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- Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:21 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Coolant leak
- Replies: 1
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Coolant leak
Appointment in a couple of days for service at mechanic 1:15 min away. No water in oil, oil pressure is good. Im assuming the head gasket is on its way out. Im not sure how long its been seeping for. All head bolts were checked and at proper torque. Is this safe to drive to the mechanics or should I...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 7:14 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Series 2 Ignition Switch Wire Positions
- Replies: 10
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- Thu Nov 26, 2020 6:22 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Series 2 Ignition Switch Wire Positions
- Replies: 10
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- Thu Nov 26, 2020 5:47 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Series 2 Ignition Switch Wire Positions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3789
Re: Series 2 Ignition Switch Wire Positions
I have 3 single wires and 1 doubled wire that connected to the rear of my britax ignition lock. The switch portion, is a lucas 39449 with 1 single terminal and 3 double terminals. There is yellow wire with a brown band that connects to terminal 1 and appears to connect to ballast relay on frame by t...
- Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:48 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Series 2 Ignition Switch Wire Positions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3789
Re: Series 2 Ignition Switch Wire Positions
Which switch do you have?
Can you post a pic of the back?
Roy
Can you post a pic of the back?
Roy
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 7:18 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Britax ignition lock switch assembly questions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2340
Re: Britax ignition lock switch assembly questions
Ive got the steering lock the car, leaving the back plate of ignition switch still attached to the wires. The copper plate covering the springs has some black duscoloration on the nubs. The contacts on the back plate look quite worn. I the induvidusl contacts seem to be touching in places. Is this s...
- Fri Oct 23, 2020 5:35 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Britax ignition lock switch assembly questions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2340
Re: Britax ignition lock switch assembly questions
Does anyone have a part number for the XJ6 switch to replace the old one?
Can I take the column lock out of the equation, and just install a standard series 2 ignition switch? would the mounting bracket need to be modified?
Can I take the column lock out of the equation, and just install a standard series 2 ignition switch? would the mounting bracket need to be modified?
- Thu Oct 22, 2020 7:57 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Britax ignition lock switch assembly questions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2340
Britax ignition lock switch assembly questions
My LHD britax ignition switch has s@%t the bed. As soon as the battery is connected, the car tries to start. Power goes straight from the ignition to the starter relay and then, in turn, the starter solenoid wire with power connected. Are there tumblers and electrics available separately that fit wi...
- Wed Aug 29, 2018 4:19 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: soft top frame colour
- Replies: 5
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Re: soft top frame colour
My soft top frame is grayish blue.
A quick look on google for e-type hood frames and E-type soft top frames, most pictures show a blue or gray frame. I could only find one other picture of a black frame.
A quick look on google for e-type hood frames and E-type soft top frames, most pictures show a blue or gray frame. I could only find one other picture of a black frame.
- Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:25 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Zenith Stromberg slow to drop revs. Bypass valve?
- Replies: 9
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Re: Zenith Stromberg slow to drop revs. Bypass valve?
Idle adjusted! Feels a bit different when you take foot off accelerator but much improved from where it was. Thanks to all who helped!
- Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:39 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Zenith Stromberg slow to drop revs. Bypass valve?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4498
Re: Zenith Stromberg slow to drop revs. Bypass valve?
So I made my block off gaskets with no holes except for the screw holes. The good part is, the car no longer overrevs when taking your foot off the accelerator. The bad part is the revs drop down to 200 rpm, and the ignition light flickers before recovering to a slightly lumpy 450 rpm idle. On bfast...
- Thu Aug 16, 2018 11:12 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Zenith Stromberg slow to drop revs. Bypass valve?
- Replies: 9
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Re: Zenith Stromberg slow to drop revs. Bypass valve?
Made block off gaskets last night. Installed on the front carb. Idle comes down but car stumbles a bit as it falls to 500 RPM. Will install a block off gasket on the rear carb tonight. I would assume the problem lies with the bypass valve springs being worn out?
- Wed Aug 15, 2018 1:12 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Zenith Stromberg slow to drop revs. Bypass valve?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4498
Re: Zenith Stromberg slow to drop revs. Bypass valve?
I replaced both bypass valve diaphragms. Road test was disappointing. The car still revs at 1100 to 1500 rpms when foot comes off the accelerator. Revs drop to idle when I come to a complete stop and move forward a few feet in first. As mentioned before the throttle linkage has been lubricated sever...
- Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:43 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Zenith Stromberg slow to drop revs. Bypass valve?
- Replies: 9
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Zenith Stromberg slow to drop revs. Bypass valve?
Over the last year or so I have noticed the revs will stay at around 1100 rpm when taking my foot of the throttle. Occasionally at a stop light, the revs will eventually drop to proper idle on its own but usually I will have to put the car in first gear and inch forward a bit to get the car to drop ...
- Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:48 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Proper series 2 replacement choke warning light tube
- Replies: 0
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Proper series 2 replacement choke warning light tube
Does anyone have a lead on where to find a replacement series 2 red jewel choke warning light tube? All I can find is the series 3 assembly which is wider in diameter so the original bulb holder falls out the back and would require enlarging the hole in the dash. Yes, I could make the series 3 item ...
- Wed May 31, 2017 10:54 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Steering noise
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4978
Re: Steering noise
Thanks for all the great tips gentlemen.
I have a few things to try this weekend!
Roy
I have a few things to try this weekend!
Roy
- Wed May 31, 2017 4:09 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Steering noise
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4978
Re: Steering noise
Not a power steering car Hugo.
Took car for a drive yesterday, noise not occuring when vehicle is cold.
Took car for a drive yesterday, noise not occuring when vehicle is cold.
- Mon May 29, 2017 5:15 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Steering noise
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4978
Steering noise
After a run on a warm day, when the car turns i am getting a noise like the front tires are rubbing on the bonnet.
With the car stopped and bonnet lifted, theres a "chirp" where the column exits the cover at the bulkhead.
Is this anything to worry about?
Can this be lubricated?
With the car stopped and bonnet lifted, theres a "chirp" where the column exits the cover at the bulkhead.
Is this anything to worry about?
Can this be lubricated?
- Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:34 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Radio console restoration
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4552
Re: Radio console restoration
That looks great Martin!
I will be looking for the VHT wrinkle plus paint then.
Thx Tbob and Martin.
Roy
I will be looking for the VHT wrinkle plus paint then.
Thx Tbob and Martin.
Roy
- Sat Apr 29, 2017 10:45 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Radio console restoration
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4552
Re: Radio console restoration
Thanks for the tips guys. The oven cured paint gave me an idea. I think my powder coater has a black wrinkle finish. I might try that as appears to have same look as the rattle can paint but should be more durable.