millsn
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Everything posted by millsn
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A bit of tape over the top of them works wonders
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Mine appears to run hot but only recently. I don't trust the gauge. I discover when I switch the heater fan on and off the gauge swings fairly wildly. Some sort of earthing issue on mine I think
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ah, a popcorn moment 😶🌫️
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That's why people have apollo tanks
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No doubt its an earthing thing but why should my water temp read high (like 120 deg) and shoot down to 90 if I switch my heater fan off?
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Sorry I misunderstood. Fitting the angle drive alone is easy. I read into it removing the oil seal and replacing, my mistake.
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With the zetec it is a progression (holes) issue which is why so many people originally running carbs are now on tbs.
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yes but its a bstard and having done it I'd not recommend trying again. I finally ditched mine for an electronic speedo and sensor on the front wheel. No more speedo drive cable issues. It might be easier if you have access to a ramp / pit
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Bear in mind that the spring base suits on a circlip like ring. The ring clips around one of a series of grooves in the damper body. It may be that your circlip-like ring is on one of the lower grooves and this can be changed. Just don't ask me which groove it's supposed to sit in!
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Orange and blue on,605 turning off to,fotheringhay or petrol,station,at warmington
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How might one learn?
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I don't find that my seven 'pulls'. Steering wheel alignment can be resolved but IME you need an interested indy preferably a seven specialist to ensure this is done right. I also think there can be loads of things wrong with the front end of a seven which is worth getting checked or by a specialist if you don't feel able. This should be done before you adjust the tracking. Typical fail points: rack adjustment, steering column top joint, steering column ujs, loose rack attachment bolts, loose/missing camber lock nut and maybe track rod ends too.
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Mine's been spongy for a bit and weeps at the front. I think I should look for a race m/cylinder the same diameter as the standard one. Then the construction should be suited to 7 usage but the feel remain the same. Just need one that uses the same mounts. Must confess I don't enjoy the prospect of bleeding it throughout again. Last time took forever http://www.apracing.com/product_details/race_car/master_cylinders/flange_mounted_types/vertical_flange_types/cp5623_type.aspx Looks like they're around £80 ex vat, not sure what dia is required as a direct replacement mind Edited by - millsn on 8 Jun 2012 17:24:43
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Well if you don't mind a slight hijack, I'm intruiged by the girling upgrade route. What are the details/costs/suppliers? Edited by - millsn on 7 Jun 2012 20:09:15
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Consider using a stud instead
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Not the usual problem I don;t think. New rack, steering connects directly. Where the drive goes to the pinion moves fine with the steering wheel inputs but results in little movement around the centre. Only once a small amount of lock is on does the pinion seem to engage in the rack. It was fine, how does this happen? The adjuster hex is now tightened as much as it can be and there's no play in the ends of the rack
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I reckon it's heart from the exhaust manifold personally, I suspect it just makes it's way out down the tunnel. For as long as it travels the car will heat up esp at speed
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Thanks chaps, tool now ordered
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What size spanner do I need to undo that top nut. It measures 36mm, is it metric?
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What happened to them to require replacement Tony?
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You'd have to get under the car and get a multi meter onto the electrical connections under the floor. If theres power them maybe your fuel pump is dead (unlikely) but if not you'd have to start asking why and trace the fault back up the wiring loom.
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I'd check if the fuel pump has power. If not figure out why. Most likely you're a dodgy earth somewhere
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Has anyone had harlines made up rather than flexi?
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Tested the new thermostat and it seemed duff too. Until I boiled it in the pan that is. So the old one was fine. I ran the car back up to temp and up to over temp and still on fan. There's plenty of power at the switch so it turns out I've a duff fan switch after all. Now off to find the right switch
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Duff thermostat now sourced from euro car parts Edited by - millsn on 5 May 2012 14:03:06