Barnaby the Vusky

[PMCG]

Happy birthday, looks nice with the red stuff.

[Dave Lane]

Always thought the water pump mounting a crap idea .
Its in the right place however having the two halves of the pump tightened up on the red plastic cowl just seems utter crap .
The plastic squashes , splits and generally gives up if you over tighten the four pump bolts which is often done to stop a gasket leak .
Anyway the Vuskys pump is on its way out and the cowl is split and cracked all to feck and fit for the bin .
Ive got two NOS cowls here but the thought of the plastic just cracking when fitting the pump just seemed stupid .
So ive sleeved one NOS cowl on the mount holes , these are pressed in and very tight and with thin washers either side should prevent the cowl moving , get the pump bolts tight and generally be a better idea - they are copper BTW .
No idea if it will actually work but we will see i guess

[John A. Ross]

Nice work on the sleeves Dave. I tried that but made the mistake of trying to crimp things in, when tightend up made it even worse

I amsure the vusky will appreciate something new and improved !

[Dave Lane]

New cowls in
Pump seemed fine and leak free however pulley end bearing felt iffy so ive replaced it , Sadly I didnt have two bearings in stock .
Put a new fan in as well .
Been for a quick blast - il check the level and for leaks tomorrow .





Old cowls been in the wars , one blades split right through and ones been twatted by something

[John A. Ross]

The old one is definitely a bit fooked.

No shame to it with the miles, might be worth adding the stone gauard like the singer ?

[Dave Lane]

Vusky fuse box covers coming along

[John A. Ross]

Dave, how about changing the fuse holders out for ones with rear entry, would just be a few standoffs and you could have the fuses doing just a peek-a-boo through a cover

Just an idea

[PMCG]

Dave, how about changing the fuse holders out for ones with rear entry, would just be a few standoffs and you could have the fuses doing just a peek-a-boo through a cover

Also need to get rid of things like Radio. :)
Only kidding...

[Dave Lane]

Well the old water pump developed a leak

NOS water pump fitted
Naturally i stripped it down first and it seemed OK , No rust on the seal faces on the impeller .
Span it on a drill before fitting as usual.
Old pump is identical and has been on over 12 years .
We will see what happens I guess

[John A. Ross]

I have the faith Dave, that pump must have done a few miles ?

[Dave Lane]

With the new pump thus far leak free attention turned to the leaky one .
Its been fitted over 12 years so something has given up.
After stripping down and a good clean up the cause soon became apparent .
Seat mating surface on the shaft was royally knackered - still a few minutes on a lathe soon sorted that out .
Case has been cleaned up - just waiting to fit the rebuild kit at some point

[John A. Ross]

Dave

I know you look after the vusky and coolant etc. so wondering how many miles do you reckon you git out the pump ?

[Dave Lane]

Dave

I know you look after the vusky and coolant etc. so wondering how many miles do you reckon you git out the pump ?

12 years worth whatever that is - around 60,000 ish

[John A. Ross]

That is a damn good innings Dave, just shows, most of the ones I know that fail are ones that are never used or garage queens

60K more than you get out of some moderns !

[Dave Lane]

That is a damn good innings Dave, just shows, most of the ones I know that fail are ones that are never used or garage queens

60K more than you get out of some moderns !

I think its now on its third pump since i got it