My Left Hand Drive Fiat.

Cyrus43 · 27th June 2008, 21:06

Ahh!! Very funny Indeed Ishaan!!

My moms friend asked me why there was a backpack on me when i was driving!!

Cyrus43 · 3rd July 2008, 00:39

BLB 1144 was giving me alot of problems in the past couple of days. It kept stopping suddenly in the morning or when it was cold. Also a couple of days ago, there was suddenly ALOT of judder as soon as I stepped on the Accelerator. I shwed it to dad and he said that i had hit the car somewhere on the underflooring and damaged the crossmember. I knew for a fact that there was no damage and thus off i went under the car to check. And as suspected, there was none. Then i decided to check the link between the transmition and the propeler shaft. And i noticed that the connecting bushing was absolutely worn out. So that was replaced!! Also the car was not getting any fuel so we decided to change the fuel pump. Luckily, call it fate or what, dad just found two brand new Fuel pumps from nashik..So plonked one of those in too!! here are a few pics i took.

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 3rd July 2008, 09:37

This seems to be due to quality issue on the coupling (Cyrus, it is coupling, not bushing). Also need to check the propeller shaft guide at the end of the transmission output shaft. Due to a misconception, most mechanics remove the guide for some reason which I just cannot imagine. Without a guide, the rubber will give way as it is only supposed to transmit torque and not take the bending moment.

Anyways, BLB1144 gets a new clutch soon, so everything will be sorted out.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

Cyrus43 · 11th July 2008, 21:33

As Alot of you guys know, BLB 1144 was in bad shape body wise. So we gave it for some minor body work. The right side B Pillar was completely broken so that had to be fixed. But it was looking very bad aafter it was fixed as there was red oxide on the roof. So I decided to do this!!....

suren181 · 11th July 2008, 21:57

Cyrus, what are the mods on the car that you just posted. Yes, the one with the matt black finish to the bonnet and part of the fenders. Interesting, just wanted to know if it is gonna be a sleeper.

Knowing Mr. Behram, there must be lots, what with his knowledge which is like an ocean....

1100D · 11th July 2008, 22:20

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Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

Also need to check the propeller shaft guide at the end of the transmission output shaft.

Do you have a picture of this guide? The propeller shaft coupling giving away, is a problem our car faces.

Cyrus43 · 11th July 2008, 23:02

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Originally Posted by 1100D

Do you have a picture of this guide? The propeller shaft coupling giving away, is a problem our car faces.

I will try and get it tomorrow. Another trip below the car then!!

Well, After that paint Scheme, I woudnt call it a sleeper!! But here is the list of mods.

Exhaust- 4X2X1 S1 Manifold with 37 inchX 2Inch ineer diameter Free Flow Muffler with 2inch downpipe in the front and 2 inch tailpipe.

thats it And this car goes like STINK!!!

SuperSelect · 11th July 2008, 23:46

She looks too cool, man !! How d'you think Delite bumpers would look on her ? Our taxiwala friend at matunga road has them.

Cyrus43 · 12th July 2008, 00:33

No Delite Bumpers on this one Ravi!! These bumpers are going BLACK!!

DHABHAR.BEHRAM · 12th July 2008, 17:03

Dear Anirban - regarding your query on the propeller shaft guide, the rear end of the mainshaft of the transmission carries a semi-spherical OD ground guide, the ID of which is supposed to be a light hammer fit on the OD of the shaft. In order to retain it in place, a small circlip is fitted. The front yoke of the propeller shaft has a ground ID which just slides on this semi-sphere. Therefore, concentricity is ensured. The maximum propeller shaft angle with respect to the transmission centre line is 13 degrees. The bolts then transmit torque. The coupling takes 13 degrees as there are wire ropes inside it designed to take this angle. Over a period of time, the sphere has a tendency to become a little loose and therefore there will be relative angular movement between it and the mainshaft. This causes heat buildup which jams the sphere on the shaft. For some silly reason for which I find absolutely no rationality, some mechanics tend to remove the sphere altogether. If so, it is a sure disaster because the propeller shaft's whipping at high speed will spoil something and the weakest link is the rubber coupling (whirling speed factor of safety is 1.15). Also the quality of the coupling itself seems to be suspect. Anyways, I am changing the transmission of BLB1144 shortly alongwith a new clutch so will see. You also get your car checked for this when you are back. Don't let somebody open it, it may get spoilt further. I have the shop manual. I will tell Cyrus to scan the cross section and send you.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

1100D · 14th July 2008, 10:29

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Originally Posted by DHABHAR.BEHRAM

Dear Anirban - regarding your query on the propeller shaft guide, the rear end of the mainshaft of the transmission carries a semi-spherical OD ground guide, the ID of which is supposed to be a light hammer fit on the OD of the shaft. In order to retain it in place, a small circlip is fitted. The front yoke of the propeller shaft has a ground ID which just slides on this semi-sphere. Therefore, concentricity is ensured. The maximum propeller shaft angle with respect to the transmission centre line is 13 degrees. The bolts then transmit torque. The coupling takes 13 degrees as there are wire ropes inside it designed to take this angle. Over a period of time, the sphere has a tendency to become a little loose and therefore there will be relative angular movement between it and the mainshaft. This causes heat buildup which jams the sphere on the shaft. For some silly reason for which I find absolutely no rationality, some mechanics tend to remove the sphere altogether. If so, it is a sure disaster because the propeller shaft's whipping at high speed will spoil something and the weakest link is the rubber coupling (whirling speed factor of safety is 1.15). Also the quality of the coupling itself seems to be suspect. Anyways, I am changing the transmission of BLB1144 shortly alongwith a new clutch so will see. You also get your car checked for this when you are back. Don't let somebody open it, it may get spoilt further. I have the shop manual. I will tell Cyrus to scan the cross section and send you.

Best regards,

Behram Dhabhar

Thanks in advance. However I guess the damage to our car is already done. I generally oversee all repair work ensuring what comes out goes in as well (Or a suitable replacement is added). My father is not able to manage time to see thru the repairs. However being in monsoon that car does not see the road now.

Cyrus43 · 18th July 2008, 03:08

I know this thread has been dormant for a while..But there have been some improvements in the car. The bonnet was repainted as the paint had burnt for some odd reason. The car has been Re polished and Hand Waxed!! And the Engine Kill switch has been put in...(using it makes me feel like i am in an F-16 fighter!!!)

And I know most people will not like it, But...Here are the Abarth Logos...

My thanks to a very dear friend for the stickers...May you get your old car back!!!

adheesh · 18th July 2008, 09:52

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My thanks to a very dear friend for the stickers...May you get your old car back!!!

I sincerely hope the same for him.

Regards,
Adheesh Parelkar

karlosdeville · 18th July 2008, 10:16

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

And I know most people will not like it, But...Here are the Abarth Logos.

You're absolutely right. I dont like it! Remove them please.

smsrini · 18th July 2008, 11:40

Cyrus,

Put the security number plates on this car. It should go well with the modern classic look of the car.

And as Karl mentioned, the stickers are'nt doing justice to the car.

cheers!

27th June 2008, 21:06	#586
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Ahh!! Very funny Indeed Ishaan!! My moms friend asked me why there was a backpack on me when i was driving!!
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3rd July 2008, 00:39	#587
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	BLB 1144 was giving me alot of problems in the past couple of days. It kept stopping suddenly in the morning or when it was cold. Also a couple of days ago, there was suddenly ALOT of judder as soon as I stepped on the Accelerator. I shwed it to dad and he said that i had hit the car somewhere on the underflooring and damaged the crossmember. I knew for a fact that there was no damage and thus off i went under the car to check. And as suspected, there was none. Then i decided to check the link between the transmition and the propeler shaft. And i noticed that the connecting bushing was absolutely worn out. So that was replaced!! Also the car was not getting any fuel so we decided to change the fuel pump. Luckily, call it fate or what, dad just found two brand new Fuel pumps from nashik..So plonked one of those in too!! here are a few pics i took. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd July 2008, 09:37	#588
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,354 Times	This seems to be due to quality issue on the coupling (Cyrus, it is coupling, not bushing). Also need to check the propeller shaft guide at the end of the transmission output shaft. Due to a misconception, most mechanics remove the guide for some reason which I just cannot imagine. Without a guide, the rubber will give way as it is only supposed to transmit torque and not take the bending moment. Anyways, BLB1144 gets a new clutch soon, so everything will be sorted out. Best regards, Behram Dhabhar Last edited by DHABHAR.BEHRAM : 3rd July 2008 at 09:37. Reason: spelling mistake
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11th July 2008, 21:33	#589
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	As Alot of you guys know, BLB 1144 was in bad shape body wise. So we gave it for some minor body work. The right side B Pillar was completely broken so that had to be fixed. But it was looking very bad aafter it was fixed as there was red oxide on the roof. So I decided to do this!!.... Attached Thumbnails
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11th July 2008, 21:57	#590
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Cyrus, what are the mods on the car that you just posted. Yes, the one with the matt black finish to the bonnet and part of the fenders. Interesting, just wanted to know if it is gonna be a sleeper. Knowing Mr. Behram, there must be lots, what with his knowledge which is like an ocean.... Last edited by suren181 : 11th July 2008 at 21:59.
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11th July 2008, 23:46	#593
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	She looks too cool, man !! How d'you think Delite bumpers would look on her ? Our taxiwala friend at matunga road has them.
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12th July 2008, 00:33	#594
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	No Delite Bumpers on this one Ravi!! These bumpers are going BLACK!!
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12th July 2008, 17:03	#595
DHABHAR.BEHRAM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 3,060 Thanked: 5,354 Times	Dear Anirban - regarding your query on the propeller shaft guide, the rear end of the mainshaft of the transmission carries a semi-spherical OD ground guide, the ID of which is supposed to be a light hammer fit on the OD of the shaft. In order to retain it in place, a small circlip is fitted. The front yoke of the propeller shaft has a ground ID which just slides on this semi-sphere. Therefore, concentricity is ensured. The maximum propeller shaft angle with respect to the transmission centre line is 13 degrees. The bolts then transmit torque. The coupling takes 13 degrees as there are wire ropes inside it designed to take this angle. Over a period of time, the sphere has a tendency to become a little loose and therefore there will be relative angular movement between it and the mainshaft. This causes heat buildup which jams the sphere on the shaft. For some silly reason for which I find absolutely no rationality, some mechanics tend to remove the sphere altogether. If so, it is a sure disaster because the propeller shaft's whipping at high speed will spoil something and the weakest link is the rubber coupling (whirling speed factor of safety is 1.15). Also the quality of the coupling itself seems to be suspect. Anyways, I am changing the transmission of BLB1144 shortly alongwith a new clutch so will see. You also get your car checked for this when you are back. Don't let somebody open it, it may get spoilt further. I have the shop manual. I will tell Cyrus to scan the cross section and send you. Best regards, Behram Dhabhar
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18th July 2008, 03:08	#597
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	I know this thread has been dormant for a while..But there have been some improvements in the car. The bonnet was repainted as the paint had burnt for some odd reason. The car has been Re polished and Hand Waxed!! And the Engine Kill switch has been put in...(using it makes me feel like i am in an F-16 fighter!!!) And I know most people will not like it, But...Here are the Abarth Logos... My thanks to a very dear friend for the stickers...May you get your old car back!!! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Cyrus43 : 18th July 2008 at 03:14.
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18th July 2008, 11:40	#600
smsrini Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,115 Thanked: 426 Times View My Garage	Cyrus, Put the security number plates on this car. It should go well with the modern classic look of the car. And as Karl mentioned, the stickers are'nt doing justice to the car. cheers!
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