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by mobylette
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:17 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Lucas Windtone Horn
Replies: 10
Views: 189

Re: Lucas Windtone Horn

Horns now located & purchased, thanks everyone. And good luck with your repairs Stephen.

Martin
by mobylette
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Lucas Windtone Horn
Replies: 10
Views: 189

Re: Lucas Windtone Horn

OK, has anyone got a spare period (60's) Lucas horn, exact model not important :D
by mobylette
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Lucas Windtone Horn
Replies: 10
Views: 189

Lucas Windtone Horn

Looking for a working Lucas Windtone horn if anyone has a spare knocking about please?
by mobylette
Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1098 engine & gearbox in a 948 (1961) saloon. Good idea? Bad idea?
Replies: 13
Views: 761

Re: 1098 engine & gearbox in a 948 (1961) saloon. Good idea? Bad idea?

I presume you would need to commit to the purchase before they would do the engine/gearbox swap? If so, you could well be disappointed to find a tired 1098 fitted that you were unable to reject. ”Good used” is not really a reliable description. And what has the fuel pump to do with it? I would buy a...
by mobylette
Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1098 engine & gearbox in a 948 (1961) saloon. Good idea? Bad idea?
Replies: 13
Views: 761

Re: 1098 engine & gearbox in a 948 (1961) saloon. Good idea? Bad idea?

I suppose it really depends how much money the dealer wants to do the swap?
by mobylette
Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Timing Cover Leak
Replies: 78
Views: 3066

Re: Timing Cover Leak

Plenty of room on mine..
by mobylette
Fri Jan 26, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOT exempt for 1275 engine
Replies: 7
Views: 670

Re: MOT exempt for 1275 engine

Just make sure you insurance company know about the modifications to your vehicle. I wouldn't worry so much about the DVLA.
by mobylette
Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:09 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electronic distributors
Replies: 32
Views: 6570

Re: Electronic distributors

I agree, and that is what I would do if I could find a genuine Lucas one in good condition at a fair price. I know there are plenty of "copies" but in my experience they are very poor quality. I dream of finding a NOS item for £50 :D
by mobylette
Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:41 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electronic distributors
Replies: 32
Views: 6570

Re: Electronic distributors

Thanks John, that confirms my plan.

Les, I am keeping the points, this gives me both options at the flick of a switch. If you read my earlier post in this thread you will see this is for a Rover V8 engine
by mobylette
Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electronic distributors
Replies: 32
Views: 6570

Re: Electronic distributors

Thanks, I wanted a triple pole so I could disconnect the power as well. I have found one that should do the job, will report back when fitted.
by mobylette
Sun Oct 08, 2023 1:18 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electronic distributors
Replies: 32
Views: 6570

Re: Electronic distributors

Further to my post re Boyer Bransden, I have now purchased one of their inductive discharge units. What I would like to do is fit a switch to replicate the Sparkrite SX2000 system of bypassing the unit in case of failure. The switch should disconnect the power from the unit and simultaneously switch...
by mobylette
Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electronic distributors
Replies: 32
Views: 6570

Re: Electronic distributors

"I expect all modern cars are fitted with electronic modules these days. Are you suggesting they are unreliable?"

No :tu1:
by mobylette
Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:03 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electronic distributors
Replies: 32
Views: 6570

Re: Electronic distributors

I know we have gone a little of topic, but for completion I thought I would add that Boyer Bransden are still making a capacitor discharge unit which I think is similar to the old SX2000 . I would have bought one of these instead if I had been aware as they have a good reputation, in fact I still mi...
by mobylette
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electronic distributors
Replies: 32
Views: 6570

Re: Electronic distributors

Thanks, I'd better start looking for the 2000!
by mobylette
Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electronic distributors
Replies: 32
Views: 6570

Re: Electronic distributors

OK, now time for an admission. My other vehicle has a Rover V8. The distributor is quite worn with about 30 thou play at the cam. A rebuild is too expensive, about £250 with the DD. The copies are bad quality & both lumenition and pertronix are pricey. Accuspark is selling a Sparkrite 4000 for £...
by mobylette
Sun Oct 01, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electronic distributors
Replies: 32
Views: 6570

Re: Electronic distributors

I suggest you revert to the original Lucas distributor and standard points set up and see how the engine performs. You can then decide if there is any benefit in these "upgrades". Personally I like to keep things simple and as designed. Many will disagree.
by mobylette
Tue Sep 19, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Morris Minor centre (bath) radius arms
Replies: 8
Views: 771

Re: Morris Minor centre (bath) radius arms

Rotated for you :D
by mobylette
Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Phone number
Replies: 11
Views: 597

Re: Phone number