Go Back   The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums > The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums > Technical Help Forum
Register FAQ Image Gallery Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read
Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 18th February 2020, 16:40   #21
Francophile
Avid contributor
 
Francophile's Avatar
 
Rover 75 2.0 V6 Connoisseur SE Saloon

Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Hassocks, West Sussex
Posts: 187
Thanks: 51
Thanked 24 Times in 15 Posts
Default

More info...and some (anticipated) bad news.


The 1.2mm wire rope from Wilco is far too stiff. It won't conform to the curve, or drop into the groove of the 'wheels', and puts unacceptable side loads on them. Further, the screw-type nipples are asymmetric, putting the screw end outside the surface of the 'wheel and causing drag on the casing. This cheap solution is a non-starter.


I had a flash of inspiration last night; or, I hope it was, recalling that pike fishermen put a wire trace between the hook and the line to protect against the pike's teeth. Most versions I found are too thin, but Amazon list a German source of 0.6mm stainless steel, 7x7 rope for that purpose. Its not cheap, and is coated with something brown, which I trust will be removable by fair means or foul. Consequently I have ordered some, together with the special flux recommended by Venhill for soldering stainless steel. Both should come by the weekend.



Fingers crossed for a practical solution,


Derek.
Francophile is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18th February 2020, 17:41   #22
milford man
Gets stuck in
 
Jaguar XE Prestige

Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Coventry
Posts: 540
Thanks: 155
Thanked 109 Times in 101 Posts
Default

Hi. Would this not do? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/0-2-0-6mm...61c8e0d283da5a


Regards John
milford man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18th February 2020, 18:02   #23
Francophile
Avid contributor
 
Francophile's Avatar
 
Rover 75 2.0 V6 Connoisseur SE Saloon

Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Hassocks, West Sussex
Posts: 187
Thanks: 51
Thanked 24 Times in 15 Posts
Default

Hello John,


Thanks for the thought, but I'm afraid that is single strand wire, not rope. I'm committed now to the German supplier. A lot of the offers on ebay are actually in China and are, therefore, probably months away. My currently eviscerated Rover is stuck in a friend's garage. The stuff is needed PDQ to avoid overstaying my welcome.


Derek
Francophile is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 29th February 2020, 14:41   #24
Francophile
Avid contributor
 
Francophile's Avatar
 
Rover 75 2.0 V6 Connoisseur SE Saloon

Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Hassocks, West Sussex
Posts: 187
Thanks: 51
Thanked 24 Times in 15 Posts
Default

And now for something completely different.....good news. I have recreated a door lock cable using all UK-sourced material, and it works a treat off the car.






A 'How To' is in preparation, which I will post under a new thread, shortly.


Derek
Francophile is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 07:03.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright © 2006-2023, The Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club Ltd