dikko

Thank you Neil, Electric Bod gone off me, he's actually moved to Greece all of a sudden. So, before I blow up my electronic module etc I'll be looking for another, I hope I find an 'old school' one. In the long-distant past the only trouble I've had has been with Alternators the odd worn-out Dynamo bearing yes, but never regulator box or dynamo electrics.

You live and learn (from BlatChat)many thanks SS3...

Thanks SteveS3 and Malcolm (I WILL check!). Original dynamo I will go for I think for same reason, period looks etc. If my electrician/advisor turns out to be right a Dynamator will be done. A tractor might be thing I need for Trials except it might be against regs... Hope it goes well.

From the book Tony, but I'll make sure I read it correctly...as you mention it.Ta!

Jonathan, I know I can go buy and job done BUT... I know the Elec man might be doing 'a duty of care thing' with belts and braces but on the other hand he may be brainwashed into 'Alternators are God' too. I'm thinking it's the latter... It's Neg Earth, not sure about pulley sizes... As Andrew says (last post) some don't even have either but charge up and maybe aren't on Electronic but points but I'm not sure what the draw difference though but can't be a lot. No lights Andrew and certainly no wipers...no screen either...

..Oh woe is me... I'm reviving a strange Ancient Trials Car after it was abandoned for a few years after herding sheep in Wales (!) then dragged out of a hedge backwards (literally) and I'm working on the electrics. It's now got an old Healy Sprite engine of about 1200cc and it's extremely basic in the intruments dept. To help me I've just had an Auto electrician round and he said the dynamo will give me problems on my old jalopy and will cut out if I don't fit an Alternator...AAAaaggh. The good Dynamo will have to go along with the new Regulator and my lovely well-thought out wiring. (Photo pre-wiring stage) He said the fuel pump plus oil gauge and light, plus electric fan will overstretch the Dynamo power and cause the above.... I hate to be an unbeliever but Do we believe him? Fan has start-up draw of 15 amps and runs at 6 amps. It's on an automatic 82-87 degree window operation and comes off the battery via a fuse anyway. The fuel pump is a measly 2 amp draw. The Electronic ignition draw is his main concern of cutting out at low revs..The manufacturer tells me the draw is 3 amps but will have difficulty at low revs if it gets less than 6 volts. Walking pace is about the speed for Trials with the occasionally burst (either calculated or panic 😁) Oil & Temp Gauges and their lights plus sender units next to nothin' methinks. And that's all there is. Is he right? Do I go for a modern 40 amp Alternator and throw away the old technology bits? I haven't a clue as to what the dynamo pushes out or all this amperage means. My old Seven has run for years on Dynamo and Electronic ignition without a problem and it's got more electrics than this strange little beast.

Chris Wheeler of the 7 Workshop helped Russell Savory with installing the V8 prototypes, he's away at the moment but I rang him and he said contact Mountune who helped develop the R6. Northampton Motorsport know about the V8. Hope that helps. Dikko

GT Towing at Potters Bar Herts have all bits.

I was told many years ago that Ital axle was good for 155 and ford 165... There are some programmable distributors on the market that might make a difference, you can dial them in while you're driving them from your phone... gosh...pref rolling road... A mate of mine living near Brixham took me to a good man who knows the business with the above gizmo's plus rolling road dyno and is an engine builder (Twin Cams etc) and race prep. Any good? I'll get his details if so.

I'm trying to save the life of an old Trials Car (an Ugly Bug for sure) that was abandoned in a field in Wales after chasing sheep for part of it's life.... I've got an engine that came out of a Midget and it's been ID'd as a Marina. Unfortunately the owner has lost its flywheel and I'm in need of one. I'm not sure what else fits, being part of a long line of progression of BMC Austin Morris etc I'm sure there many models may fit. Don't know enough. Anyone got one going rusty under a bench somewhere? There doesn't seem to be any left in herts... Dikko.

PM Sent re man from my area, up to you to give him a Call Tango7. Dikko.

Have a soon-to-be new member in my area (Herts) interested. Have sent you pm with details. Rgds, Dikko.

Apparently your mailbox is full probe2. Ring my number and leave yours and I'll get someone clever to post a photo - howzat?

Nothing heard so far.

Probe 2,, call me anytime if you're still interested. Dikko.

I've got the " EXTRA 10% OVER" I was advised to over-order for breakages (I didn't break any... ) so I have about 20 off 900X600X20mm slabs of 'Jerusalem Gold' going spare for a snip. IF anyones finds themselves in need (park your Seven on something posh?) come and collect. ring 01920 87oneone53 Herts area.

Someone I know has this...............come and join us??? Alexis Mk14 Formula Ford (1968) Chassis stamped with original Arch Motors chassis number. Eligible for HSCC Historic Formula Ford, the car has had a recent ground up restoration around the original chassis and wishbones, uprights, fuel tank, pedals, instruments and seat. All Rose joints and bearings are brand new. £20,995 Chassis: Chassis re-enamelled with new Aluminium floor, foot box and firewall New brake and clutch master cylinders with all new braided hoses Refurbished Original pedals Original fuel tank Brand new period correct steering rack and new steering arm ball joints Original Smiths instruments (revs, oil pressure, water temp) New Varley red top battery and battery box New flat bottomed steering wheel New Willans 6 point harness Alcantara upholstered original seat New OMP light-weight fire system plumbed in New wiring loom Original radiator with brand new hoses Corners: Original wishbones and uprights, refurbished and Nickel Plated. Brand new dampers and springs New bearings on all four corners New ball joints on front upper wishbones Every suspension rose joint replaced with good quality new joints New brake callipers and fresh Pagid pads (with one spare set of Ferodo pads) New Wiz Wheels Brand new full set of Avon ACB 9 tyres Full set of spare bearings, ball joints and numerous spare rose joints Transmission Refreshed Hewland Mk8 gearbox and adapter plate Brand new Medina silencer Bodywork: Bodywork painted in Royal blue with a white nose stripe. Bullet Style wing mirrors. 0 Miles Barnett built engine available by separate negotiation. Reason for sale - I need the garage space for an Elan 26R project. Contact: Simon Butler - 07803 909284 - simon@fairtradeclergyshirts.co.uk

Keeping the brakes on after a few hot laps may tend to do that however thick the discs. Easily done in the excitement of it all. Back in the paddock keep off the brakes.

Very interested, do I ring you or you can contact me on 01920 871153, I'm near Hoddesdon.

All sorted swapped with happy diff, didn't half go though but ran out of revs at 90....

I have a superb Limited slip Diff but at 4.1:1 it's too revvy for my 1500 SII. Sell or swap for something more cruisy? 01920 871153

03 plate Focus Ghia 1.6. Neighbours car put through a hedge, front body and a bit of suspension damage. Was well looked-after until he did that! He did manage to drive it out of the field he was in (only when he got the farmer to unlock the gate) and home again. Only wants a couple of hundred. Requires handy home. Dikko 01920 871153

Selling for an old ex member. Herts area. Set of four new, unused front wing stays for S1 or S2 Lotus Seven £15 +£3p&p Unused, new full tonneau cover for RHD Long Cockpit Lotus or Caterham Seven 85on. £30 +£8p&p New Old Stock pair of Spax rear shock absorbers G776 with adjustable spring platforms, for live axle seven. £60 +£8p&p For more details and photos please contact robertpomeroy@hotmail.com

Have patience, he is about

I've used it on my little formula Ford Simon. I found it efficient and trouble-free. What I did discover - and the reason I used it - is that it will not cure a problem. The car was overheating after a few laps with water. I tried Evans and it was better but not the answer. The cure was a larger alli Rad. Both water and Evans worked well. As Evans doesn't pressurize and with the other advantages re maintenance-free I would have said Evans was the one to go for.