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by mfw898y
Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:49 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: 38 dgas running
Replies: 9
Views: 20718

Well i have flow from the pump to the carb and it will rev all day provided i shut the flaps so i'm assuming the float chamber is getting enough fuel although the level is questionable as i didn't check (it could be me but the haynes way of setting this seems open to interpritation). There is no fue...
by mfw898y
Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:33 pm
Forum: Steering Area
Topic: God awful rattle
Replies: 4
Views: 12990

Noise unbearable. I was thinking of removing the steering wheel alltogether and engineering some kind of differential braking system for the front wheels. Could be easier than finding the rattle :roll:
by mfw898y
Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:25 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels & Suspension Area
Topic: Anti roll bar bush.
Replies: 11
Views: 25571

I took a lot of advice but ended up buying a cheap vernier caliper(<£15) in the end. You'll be able to take inside and outside dimensions of exixsting mounts/bar etc. V8 kid is right about the 24mm for the laser though cos i have them on mine.
by mfw898y
Tue Dec 18, 2007 8:06 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: 38 dgas running
Replies: 9
Views: 20718

I'll take it to bits again tommorrow as i'm thinking the same. It came off a car that can't have been run for a while. The float chamber and jets were scaled up although i cleaned it the best i could. The holes are so bloody small though i suppose they are easily blocked. Gone through two cans of ca...
by mfw898y
Tue Dec 18, 2007 7:15 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: 38 dgas running
Replies: 9
Views: 20718

Cheers. Got plenty of fuel flow. I'll check to see if fuel squirts in tommorrow. Its just strange that it revs ok if i hold the flaps shut.
by mfw898y
Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:58 pm
Forum: Mk3 Capri's
Topic: My car
Replies: 2
Views: 11135

:D Looking good dude :D
by mfw898y
Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:53 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: 38 dgas running
Replies: 9
Views: 20718

38 dgas running

Hi, all. Just fitted a 38dgas of an old scimitar to my 2.0 pinto. I've cleaned it up, but the thing is, it'll start and idle which gets progressively worse, but it wont rev. As soon as you try to go from idle to rev it dies. The only exception to this is when you hold the choke flaps closed which I ...
by mfw898y
Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:26 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Idle
Replies: 16
Views: 29141

All of the haynes fault finding stuff was pointing to the head gasket. Finally replaced it (had to drill two bolts out :x ) and she runs swet as a nut with the VV fitted. You could see where the gasket had gone as it had rusted one of the bolts into the block although a bit of brute force and ignora...
by mfw898y
Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:07 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels & Suspension Area
Topic: Severe Wobble in the Steering.
Replies: 4
Views: 8324

Actually the rack mounts totally slipped my mind. I haven't touched them although I have some alloy mounts that bolt on without rubber bushes. Its been off the road so havent bothered fitting them. As soon as i get it back on the road i'll let you know how they feel.
by mfw898y
Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:56 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels & Suspension Area
Topic: Severe Wobble in the Steering.
Replies: 4
Views: 8324

Mine has done the same for ages and still does after poly bushing the front end. I think it was engineered into the car by Ford :lol: Dont overlook the easiest answers. If its realy that bad you need to start from the begining. I had a set of budget tyres on the front of a calibra once that went egg...
by mfw898y
Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:34 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Idle
Replies: 16
Views: 29141

Decided its head gasket and now i've rounded off two head bolts :shock:
by mfw898y
Sun Oct 28, 2007 1:53 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Idle
Replies: 16
Views: 29141

Cant find compression tester. Have checked clearances and the exhaust onesare way off. Put it back together and its miles better although no3 isnt firing at all. Its getting a spark so cant figure it out.
by mfw898y
Sun Oct 28, 2007 11:11 am
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Idle
Replies: 16
Views: 29141

mmmmmm indeedy. Compression test and valve clearances next and its lashing it down. Guess i'm getting wet.
by mfw898y
Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:29 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Idle
Replies: 16
Views: 29141

Oh dear. It does the same with the VV fitted :shock:
by mfw898y
Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:47 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: Idle
Replies: 16
Views: 29141

Will try anyway. Hands are tied. Will let you know how i get on. Cheers! I hope its nothing to do with the fact i've been a bit tight with the lead replacement lately :oops: