DuttonOwners2024-03-29T11:23:32ZSteve Kerswellhttp://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/steveKerswellhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3143236201?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://duttonowners.ning.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=0t18p02hdpfyz&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWanted - Melos Hard Toptag:duttonowners.ning.com,2021-12-24:2398922:Topic:3599592021-12-24T08:16:01.266ZSteve Kerswellhttp://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/steveKerswell
<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>Does anyone have a Melos hardtop they are thinking of passing on/ no longer use?</p>
<p>Paul</p>
<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>Does anyone have a Melos hardtop they are thinking of passing on/ no longer use?</p>
<p>Paul</p> Replacement wiring loomtag:duttonowners.ning.com,2021-10-30:2398922:Topic:3597452021-10-30T09:26:45.152ZSteve Kerswellhttp://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/steveKerswell
<p>Does anyone still supply wiring looms or part looms?</p>
<p>Ideally I could do with a front and rear 'services' loom without the engine section.</p>
<p>As I am fitting a Zetec and want to go electronic on the dashboard the existing tatty escort loom is more nuisance than its worth.</p>
<p>Paul</p>
<p>Does anyone still supply wiring looms or part looms?</p>
<p>Ideally I could do with a front and rear 'services' loom without the engine section.</p>
<p>As I am fitting a Zetec and want to go electronic on the dashboard the existing tatty escort loom is more nuisance than its worth.</p>
<p>Paul</p> Help please..tag:duttonowners.ning.com,2021-08-07:2398922:Topic:3590472021-08-07T07:36:01.309ZSteve Kerswellhttp://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/steveKerswell
<p>Hi there.. signed up probably two years ago now and was trying to get Dutton running then put it back in shed and that’s where it’s stayed.. where can I get the bushes for the four link set up please... Any links etc would be a massive help.. Also any members local to me? Dorking, Guildford and Cranleigh Are my nearest towns... Many thanks in advance.. Si</p>
<p>Hi there.. signed up probably two years ago now and was trying to get Dutton running then put it back in shed and that’s where it’s stayed.. where can I get the bushes for the four link set up please... Any links etc would be a massive help.. Also any members local to me? Dorking, Guildford and Cranleigh Are my nearest towns... Many thanks in advance.. Si</p> Sierra propshafttag:duttonowners.ning.com,2021-05-01:2398922:Topic:3583612021-05-01T12:36:07.407ZSteve Kerswellhttp://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/steveKerswell
<p>Hi ive been working on my Sierra Drophead to get it back on the road after 33 years of storage , I have a problem with the centre bearing and cannot remove the yolk to change it , can I fit a single prop shaft instead , cheers Phil. ps will have to put some picks on soon .</p>
<p>Hi ive been working on my Sierra Drophead to get it back on the road after 33 years of storage , I have a problem with the centre bearing and cannot remove the yolk to change it , can I fit a single prop shaft instead , cheers Phil. ps will have to put some picks on soon .</p> Dutton S3 for sale?tag:duttonowners.ning.com,2020-12-13:2398922:Topic:3095872020-12-13T10:44:40.443ZSteve Kerswellhttp://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/steveKerswell
I have a completely dismantled S3 for sale. Properly registered etc but I'm never going to get round to rebuilding it due to health issues.<br />
Could easily be made into a rolling shell in a couple of hours to help move it. Engine, gearbox steering etc all with it, in fact most bits to build it are.<br />
Just wondered if there is any interest on here and what it's worth before listing it elsewhere.<br />
Would rather know it was going to be rebuilt than it potentially end up being "reborn" as something else.
I have a completely dismantled S3 for sale. Properly registered etc but I'm never going to get round to rebuilding it due to health issues.<br />
Could easily be made into a rolling shell in a couple of hours to help move it. Engine, gearbox steering etc all with it, in fact most bits to build it are.<br />
Just wondered if there is any interest on here and what it's worth before listing it elsewhere.<br />
Would rather know it was going to be rebuilt than it potentially end up being "reborn" as something else. The story so fartag:duttonowners.ning.com,2020-11-16:2398922:Topic:2941942020-11-16T19:40:18.457ZSteve Kerswellhttp://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/steveKerswell
<p>And thats where Daisy Dutton stayed until May 2020 and Lockdown. just a chance conversation with my Daughter boyfriend who said "I've got an engine lift if you want to get the motor out of the Dutton" So the rebuild started the weather was glorious pretty much the same as when I originally built her in 2003 from a scrap yard wreck.</p>
<p>The engine was out within an hour and in bits by teatime.</p>
<p><span>What was once the beating heart of Daisy Dutton is undergoing major surgery. Luckily…</span></p>
<p>And thats where Daisy Dutton stayed until May 2020 and Lockdown. just a chance conversation with my Daughter boyfriend who said "I've got an engine lift if you want to get the motor out of the Dutton" So the rebuild started the weather was glorious pretty much the same as when I originally built her in 2003 from a scrap yard wreck.</p>
<p>The engine was out within an hour and in bits by teatime.</p>
<p><span>What was once the beating heart of Daisy Dutton is undergoing major surgery. Luckily picked up the bearing and not the crank so a new set of mains and big ends and that should sort it, I always run STP in the oil and that looks to have saved things.</span></p>
<p><span>When the oil pressure dropped there was also a loud banging coming from somewhere under the car, once the engine was out it was clear to see what that was, the engine mount bracket on the chassis and both engine mounts had given up, Luckily in the back of the stores I had a new pair of mounts and after a go with the mental melting sticking together machine.</span></p>
<p><span>Repair done to the engine chassis mount and extra bracket to give a bit more strength. Also welded a baffle into the sump and lifted the pick up pipe 13 mm from the bottom of the sump, if you look closely you can see an arc on the sump base where the pick up had been rubbing, didn’t help keeping oil pressure steady. Mr Kerswell please don’t look to closely at my welding.</span></p>
<p></p> The story so fartag:duttonowners.ning.com,2020-11-16:2398922:Topic:2942702020-11-16T19:16:41.381ZSteve Kerswellhttp://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/steveKerswell
<p>Well I can't spout on about using the site and not post myself.</p>
<p>May 2019, we set off to meet up with the rest of the Northern Duttoneers and within a mile from home the oil pressure light came on and both oil pressure gauges dropped to zero.</p>
<p>Luckily only about a mile from home but the round trip home with no oil pressure by the time I got back home the bottom end of the engine was rumbling. So parked her up and jumped into my daily driver to continue our weekend away with the…</p>
<p>Well I can't spout on about using the site and not post myself.</p>
<p>May 2019, we set off to meet up with the rest of the Northern Duttoneers and within a mile from home the oil pressure light came on and both oil pressure gauges dropped to zero.</p>
<p>Luckily only about a mile from home but the round trip home with no oil pressure by the time I got back home the bottom end of the engine was rumbling. So parked her up and jumped into my daily driver to continue our weekend away with the Duttoneers on our annual country road Bash into North Yorkshire and Scarborough.</p>
<p>That was Friday night, by Sunday night I had bought a new rag top Roadster and fall out of love with Daisy Dutton.</p>
<p>Welcome to My Toyota MR2 Roadster</p> Use it or lose ittag:duttonowners.ning.com,2020-11-16:2398922:Topic:2942632020-11-16T18:55:44.435ZSteve Kerswellhttp://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/steveKerswell
<p>You may have seen a few posts asking new members to use the site and post regularly. This platform only has capacity for 150 members. Although there is not a lot of through traffic on here and it can seem abandoned from time to time if you don't post everyone will lose interest. So please let's see your car and mods, ask questions about your Dutton there is a wealth of knowledge on the site from long term Dutton owners, well those that are not in a state of a mental breakdown from owning a…</p>
<p>You may have seen a few posts asking new members to use the site and post regularly. This platform only has capacity for 150 members. Although there is not a lot of through traffic on here and it can seem abandoned from time to time if you don't post everyone will lose interest. So please let's see your car and mods, ask questions about your Dutton there is a wealth of knowledge on the site from long term Dutton owners, well those that are not in a state of a mental breakdown from owning a Dutton the ultimate collectors' car, we keep stopping to collect bits that fall off.</p>
<p>So come Newbies and Oldies lets make the site work again.</p> Are you still about?.tag:duttonowners.ning.com,2020-05-17:2398922:Topic:2610642020-05-17T08:30:14.608ZSteve Kerswellhttp://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/steveKerswell
<p>Hi</p>
<p>just wondered if anyone has any news on my old Dutton Sierra / is still about?<br/>GPY 90N<br/>Adrian Kennett</p>
<p>Hi</p>
<p>just wondered if anyone has any news on my old Dutton Sierra / is still about?<br/>GPY 90N<br/>Adrian Kennett</p> Dutton Phaeton S4 for saletag:duttonowners.ning.com,2020-04-17:2398922:Topic:2606782020-04-17T02:46:08.972ZSteve Kerswellhttp://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/steveKerswell
<p>Hi all I have a S4 for sale. Started a re build some time ago but never finished it. Its had a full refurb. Engine is a 1700 crossflow 711 block newly refurbed all new bits stage 4, 244 kent cams, tin webber 40's. Needs building. Diff has all new bearings. All new suspension bushes etc. Anyone who might be interested please get in contact. Car is complete just not built.</p>
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<p>Also have a spare engine 1660 crossflow 711 block, stage 4, twin webber 40's this has been rolling roaded…</p>
<p>Hi all I have a S4 for sale. Started a re build some time ago but never finished it. Its had a full refurb. Engine is a 1700 crossflow 711 block newly refurbed all new bits stage 4, 244 kent cams, tin webber 40's. Needs building. Diff has all new bearings. All new suspension bushes etc. Anyone who might be interested please get in contact. Car is complete just not built.</p>
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<p>Also have a spare engine 1660 crossflow 711 block, stage 4, twin webber 40's this has been rolling roaded with 3000 miles use.</p>
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<p>Cheers</p>
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<p>Ian</p>