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The Classic Marque

The original straps seem to be made of a webbing fabric which has been coated with some sort of tar protection . I have the remains of one on an old Frogeye axle. I doubt they had much stretch.

There is more than one source of these, with varying levels of reinforcement. Some have none. Add in the length variations and they are a nightmare to stock. We bin quite a few.

I know my place. Lol.

I don't prime the pump other than the oil in it when I fit it, and I fill the oil filter when fitting that.

Then with the plugs out, I spin the engine to build oil pressure. Never had a problem.

With my knackered 1275 springs, I doubt my straps ever reach full extension on rebound. Lol.

But if they do extend fully, shouldn't there be a degree of stretch in the straps? Otherwise don't the chassis/axle anchors risk being ripped out/bent/broken?

Update: Will and Tony - yes, definitely a thin brass shim between piston end and the primary cup; and Willy I plan to have the offending bit of the upper section of the brass piston (where the secondary seal sits) reduced, refit both seals etc. and then carry out the test that you suggest, to confirm correct movement of the piston and the position of secondary seal and refill port.
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I have measured the one that broke and its around 8.75" or so centre to centre. I believe thats the same length as the MGA. Another parts bin special!

Not on yours Bob, but there are 2 standard length of straps as the 1500 used longer ones.

Thanks Richard, I will investigate
I see Moss do nylon ones for £30.95 incl postage.
Part no AHH5081X

I had YA-3269 assigned to Gary Raynor in Tasmania.

No idea where I got that information....long time ago.

Tony Slattery

Bob,
Most sailmakers could make a pair out of webbing - maybe incorporate a tube to stop wear.

A company who I used to get mooring warps and safety webbing lines made up were Jimmy Green Marine in Axminster. They deal nationwide.