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by Motionwork
Wed Apr 13, 2022 6:53 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Power steering control valve
Replies: 7
Views: 1837
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Re: Power steering control valve

Thanks for the info Marek, if I remove one of the thin washers, would this increase the fluid pressure in the system?

Thanks,
Matthew
by Motionwork
Tue Apr 12, 2022 7:58 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Power steering control valve
Replies: 7
Views: 1837
Great Britain

Re: Power steering control valve

Hi Colin, Thanks for the reply. I have been having problems with the power steering for a while. Initially the bearing in the pump failed and I sent it off to be re-conditioned. When it came back the steering was good for a while and then it stopped working. I am guessing that there must have been s...
by Motionwork
Sun Apr 10, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Power steering control valve
Replies: 7
Views: 1837
Great Britain

Re: Power steering control valve

Photo of the control valve.

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by Motionwork
Sun Apr 10, 2022 2:56 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Power steering control valve
Replies: 7
Views: 1837
Great Britain

Power steering control valve

Should there be any seals on the control valve in the steering pump? There are a couple of grooves halfway along the assembly that makes me think that there should be, but I cannot recall seeing any on it when I took it apart. I have checked the parts catalogue and there is no indication that there ...
by Motionwork
Sat Apr 20, 2019 2:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Open Day April 2019
Replies: 108
Views: 35578
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Re: Open Day April 2019

A big thank you to Angus and his team for a very enjoyable morning.

Cheers,
Matthew

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by Motionwork
Fri Apr 05, 2019 12:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Open Day April 2019
Replies: 108
Views: 35578
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Re: Open Day April 2019

David Jones Richard Hartfall Steve Hook (mgcjag) Steve&Jo (TheDampMan) Jonathan John (johnetype) Julian aka cactusman Jerry & Hilary Lunt Jeremy Stuart Exelby John and Teresa Fowle Paul and Sandra (paulsco) Martin Scherz Peter Crespin Simon Pimblett Julian Barratt David Dawson Tim Sargeant Chris All...
by Motionwork
Wed Jan 30, 2019 1:57 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Kienzle clock
Replies: 12
Views: 5095
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Re: Kienzle clock

Hi Bernie, I may be able to help you, as a clock restorer and also a fellow Series 3 E Type owner. The clock in my car is running slow and is on my to do list. I plan to strip the movement and clean and service the mechanical part in the next couple of months and If the clock is straightforward and ...
by Motionwork
Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Tappet gaps on v12
Replies: 4
Views: 2842
Great Britain

Hi Jim and Steve, Thanks for your observations regarding the feeler gauge, I'll check it with a micrometer tomorrow to make sure it is accurate. I am sure it is a standard camshaft, so will re-set the gaps to the manufacturer's recommended clearance. Regards, Matthew P.S. sorry for the duplication o...
by Motionwork
Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:53 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Tappet gaps on v12
Replies: 4
Views: 2842
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Tappet gaps on v12

Hi all, I thought that I would tune the engine up while waiting for spring to arrive. One of the jobs on the 'to do' list is check the tappet gaps as they sound a bit noisy . I have removed the cam cover and measured the gaps on one side of the V and ten tappet gaps measure 0.009" and two measure 0....