have a full set of 5 gauges, the pic was just an example. I had wanted to place all the instruments in the centre so some of them would not be in the untested zone. What about mounting them on a alloy plate and recessing this into the dash so that the bezels where flush with the dash surface would that work Steve D

Is the bezel on the instrument in the photo going to be an issue when it comes to the IVA or would it be better to fit them to a panel recessed into the Dash which I have yet to make Steve D

Gents thanks for your replies I have ordered 2 valves and will fit as suggested on the ends of the extended pipes steve D

Hi Guys, Got a bit confused with the pipe work for my OBP fuel tank that I have fitted so need some words of wisdom what do I do with the fuel return pipe as I am running a Pinto with twin 45s so only need the fuel feed line , and the same for the breather pipe Steve D

Hi this dwg from Colin Usher might help Steve D

That would work I have attached photos of my solution Steve D

Peter, you will need to provide the fixing by fixing / welding to the cross bars and ideally welding to the tubes that form the top of the transmission tunnel. There has been many designs I am sure others will comment. I fitted the kit spares IVA plate to strengthen the floor so fixed to this and welded to the tubes. You will also need to have captive nuts on the inner and outer lower fixings Steve D

Perfect thank you very much

Great thanks for that info any any chance of a photo of front corner ???

Yes this is the kit I have to fit, I just wanted a photo of a front corner to check I have everything fitted okay if thats possible do you also have GAZ shocks and did you position the shock mounting U bracket to the lower wishbone in a different place to the standard hole provided. Many Thanks

Hi Guys, Has any one fitted this modification to their 2B and can provide me with a photo as I want to check I have everything correct . Steve D

Thanks gents bearings removed and replacements ordered from the links you gave me

Hi Guys, Has any one replaced the bearings in a Mk2 steering column as my steering wheel shaft moves side to side as it rotates. On investigation the column has a top and lower bearing and it looks like some of the very small ball bearings are missing. Any ideas ?, where would you buy the bearings as all i can see on line are plastic bushes. Steve D

Gents, Thanks for your response and advise, I bought 2 new sets of stands from Halfords so now to put them to use.

Guys, A bit of a strange question but where is the best place to place axle stands on my 2B as I am at a stage in my build were I need to get it higher from the ground safely Steve D

Utube is your best bet as everything has been posted on there

Thanks Simon, I agree I have 8mm copper to fit through the tunnel but concerned by corrosion when using E10 fuel. I will be sticking with my Pinto as it has had a lot of work done on it and is running twin weber 45's so will produce a huge amount of power for the car. So only need to fit one pipe. Keep updating us on your build, I am along way behind you but fully intend to get there now I have the time available to me. Steve D

Hi Simon, looking good you are making progress. I am interested in the fuel pipe you have used in the tunnel is it okay for the E10 fuel ?? Steve D

Simon, Good to see some one else building a 2B at the moment and good to see your photos. I have restarted mine now i have retired and cleared a pathway to it in my garage. I bought my kit new in 2004 so its been a long time and its just a rolling chassis with a engine in place . Loads of work to do but need to keep at it this time or else i will have to convert to electric, LoL Steve D

Patt, Thanks for the information is there any chance of the photos you mention so that I can incorporate the mountings into my build. I started my build late 2004 and got to a rolling chassis stage in a few years and then stopped due to having no time.now that times is mine again keen to complete but there is a lot of work todo Steve D