Velocita Rosso Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Sam...start with the needle valves first, clean/ unstick/replace.....Thats the only time my carbs have overflowed. Replaced needle valves and no problem....oh and the float chamber gaskets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Velocita Rosso said: Sam...start with the needle valves first, clean/ unstick/replace.....Thats the only time my carbs have overflowed. Replaced needle valves and no problem....oh and the float chamber gaskets It's about the only time I wish it was on SUs, the amount of FAFF getting to the floats/needle valves on the Strombergs VS the SUs. Oh and the valves aren't cheap on the 'bergs either. 42 minutes ago, PeteStupps said: That's a pain, can you not get a short spanner in on the bottom nuts? I have to take the SUs and heatshield off to get to all the manifold nuts. How old are your floats? On the FWD my single stromberg abruptly started overflowing after being off the road for 9 months, turned out to be leaky float. Very very tight access on all the nuts holding them to the manifold. On the car almost no chance of getting them out. Floats were new when James rebuilt the carbs shortly before I bought it - referring back looks like Jul 2017 (Carb Rebuild) I should probably add that the over-flow is an intermittent problem. When I switched off and tapped the rear carb, it stopped. (for now) Edited July 18, 2022 by yorkshire_spam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkEFI Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Quick geometry check to start with, hopefully then just some general stuff 🤞 oh and remove the hardtop. 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B. Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Well, my spit has not moved an inch since 10CR in 2019. Perhaps not the best starting point. However, I have fitted new delco distributor - now Saltdirk can get the distributor back, which he so kindly lend me 3 years ago, when my distributor died unexpectedly somewhere in the alps. The 1.5" SU's have been farmed out for overhaul. I have fitted a new less loud exhaust. Wheelbarrow exhaust are a pain on 10CR. New (older) seats have been fitted. Oilcooler fitted New softtop fitted. The old one was leaking badly Perhaps I will be able to wind the sidewindows up and down. I am fitting the GT6 windows to the car with quarterlights. Brakes needs servicing and finally I need to replace all fuellines. That should be abouit it. Cheers Nick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 16 minutes ago, Nick B. said: I have fitted a new less loud exhaust. Wheelbarrow exhaust are a pain on 10CR. Very very true! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Got some wiring to do and check over the front suspension, otherwise the car is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 19 hours ago, yorkshire_spam said: Very very true! Not in all cases, mine is very quiet and easy on the ear, even on long runs. The single skinned tails are louder than the double skinned ,rolled ends type 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick B. Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, Velocita Rosso said: Not in all cases, mine is very quiet and easy on the ear, even on long runs. The single skinned tails are louder than the double skinned ,rolled ends type Thats what I said 10 years ago 🙂 The exhaust is probably worn out. Anbd a 1300 screamer with raised comperesion and 1.5SU perhaps adds to the booming resonnance. Probably also depend on the rest of the setup. Mine were double skinne with rolled ends. Lack of silencer in the pipe between manifold (tubular) and the rear silencers probably added to the noise. Hopefully the addition af a silencer in the mid pipe along with a newer single exhaust will be less intolerable. See you in France Cheers Nick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Nothing more I could do to the car to ensure mechanically OK. The only thing left to do is check all the e paperwork eg insurance, is sufficient. When breaking down on the 2015 run, I was eventually told "you can have one or the other....recovery or hire hire car...not both"....also...."can`t recover your car because its on three wheels" (referring to snapped half shaft not allowing it to be loaded onto a recovery vehicle😲) ....a faux pas by insurers then allowed expenses to go back and repair/fix/collect. May have to rethink recovery additional`s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 I hope you've all applied for your ICMV booklets from the DVLA (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-an-international-certificate-for-motor-vehicles-icmv), especially if you're travelling through Liechtenstein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Wraith said: I hope you've all applied for your ICMV booklets from the DVLA (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-an-international-certificate-for-motor-vehicles-icmv), especially if you're travelling through Liechtenstein. Cor, never heard of that one before, is it new? Wonder if I should have had one on previous occasions when I've driven across Liechtenstein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Seeing as you only have to cough, then we will have passed through Lichtenstein...and specifically if there are no border patrols?. My main concern would be, if my navigator took me to Somalia.....( as it only applies to Lichtenstein, Somalia and ......could we finish up in Mexico?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Today I've been chatting to the chap at the DVLA who issues the ICMV. His advise is get your application in sooner rather than later. He is a one man band within the DVLA. Regards Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Rubce said: Today I've been chatting to the chap at the DVLA who issues the ICMV. His advise is get your application in sooner rather than later. He is a one man band within the DVLA. Regards Bruce Only use this form if you: are taking your vehicle out of the country for 12 months or less to Liechtenstein, Mexico or Somalia have a V5C for the vehicle in your name from DVLA are the vehicle keeper There’s no fee for the ICMV. I dont think i will rush over this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Cook Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Well, are we going through Liechtenstein? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Don Cook said: Well, are we going through Liechtenstein? @Ellis This is an important question... no mention in the Handy Hints (unless I missed it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Clive said: @Ellis This is an important question... no mention in the Handy Hints (unless I missed it) The ICMV is mentioned in the handy hints document which is how I found out about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 International huh…. Three whole nations on it…. 🤔 I’ve transited Lichtenstein several times without it without incident…. Or is this another brexit “dividend”? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 54 minutes ago, Rubce said: The ICMV is mentioned in the handy hints document which is how I found out about it. Ah, I must have missed it when I read through. Now found it after reading the section on Lichenstein, it is a bit tucked away. Maybe worth "promoting" to the required documents bit at the beginning? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Morning! prep on schedule, GT6- I’ll change oil/filter ,plugs, grease grease points & repack wheel bearings . Dolomite- the same as GT6,also if I find the time I’d like to get it in the air at an exhaust place and see if they can get the system a bit ‘higher up’. The 1500 system always looks like it needs lifting when viewed, not a great design! Lichtenstein ?! Oh yes, blink and you’ll miss it 😆 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) The car passed it's MOT with flying colours a month or so ago. That plus a basic check and a few short tours is about all I have done so far 🧐 Edited July 21, 2022 by Beans added picture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutty Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 European Low emission zones. Act now if you think this will affect you. Reading the handy hints for the 10CR on Thursday I became alarmed by the LEZs operating in Europe that I was not aware of and the fact we go on a two week European tour next Friday for our family summer holiday. On investigation unlike the UK zones that you can pay for on the day of entering the European ones work on a basis of having a certificate to take your car in and there for have to applied for before entering. In most cases this has to be done online providing evidence that you car meets the regs again another difference unlike the UK where you are effectively paying to take a high emissions car in to a LEZ in Europe if you car is a high emission car then you simply can not take it in. In most cases historic are exempt but still need the certificate. This can take up to two weeks to arrive so get them sorted now rather than later. I am now sitting here fingers crossed mine turn up in time though I have been informed Europe don't use AMPR to fine drivers but a manual process of stopping drivers. Also I have been told that just going to a garage in Germany to get you certificate as mentioned in the handy hints is not as simple as it sounds with a friend who recently having to go to 5 different garages before he found one that would do it. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 54 minutes ago, Rutty said: most cases historic are exempt but still need the certificate. In France there is no certificate for classics,yet. Classics are exempt from these restrictions in all the zones that exist at present I believe. However on days when pollution levels are particularly high they are banned just like other cars in the higher pollution categories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 There is a useful app "Green Zones.eu" which allows you to check all the zones and check if they are in force at the time we are passing through them. Lille is one of the problem areas in the past. Cheers Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Knowing the 10CR route would be helpful in determining if any of the LEZ are likely to affect us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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