ANDY ABBOTT Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Yes most of the rubbers display them upside down. The early cars had them displaying opel, instead of GM. 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...
Danny D114BCW Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 16 hours ago, ANDY ABBOTT said: Yes most of the rubbers display them upside down. The early cars had them displaying opel, instead of GM. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Mine says GM and it’s the correct way. It seems it’s luck of the draw 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 Went today in me second garage (the parts-cave) to get some petrol for the heater and my eye crossed such an insulation (Left hand drive) and the GM is sideways😁! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) Wonder if they are an all fit one, maybe different models? Ive never seen anything similar to opels, maybe GM, america? Or the person stamping them got bored? Edited January 3, 2020 by ®evo03 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 No big changes on the car, but you all love pics. Went yesterday with my son & the Missus to Brussels to visit the Motor show. Well saw a lot of those electro-cars, seems we petrol heads are a breed that will be dead in a few years. Had today a few ours over so I did some work: The car was already lifted up on stands so I can work under the car laying on a piece of plastic and when I have to work in the engine-bay I don't have to bend too deep so my back feels better: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Noticed the clutch cable looses some plastic that surrounds the inner steel cable, so I poured some fine oil (wifes sewing machine 😁) into the hose of the cable: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Engine bay with some more components: To fit the clutch cable I always remove the switch on the pedalbox. Gives you a bit more place to fit the cable on the hook. The electrical loom needed some repairs cause the tape was losing grip on it. Noticed also next time I have to fit first the accelerator-cable before the brake-booster. Fiddeling with the rubber grommet😬: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Have a nice Sundayevening! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 If you mix oil with petrol then pour into the cable, it will be thin enough run down inside then when the petrol evaporates the oil will be left inside the cable, It will be well lubed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeysore Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, 1200bandit said: If you mix oil with petrol then pour into the cable, it will be thin enough run down inside then when the petrol evaporates the oil will be left inside the cable, It will be well lubed I use the same method on my trials and MX bikes. For the bikes I have adapted a small reservoir for the ends of the cables and let them hang for a day or so to allow the fluid to run through, nice smooth operation when refitted to the bikes. Edited January 13, 2020 by Limeysore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 @Wayne & Chris: Thanks for the suggestion. At the barracks we have a company of paracommando's, they use those inflatable attack boats with two heavy engines. I see those cables that command those engines hanging to run oil in them. The salt of the water makes a lot of problems. I will give that info to them, what ammount (%)of petrol do you mix with the oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Mix it so the oil freely though. Normally about 40% petrol 60% oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) On old hospital drip bag, cable tie the end, fill bag, you can do the same the other end to catch access, a clear plastic bag, cut in the corner does the job also. Im sure people walking into our garages see stuff and think, what the........ Weird contraptions all over the place. Edited January 13, 2020 by ®evo03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeysore Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 3 hours ago, 1200bandit said: Mix it so the oil freely though. Normally about 40% petrol 60% oil Herman, if I've been riding on really dusty tracks I flush the cables with a mix of about 80%petrol 20% oil, this does a good job of flushing out the fine dust paticles and cleans the cable sheath (Might help clean the salt and sand out of the inflatable cables). After this I run about the same 40% petrol 60% oil as Wayne suggested. Evo, the drip bag is great idea, I currently use a glass jar from one of my kids old chemistry sets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Where does this fit? Found out it has got something to do with the clutch. (Cable?): Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Trying to think, why it is designed for two? One is clutch, looks like it bolts to the block, down beside engine mount, it is relevent to left hand drive. Maybe clutch, and speedo! Not sure I've never seen one before, normally really good at guess the manta part game. I give up! Next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Hey Evo, thought first it was a part of my old Datsun Silvia. But I saw it on an Opel website so I checked in the parts catalogue but never finded out where it belongs to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I used lot of small parts from Renault/Nissan on my manta for cables wiring ect just made it that much neater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Looks like it’s just rolled end, And sprung. very fancy, but cable just fits in middle slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 Hi All, been a while I posted something on my own topic. Been busy at the barracks, teaching someone how to do my job so at the end of the day tired. Try to explain something to a boy that is more than 30 years younger and never seen action. But did some things on the Manta, not that much... The heat shield, looks nice but had to drill a hole in my floorpan cause one of the studs broke. So the carpet & insulation again out: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Did some work in the engine-bay, some loom back on its place and the sharp eye can see my starter engine is smaller than an original. Cause it is one of a Omega A 3.0-24V. The starter has got more power but is smaller😁! Did this cause the original starter had problems to get the engine around, thought first I had a weak battery: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Disassamble the inlet manifold and cleaning all the parts. The throttle house was filled with black residu so I disassambled the butterfly. Also the injectors and feul lines: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. The injectors in different stages how to remove the old feul lines. Used a sharp knife and a sharp small flat screwdriver to cut the lines, pull them of with a pair of plyers and the metal ring comes of without problems: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. You will find a micro-feul filter in the inlet of the injector, use a screw to pull it out: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. They look pretty clean after more than 30 years, so I hope the rest of the injector will be the same: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Another pic of one of the injectors with old tube and filter: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. The new filters, and an injector with on the nose a not usable rubber O-ring: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. The same time I ordered some new O-rings and gaskets at the webshop of Thomes (Edelschmiede) and they arrived after some days: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. So I wanted to buy some more ethanol-proof feul lines but my supplier tolled me there was a problem. Out of stock and they had to order 4 sets of each 4,6meter. So I was happy with one box of 4,6meter but the other 3 boxes would eat dust till the end of time. Looking on the "WWW-internet" but one day driving back from the barracks I saw an Escort Mk2 (Yes a Ford) stopping on a gas-station. Got to check this out and parked my Insignia next to this classic car. Had some small talk with the owner and we came on that subject of those ethanol-proof feul lines. That guy works as a salesman in a carparts shop, he was able to order one box of those feul lines and Thursday it was delivered at my place. So this is an example how classic car owners can help each other, some ones have other sources and knowledge... More about cleaning the injectors later, Grts, Herman 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooker Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Herman, your pictures and descriptions are really helpful, I've never seen the injectors out & have wondered about the O-rings I've read about too, it suddenly feels a bit more do-able. We will be facing additional ethanol in petrol in the UK in the near future as the government is proposing E10 like you already have. There's a lot of fake hose on eBay but I did find a seller with proper CODAN SAE J30 from Denmark, haven't got around to getting it yet mind you but its on the lengthy to-do list! Cheers Alex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 Hi Alex, happy I can help you. I use "Gates Barricade fuel injection" fuel lines. I'm going to make some pics how to clean injectors and so on...It is not that difficult, grts, Herman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exclusive Opel Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 While you have the butterfly out, are you going to replace the bearings? I rebuilt a spare manifold assembly a few months ago and they were worn on one side so may be worth doing. I did take an old injector apart to have a look and it was clean inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Hey Herman Im using one of those starters one mine 🙂 had it on for a long time and it does turn the old motor over much quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 @Exclusive: The bearings look after 30 years ok, bought that car with low mileage from a +70 year old first owner. Had to clean the axle of the butterfly with a toothbrush to get it out... @Andy: Am using this starter engine for more than 10 years, yes it turns the engine a lot easyer as normal. Do we have a hybride car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 11 hours ago, H-400 said: @Exclusive: The bearings look after 30 years ok, bought that car with low mileage from a +70 year old first owner. Had to clean the axle of the butterfly with a toothbrush to get it out... @Andy: Am using this starter engine for more than 10 years, yes it turns the engine a lot easyer as normal. Do we have a hybride car? Hi Herman, no Hybride car, why do you ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 The starterengine gives an extra 1.5Hp, F1 technology😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
611 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Where does the heat shield come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.