Hi all,
after reading the story of Ditchdigger's project 850 sedan on retrorides, it's got me enthusiastic about getting my 850 up to scratch again. It's been sitting idle in the garage for the last 18 months, mainly due to a very crunchy second gear which makes very ugly grinding noises when changing down.
There's quite a bit of scope for making it more enjoyable to drive, most of the suspension rubbers are perished, ride is pretty harsh, and a lot of bump steer.
Things done over the past 20 years of owning the car (OMG it's been a long time!)
Engine: Rebuilt when first got the car. Std Fiat 850 sport pistons, Total Seal gapless rings. 25/65 reground camshaft. Weber 28/36 DCD carburettor. Std extractor header with straight through muffler.
Suspension: Reversed front main spring - too low!
Body: Repainted 10 years ago.
Interior: Roof lining and rear parcel tray retrimmed.
Cheers.
after reading the story of Ditchdigger's project 850 sedan on retrorides, it's got me enthusiastic about getting my 850 up to scratch again. It's been sitting idle in the garage for the last 18 months, mainly due to a very crunchy second gear which makes very ugly grinding noises when changing down.
There's quite a bit of scope for making it more enjoyable to drive, most of the suspension rubbers are perished, ride is pretty harsh, and a lot of bump steer.
Things done over the past 20 years of owning the car (OMG it's been a long time!)
Engine: Rebuilt when first got the car. Std Fiat 850 sport pistons, Total Seal gapless rings. 25/65 reground camshaft. Weber 28/36 DCD carburettor. Std extractor header with straight through muffler.
Suspension: Reversed front main spring - too low!
Body: Repainted 10 years ago.
Interior: Roof lining and rear parcel tray retrimmed.
Cheers.