That's exactly what I was thinking of. Thanks!Does this help? Post #736 shows how Frans tows his R8.
https://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/index.php?threads/two-new-racecars-in-nz.23664/page-37
That's exactly what I was thinking of. Thanks!Does this help? Post #736 shows how Frans tows his R8.
https://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/index.php?threads/two-new-racecars-in-nz.23664/page-37
Der Franzose have modern repro telescopicsMy original rear shock absorbers are working, but will need to be replaced eventually. Does anyone know of an inexpensive shock that will work? The austin mini rear shocks work really well on the front of the 4cv.
This may not help with your 4CV, but I've recently installed new rear dampers my 1959 R1090 Dauphine. They are NOS Spax adjustable, labelled 164/172. They were given to me by a friend many years ago, so I don't know where he got them or how much they cost. I do know that they work well, after a bit of experimentation with settings.Der Franzose will not ship to the USA unfortunately. I am hoping there is a shock absorber commonly available in the US that will work.
On another topic, the 289 gearbox has a much lower oil level in the final drive area than the 314 and later Dauphine transaxles. Would the 289 function properly if more the oil level in the differential area were higher (as in the 314)?
Yes I am. My definition. Open top, two doors, and a nice shape. Probably built no later than 1965.You're not saying the 4cv isn't a sports car are you?
Hi StanNow that the water pump is quiet, there may be a little noise from the water pump belt tensioner. One of my parts books lists the bearings as 10x26x6. This is not a common size, but 10x26x8 is very common. There is a spacer between the bearings, so it could be shortened by 4mm to use 10x26x8 bearings. Has anyone else rebuild the tensioner?
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