ArtistsRifles Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Any one one here own a Stalwart at all??? The great master plan is to be retired (at 50!!!) from whats left of the Ford Motor Co. this time next year and to invest in one of these beasties as a hobby to keep me out of trouble. To this end - and with a view to not walking in blind and getting a bank account full of trouble - I'm trying to learn as much about them as possibel!! I'm already subscribed to the Yahoo group dedicated to them and this has been an invaluable source of information. However if any one here has one and would like to share any info on maintenance, operations etc it would be much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poptopshed Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Yep, i have a share of a Mk 1 currently a non-runner and a mate owns a Mk 2 which currently needs a clutch. The current state of the yard... :roll: The Mk2 parked up ready for warmer weather.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat paul Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 That looks a great place mate do you know where everything is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poptopshed Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Yep, i know where most things are unless they get moved by someone else. :shock: The biggest problem is getting to stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 Very interesting!!!!!!! Any thoughts/comments on owing/operating/repairing them - e.g.: Why's the Mk 1 a non-runner ??? How much work is there in replacing the multi-plate clutch??? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Maybe not entirely on-topic, but if you visit Tenby in SW Wales, you can take a day trip to Caldey Island. Depending on the tide, you may be ferried to/from the boat at the island end by a Stolly. Surprised me and my family when I took them. that these people have a Stolly that works, never mind floats. If you can get in touch, these people may be of use. ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Must be great to have so much space for vehicles.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 Very interesting!!!!!!! Any thoughts/comments on owing/operating/repairing them - e.g.: Why's the Mk 1 a non-runner ??? How much work is there in replacing the multi-plate clutch??? TIA Any answers/feedback on these points at all ?????? Pretty Please!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 How much work is there in replacing the multi-plate clutch??? Any answers/feedback on these points at all ? You have to remove the engine, no other way. Also required is a special clutch plate aligning tool with two splines, or an old gearbox input shaft. If the two clutch plates are not lined up spot on, it is easy to damage a plate, then it gets distorted and your new clutch will drag. You will need some form of crane or lifting gear to remove the engine. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 Thanks! Looks like I'll need somewhere with an overhead hoist then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poptopshed Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 The mk 1 was pulled from a Hedge where it had stood for at least 10 years, some parts had been removed. The engine may well be siezed, hard to tell as the gearchange has also stuck. :roll: Its a very long term project or up for sale if a offer was made. We bought it to save it from scrap. We hope to tackle the clutch in the mk2 this summer, i have been told its possible to do the job by moving the engine back. Its tight but doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 Again - thanks for the response Be October time before I'm in a position to invest in one - thats when the Fourth Reich are due to start closing Ford of Britain down :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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