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NickandNeil

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  1. Just watched a u tube video.  This is the first time I have set the gaps on an overhead cam engine.  I set the gap between the valve stem and the follower.  It looks like I should have set it between the follower and the cam.  Will reset now and see if I have done any damage.

  2. I am as sure as I can be that the collets were in the correct way.  But I will double check tomorow.  The chance of a collet going down the plug hole seems remote.  The led camera is a good idea but I have not got one, or know anyone with one.

    Thanks,

    Neil.

  3. I have a Ford Pinto 1993cc engine in my Exmo.  The engine smoked when first starting, and after reading the forums I thought the valve seals had gone.  With my IVA less than two weeks away I thought I would change them as I was running out iof time.  I thought I would repalce the seals without removing the head.  I bought the tool esecially for it, and after watching u tube video's Proceded to remove the spark plugs and insert rope into the cylinder.  After turning the engine by hand to compress the rope against the valves, I changed all the seals and felt very pleased with myself.

    When I came to start the engine, it rattled like hell.  Double checked the valve clearances. Eight thou for inlet, ten for exhaust.  They were all correct. Fired it up again and the rattle was the same.

    ( There was no rattle before)  I am at a loss what I could have done wrong.  The oil seems to be plentyfull coming over the cams.  When I turn the engine over by hand it sometimes jams solid.

    Is it possiblr to put the collets in wrong?

    Other than something being in the cylinder is all I can think of that would cause it, but I can't see how that could possibly have happend.

    Any thoughts please.

     

  4. the silencer is off a Honda Blackburd 1400cc. itis angled down but it only protrudes 1".

    23 hours ago, brumster said:

    Radiused to 2.5mm? I can see the edges, they look radiused to me?

     

    23 hours ago, brumster said:

    Radiused to 2.5mm? I can see the edges, they look radiused to me?

     

  5. I have finaly got my IVA test date, 16 September.  ( applied early May.)

    I am panicking now, thinking that I may have missed something.  I have fitted a heat shield to the silencer, because it had sharp edges that I could not get round.  However, the edges of the heat shiel, although they have rounded edges, still seem more dangerous than the origional sharp edges I was trying to avoid.  I have enclose three picture of said shiel .  What are your thoughts rearding the IVA test?

    heat_shield_1.jpg

    heat_shiel_2.jpg

    heat_shield_3.jpg

  6. I have an Exmo that  is waiting for the IVA test.  After reding the IVA regs for the umteenth time I have noticed that the rear fog lights must not come on when the lighting is set on side lights only.

    My loom is off a sierra built in  1984 which allows you to do this.  Does anyone know the best place to take the feed, as the dipped and full lights are on different fuses?

    Neil.

  7. On 8/13/2020 at 3:25 PM, maca said:

    Hi Neil,

    How long ago did you apply for the IVA?

    I applied for mine on 8/5/2017 received an email 11/5/2017 to say application received then 15/5/2017 application accepted 

    Made a payment on 15/5/2017 fee £450 received an email payment receipt 15/5/2017 also a email Application Assessed

    Then nothing from them until I phoned them as to how much longer it would be to wait on the 10/7/2017 

    I was told by them that I had not payed the fee, I told them that I have payed and have a recipt dated 15/5/2017

    Then on 10/7/2017 received an email (Your recent application has now been processed by DVSA Testing and Support Services (TaSS).)

    Then again on 10/7/2017 (Your application for Individual Vehicle Approval has been released for inspection.)

    Then again on 10/072017 and the 13/7/2017 (A Booking Appointment) at my choosen testing station for the 24/08/2017

    Pleased to say it passed first time.

    Then it's the good old DVLA to get it registered and Number plates. so another month and you maybe there.

    CONTACT TAS 0300 123 9000  

     

    well done, I think I need to chase them up.

  8. I m waiting for my IVA twidling my thumbs reading all the kit car forums green with envy at the blats everyone is doing.  I noticed a comment on one site saying it is almost impossible to get an Exmo through the IVA test.  Is there anything I need to know like extra strengthening etc?  You guys have guided me over the last two years of rebuild, but no one has mentioned strengthening?

    Also has anyone had a test date through yet? and if so, when did you first apply?

  9. This tool allows you to change the valve seals without removing the head.

    You can buy an airline adaptor to fit into the plughole and pressurise the chamber and the valves will stay up.  The other way is to remove the sparking plug and with the stroke at its lowest point insert 'rope.'or thick twine.  When you have got as much in as possible turn the crankshaft by hand until it sqashes the rope up against the valves, and hopefully it will stop the valves falling in.

    The benefits are that you do not have to change head gaskets etc, also it is much quciker.

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  10. My pinto engine had stood for twenty years.

    Canged the oil and serviced it.  cleaned the carb and replaced some jets, but when I first start it, it smells of burning oil.  It clears after a short while, and when I restart it, it doesent smell.

    I have been told it is probably the valve oil seals that need changing.  I don't want to risk stripping the engine down at present as I am Praying for a call from the IVA about my long awaited test, I am planning the engine rebuild for the winter.

    Any thoughts on the best seals?  I have been told they have been improved over the years.

    Also I have been told you can change them without removing the cylinder head, by putting rope through the plug hole and hand turning the piston to TDC.  Do you need a special tool to compress the springs.

    Any thoughts would be appreciated.

    NEIL

  11. I need to purchase a vin Plate for my upcoming IVA test.

    Any recomendations?  I was going to aproach GBS, but The IVa manual shows the Robin Hood IVA plate as failing .

  12. On 7/13/2020 at 9:26 AM, wowblaauw said:

    Ni Nick,

    I am pretty sure I have a complete cowling as I put all my switch gear on the dash. I'll have a look later on and will email results and images to you. Not sure on value yet, but will give this some thought.

    Cheers

    Craig

    Any look finding the cowl?

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