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brooklands48
France
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 Posted - 22/01/2022 : 10:20:19
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I am currently restoring F1450 (genuine F2 bought in Oregon where it has been sitting untouched since 1967!)
My biggest issue at that point is the sump, which is badly corroded, to the point that there are holes in it.
Seems impossible to weld, so I am looking for a replacement sump.
I know it is likely to be very difficult to find one, but maybe someone would have a spare...?
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Nick Dean
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/01/2022 : 17:29:22
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If you have no luck finding a sump, you could always clean this unit completely and line with Epoxy Resin. Because of age and the metal content , these sumps are nearly impossible to weld satisfactorily. Good luck, Nick.
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brooklands48
France
22 Posts |
Posted - 25/01/2022 : 15:15:00
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quote:
Originally posted by Nick Dean
If you have no luck finding a sump, you could always clean this unit completely and line with Epoxy Resin. Because of age and the metal content , these sumps are nearly impossible to weld satisfactorily. Good luck, Nick.
N A Dean
Thank you, Nick. Yes, I am afraid I wont find one.
377 people read my post and no one answered.
Rich Hardy told me no one ever remanufactured F type sumps...
So with my mechanic I am now considering, following your advice, using Epoxy resin to save my sump.
I will keep you posted.
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Foz
United Kingdom
759 Posts |
Posted - 27/01/2022 : 20:31:09
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Hi Jean-Jacques,
may be able to help. My pipe making jig for F-types has a sump which looks much better ... but not perfect... than yours. Will attach a picture .... if you think it is worth the postage to send me yours ... looks like I can still make pipes from it....I will send you mine.....no charge except to cover the postage both ways.
Let me know if you think this is worth it to you.
FOZ
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sam christie
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/01/2022 : 09:39:25
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Out of curiosity, are these sumps cast aluminium or a magnesium alloy? Vinegar is probably the easiest way to test - it does not react with aluminium.
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brooklands48
France
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Posted - 28/01/2022 : 12:13:40
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To Foz:
This is really great news, Barry ! I thank you so much for your kind offer. No doubt my sump can be used as a jig for your pipe work, and the threads on it are OK.
Next week I will go to my mechanic's garage to take my sump and send it to you.
We'll be in touch by PM.
My warmest thanks again !
To Sam:
the F type sump is in cast aluminium, and not a great quality... Well, it is 1932 after all...
Clearly in the case of my car, some dirt and water stayed in the sump for ... maybe 50 years, and that's no good ! |
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Foz
United Kingdom
759 Posts |
Posted - 30/01/2022 : 10:39:10
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Took a picture of the inside... some corrosion but no holes!
FOZ
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brooklands48
France
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Posted - 03/02/2022 : 10:14:07
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Hello Barry,
I have now collected my old sump from my mechanic, would you be so kind as to send me your complete address, so that I can send the sump to you?
Or alternatively send me your personal email, since you are telling other subscribers that sending you emails through the forum simply does not work.
My email : brooklands48@hotmail.com
Many thanks again
Jean-Jacques
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