Sutty2006 Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 1 hour ago, ®evo03 said: Should the adjuster be inside the slot on shoe? I'm not sure, just noticed it. I think only one of my Mantas has this setup and was a bollocks to setup. But once set, nice setup. The only thing that’s wrong here is the top spring should be behind the handbrake lever not infront. I found this out by stripping the captains side. I thought it looked odd, but rebuilt it as removed. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. took about 4 minutes to rebuild this side. Is so easy! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. while I’m here, it’s time to replace the shocker but the bottom pin wouldn’t slide out. So the angle grinder helped out. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. had to split the bottom off, remove the bush and then split the metal sleeve Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. and the new shocker is on! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 cannot see the pics but in a normal std setup it certainly shouldnt . its purely a stop post to adjust to as the shoes wear and stops them having excess movement . the handbrake also needs adjusting too regardless of the actual vauxhall workshop manual that states otherwise ! unlike the fully auto adjusters on later mantas and carltons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted June 9 Author Share Posted June 9 9 hours ago, cam.in.head said: cannot see the pics but in a normal std setup it certainly shouldnt . its purely a stop post to adjust to as the shoes wear and stops them having excess movement . the handbrake also needs adjusting too regardless of the actual vauxhall workshop manual that states otherwise ! unlike the fully auto adjusters on later mantas and carltons Can’t see any adjustment for the handbrake other than the horse shoe on the cables in the centre of the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalbasher Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 No, I did mine a few weeks ago and with the slot in the shoe being where it is suggests otherwise, the adjuster simply contacts the edge. I think the Opel designers were just having a giggle, much like when they located the springs for the same 🤨 Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 3 hours ago, Sutty2006 said: Can’t see any adjustment for the handbrake other than the horse shoe on the cables in the centre of the body. yes that is the only adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 2 hours ago, Metalbasher said: I think the Opel designers were just having a giggle, much like when they located the springs for the same 🤨 Maybe experimenting with less material, less weight. Maybe I should get my drill out. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 I’ve been looking into getting all the dash lights working. the handbrake warning light was a tricky one. Turns out it doesn’t have low fluid warning so I’m on the hunt for an old contactless cap now. but light still doesn’t work. I poked and prodded a bit. There is a “high clutch warning” switch, which if pressed, the lamp illuminates! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. so I know the dash side of things work. so it works on sending 12v down the single wire to handbrake switch. 12v present at the plug in the dash, so the earth is missing. Earthed the wire to the dash and the light illuminated. now I test the wire down to the switch. Circuit ok. The only thing left in the circuit is the switch. I took the lever mechanism out and tested the switch. Nothing. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. it’s pretty crusty in here. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I wanted to see if I could clean the contacts up. But inevitably, some of it fell to bits. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. im 87.664% certain I have another switch up at my unit. Could be wrong but I’ll go n check anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 Hey I found my spare handbr………. oh…… Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 2 hours ago, Sutty2006 said: Hey I found my spare handbr………. oh…… Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Sure you could make up a little bracket to carry a micro switch instead to do same task Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted June 12 Author Share Posted June 12 7 hours ago, Jessopia74 said: Sure you could make up a little bracket to carry a micro switch instead to do same task Are there any micro switches available that would earth through the main body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 4 hours ago, Sutty2006 said: Are there any micro switches available that would earth through the main body? Just put an earth from COM(common) lead on it with small ring back to a mounting bolt or other convenient place will do that. Something like https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/micro-switches/6990574 and just solder a short wire with a spade, and one with a ring terminal on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 I finally got the brakes bled up last night, after having to reflare 3 connections (one in the master and both rear cylinders). While it was up in the air, I adjusted the clutch and then dropped it off the stands. I left it running for 10 minutes to check the temp gauge works and it does. Result. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Still a lot to do though, but this is a milestone. This car hasn’t moved under its own power in over 35 years. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Big moment then 😎👍 More importantly it definitely makes things easier to move about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 15 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: Big moment then 😎👍 More importantly it definitely makes things easier to move about. Yeah I’ve been threatening to brush that floor for weeks 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 MOTd and ready for Sywell then? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 48 minutes ago, spiney_norman said: MOTd and ready for Sywell then? 😉 I wish. I’ve got 16 years worth of teething issues now. Need to set the carb up because it bogs down a little when I accelerate off the mark. timing needs fine tuning. rocker cover gasket is crap and pissing oil out. need to get all the lights working good, refit interior, sort out dash wiring, re position rear panel and weld in place. Fit bumpers, wipers, washer bottle 🤣 got lots to do! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalbasher Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 (edited) Sorry Steve, slow reply to your unidentified cables question. A couple of photos of mine, around the washer bottle. The spares off the bottle itself are redundant on mine as standard, I think someone said they’re the headlight wash connection. The second photo of a connection I think connects to the oil pressure sensor, there’s a heat resistant wire got to be added, that reaches the sensor. The other cable shown (green & blue) I have no idea yet, again I think it’s redundant but welcome any advice. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Edited June 21 by Metalbasher Schoolboy spelling mistake 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Washers for headlights do have a solenoid near washer bottle so only operates when headlights are on. Green should be Tacho, but think that breaks out the loom near coil on carb cars. Could be for ballast fitted vehicles though as it’s not a solid green? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalbasher Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 The unused blue / green being to the tacho makes sense, the car is a GL so no rev counter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 sorry to add to this . only the green is a tacho feed . but it wiill be coming from the loom near the coil .all our cars have this except low spec early models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 I’ve got two rotten indicator brackets. Plan is to cut them both in half and make one good one out of the two. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted August 1 Author Share Posted August 1 It’s made. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. it’ll do Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. The biggest problem after that was fitting it to the front panel. Some of the old lamp bracket was still attached but the chaps that rebuild the front end over 12 years ago haven’t measured or placed anything in where it’s supposed to go. So I measured the bulb to ground distance and fitted it there. ignore the pidgeon shit, it’s strong and it’ll do the job. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 common rust spot . one of mine has still got brackets other car has them mounted on threaded rod with penny washers ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Did you lose the dimensions I sent you? LOL, Glad it came in useful in the end. The other side should be easier as that was off a NOS panel. Think I may have the remains of it in the garage if you want me to double check the position. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted August 2 Author Share Posted August 2 3 hours ago, Vince said: Did you lose the dimensions I sent you? LOL, Glad it came in useful in the end. The other side should be easier as that was off a NOS panel. Think I may have the remains of it in the garage if you want me to double check the position. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. On the drivers side yes, but not on the passenger side as there has been a lot of welding down that end and where an old bracket has been removed, it’s too low. So I’ve had to make do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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