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Been some time since I posted on this thread but I have some excellent news. I started her up tonight on third key turn ;-) Not had a running engine for 16 yrs so a revival indeed. Thanks to all the forum members that posted help over the last couple years. just need a few tips to fine tune timing. Any suggestions?
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Throttle body any use off escort?
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Hi someone I know is braking a 90s escort. What electronic parts should I take of with view to future efi on spitfire?
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Ordered standard double width rad from canleys. Better the devil .....
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2356 wrote:You will have to pay import duty, VAT on the rad, the duty and the shipping and a handling fee for Parcel force at this end of things. I import lots of stuff from the US. Makes no difference if it's a gift or second hand either, I'd only recommend it if there's no european alternative. Might just get standard full size from canleys unless anyone has an idea of what cost the charges are likely to be? Seller says he has shipped several of these to uk and the buyers never comented on having to pay extra charges when they land. Cheers tim
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Hi All Was just about to purchase a full width alloy radiator from states. Anyone know how these perform compared to normal copper? Also, would I have to pay import tax to have one delivered from US? Not very informed about this type of stuff cheers scott
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I don't believe it. Getting ready for engine start up. Put some water in rad and a nice puddle appeared on garage floor!!!!!. I checked the thing before fefurb and was fine. Another damned delay! One day this car will be heard running.....
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JohnD wrote:You have rebuilt an engine? Or done a lot of work to recommission one out of action for a long time? And you want to start it, for the first time, on acan of old 2-stroke mixture? It's never that easy to get a new/out from commission engine started, and I fear you spoil the ship for two-ha'porth of tar! Or else are very, very hard up? If you can (!) go and buy a gallon of the best (V-power) for your start up. Then use the 2-stroke later, if you must. Friend used to put 2-stroke in his six cylinders, but that was on Lucas Pi and he reckoned the pump needed the lubrication. I once put some diesel in mine by mistake and diluted it tio the max with petrol - it smoked and clogged the plugs for three tank fuls thereafter. This is NOT a good idea! John Blimey John I was only asking if it was ok to use. I got the tail between my legs now :( Point taken though mate. Shell it is... cheers
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About to get ready for engine fire up. I have 5 ltrs of fuel in a canister and was thinking of disconnecting fuel hose from pipe and just put hose in canister. Problem is that the fuel had about 50mls of 2 stroke oil in it. Should that fuel not be used?
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Cheers Wim. Are they set screws or self-tappers type of thread Cheers
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Hello Can anyone tell me if the overdrive switch is meant to be screwed to the underside of the cap? If so, where do I get the correct screws? If not, how is it secured? Thanks for any help on this gents Scott
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Thanks Jamie Thats great. I have early 1500 so colubm should be same as your - i think..presuming boss is same size. I know there is a longer version but based on what you say the shorter one should be fine. Cheers scott
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There are loads of motolita steering wheels on GT6 and Spit's. Someone must have an idea :-/
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Hello All Hope you know what i mean here but does anyone know what length of horn pencil is suitable for use in moto lita steering wheel boss? Cheers
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Cheers Clive A bit of black silicone around edge of mirror base should create the 'normal' look and cover the small area where the chrome has flaked off. Thanks
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Hi Clive Thanks for that. Do you know if the rubber gaskets have a recess in them so the mirroe base actually sits in them?
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Hi All Any idea where I may pick up a pair of rubber boots/gaskets for a set of bullet mirrors. They are the ones that is shaped like 'canoe' if that makes sense :P
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Hi Chris Hope you are well mate. Doesnt seem to want to go past the ignition barrel!! Or is it just me :-/
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Hello I have early 1500 spit and want to find out if the lack of the Anti-torque steering brace would be a problem? I only ask as i dont seem to be able to get the damned thing back on :B
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if compressed air doesnt work, use the old flexi brake hose in a grease gun and pump grease into caliper. Thats how I had to release mine. Worked a treat.
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Hi Sam I Have pheonix single box twin outlet bsilencer, 4-2-1 extractor manifold and K&N filters, so the needles I have match the system/s i am using with AAQ needles. These needles are recomended for the kn filters. Cheers Scott
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from memory: approx £80 for cam + £35 exchange surcharge, refundable upon request presuming your old 1500 cam is servicable, plust cost of postage of your old cam to canleys.
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Thanks Wim That should see me right. Looks like the length of rigid pipe I have is not long enough. Will need to inspect further. Cheers Fella :)
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4526 wrote: normally ( on mine) there is a piece with a bend to it that exits the tank , on mine to the left and then it follow the tank to the underside (boot floor) and there its goes trough the floor .. if you still don't get the write idea i just can unscrew my panel and take a picture for you , just let me know ;) Hi Wimpus I picture paints many words with me so if you could photograph for me that would be great. I need to see 1) where fuel pipe enters the boot floor. 2) how that then connects to the fuel tank 3) Any vent that is on top of the tank. Nilfisken - your picture was a big help too. Thanks
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Thanks Nilfisken What I need to know is where / how the pipe is routed when it exits the tank, through the boot floor. I have a new fuel pipe (copper fuel grade) that runs along the chassis, up into the boot area. I am trying to find out if this is correct and how to properly plumb to tank... If that makes sense?