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  1. Fan belt loose

    in Cooling System

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    Hi Richard, i used to have a 1088 but that was with the original short tensioner, it s now broken and i could only find the new tensioner which is much longer.

    Hopefully a shorter one will work.

    Mechanical fuel pump, i have the regulator because the pressure was too high and had fuel leaking from carbs,

  4. Fan belt loose

    in Cooling System

    Posted

    Hi Everyone, didn't worked on the project for a bit.

    Almost done...

    I was noticing today when running the engine that the fan belt was a bit "jumping" when idling.

    I took for granted it was the right belt etc but checked the movement and I have 2inch vertical movement from the middle of the longest point. Haynes says 3/4in max !!!

    I got both the tensioner and the belt from Canleys, it's a GT6 MK3 with regular alternator.

    Is there something that I m missing ? Belt is A5115 - AVX10X 1150LA

    Thanks very much for your help !

     

    S

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  10. New fuel pump, too much pressure

    in Fuel System

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    Hi again,

     

    got this fuel pump from rimmer bros : 213577

    After i fitted new fuel lines on rebuilt carbs and new fuel pump, have leaking problems.

     

    First it was the fuel pump to carb leaking, i re screwed the line properly and it stopped,

    then it leaked from the carb float, changed the gasket and it stopped.

    now it s leaking from the choke assembly on the side of the carb....

     

    I was just thinking, is it possible that this pump puts too much pressure ? any one of you have this problem ?

     

    I saw some fuel pressure regulator but they are expensive....

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  11. Starter motor won't disengage

    in Electrical System

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    Hi guys, recently I had problems with my starter motor :

     

    Sometimes the starter didn t catch the flywheel 

    Sometimes it would rotate slowly (on full battery)

    Eventually car would start and the starter motor wouldn't disengage

     

    So I changed the solenoid as i found one new for £7, and now the car starts but starter motor doesn t disengage anymore, ever...

    I took the starter out (much easier than I thought) cleaned it with petrol (see attachment) and put it back.

    The only thing I notice when out, is the main spring was very lazy...

     

    Also you can see attachment of my solenoid, this was the old one, but connection are same on the new one.

     

    Do you think my motor is too tired ? there are reconditioned one for £40 , is it worth buying and changing brush, springs, bendix or just buy a reconditioned ?

    Will adding extra space between the flywheel and the motor will help it disengage easier ?

     

    thx a lot 

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  12. Car not starting after rebuilt

    in Engine

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    Solved ! It was vacuum leak, I have blocked both carbs breather and inlet manifold, just let breather on rocker cover and the car started !

    Idle strangely but works, I m gonna received the T piece etc to plug both carbs breather to rocker cover.

     

    Do I need a PCV valve ?

     

    thx all 

  13. Car not starting after rebuilt

    in Engine

    Posted

    **** UPDATDE ****

     

    So ! regarding ignition, is was good on TDC, then i ran out of idea so went 180 out (just in case:-) ) but now when i put fresh fuel into the plug hole, the car start for 10sec then dies.

    There is fuel on top of the jet, fuel pump works (i tried with fuel line unplugged at the carbs) but plugs are still dry.

    SO I think it s safe to assume I have a vacuum problem right ?

     

    Also I have put back everything the way it was when i first got the car, it was running (rough) but still.. 

  15. Car not starting after rebuilt

    in Engine

    Posted

    so i double check ignition, gap is ok, and the cap is pointing cylinder 1 at TDC on 1 (when valve 1&2 are rocking) re checked with a spark tester and still get a spark !

     

    the plugs are still dry... they smell petrol but ther not dripping, could it be there is no vaccum ? 

    i opened the float chamber and petrol leaks, it s full, so doesn t matter if it s a fuel problem pump right ? as long as it s full .

    thx for help, very strange....

  16. Car not starting after rebuilt

    in Engine

    Posted

    Hello everyone, I finally got everything ready for a test ! but unfortunately it s not starting....

     

    I have test a spark and there is one ! I have also checked i m not 180 out by checking TDC without rocker cover. so all good for ignition.

    there is fuel in float chamber and when i try to start the car the plugs smell petrol, they are not fully wet but just smell petrol.

    also when i put carb cleaner inside the mouth and try to start, the car almost fires then die.

     

    so my theory is :

     

    1- the fuel in my car being 9month old is not burned, but then again 9month is ok right ?

    2- i have a problem with needle

     

    what do you guys think ?

     

    thx a lot

     

     

    Sean 

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  18. Banjo bolt / inlet manifold tap size

    in Fuel System

    Posted

    Hi everyone ! this morning I "removed" the banjo bolt from inlet manifold.

    I swear I thought I would be able to unscrew mine without braking it.

    It had white vinegar inside for 10 days, 4days of Wd40 bath and 4days of 50% acetone 50% trans fluid mix....

    People were right, there is no way one can remove this bolt, anyway now i need to fix it.

    Anyone know what size to tap it ? 

    thx and merry christmas everyone

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  23. Change brake pipes ?

    in Braking System

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    Good evening everyone,

    my exhaust was eaten by rodent, so for now it's all off.

    I m installing a 6-3-1 and twin sport exhaust instead of stock.

    while i m there (bad start i know) i m gonna change the old stiff plastic fuel line for copper kit and was wondering about the brake pipe too !

    the front pipes are so old and clogged that one broke when trying to remove the brake lines. my project is in really bad shape, and now that all exhaust system is off, I just thought I could do the brakes pipe.... so question is :

     

    - Can you change all the pipes with the body on ? Do I need to remove anything ?

    - Is it a painful job ? Are all kit good ?

     

    thx for help 

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