16-12-2021, 10:49 AM
In 1977 I took my early '34 RP apart. I'm now assembling it (good things take time) and I find that the accelerator control spindle rubs against the back of the motor. Looking at the parts list 1029A, it appears that I have all the correct control parts, with a cranked control spindle, however the cranked section is rubbing against the back of the motor. Looking at the problem it seems as if a straight spindle (somewhat as per the low frame car) would work better.
I have to admit that the motor I have assembled is definitely not original, but it is at least a 2 bearing one of almost the correct vintage but made from a collection of parts. Could it be that I have a later barrel on the motor that places its back face closer to the firewall? The motor is correctly mounted, and the body went back on the chassis without difficulty. I can't see any reason for the spindle to be mounted too far forward.
I am about to make a straight spindle, but maybe there is something I have done wrong. Any advice welcome.
I have to admit that the motor I have assembled is definitely not original, but it is at least a 2 bearing one of almost the correct vintage but made from a collection of parts. Could it be that I have a later barrel on the motor that places its back face closer to the firewall? The motor is correctly mounted, and the body went back on the chassis without difficulty. I can't see any reason for the spindle to be mounted too far forward.
I am about to make a straight spindle, but maybe there is something I have done wrong. Any advice welcome.
Slowly rebuilding a '34 RP