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by macktel01
Mon Dec 02, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: poor cold starting
Replies: 7
Views: 1679

Re: poor cold starting

hi
It was the choke ,various adjusting screws incorrectly adjusted . Thanks to you all for your advice and help.
cheers
by macktel01
Sat Nov 30, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: poor cold starting
Replies: 7
Views: 1679

Re: poor cold starting

Thanks for replies.
New and correctly gapped points and plugs fitted. Battery turns engine over very well.
Re the choke makes no difference whether in or out,strange thing is when engine running pulling choke out hardly changes engine revs( I do suspect carb problems)
by macktel01
Sat Nov 30, 2013 3:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: poor cold starting
Replies: 7
Views: 1679

poor cold starting

hi Advice please.
From cold my moggy will only start after about 30 secs turning over. once started the starting is normal.
Although a standard su pump is fitted it is as though a mechanical one has to pump the juice through.
by macktel01
Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:06 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Indicator light
Replies: 3
Views: 1135

Indicator light

Hi hope someone can help. intermitently the indicator light on the stalk lights permanently (the indicators themselves do not light) this can be cleared by using the indicator switch normally. I suspect the flasher unit as on one occasion i cleared the light by tapping the flasher unit.Any other ide...
by macktel01
Mon Sep 16, 2013 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marty's progress
Replies: 0
Views: 1437

Marty's progress

Hi All I have had Marty approx 6 months now and have mostly used it through the year as intended. Most jobs have been for improvement to my choice fitting a servo and oil and water temp gauges Some were out of necessity eg the temp gauge showed an overheating problem that required a new radiator, an...
by macktel01
Tue Sep 10, 2013 2:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Thread sizes
Replies: 117
Views: 155711

Re: Thread sizes

Hi
Can any body tell me the thread size of the 2 spare holes next to o/s/f damper as i would like to mount a bracket there
I have tried a 5/16 bsf as stated for dampers to x member but no go!
Thanks in advance Dave
by macktel01
Sat Aug 31, 2013 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Technical C.D
Replies: 2
Views: 681

Technical C.D

Hi all Sometime in the future I will be checking through my front suspension to try and reduce clonks and bangs! Various threads on suspension rebuild refer to this C.D,As a M.M.O.C member how do I obtain one and how much are they? thanks
by macktel01
Thu Aug 29, 2013 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rare Thermostat housing
Replies: 1
Views: 738

Rare Thermostat housing

See ebay item no 221274659458 the easy way to fit temp gauge to a 948![frame]Image[/frame][frame]Image[/frame]
by macktel01
Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Overheating Marty
Replies: 4
Views: 921

Re: Overheating Marty

Hi I have checked the coolant temp with a thermometer and the gauge appears to be pretty accurate. Are the dome top and flat top rads interchangeable( flat top at present) Are the dimensions the same apart from the height? I just hope it's not the head gasket. regards
by macktel01
Mon Aug 12, 2013 11:02 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Overheating Marty
Replies: 4
Views: 921

Re: Overheating Marty

Thanks BMC for your rapid reply! I had already re fitted the thermostat and wil get a thermometer,The 74 degree stat does not seem to be available from the usual suppliers just 82 and 88, Where could i source a 74 ? thanks Dave
by macktel01
Sun Aug 11, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Overheating Marty
Replies: 4
Views: 921

Overheating Marty

Hi All Since I fitted a temp gauge into my 1275 engined minor it has always shown High. There were no indications of overflow or water loss, but when I ran it with the heater off the the engine actually overflowed through the overflow pipe! To date I have flushed through thr block and radiator ( No ...
by macktel01
Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:37 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting servo
Replies: 3
Views: 931

Re: Fitting servo

Hi
That is what i have done(old pipe to back brakes removed and nipple put in it's place)
by macktel01
Tue Jul 23, 2013 8:27 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fitting servo
Replies: 3
Views: 931

Fitting servo

Hi All I have finally decide to fit a servo to Marty. As mentioned on various threads I have blanked off the rear outlet on the master cylinder using a bsf bleed nipple. Unfortunately this leaks through the nipple itself ( not via the threads). Any advice for alternative blank welcomed please. Thank...
by macktel01
Mon May 13, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Better airfilter for Marty
Replies: 6
Views: 1308

Better airfilter for Marty

Hi On previous post various members said the fitted airfilter would be strangling my 1275 engine with HS4 carb. Could anybody suggest an improved air filter arrangement (Not a K&N due to cost/noise?) Thanks in advance Dave[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1368441124_18592 [/frame]
by macktel01
Sat May 11, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marty's new owner update
Replies: 8
Views: 1288

Re: Marty's new owner update

hi
Thanks for your input,can anybody suggest a suitable air filter " not K&N cost/noise?"
cheers Dave
by macktel01
Thu May 09, 2013 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marty's new owner update
Replies: 8
Views: 1288

Re: Marty's new owner update

Hi I can't see an alloy tag by dizzy but engine no starts with 12CE-DA-H and numbers which I can't make out (should have gone to specsavers) There are also no "tappet" covers on manifold side of block. This makes me think 1275 with my limited knowledge.I am sure one of you experts can enli...
by macktel01
Wed May 08, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marty's new owner update
Replies: 8
Views: 1288

Marty's new owner update

Hi All Thanks for all your advice re my disc braked minor poor brakes.I cleaned the discs and carriers and fitted new pads and now they are acceptable and I will get used to them. I am going to attempt yet again to post some pics to help in identifying head,engine block etc! regards Dave[frame] http...
by macktel01
Fri May 03, 2013 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marty's new owner
Replies: 5
Views: 1022

Re: Marty's new owner

Hi All Thanks for the advice on my brakes,I will check the basics before committing to the expense and trouble of fitting a servo! As requested I have posted (hopefully) some pictures of the engine bay.As I said the cylinder head is a 12G940 and the engine no starts with 12CE. HS4 carb? There are no...
by macktel01
Wed May 01, 2013 11:00 pm
Forum: Problems with the Messageboard
Topic: My first post has gone into wrong forum
Replies: 0
Views: 1867

My first post has gone into wrong forum

Hi
I attempted to put my first "introductory" post into the General Discussion forum but it appears to have gone into the General forum!
Please advise me where I went wrong.
regards macktel01
by macktel01
Tue Apr 30, 2013 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marty's new owner
Replies: 5
Views: 1022

Marty's new owner

Hi All I'm Dave and Marty's new owner,also a new member, I've had the car for about a month now and have been doing some "temporary" cosmetic repairs and polishing. There was some discussion on the original for sale post re cylinder head/engine block .The 1st job i did was renew the rocker...