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Post by PAW on Aug 13, 2016 11:39:41 GMT
Hi all.- Restoring my 750ES and have some needs
- Heater fan motor & blade; blade broken (in 2 pcs) and motor not rotating freely. Would need both.
- Canopy: mine is pretty bent from all over, and some of PO's has tried to repair it by attaching a square tube inside below window, etc. Looking for just the canopy. Have all other bits
- Rear axle. Have understood that some other Reliant model has same axle with longer gearing, but still a 1-on-1 replacement. What should I look for?
Any leads? Happy to call you to discuss.
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Post by PAW on Aug 13, 2016 11:57:31 GMT
Managed also to register myself so please send me a message & we will take it from there
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Post by karl on Aug 13, 2016 19:04:41 GMT
Get yourself a 850 engine and a b axle for best drive
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Post by Stiffy on Aug 14, 2016 16:22:16 GMT
Canopys are not easy to obtain and there were a number of moulds used so chances are if you got another it would need tweaking. I wrote a feature On how to repair them that's in one of the Bug Club Magazines. I will try and dig it out. The fan motor is fairly standard although the 4 bladed version is more difficult to get hold of. The rialto 2 is the axle with the best ratio. Good luck and keep us posted.  |
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Post by karl on Aug 14, 2016 21:00:18 GMT
What stiffy mentioned is correct, its a b axle. Much better for general driving and long distance.
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Post by PAW on Aug 22, 2016 20:40:48 GMT
Thanks gents.
Of the canopy, naturally anything can be fixed, but this one is is pretty bad. What are the main differences I should pay attention at? I may have to take finding a new one as a long term project
Sorry Karl. As the Bug has run only 20k miles & as I recently lifted the cylinder head the bores are pristine, I want to keep engine stock. Would you believe that it would run OK with b axle & bone stock 750 engine? Or in other words enough torque for b axle gearing? I have no idea of the difference in gearing ratios & how to identify a b axle...
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Post by karl on Aug 23, 2016 12:48:19 GMT
The more repairs the canopy has/or had will make it heavier. The strut may struggle over time and put a bow on the outside. That is worse case.
I believe my dad or myself (can't remember) ran for a while with a b and a 750, works but still lacks the final push.
B axles are Easy to spot they have a b stamped on the diff casing.
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