molten

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?

Throttle body any use off escort?

Hi
someone I know is braking a 90s escort. What electronic parts should I take of with view to future efi on spitfire?

Ordered standard double width rad from canleys. Better the devil .....

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

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.....

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?

Cheers Wim.
Are they set screws or self-tappers type of thread

Cheers

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

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

There are loads of motolita steering wheels on GT6 and Spit's.
Someone must have an idea :-/

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

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

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?

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

Hi Chris

Hope you are well mate.

Doesnt seem to want to go past the ignition barrel!! Or is it just me :-/

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

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.

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

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.

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 :)

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?