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by Silverspeed
Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Charging
Replies: 3
Views: 3297

Thanks for the reply. I haven't a Haynes manual but do have a multimeter! Any chance you could post the test for the regulator. It's bugging me now - been driving it all day hoping the charge would drop on the ammeter but no luck. It's been a thoroughly enjoyable day though driving around the villag...
by Silverspeed
Sun Jul 20, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Charging
Replies: 3
Views: 3297

Charging

Just had a replacement Lucas Alternator fitted to my S1. The amp meter now shows a high charge - almost at the C on the amp meter -when cruising all the time . With my old alternator it showed a high charge initially which then reduced to a slight charge during the journey . Is there something wrong...
by Silverspeed
Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Washers on fuel pump banjo series 1
Replies: 9
Views: 12008

Thanks for the replies. I've got done fibre ones I will put on for my trip to classic Le Mans then sort out Ali ones when I get back as would like to keep it original if possible. Thanks for tips on where to get them
by Silverspeed
Fri Jun 20, 2014 6:17 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Washers on fuel pump banjo series 1
Replies: 9
Views: 12008

Washers on fuel pump banjo series 1

I've got to replace the aluminium washers on the banjo as they are leaking quite badly. Can only find fibre ones to replace them from the specialists. Is this ok or does anyone know where I can get them? Tried my local garages and car part specialists with no joy. Advice appreciated.
by Silverspeed
Thu Jun 19, 2014 1:20 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Washer bottle
Replies: 4
Views: 6798

Thank you very much for the reply. Now I know which wires go where I will fit it tonight. Regards
by Silverspeed
Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:44 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Washer bottle
Replies: 4
Views: 6798

Washer bottle

Need some advice please . The base if my washer bottle pump had broken off and although the pump is working the water is just being recycled within the bottle. Decided to order a new lid and motor complete but it has arrived with two electric terminals and my old one has three. Tried putting the pos...