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by Nickol
Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Voltmeter -false low readings
Replies: 13
Views: 263

Re: Voltmeter -false low readings

All a bit embarassing really. Asking the forum for help and advice when the solution was a new brain. But thanks for the feedback. At least with the dashboard dismantled for access to the rear of the speedometer, it gave me a chance to replace the instrument lighting with brighter LEDs. Now to put i...
by Nickol
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Voltmeter -false low readings
Replies: 13
Views: 263

Re: Voltmeter -false low readings

I have solved it! I disconnected each of the 3 green wires in turn from the fuse box until with one removed, I got the 12V reading on the others with the multimeter and also with the voltmeter inside the car. This rogue wire turned out to be the feed to the windscreen wipers. Now I have a bonnet ext...
by Nickol
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Voltmeter -false low readings
Replies: 13
Views: 263

Re: Voltmeter -false low readings

Yes, i am using a multimeter and am now following the circuit along. I think it is worth doing even though the original point of the exercise was just to fit a voltmeter. In effect, it is showing me that soemthing is amiss even though no symptoms are present e.g weak lights or wipers. Have disconnec...
by Nickol
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:23 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Voltmeter -false low readings
Replies: 13
Views: 263

Re: Voltmeter -false low readings

Sooooo, the plot thickens. I used the piggy back so that the white wire from the ignition output was in place and the Voltmeter connected up. Only 11V !! So I disconnected the white wire to see what happens and the voltmeter read 12,5 V !!! Thus for my logic there is some problem with the white wire...
by Nickol
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:50 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Voltmeter -false low readings
Replies: 13
Views: 263

Re: Voltmeter -false low readings

Did you do this because you had similar problems to mine? Anyway, this morning after having my think, I removed the ignition switch and as suggested cleaned the terminal tags. Before doing this however, i checked the Voltage with a multimeter which gave the proper readings of 12,6V on both the live ...
by Nickol
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:23 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Voltmeter -false low readings
Replies: 13
Views: 263

Re: Voltmeter -false low readings

yes, but only the "I" terminal is regulated to 10V, more or less.. The "B" terminal is just a connection point and is a nominal 12V..........only in my case it isn't..
by Nickol
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Voltmeter -false low readings
Replies: 13
Views: 263

Re: Voltmeter -false low readings

Hallo Berni, thankyou for your suggestion - I will try to give the ignition switch a clean and see what happens. Your nice diagramme interpretation is perfect. Incidentally a Brian Hawley, who may well be a MMOC member, has downloaded this excellent colour wiring diagramme. https://www.dropbox.com/s...
by Nickol
Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:10 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Voltmeter -false low readings
Replies: 13
Views: 263

Voltmeter -false low readings

I want to install an aftermarket Voltmeter in my 69 Traveller. However, when I connect it up via the incoming green wire to the voltage regulator, it only registered 10V. And no, it was not attached to the fuel gauge output. So back to basics. Using an extension wire I connected it directly to the p...
by Nickol
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:32 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Mixture Problems (too rich)
Replies: 11
Views: 385

Re: Mixture Problems (too rich)

In preparation for a trip to Europe this Summer (and anticipating traffic jams in heat) I have fitted a stainless steel carburettor heat shield and Grumpy rising fuel pipe heat shield. I have actually never experienced fuel vaporisation in this car but I thought I would take precautionary measures b...
by Nickol
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electrical issue
Replies: 7
Views: 833

Re: Electrical issue

I had already surmised that this was the case so cleaned up the fuse clips and now all is well. The fuse box itself seems in quite reasonable condition and does not need replacing. i might however supplement it in future. It was nice to drive it again ('69 Traveller) after the winter lay off on dry ...
by Nickol
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electrical issue
Replies: 7
Views: 833

Re: Electrical issue

There always seems to be something new that appears after the annual winter hibernation. I have just replaced the tappet covers with new gaskets as one used to leak oil excessively. As ever, the central bolt had not been put back with the correct gaskets and just using silicon. My test drive earlier...
by Nickol
Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Manifold flange thickness
Replies: 7
Views: 29853

Re: Manifold flange thickness

i have stumbled across this thread because having removed the manifold from my 1098 Traveller in order to gain access to the tappet covers, I wanted to know if when replacing the gasket ( a new one) it should be smeared with grease or not? That seems to be the case. I noticed when removing the nuts ...
by Nickol
Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Midget Steering Rack
Replies: 3
Views: 1852

Re: Midget Steering Rack

If you do decide to convert to LHD, then perhaps my thread on experiences will be useful

viewtopic.php?t=61069&hilit=LHD+conversion
by Nickol
Sun Sep 17, 2023 7:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A most peculiar noise
Replies: 14
Views: 5682

Re: A most peculiar noise

kevin s wrote: Thu Sep 14, 2023 9:20 pm Is that when you fully press the pedal and disengage the drive or just a light pressure on the pedal.
It is when I fully press the clutch pedal down. I did this experiment downhill. The rotational noise does not seem to be there when I press the accelerator.
by Nickol
Sun Sep 17, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A most peculiar noise
Replies: 14
Views: 5682

Re: A most peculiar noise

UPdate. The rotational noise. It disappears when the clutch pedal is pressed. Thus my conclusion is, it emanates from the thrust bearing. Remember that the Minor clutch is released by mechanical means. This means that the whole engine/transmission is displaced slightly when the pedal is depressed. ...
by Nickol
Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:52 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A most peculiar noise
Replies: 14
Views: 5682

Re: A most peculiar noise

svenedin wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2023 4:22 pm Sounds gearbox related. First motion shaft?
first motion shaft = layshaft?? I thought about that as well - But then I would not expect to hear anything in 4th gear.
by Nickol
Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A most peculiar noise
Replies: 14
Views: 5682

Re: A most peculiar noise

UPdate.

The rotational noise. It disappears when the clutch pedal is pressed.

Thus my conclusion is, it emanates from the thrust bearing.
by Nickol
Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A most peculiar noise
Replies: 14
Views: 5682

Re: A most peculiar noise

kevin s wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:54 am Does the frequency change as you go round corners? wondering if it could be the differential.
that is a thought - I will check next time on the road.
by Nickol
Tue Sep 12, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A most peculiar noise
Replies: 14
Views: 5682

Re: A most peculiar noise

Now here's a puzzle..... What sort of rubbing noise would you describe it like, is it harsh and metallic, or perhaps more gentle like there is something in between the surfaces, you did say like a 'brake liner', but I always think those are more of a 'squeak' or 'squeal'... :wink: Does it sound lik...
by Nickol
Mon Sep 11, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake line fixing - really?
Replies: 28
Views: 3978

Re: Brake line fixing - really?

Just to tidy up the thread. with everything fixed, the TüV man was happy with my handywork on both the brake line supports and the rubber bushes and I am greatly relieved.