karlak
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| posted on 25/10/11 at 06:15 PM |
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Removing the Scuttle for New Pedal Box
Hi All,
I am doing some work on the Indy at the moment and today was going to be "fit the Duratec" day. However, I have also opted to ditch the
Sierra Pedal setup and go for a Hydraulic Clutch OBP Kitcar pedal setup (and very nice it looks too  ). Anyway, to get the original pedals out and
in prep for fitting the new ones, it seems much easier to remove the Engine bay plate above the pedals. Will probably replace this with a much nicer
looking solution as well..
This means also removing the Scuttle (think that is what it is called) which is riveted in some places and has a layer of sealant as well. Right pain
to get the thing off and am about 80% of the way through when I had to stop for the day. Scraping through the sealant slowly and gently prying apart
seems to be doing the trick.
In hindsight rather than remove the scuttle I should have just cur the ally plate that is secured under the scuttle. But at least this way it will
done correctly.
When I re-fit the scuttle, what is the Sealant that has been used ? I need to get some ordered up ready.
Also, I now have the pedal setup with Brake pedal and cylinder, Throttle pedla & cable and Clutch pedal & cable for a Type 9 fitted if anyone
is interested.
[Edited on 25/10/11 by karlak]
MK Indy - 2litre Duratec - Omex 600 - Jenvey throttle bodies - ETB DigiDash2
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slingshot2000
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| posted on 25/10/11 at 06:39 PM |
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U2U sent
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jacko
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| posted on 25/10/11 at 06:43 PM |
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No sealant under my scuttle its just held on with 4 6mm bolts into rivnuts
I hope this helps
Jacko
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karlak
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| posted on 25/10/11 at 06:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jacko
No sealant under my scuttle its just held on with 4 6mm bolts into rivnuts
I hope this helps
Jacko
Oh right, So the sealant is not a necessary then. It could be that it was not a very good fit and so the builder used sealant. I was thinking this
was silkaflex, but is that stuff really strong? This stuff is a biatch to get off, but is still quite "rubbery".
MK Indy - 2litre Duratec - Omex 600 - Jenvey throttle bodies - ETB DigiDash2
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 25/10/11 at 08:26 PM |
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Silkaflex is very strong and a Bitch to get off.
I'm using 6mm bolts into rivnuts with penny washers to fix the scuttle makes it easy to remove if needs be. I have used 20mm wide by 3mm thick
foam strip between it and the bodywork
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
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NigeEss
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| posted on 25/10/11 at 10:54 PM |
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Looks like they have used good old silicone.
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karlak
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| posted on 26/10/11 at 06:37 AM |
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Cheers guys. I will scrape off the sealant and use rivnuts to resecure.
MK Indy - 2litre Duratec - Omex 600 - Jenvey throttle bodies - ETB DigiDash2
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