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Re: E10 fuel
The BIG issue is vapour lock with the ethanol on carbureted engines, especially after parked and heat soak.
- Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:10 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Ideas to reduce heat in car on Series 3 V12
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4359
Re: Ideas to reduce heat in car on Series 3 V12
Yes on retard diaphragm(replaced many times) But it is only active at tickover I seem to remember,
Once you're rolling the advance bob weights kick in, certainly on my strobe markings that I've spent ages gaping into!.
Once you're rolling the advance bob weights kick in, certainly on my strobe markings that I've spent ages gaping into!.
- Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:56 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Ideas to reduce heat in car on Series 3 V12
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4359
Re: Ideas to reduce heat in car on Series 3 V12
Yes lots of heat with all shields in place. It comes in from the bulkhead. I am lucky enough to have a Webasto from new. Does the trick.
- Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:53 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: JD43 torsion bar tensioner tool alternative
- Replies: 35
- Views: 13464
Re: JD43 torsion bar tensioner tool alternative
I am lucky enough to have bought the tool some 25 years ago. It's actually made from a splined torsion bar locking plate,if they're still available?
- Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:26 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Starter motor problems
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3847
Re: Starter motor problems
Ha, after 42 years of ownership my starter failed. I took it to the last remaining Lucas rebuild shop Jay Electrics Surrey outer London. Windings were shot. They rebuilt mine. I specifically did not want the knock off Hi Torque motors as I've heard they can get stuck and catch fire. What a differenc...
Re: Misfire
I have got mine to run well on 95 octane for years now,
Re: ReOPUS
I fitted the Crane kit and coil years ago very carefully and can only praise it. The OPUS just died very slowly in about 1995 leaving me stranded once warm.
- Tue Aug 03, 2021 8:00 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Series3 LHD to RHD conversion - DIY task?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4595
Re: Series3 LHD to RHD conversion - DIY task?
Certainly for UK they are not the same car. US models are full of emission stuff and also the air con dasd is different, side lights, bumpers. I spot them a mile off. Call me a snob.
- Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:54 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Series 3 seats
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3166
Re: Series 3 seats
I had the lower .squabs restuffed by local sofa upholsterer also add a memory foam cushion from Ebay for lower back. Big improvement. No height issue for me.
- Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:42 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Series 3 E Type V12 Overheating Fix(es)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2243
Re: Series 3 E Type V12 Overheating Fix(es)
I had the radiator rebuilt with a high flow +30% core and did fit multiblade fans. I have had the heads off some time back and did clean out the rear liner crud. Making sure the system holds 13 psi on test also. I've fitted rebuilt water pump and addressed every aspect if system. There's a lot of he...
- Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:53 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Strombergs ... fix flooding .. get rid
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1508
Re: Strombergs ... fix flooding .. get rid
I used my S3FHC to Jag 60th event yesterday. Yes the carbs were rebuilt some while back. Engine was humming on all 12. Yes the strombergs can run well. Fluffy at traffic stops and bit erratic but I;ve put a lot of time into these and they can run well. I always pot in 150 ml of hydraulic fluid Dex 3...
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:42 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Removing headrests
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10814
Re: Removing headrests
I know this is an old post but I'd thought I'd post my solution to the problem that came as a eureka moment. One of my headrests was stuck in and all the force in the world wouldn't remove it. I got it to go up about 100 mm and then that was it. I figured that the clip was blocking it. I took the se...
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:19 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Stromberg 175cd Carb Tuning
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3495
Re: Stromberg 175cd Carb Tuning
If you have the thermostatic temperature sensors in the side of the carbe someone may have backed them off and this allows air in. Lethal.
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:09 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: I’m loosing master brake fluid.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1937
Re: I’m loosing master brake fluid.
Little word of warning,I have heard that replacements are not always functioning correctly so keep your old ones. I have rebuilt mine and all is well. There have been issues on the little valve at end of master cylinder causing the brakes to lock on.
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:04 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Oil Filter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2094
Re: Oil Filter
I ordered an SNG filter and was sent a round one!
They sent a replacement,a round one!
Finally I insisted they collect the old ones and sent oval.
In the old days oval ones were available from any parts shop but not anymore in UK.
They sent a replacement,a round one!
Finally I insisted they collect the old ones and sent oval.
In the old days oval ones were available from any parts shop but not anymore in UK.
- Mon Jan 04, 2021 10:12 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: S3 Fuel Expansion Tank
- Replies: 55
- Views: 16327
Re: S3 Fuel Expansion Tank
On my UK car that drain hole goes through to the bottom as I poked a wire through it gears ago when wash water would accumulate in the area below the fuel flap. Well worth doing.Still don't know where yje tank vents to. Had it out years ago but forgot.
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:13 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal
- Replies: 16
- Views: 18521
Re: Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal
Hard to believe some idiot fitted the oil filter canister without checking the rubber seal and replacing it. Could have blown the oil pressure and ruined the engine.
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:06 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Rebuilding lsd.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6562
Re: Rebuilding lsd.
So turn the clock back to about 1978. I've just bought my 72 V12S3. There was some clunking on the pinion shaft on power on off. Me young lad didn't like the idea of replacing the pinion collapsible oil seal thrust washer which you're supposed to do when tightening the nut, My torque wrench didn't g...
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 9:41 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Series 3 roadster 1972
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2705
Re: Series 3 roadster 1972
I once rammed the headrest in and now cant lift it up,any hints?
- Sat Dec 26, 2020 2:26 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Exhaust manifold seal rings
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3881
Re: Exhaust manifold seal rings
I seem to remember the nuts have a piece of wire in them that is sacrificial when you try to undo them.