Remote Reservoirs and Master Cylinders
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adigra wrote:That is one serious engine bay! I'd love to see that in person.
Where did you put the fuse box?
That's going right off topic so I'll post the answer in the Mods section.
Cheers
John
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Here are two of the three remote reservoirs on my 45/26R. They are mounted along the LH side of the engine bay, but then it is a LHD car. Some day it will fly again.
Roger
Roger
'67 Elan S3 SS DHC
'67 Elan FHC pre-airflow
'67 Elan S3 SE upgrade to 26R by Original owner
'58 Eleven S2 (ex-works)
'62 20/22 FJ (ex-Yamura)
'70 Elan +2S RHD
'61 20 FJ project
'76 Modus M1 F3
'67 Elan FHC pre-airflow
'67 Elan S3 SE upgrade to 26R by Original owner
'58 Eleven S2 (ex-works)
'62 20/22 FJ (ex-Yamura)
'70 Elan +2S RHD
'61 20 FJ project
'76 Modus M1 F3
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Adi,
My reservoirs are same as johns (small standard type) although I've managed to nestle mine on the O/s inner wing near the bulkhead. Don't go for the bigger versions as they're not needed & you will really struggle getting them in at the correct height. I'm using a foam pipercross filter, not an airbox & trunking so it gives more room on that side of the engine bay. As long as the pots are higher than the m/cylinders though you can pretty much put em where you like...
Reg girling vs non girling- girling is a decent make but wilwood & some of the others are as good quality but half the price. Just avoid the chinese copies that are about....
Cheers,
Mark.
My reservoirs are same as johns (small standard type) although I've managed to nestle mine on the O/s inner wing near the bulkhead. Don't go for the bigger versions as they're not needed & you will really struggle getting them in at the correct height. I'm using a foam pipercross filter, not an airbox & trunking so it gives more room on that side of the engine bay. As long as the pots are higher than the m/cylinders though you can pretty much put em where you like...
Reg girling vs non girling- girling is a decent make but wilwood & some of the others are as good quality but half the price. Just avoid the chinese copies that are about....
Cheers,
Mark.
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Perfect information gentlemen, thank you very much! I think I am well armed to buy what I need now.
I just keep waiting for this cold to let up so I can do some work on the car. It's really not fun not being able to feel my fingers and toes while hunched over the engine bay.
Adi
I just keep waiting for this cold to let up so I can do some work on the car. It's really not fun not being able to feel my fingers and toes while hunched over the engine bay.
Adi
1967 Elan S3 S/E FHC
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Here we are ;
Non-integral Master cylinder 0.625? bore : qty 1 ref. was RD300, now BRK014
Non-integral master cylinder 0.700? bore : qty 1 ref. was RD300B, now BRK015
Twin reservoir mounting bracket aluminium :Qty 1 ref. BRK017
Brake reservoir small : Qty 2 ref. was GIR64047341, now BRK019
Here are all the parts I personnaly ordered , I don't have any infos on the rest (junctions, stainless brake hose diam & lenght) , as these where allready on my mecanic's shelf ...
I only know you nearly nead 2,5meter of brake hose ,
I am sure that another ll complete that list .
Anyway , below are a few pictures during the installation, and despite the mess arround , I am sure that will speak for themself . Upper & lower junctions , B brake & C clutch see-thru stickers help level control and identification, if not very gracefull... More discret black for instance are allready planned .
Hope this help .
Christian.
Non-integral Master cylinder 0.625? bore : qty 1 ref. was RD300, now BRK014
Non-integral master cylinder 0.700? bore : qty 1 ref. was RD300B, now BRK015
Twin reservoir mounting bracket aluminium :Qty 1 ref. BRK017
Brake reservoir small : Qty 2 ref. was GIR64047341, now BRK019
Here are all the parts I personnaly ordered , I don't have any infos on the rest (junctions, stainless brake hose diam & lenght) , as these where allready on my mecanic's shelf ...
I only know you nearly nead 2,5meter of brake hose ,
I am sure that another ll complete that list .
Anyway , below are a few pictures during the installation, and despite the mess arround , I am sure that will speak for themself . Upper & lower junctions , B brake & C clutch see-thru stickers help level control and identification, if not very gracefull... More discret black for instance are allready planned .
Hope this help .
Christian.
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Hi Christian,
great photos & I noticed that you used "Banjo" unions on the cylinders as I did.
I recall there is a clearance problem down there that prevents the curved pipe connectors that you (& I) have used at the reservoir end of the pipes.
A point to note for anyone planning to do this job!
I note that you pipes look well capable of taking full braking system pressures.
I made my own braided hoses using readily available -6 Dash fittings, trusting my own handiwork on those two non-pressurised (non-critical) hoses.
Cheers
John
great photos & I noticed that you used "Banjo" unions on the cylinders as I did.
I recall there is a clearance problem down there that prevents the curved pipe connectors that you (& I) have used at the reservoir end of the pipes.
A point to note for anyone planning to do this job!
I note that you pipes look well capable of taking full braking system pressures.
I made my own braided hoses using readily available -6 Dash fittings, trusting my own handiwork on those two non-pressurised (non-critical) hoses.
Cheers
John
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Editor: On Sunday morning, February 8th 2015, Derek "John" Pelly AKA GrumpyBodger passed away genuinely peacefully at Weston Hospicecare, Weston Super Mare. He will be missed.
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Thanks John,
That mod , I remember having had to insist to have it done ... Having to say "whatever the time" ...
At the end , what a relief .
Each time the bonnet off , a quick look and that's it!
One last point ; 2 years ago I bought to Sue the stainless braided kit to route to the clutch reciever...
Since then , another no story item...
Christian.
That mod , I remember having had to insist to have it done ... Having to say "whatever the time" ...
At the end , what a relief .
Each time the bonnet off , a quick look and that's it!
One last point ; 2 years ago I bought to Sue the stainless braided kit to route to the clutch reciever...
Since then , another no story item...
Christian.
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Old English White wrote:Thanks John,
That mod , I remember having had to insist to have it done ... Having to say "whatever the time" ...
At the end , what a relief .
Each time the bonnet off , a quick look and that's it!
One last point ; 2 years ago I bought to Sue the stainless braided kit to route to the clutch reciever...
Since then , another no story item...
Christian.
Same story here Christian.
When I rebuilt my Elan I told myself,
"I'm only going to do this job once, so get it right first time"
John
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Editor: On Sunday morning, February 8th 2015, Derek "John" Pelly AKA GrumpyBodger passed away genuinely peacefully at Weston Hospicecare, Weston Super Mare. He will be missed.
Editor: On Sunday morning, February 8th 2015, Derek "John" Pelly AKA GrumpyBodger passed away genuinely peacefully at Weston Hospicecare, Weston Super Mare. He will be missed.
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cabc26b wrote:Eric -
They are adjustable cam sprockets ( eliminates the dowels used to dial in the cam timing)
Eric, cabc26b
Also called vernier pulleys...
Christian.
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