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2558
I am trying to find out the type/size of the cylinder stud threads in the crankcase and also the cylinder head nuts (they appear to be slightly different) I...
plowmo
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Sep 3, 2005
4:10 pm
2559
John, This is a brief reply as I have not got any reference material handy to double check what I am saying ( Dave Perrin of the BEC may be able to verify...
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lotus2man
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Sep 4, 2005
7:21 am
2560
thanks... I will order the requisite inserts etc. There seems to be very little metal between the stud hole and the inside of the crankcase. I'm hoping to be ...
plowmo
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Sep 4, 2005
11:02 am
2561
I have got this photo of what appears to be a T60/4 with the unusual hardtop and probably an engine conversion looking at the rims from the previous owner. If...
Simon
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Sep 4, 2005
7:50 pm
2562
The British threads are distinctly different than the US or metric ones. The latter have a 60 degree angle on the threads while the BSF and BSW (whitworth)...
Rick Dill
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Sep 5, 2005
4:46 am
2563
... Simon, The BEC vehicle register still has this car down against Peter Wright of Norfolk, whose membership expired in January 1987, so it is ...
dp_berkeley
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Sep 5, 2005
2:55 pm
2564
Has any progress been made on finding out what the B105 headlight ring fits? I am still in need of one....
Larry Ray Newberry
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Sep 7, 2005
1:42 pm
2565
As advised before we are still investigating this Lucas Headlight ring but it will take several weeks to accurately identify the equivalent car fitments. We...
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lotus2man
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Sep 7, 2005
10:39 pm
2566
After geting some much delayed wheel time in my 328, and having already adapted to the misaligned shifter, I decided to try adjusting it. As before, I can get...
brogannate
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Sep 8, 2005
1:20 am
2567
Nate, Having spent many hours trying to sort my "butchered" T60 linkage I can understand your frustration. The top of the quadrant on my car had been cut from...
Roy Chandler
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Sep 8, 2005
7:19 am
2568
This two cycle racing oil sounds like a good choice because it is advertised as better protection because it is heat sensitive. If I'm not advised against...
brogannate
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Sep 8, 2005
11:43 pm
2569
Some time ago I posted pictures of a fracture in my 328 bodywork and heard about a crosswise engine bay reinforcement that would prevent it. So far I cannot...
brogannate
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Sep 10, 2005
2:30 am
2570
Roy, I spent some time today fiddling with the shifter and Berkeley couldn't have made it more difficult. The quadrant is rivited to the floor and you can't...
Nate
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Sep 10, 2005
2:40 am
2571
Nate, now that you have looked at the quadrant more closely, how much play is there in the main gearshift pivot bolt? Roy Nate <brogan21@...> wrote: Roy, I...
Roy Chandler
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Sep 10, 2005
9:12 am
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Hi Nate, Berkeley used various methods to cross brace the top of the engine bay between the top suspension mounting points. * The standard T60 uses the tube...
Colin Pears
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Sep 10, 2005
9:57 am
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Roy, I can detect no play where the shifter pivots in the quadrant. There may be a little where the lower end of the shifter bolts to the operating arm but I...
Nate
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Sep 10, 2005
2:50 pm
2574
Thanks Colin, I have filed your reply. I will shoot for the latter mod. Through all this the car runs beautifully. As mentioned, I can adapt to the way it...
Nate
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Sep 10, 2005
2:55 pm
2575
Nate, I will post a couple of pics in the photos section showing the cross brace in my car (B105)though I doubt that it will be directly aplicable to your car...
Ray Bell
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Sep 10, 2005
5:13 pm
2576
Thanks Ray, I found bolt holes in the triangular upright that may be where a brace was once fitted. I wonder where it went? Anyway, as soon as this is dealt...
Nate
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Sep 10, 2005
8:10 pm
2577
Today was why for me. After the help given to me by friends here on jahoo, I tested some of the advice by puting some miles on the little car all over my...
brogannate
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Sep 11, 2005
3:25 am
2578
I have gone through all of the pictures in the photo section. Is there a reason almost no one has side view mirrors on their Berkeley? Someday my 12 tooth 530...
Randall Kaaz
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Sep 11, 2005
4:36 am
2579
Hi Randall! I am envious! I too, hope to get a side mirror for my Berkeley. May I ask about the muffler you installed on your car? What type is it? I am trying...
John Shanton
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Sep 11, 2005
3:21 pm
2580
John, If I had your email address, I could send you a couple of pictures. I am running 3 pipes directly down from the engine to just below the engine...
Randall Kaaz
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Sep 11, 2005
3:49 pm
2581
nate - I posted the photos at last. They are called Brace 2 and Brace 3 ray...
Ray Bell
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Sep 11, 2005
8:24 pm
2582
Well, I took delivery of the car today, and have had a very pleasant afternoon fiddling. Seems to be in pretty good order actually, although there are lots of ...
plowmo
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Sep 11, 2005
8:39 pm
2583
Ray - what kind of motor do you have in the B 95? Maybe better to ask what kind of carb is that? It looks like a Weber or? ... From:...
Harry Connors
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Sep 11, 2005
8:56 pm
2584
... The chassis plate would tell you either way - presumably it is missing or you have not uncovered it yet? The Super Meteor spec engines fitted to B95s were...
dp_berkeley
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Sep 11, 2005
10:43 pm
2585
Dave, thanks for that... the reg is in the log book as 829 BMJ, chassis no 855 if that's any help. Although it looks a bit sad, I really don't think it will...
plowmo
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Sep 11, 2005
11:01 pm
2586
This should be in an enclosed case. How about taking some pics of the engine area for us to look at? It sounds like the cases are gone. Does motor have dist or...
Larry Ray Newberry
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Sep 12, 2005
12:41 am
2587
Thanks Ray, I've filed them for study, Nate ... From: Ray Bell To: Berkeley-USA@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 1:24 PM Subject:...
Nate
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