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3.5 liters later, leather still absorbing the oil...🤔

I now make double pass one after another in continuous time. Pict at the end of one process... Very oily but not for long.🙄

What the...

I was checking all bolts to ensure no air leak... 🙄 

I still have to adjust cold start from the metering unit with choke. Something to work on...

10 hours ago, Nick Jones said:

Probably their first feed ever. They look like they are worth the effort though so keep at it! 🙂

Thanks. That may be true. At least 15 years with no care.

I ordered cheaper oil yesterday (2.5l) because after 1l the front seats are close to be nourished, but rear ones are still rough and dry.

Still dry after 6 passes front and 3 rear. 750 ml already spread.

Litteraly absorbing under my eyes...

I don't know how soft they were when new, but they are still too dry. One bit on front is saturated and the difference on sight and touch : great difference...

Today afternoon was time to take care of the leather seats.

I used 1st natural soap + warm water and soft towel and 2nd i used neatsfoot oil spread with paintbrush.

Picture after soap phase.

I think leather is not saturated enough and i'll have a look tomorrow. (I wish i have enough oil...) 

News

Sunday i started the car to show to my brother in law with whom i make local historical  navigation rallyes. I'm the nav, h'es the pilot. it was very cold sunday and 2 weeks the car stayed.

First the battery was fully charged and that's fine. After a few tries, the car ran with the starter engaged. 

Still have a slight leak at the inlet fuel pump which is odd because should only "suck" gasoline. Or is it possible that thre's a mess here with the inappropriate valve relieve (i saw some are dedicated to Bosch systems), but how i can check?

I have a spanish mate in south France who has the 6th injector insert missing, so they will all be fitted soon, as i ordered a fule hoses set at C.Witor recently (hope i'll have them in 2 weeks).

So next step in check throttles balance (i bought the tool), make a dedicated hose between prefilter and inlet fuel pump)

Then check brakes, replace hoses and fluid, and get ready for the C.T (french MOT) as a collection car.

41 minutes ago, John Bell1 said:

Did you manage to sort this Luc? I've now changed these on my TR6 so could send you my old one off injector 4. Prefer swap for your leaky one so I have a complete set of fittings spare.

Cheers, John

Hi John, thanks for your offer, but i just ordered monday a set at Chris Witor, as I had stuff to buy. Sometimes stars are not aligned 🙄. I wish the set i ordered won't leak too 😅

Hi. I spotted this which i believe is a Mayflower on local sales near my parent's home. Only information is for sale rhd 1953 1400 km (or miles i presume).

Looks nice and clean in 2 door sedan 2 tones color.

What's this worth as a driver (enjoyable?) and on the market (prices and interest).

Thanks for chatting.

Just tried this today.

Plugs and o seals from Audi.

I'll let you know when i start

13 minutes ago, John Bell1 said:

I'm enjoying watching your progress with this. My TR6 also has a mix of push in and screw in injectors, not an issue. Personally I'd replace the injector pipes if you don't know how old they are and definitely fit new O rings to the injector adaptor blocks. TR Trader (Prestige Injection) will sell you all these at decent prices. A pain ordering stuff in UK after Brexit. I live in Germany so tend to pick things up when I'm over there to avoid that hassle.

If your injector pipe leak is right at the elbow you may be able to shorten it slightly and force it back on. The workshop manual describes the process. 

Good luck!

Yes thanks.

I just saw a link to them this morning before posting.

But only one leaking. I hesitate to replace them all.

I have 2 issues about the injectors.

1. number 4 hose has a little fuel leak. I read those are PFTE hoses, my question is it possible to tighten it to the metal elbow and how? heating, glue, collar, other?

2. may have air leak on some injector bungles. thre is a mix of screw and push types (don't ask me why) and some may not be airtight. Trying to improve that...

Water and oil are done.

Started the job on electric additional fan.

Soon I'll check replace breake hoses. Do you know if the CW kit fits front and rear on my mk2 PI?

https://www.chriswitor.com/proddetail.php?prod=BHKCWSSSW

Then about the engine i have a little fuel leak on the 4th hose plastic injector side. Is it possible to stretch it a bit any how?

Also i think i have air leaks in the injectors plugs  erea (when warm, the engine stops).

19 minutes ago, RobPearce said:

Hurrah! Excellent result.

Thanks for your help

37 minutes ago, Nick Jones said:

It lives!! 🙂

Well done! 👏

Thanks. You helped much.

2nd start after adjusting timimg.

I'm very happy you guys helped me to achieve the ignition problem.

I had to share this. 

Thank you.😊

Great news today and it's all thanks to you mates and this very nice forum ; 1st time in my life the car starts and i listen to her.

Guys you helped me so well. Thanks. And back to the main thread.

22 hours ago, Clive said:

That is so incredibly French! 

not that much : "May not post to France. " 😄

39 minutes ago, Howard said:

Its seriously bad idea to touch the plug while doing this as you could have a very nasty electrical shock!

 

Yes, nobody would do this...

"put an electronical ignition, it will make the job easier" they said... 🤣

Thanks guys.

As soon as i get my HP fuel pump, coil wires and spark testers, i"ll try this as i don't know if my actual E.I is not burnt or else.

Got an answer today : remove the ballast, check positive feeding from neiman to coil + [wires from E.I] red wire to positive coil and black to negative coil

OK clear, 

I sent this diagram to the seller's shop where I bought the new E.I kit (they're pro electric car detailers and builders).

Rob, is it possible that i might connect tis white/grey before ballast to red E.I?

Seems like on fig 3 on the link you gave

Well well.

Just received the new module (AccuSpark Stealth kit6)

Instructions (not including ballast)🙄

All right, i've made larger researches and this is what i found that might be correct (because those Pretronix electrical diagram are way too simple...).

the E.I is for 1.5 or 3.0 Ohms

the Flame thrower Coil is #40001 1.5 Ohms, the installation instructions say : for normal use, keep the resistor in place, (for 3.0 ohms coil remove resistor)

For record, old coil is Lucas 16C6 45232E (1.3 to 1.5 OHM)

Now that' might be the correct diagram upon Pertronix diagram and what you mentioned + net info, correct me if i'm mistaken!

Left is the model, and right is my car.

39 minutes ago, RobPearce said:

ve feed

Thanks for your reply and if you can scan the wiring it's cool! No rush since i won't be ready tomorrow.

but Sorry I don't get what "VE" is (is it a contraction of other terms i don't know?)