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From: George P. <ygpz4re@hotmail.com>
> Can anyone recommend
> something that might provide better/more efficient cooling than that stock
> radiator?? Preferrably a direct bolt-in replacement.... I'm not real keen
> on fabricating, I want to be able to swap it right in and drive away.
Hi George,
Full width radiators are available through most specialists here in the UK
- these are based on the 21" wide type fitted to the early Heralds and
Spitfires. I don't know if these are so easily found in your locale, but
locating an early 1200 Herald or Spitfire would at least give you a unit for
recoring.
> I also have to replace the speedo cable, which I believe involves removing
> the transmission tunnel. If this is true, I was thinking about replacing
> the tunnel with a fiberglass tunnel. The Vic-Brit catalog seems to imply
> there are two different tunnels available - glass and some other type of
> plastic (three letters that just aren't coming to me right now...). Can
> anyone recommend one over the other?
I've seen the ABS tunnels which are popular with the TR owners, but I don't
think anyone imports the ABS variety for the Heralds and Spitfires into the UK
so I've been unable to try one myself.
> And is there a recommended insulation
> that will keep both heat and sound out? How tough is this job? I assume it
> involves having to remove the carpet without destroying it.... Also, has
> anyone replaced the tunnel and cut a piece out for access to the clutch
> cylinder?
Early Heralds had a circular hole in the tunnel which is closed by a large
blanking grommet. If you can find a suitable grommet, this is the easiest
solution.
Cheers,
Bill.
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