Time to refit the rear axle so I can move and turn the car. Next big job to remove the engine.
Using new ploy bushes I assemble the axle, tie bar and trailing arms. Then using the old shocks and springs for the moment as I will be under sealing and refitting the fuel tank later.
All went back together very easily other then having to adjust brake pads so the drums would fit.
2 hrs
This is my record of the restoration of my 1977 Triumph TR7, I bought the car in 1983 for £1500. Over the four years of driving it I had got married, moved to a 110 year old cottage in need of renovation and given a new company car. The TR was parked in the garage (1987) at the end of the garden. I always joked saying "that one day I put it back on the road". Twenty-four years later (Nov 2011) that day has arrived - wish me luck.
Showing posts with label Fuel tank. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fuel tank. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Fuel tank cleaned and painted...
With a wire cup brush and power drill I cleaned off all the rust & paint. I then gave it a quick base coat to seal until I paint the tank later.
1hr
Monday, January 2, 2012
Fuel tank...
Ok with Christmas out the way it was time to remove the petrol tank. I wasn't sure how much fuel was left in the tank from the last journey. So I started by lifting the back of the car on to wooden blocks on top of my ramps. Removed both rear wheels and unscrewed the fixings for the filler pipe tubes, disconnected the wires to the sender.
I removed the nuts holding the bottom of the Spax shocks which I had fitted many years ago and lowered the axle down onto stands then I lifted out both springs and rubbers.
I removed the bolts holding the Tie bar to the axle and then cut the rear brake hose and removed the handbrake cables and brackets from the axle, I then carefully lowered the axle to the ground.
The tank is held in the four stud bolds with two straps – the first stud came out fine, but the remaining three wouldn't move. So I just folded back one of the support straps and cut the other one, allowing me to manoeuvre the tank down and away from the car without spilling any of the fuel which I could hear inside.
With a quick clean and emptying the petrol I carefully tapped around the retaining ring with a hammer and pulled out the sender unit.
The tank looks ok but I think it would be safer to get it pressure tested before refitting with a new sender unit and seal.
6hrs
Bottom side
Top side
Friday, December 30, 2011
Boot lid removal...
In preparation for removing the petrol tank, I unbolted the lid and stripped out the wiring for the number plate and interior light. The left hand hinge assembly had broken away from the body many years ago, so will need re-welding into place before the body work is started.
1hr
1hr
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