The base plate moves fine with suction.
I haven't checked the bob weights yet...will do.
Picture of vacuum take off from carb attached. The vacuum tube has been removed.[frame][/frame]
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- Mon Aug 18, 2014 3:17 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Timing trouble
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1066
- Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:35 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Timing trouble
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1066
Timing trouble
I'd be grateful for any advice on my timing. My traveller has a 1300 Ital engine, HIF44 carb (from a metro GTA I think) and electronic ignition. I can get it running nicely with the dizzy at a certain position but if I try to start the car with the dizzy at this position it kicks against the starter...
- Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:14 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Eye bolt bushes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3606
Re: Eye bolt bushes
I managed to sort it out eventually.
Moving the rear suspension arm along the T bar really was a struggle and took a lot of hammering.
Now for the other side...
Moving the rear suspension arm along the T bar really was a struggle and took a lot of hammering.
Now for the other side...
- Tue Aug 05, 2014 2:21 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Eye bolt bushes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3606
Re: Eye bolt bushes
I'm really struggling to get the rear suspension arm to budge along the T bar. It seems to be completely stuck on the cup shaped spigot. I've tried loads of plusgas and have let it seep in while I was away on holiday for a week but still no joy. Keep wacking it with various mallets. Any good tips on...
- Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:56 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Eye bolt bushes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3606
Eye bolt bushes
Hi I'm replacing my eye bolt bushes but I'm struggling to get my suspension dismantled. Specifically I can't undo the nut attaching the front arm to the back arm that is nearest the chassis leg. It just spins round and I can't get to the nut on the other side as the torsion bar is still slotted into...
- Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:46 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Squeaky suspension
- Replies: 3
- Views: 933
Re: Squeaky suspension
Just had a poke around underneath
Chassis leg looks fine can't feel any cracks
It's definitely coming from the eye bolt
I'll order some poly bushes for top and bottom
Tom
Chassis leg looks fine can't feel any cracks
It's definitely coming from the eye bolt
I'll order some poly bushes for top and bottom
Tom
- Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:06 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Squeaky suspension
- Replies: 3
- Views: 933
Squeaky suspension
I'm getting an increasing squeaky sound from the front near side suspension on my convertible. I've topped up the oil in the dampers with SAE 30 (couldn't find SAE 40). I'm wondering if the rubber bushes at the top, where the lever arm goes through the swivel pin are worn through but I'm not sure as...
- Sun Jun 01, 2014 1:57 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Ignition light
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1455
Re: Ignition light
Thanks
I took off the old regulator and replaced it with another from my store of spares.
Same problem.
Haven't checked the first one yet but thought it would be unlikely that both were faulty.
Could it be anything else?
Tom
I took off the old regulator and replaced it with another from my store of spares.
Same problem.
Haven't checked the first one yet but thought it would be unlikely that both were faulty.
Could it be anything else?
Tom
- Sat May 31, 2014 6:01 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Ignition light
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1455
Ignition light
Hi My ignition light has just started to stay on after the ignition is switched off and the keys removed from the barrel (engine not running). It goes off when the ignition is switched on and the engine is running as per normal. Any ideas why it is staying on when the car is switched off? Many thank...
- Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:15 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Problems starting
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3179
Re: Problems starting
I think it was down to the timing
Retarded a bit and turns much more easily
They are old starter motors...maybe I'll get a new one
Thanks as ever
Retarded a bit and turns much more easily
They are old starter motors...maybe I'll get a new one
Thanks as ever
- Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:07 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Problems starting
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3179
Re: Problems starting
Just tried that and same result with direct connection to battery...barely turns the engine really struggles.
- Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:00 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Problems starting
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3179
Re: Problems starting
Thanks everyone I've tried 2 starter motors so far, I spent some time cleaning the bendix and the most recent one did seem to move freely (no grease). I haven't checked the bushes. I'll recheck all the earths. I did wonder about the engine being tight. I haven't got a starter dog but I can turn it o...
- Sat Feb 22, 2014 5:30 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Problems starting
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3179
Problems starting
Hi Grateful for any advice. I'm having problems starting my traveller (1275 ital engine) The starter motor really labours and sometimes the starter motor gets stuck in the ring gear and has to be shifted out with the car in top gear. The battery is a new one (same problem with old battery) and the p...
- Sun May 19, 2013 8:51 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Problems starting after dizzy change
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1369
Re: Problems starting after dizzy change
Not yet
The battery is on charge after petering out!
If the leads are set so that number 1 lead faces the rotor arm when number one cylinder is at TDC on compression then shouldn't that fire up?
If I swap the leads 2 places then won't I be 180 degrees out?
The battery is on charge after petering out!
If the leads are set so that number 1 lead faces the rotor arm when number one cylinder is at TDC on compression then shouldn't that fire up?
If I swap the leads 2 places then won't I be 180 degrees out?
- Sun May 19, 2013 7:22 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Problems starting after dizzy change
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1369
Re: Problems starting after dizzy change
I've dried the plugs and cleaned them up.
The leads are in the right order based on the no 1 lead coming off the distributor where the rotor arm is at TDC on cylinder 1 (pointing about 8 o clock).
It still isn't firing...not sure what I've missed.
The leads are in the right order based on the no 1 lead coming off the distributor where the rotor arm is at TDC on cylinder 1 (pointing about 8 o clock).
It still isn't firing...not sure what I've missed.
- Sun May 19, 2013 6:44 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Problems starting after dizzy change
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1369
Problems starting after dizzy change
I changed the dizzy on my ital 1275 engine as the previous one had a broken vacuum advance unit and the car wasn't running well. The new one is an accuspark electronic ignition unit. I set no 1 to TDC took the old dizzy out and connected up the new one...no joy. I'm getting a spark at all plugs and ...
- Fri May 17, 2013 11:39 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Vacuum advance not working
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1167
Re: Vacuum advance not working
Seems to be some resistance on sucking but not lots
I will try some oil to see if its stuck
Tom
I will try some oil to see if its stuck
Tom
- Fri May 17, 2013 10:21 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Vacuum advance not working
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1167
Vacuum advance not working
Hi folks, I've just tested my vacuum advance and after sucking on the pipe there was no movement of the baseplate in the dizzy. The pipe is patent and I successfully tested it on another dizzy (not one that is suitable for my 1275 ital engine unfortunately). I'd be grateful for advice on how to fix ...
- Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:19 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: marina disc brake problem
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4261
marina disc brake problem
Driving home yesterday I noticed a noise from the front nearside wheel. When I got home I investigated to find the wheel wobbling worryingly on the stub axel. I thought it must be the hub bearing but looking closer the 4 bolts attaching the calliper braket to the king pin had come loose. Two questio...
- Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:14 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Tightening crankshaft pulley bolt
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3118
Re: Tightening crankshaft pulley bolt
How would I jam the ring gear?
I guess that means taking the starter motor out??
I guess that means taking the starter motor out??