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- Fri Dec 08, 2023 5:19 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Loosing water from radiator
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6345
Re: Loosing water from radiator
Got the engine up to temperature with the radiator filled, no sign of any leaking hoses and no drips. Lost a lot of water again in a very short run. Let her cool down and refilled the rad, then spotted water running at the rear of the right side of the engine. At first I thought it was the heater co...
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:03 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Loosing water from radiator
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6345
Re: Loosing water from radiator
Thank Stephen
I will give that a try thank you
I will give that a try thank you
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:48 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Loosing water from radiator
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6345
Loosing water from radiator
Went in a short drive this morning, before setting off the radiator was full about 1 inch from the overflow. On return the water was low and the core was almost exposed. It's a standard 1968 saloon and is running very well, there are no obvious leaks and no water visible in the engine bay. There is ...
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 6:00 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Wooden steering wheel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1929
Re: Wooden steering wheel
The alloy horn push will not fit as the spring is in the way, there are also two wires on the back of the horn push with no instructions it's not clear as to what to do.
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:20 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Wooden steering wheel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1929
Re: Wooden steering wheel
The horn push in the centre of the wheel operates the horn, but the replacement horn push will not fit because of the spring. Any ideas ?
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 2:57 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Wooden steering wheel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1929
Wooden steering wheel
Fitted a wooden wheel to my 57 saloon, with the horn push on the indicator stalk. Now fitting same wheel to my 68 saloon, horn push in the centre of the wheel. Ordered a alloy horn push, arrived without instructions. There are two wires on the horn push, does anyone have any ideas of how to fit it? ...
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:11 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Overheating
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6513
Re: Overheating
Thank you for your help, I will try the thermostat, just need to get a new gasket. Failing that the water pump does seam the next logical step.
Oh the joys of classic motoring, although I do love a tinker session.
Oh the joys of classic motoring, although I do love a tinker session.
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 6:07 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Overheating
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6513
Re: Overheating
When just running around 40 45 mph no issues and never overheats when sitting in traffic. It shows this problem when either climbing or running fast, once bact to 40ish the temperature goes back to normal.
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 5:19 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Overheating
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6513
Re: Overheating
When just running around 40 45 mph no issues and never overheats when sitting in traffic. It shows this problem when either climbing or running fast, once bact to 40ish the temperature goes back to normal.
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 5:16 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Overheating
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6513
Re: Overheating
Yes I have flushed the engine as well, and made sure all the hoses are clear. Since fitting the new cap the problem persists when running fast on longer runs. The thermostat I believe is ok , with the cap off and the engine cold it takes 10 mins for it to open and the hot water to enter the top of t...
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 12:52 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Overheating
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6513
Overheating
On a recent trip to Wales I noticed the temperature rising, along with the smell of couldn't. On inspection engine bay covered in coolant . No damaged hoses and no leaks from the radiator, lost about 2 liters of water. Topped up and continued, no further issues. On the return journey same again, but...
- Wed Jan 18, 2023 4:38 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Ignition light stays on when engine is tuned off!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1277
Re: Ignition light stays on when engine is tuned off!
Once again thank you all for the suggestions . I had another look at the car today and noticed that when the engine was running the alternator body was very hot. Slackened of the fan belt to see if the fan was rotating freely, which it was so no issues with the bearings. Took the alternator to a loc...
- Tue Jan 17, 2023 11:31 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Ignition light stays on when engine is tuned off!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1277
Re: Ignition light stays on when engine is tuned off!
Thankyou for your swift response. I should have said that I am running an alternator, so no cut out box/regulator. As soon as the battery is reconnected the light comes on, however if the starter is pulled the engine will only turn over but not start. Turn the key and pull the starter and she fires ...
- Tue Jan 17, 2023 8:30 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Ignition light stays on when engine is tuned off!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1277
Ignition light stays on when engine is tuned off!
Came home late last night, when I tuned off the ignition the invention light stayed on. Turned the ignition back on , engine fired up no problem light went off. Tuned the ignition off, engine turned off but the light stays on. When the key is turned to the on position the light goes out. My car is a...
- Fri Aug 12, 2022 5:22 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine cutting out while driving
- Replies: 6
- Views: 419
Re: Engine cutting out while driving
First symptom is it just misses then cuts out, it can be at any time on the level coming a hill, on the motorway or just pottering about. I have fitted a refurbished carb, and manifold as mine had a hole and was blowing, I was hoping that was the issue but no. It has a new coil, leads and just fitte...
- Fri Aug 12, 2022 9:14 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine cutting out while driving
- Replies: 6
- Views: 419
Re: Engine cutting out while driving
I have been wanting to pull over at the time when it happens to check the fuel pump, but you might know it's never in a quiet safe spot. All the electrics and lights are working when the engine cuts out.
- Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:54 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Engine cutting out while driving
- Replies: 6
- Views: 419
Engine cutting out while driving
Has any one any ideas as to what may be causing my 1957 948 moggie to cut out. While driving the engine will just cut out, if I switch off the ignition and turn it back on all is well again. Some days it wil happen and other times it will be ok. Any suggestions?