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Post by pg265 on Apr 22, 2022 11:33:13 GMT -8
There was only one magneto on the 256 engine, instead of two on the 246 Dino V6.
Pascal
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Post by ajax5269 on Apr 22, 2022 13:03:50 GMT -8
Re: 'Having two plugs from the same wire from the distributor/magneto would not make sense as it would interrupt the firing order for that bank of cylinders. '. There are two plugs per cylinder. As both should fire at the same time - there certainly could be a split from 1 wire per cylinder to 2 plug wires. I doubt that the model would have that kind of error. Andy K.
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Post by pg265 on Apr 23, 2022 6:52:22 GMT -8
Hi,
MFH really made an error for me as I’m able to see 6 wires on each side of the magneto on some pics I recently found…
Pascal
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Post by pg265 on Apr 23, 2022 13:04:23 GMT -8
Good evening, The calipers are finished. I decided to modify them and install beautiful machined aluminum brake bleeders. The back of the chassis is starting to become a bit more heavy and complicated. - the two tanks are fixed and strapped for the fuel tank. - the oil and gasoline lines are connected and chimneyd through the mesh of tubes. Oils of different tones highlights the connections. However, I had to transform some elements and modifications already installed… Pascal
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Post by pg265 on Apr 24, 2022 10:53:07 GMT -8
Good evening, Unsatisfied with the lack of detail in certain areas, I worked to remedy it. Nothing being planned, this approach required a lot of work, both in realization and in “study” and tests!! So here are some pictures of the brake system with the ends ready to connect to the calipers. The dashboard is installed blank in order to validate certain points. The discs are equipped with their calipers. Pascal
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Post by Joel_W on Apr 25, 2022 13:32:06 GMT -8
Pascal, Another fantastic update. the added details once again look so realistic that they could easily pass for the real parts. And those disc brakes and Calibers came out looking way better then MFH most likely planned.
joel
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Post by pnance26 on Apr 26, 2022 5:28:23 GMT -8
HOLY CATFISH! Great work, Pascal!
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Post by pg265 on Apr 26, 2022 11:02:48 GMT -8
Hi,
Thanks a lot Mates!
Pascal
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Post by Joel_W on Apr 28, 2022 15:15:25 GMT -8
Pascal, I'm truly speechless. The level of work is truly that of an Alien. What else can I say.
joel
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Post by pg265 on May 6, 2022 14:08:03 GMT -8
Good evening, Thanks a lot Joel! The Dino progresses. It begins to be heavy with the front nearly completed. The radiators and part of the pipes are installed, same for the front axle. The rest of the hoses as well as the water temperature sensor will be fitted shortly. The rear axle is also permanently fixed and connected to the brake lines. Sorry for the photos, I will take others in a more favorable light… Not much left to add to the front... The dashboard is in place and its instruments connected. The thin tubes that support the bodywork elements are also fixed. More soon. Pascal
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Post by Joel_W on May 14, 2022 16:25:42 GMT -8
Pascal, I'm just starting to catch up as i haven't been around much of late.
The engine and front end really came out looking fantastic. I'd be hard pressed to tell your work from the real car. The triple carb linkage is just amazing.
joel
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Post by pg265 on Sept 3, 2022 14:27:41 GMT -8
Good evening, Thanks! That's it, the building finally resumes!... Sorry for this summer absence, a very favorable period for my other activities which, although practiced all year round, see their rhythm take precedence over the others. So I have a lot of catching up to do on the forum... Good, well we start again quietly with the rims. I had mounted one… there are 3 left! We start with the other front wheel. Time to modify the mounting bracket, then move on to a rear rim. The drilling and the preparation of the hub takes a little time: the drilling of the holes (0.45) receiving the spokes is done according to an angulation on the vertical and horizontal plane. Here they are together to compare the front and rear. Already not bad for a restart… and then I have 3 more flights tomorrow and the GP! Pascal
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Post by pnance26 on Sept 3, 2022 16:45:14 GMT -8
Ah wire spoked wheels... what a treat! I finally figured out to cut the finger tip from a leather glove to use while holding the spokes in place to cut the excess. Problem is, I didn't figure that out until Wheel #3. I know now!
They look great!
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Post by Joel_W on Sept 7, 2022 4:55:55 GMT -8
Pascal, Always great to see another one of your updates on the F256 of Hill. The wire wheels came out looking perfect. Much better then when I use to repair mine on my 1:1 MGB. Boy were they heavy, and keeping them in balance on the street was nearly impossible. Looking forward to your next update.
joel
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Post by pg265 on Sept 7, 2022 12:31:14 GMT -8
Good evening, Thanks a lot for your comments guys! And thank you to all the brave people who follow the assembly of the Beast of Monza! I’d love to have a MGB!! Not a lot, but the 4 rims are mounted. I took the opportunity to try the tires and the installation on the chassis. Here are some pictures. Next soon. Pascal
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