Technical Questions - DuttonOwners2024-03-28T21:22:55Zhttps://duttonowners.ning.com/forum/categories/technical-questions/listForCategory?categoryId=2398922%3ACategory%3A31144&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHelp please..tag:duttonowners.ning.com,2021-08-07:2398922:Topic:3590472021-08-07T07:36:01.309ZSimon pickfordhttps://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/Simonpickford
<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:3583612021-05-01T12:36:07.407ZPhilip Simon Tealehttps://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/PhilipSimonTeale
<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> The story so fartag:duttonowners.ning.com,2020-11-16:2398922:Topic:2941942020-11-16T19:40:18.457ZDave Taylorhttps://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/DaveTaylor
<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:2942702020-11-16T19:16:41.381ZDave Taylorhttps://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/DaveTaylor
<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:2942632020-11-16T18:55:44.435ZDave Taylorhttps://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/DaveTaylor
<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> Wheelbasetag:duttonowners.ning.com,2020-04-05:2398922:Topic:2606692020-04-05T16:30:59.164ZBrian Victor Arthur Pratthttps://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/BrianVictorArthurPratt
<p>Anyone out there know what the S1 or S2 wheelbase length should be please centre to centre </p>
<p>Anyone out there know what the S1 or S2 wheelbase length should be please centre to centre </p> Unlucky for sometag:duttonowners.ning.com,2020-02-05:2398922:Topic:2603322020-02-05T18:41:18.205ZDave Taylorhttps://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/DaveTaylor
<p>Unlucky for some 13 culled not logged in since 2016.</p>
<p>Use it or lose it</p>
<p>Unlucky for some 13 culled not logged in since 2016.</p>
<p>Use it or lose it</p> Aluminium Front Hubstag:duttonowners.ning.com,2020-02-02:2398922:Topic:2597772020-02-02T17:46:29.589ZBrian Victor Arthur Pratthttps://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/BrianVictorArthurPratt
<p>I have a set of Aluminium Front Hubs with Ford PCD studs to fit S1 S2 Phaeton or any Car using Triumph Spitfire etc front suspension , New and unused £100 postage is around £7</p>
<p>I have a set of Aluminium Front Hubs with Ford PCD studs to fit S1 S2 Phaeton or any Car using Triumph Spitfire etc front suspension , New and unused £100 postage is around £7</p> Seats for a Pheaton S3tag:duttonowners.ning.com,2020-01-17:2398922:Topic:2596492020-01-17T21:46:14.512ZChip Hanbackhttps://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/ChipHanback
<p>Hello, my friend and I are new owners of a 1984 Dutton Phaeton S3 in the Nashville, Tennessee USA area. It is a complete car with a turbo charged ford 4 but, is tired and we are going through everything cleaning and renewing as we go. The interior is getting a lot of intention with a reshaped dash, instruments and trim. We are also retargeting the tub and then come to the seats. We currently have 17" wide fiberglass, low backed buckets raised 1.5" and on sliders and want to replace with…</p>
<p>Hello, my friend and I are new owners of a 1984 Dutton Phaeton S3 in the Nashville, Tennessee USA area. It is a complete car with a turbo charged ford 4 but, is tired and we are going through everything cleaning and renewing as we go. The interior is getting a lot of intention with a reshaped dash, instruments and trim. We are also retargeting the tub and then come to the seats. We currently have 17" wide fiberglass, low backed buckets raised 1.5" and on sliders and want to replace with something better but, cannot find anything that seems to work. Wondering if anyone can suggest, show or direct us to a highbacked seat that has worked in the S3 tub?</p>
<p><br/>Any help or suggestion would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Chip Hanback and Ken Springer</p> odd messagetag:duttonowners.ning.com,2019-12-06:2398922:Topic:2576132019-12-06T18:36:06.390ZScott Grimsonhttps://duttonowners.ning.com/profile/ScottGrimson
<p>Anyone else getting odd messages from new member James Pollard, reads very much like a starter to a scam. Profile locked on private and wants me to message his e-mail directly????</p>
<p>Obviously i'm not about to but admin might want to look into it.</p>
<p>Anyone else getting odd messages from new member James Pollard, reads very much like a starter to a scam. Profile locked on private and wants me to message his e-mail directly????</p>
<p>Obviously i'm not about to but admin might want to look into it.</p>