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dikko

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  1. 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.

     

  2. 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.

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  3. 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...

  4. ..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.

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  5. 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.

     

  6. 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... *grumpy*  Dikko.

     

  7.  

    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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

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