Talk Morgan Forums Community The Malvern Arms Whart have you bodged up today

Completed some proper bodging today.
As an incorrigible early adopter of the latest hi-tech gadgets (as evidenced by my choice of transport of course ) I fairly recently got myself a trendy big screen folding phone. To go with it I ordered and eventually received what seemed like a very good holder to fit it for the car. Unfortunately it would only fit if I took the case off of the phone which was difficult as it is partly held on with what looks like double sided tape, required due to the large holes in the case for the two screens and the hinge. After some extensive modifications on the mill the rather pricey holder fitted the phone complete with the case, seemed to be secure whether with the phone folded over or opened up and it took up residence in the tin-top. Next it was time to make one for the three wheeler as I objected to paying loads more money for something that would instantly need modifying so everything was done from scratch apart from the screws, springs and the USB cable! I now have a working holder that fits on to the RAM mounting ball that has lived on its dash for quite a few years.

Exploded view;


Spring loading;


Mainly assembled;


Assembled with the RAM type mounting ball;


Assembled;


C/W folded phone;


Big screen experience;

Oh, I am getting screen size envy now.....

Wow, that's bigger than our first TV

That's a very sophisticated 'bodge' 🙂 ..... nice work ... always nice when you end up with something that does the job just right!!

K

Wow 👍

That's very good.

BTW - for those with "normal" (as in non-folding) phones, take a look at the Quadlock mounting system. I installed one in the tin-top and it works well. Now the case is on my phone, the next job is to install a mount in the 4/4 so I can use my phone for all navigation and ditch the old TomTom box of gubbins. One less gadget to maintain and keep updated. The kit has all arrived, just need time to get in the garage and figure out how best to install it.

Well, I'm trying not to bodge things up. They want to replace the front crankshaft seal since I have the engine out of the car. But I can't figure out how to actually get the seal out. It seems that it's jammed up tight against the inside so there's no way to get a tool in there. And I sure don't want to break anything. Any suggestions or do I have to just go for it?

Never mind. I got it. I like when things are easy, when they get difficult I get nervous. That covers pretty thin piece of aluminum. But all good

My current project is a rehab of the entire fuel system in my '67 +4, from the fitting at the top of the tank to the tip of the tailpipe, exclusive of the head. In other words, I am doing the following:

[*]Replacing all of the fuel lines
Adding an electric fuel pump
Adding a filter/pressure regulator
Adding a fuel pressure gauge
Converting from twin SUs to twin DCOE Webers
Restoring the factory header
Replacing the exhaust system

Today's bodge was to replace all of the manifold studs in the head. Five of the eight were bent, and I need shorter studs for the new (to me, anyway) Derrington intake manifolds. I also had to sort out how to attach the manifolds, as the stock clamps would never fit the Derrington units. I wound up cutting some 3/16" flat stock to a rough shape and used the pieces as substitute clamps. I still had to grind away part of the aluminum intake runners to get enough clearance to be able to tighten the nuts onto the studs. The ersatz clamps are still pretty rough, but I expect I'll clean them up once I have everything mocked up and confirmed to fit properly. I got one manifold fit today. The other will get done tomorrow. Once they both pass the dry fit test, everything comes back off until the header returns from its spa day.

New fuel lines are scheduled to arrive this weekend, so I'll start that bit of the list when it does. I fabricated a bracket for the pump and filter/regulator, but I'm not sure I'll wind up using it. I'll figure it out once I start digging into the back end of the car. My original intent was to have a splendiferous display of AN fittings and braided hose, but I think I'd rather keep it simple and economical.

More to follow as work progresses.

That's an exciting project. I'll be very interested in watching the progress and especially to find out what settings and jetting you have on the Webers.

I have a pair of 42s which are intended for my 1966 +4, but as the car runs so well on the SUs, I've hesitated about making the change.