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by Chris_Lincs
Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:18 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Mk8 Dragon clutch release arrangement
Replies: 2
Views: 3696

Re: Mk8 Dragon clutch release arrangement

Thanks Dave, This was just my guess at the setup using the parts I found in one of the boxes of bits, I've now found the push rod too. As I've got several old Ford BC gearboxes lying around I'm just going to make a new arm and weld it onto a shaft from one of those (easier than modifying the adjusta...
by Chris_Lincs
Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:39 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Mk8 Dragon clutch release arrangement
Replies: 2
Views: 3696

Mk8 Dragon clutch release arrangement

Does anyone know what the clutch arrangement was on the Davrian (mk8) Dragon with transverse XR2 gearbox?
I seem to be either missing the correct release arm or have the slave cylinder & bracket mounted in the wrong place (Unfortunately I got the car in bits & without engine / gearbox).
by Chris_Lincs
Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:54 am
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Davrian trailing arm pivot brackets
Replies: 3
Views: 3715

Re: Davrian trailing arm pivot brackets

Yeah, I was wondering if I might have to use shims to get the geometry right. Are there any recommended settings for the the geometry as a starting point?

Thanks, I'm certainly hoping so. I'm hoping to try & get it on the road for the 50th anniversary meet next year if possible.
by Chris_Lincs
Sat Jul 30, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Engine change Mk8
Replies: 5
Views: 6114

Re: Engine change Mk8

Here's some photos of the engine bay in my Davrian Dragon (mk8a), this was originally fitted with a 1.6 CVH out of an XR2, unfortunately this had long since gone when I acquired it. I'm currently in the process of fitting a 2.0 Zetec Blacktop to it, but even with the modified trailing arms (as was f...
by Chris_Lincs
Sat Jul 30, 2016 8:11 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Davrian trailing arm pivot brackets
Replies: 3
Views: 3715

Davrian trailing arm pivot brackets

Does anyone now if there's a specific order the trailing arm mounting brackets fit on a Davrian Dragon (mk8a)?
I've tried all sorts of combinations but none seem to align fully on order to put the bolt through without force.
by Chris_Lincs
Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:14 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Fuel tank access / fitting fuel system for injection
Replies: 9
Views: 7462

Re: Fuel tank access / fitting fuel system for injection

Thanks, I'd definitely prefer to avoid having to go to the extremes of cutting the tanks out if can avoided. I think I now hove a potential solution for the fuel return using the existing breather pipe and fitting a new breather in the filler neck. image.jpg image.jpg Regarding a fuel gauge; using a...
by Chris_Lincs
Fri Jun 05, 2015 9:00 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Fuel tank access / fitting fuel system for injection
Replies: 9
Views: 7462

Re: Fuel tank access / fitting fuel system for injection

Thanks Dick, Looks like as I suspected, it's a case of cutting through the fiberglass securing the arches to the wings, and going from there. Now do I really want that fuel gauge or should I put the return through the filler neck &'make do with a stick? Lol Re. Meet; Yeah, if you let me know whe...
by Chris_Lincs
Fri Jun 05, 2015 5:12 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Fuel tank access / fitting fuel system for injection
Replies: 9
Views: 7462

Re: Fuel tank access / fitting fuel system for injection

Hi Robin, Thanks for both the welcome and the info. I've just had a look at that article, unfortunately still needs a return line from the swirl pot to the tank, what Dave describes is actually the same basic setup I run on my other toy (a robinhood 2b running a 1.6 zetec SE on throttle bodies). I a...
by Chris_Lincs
Thu Jun 04, 2015 8:32 pm
Forum: Davrian Marque
Topic: Fuel tank access / fitting fuel system for injection
Replies: 9
Views: 7462

Fuel tank access / fitting fuel system for injection

I've just bought a mk8 davrian & am looking to fit fuel injection, unfortunately as it currently has no return fuel line to the tank, I need access to the tank to fit the return lines & hopefully fuel gauges of some kind at the same time. What is the best way to get to the fuel tanks? & ...
by Chris_Lincs
Thu Jun 04, 2015 1:05 pm
Forum: Surviving Cars
Topic: Davrian Mk8a (Dragon)
Replies: 0
Views: 6204

Davrian Mk8a (Dragon)

Hello, I'm new to the fourum & Davrian ownership, so I just wanted to post a I just wanted to post a few pictures & say hi. I expect icwill probably become a regular poster over the next few months as I come across problems & issues trying to reconstruct my car in the hope that someone c...