Iamscotticus Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Anyone know the cylinder sizes that came on the Steve Perks recon'd live axles in the mid-90s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted March 15, 2023 Area Representative Share Posted March 15, 2023 Did they differ from standard? I think on my '96 Scholarship car (i.e. Ital rear axle) they are off the van version of the Marina/Ital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkeywood Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Not sure what would have been used but common to fit the larger 3/4" GWC1208 used on the Spitfire and elsewhere. The Italian made cylinders sold by some of the Triumph specialists seem reasonable quality.Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkeywood Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Marinas/Itals used 5/8", 11/16" and 3/4" over time for the various engines and bodies so guess it depends on who built the axle and what they chose. Caterham supply in the early 90's was 11/16" which was the standard fit for almost all Itals (diesels and 575 vans were 5/8" I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamscotticus Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 If I found that I had 11/16, would a swap up to 3/4 be worthwhile?Or the Austin Healey BN 1"The piston may not be centered on the shoe at that size... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkeywood Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Yep, not much difference but any improvement is worthwhile. I've not seen any 1" cylinder fitted. The friction material makes a big difference and worth talking to one of the companies that re-line shoes (such as Safetek or Questmead for Mintex Classic) about the options Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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