HI Shaking Siddeley I think once you have all the suspension in top order it will all be a memory, Check that the steering arms that go into the stub axle...
Robert Penn Bradly
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May 1, 2007 8:06 am
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Hi Penn Your reputation precedes you in this matter hence information previously unknown to me is available. I was warned that you may in fact contact me or...
Hello all - my Hurricane has been sitting over the winter (garaged)and now it won't start. I know I have about 2 gallons of fresh fuel in the tank, but there...
Hello David - Firstly check if petrol is available via the reserve supply, if it is then there is probably a longitudinal fatigue crack in the main (short)...
Whilst idling my time away waiting for lunch to be served, I happened to switch to "The Daily Politics" show on BBC2. And there was a Star, albeit as part of...
... and ... the ... other ... Is ... Before removing the tank,I would suggest removing the top of the fuel pump and check the suction & delivery valves,as they...
Thanks for your advice John and Ray. Regarding your advice Ray, I tried using the priming lever when it wouldn't start but it seemed to be doing nothing so I...
Evening David Before you go removing bits of the fuel tank you should first remove the flexible pipe that goes from the chassis to the pump, at the pump end....
A quick check to determine if the fuel reserve is switching over is to have the ignition on and reserve switch in [off]. Then gently pull it out [on], you...
HI SIDDELEY WITH SHAKES Thanks for your email, your car whilst officially a mark 1 is more like a mark 1.5 as it has the mark 2 cooling system and the improved...
Robert Penn Bradly
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May 2, 2007 5:28 am
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HI SWEET PEA GROWER Before you take the tank out try re kitting the fuel pump, we use the after market Goss 966VC kit which is readily available, as I don't...
Robert Penn Bradly
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May 2, 2007 5:28 am
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Morning David - if you go to photo album No 32 you will find details of the reserve switch. If the photo is too small to read, email me direct...
... Hi, Reference No Fuel. Just a stupid suggestion, Have you tried connecting an Electric fuel pump as a test or how about blowing air down the fuel line from...
Thanks for all the replies ! Ian – Surely if I remove the flexible pipe and take it down below the level of the fuel in the tank then the fuel should run out...
Evening Dave Taking the end of the flexible pipe below tank level will not automatically set up a siphoning effect. Early hurricane tanks behind the back seat...
I have fitted a modern solid state electric fuel pump to both my Hurricane and Whitley. The pumps are mounted in the boot close to the tank. I have used the...
The ASOC Stores Stock List of over 6,000 items is now up and running on the Official ASOC Site. Perhaps those of you more PC literate than I would care to try...
Problems solved - and created! Using some old pieces of plastic pipe, I fixed up a small nozzle attachment to connect to an old wet and dry vacuum cleaner and...
... Sounds like the pump is weak and could do with an overhaul kit, new diaphram etc, as far as tap is concerned these are reasonably easy to get hold of....
With mechanical pumps hand priming does not always work - the engine sometimes stops with the pump at or near the fully-lifted position. The hand lever then...
Evening Dave I am glad to hear that you have pinned it down t something simple and easy to fix. The shut off valve has a gasket on either side of the gate...
Your logic is faultless, Ian - yes, I expect it was just sucking air in through the leaky shut off valve. I will try dismantling the shut off valve and see if...
Hello Sweetpeagrower, You are obviously aware of the danger of using a normal vacuum cleaner to do this job. Hopefully so are all our group members! Ivan ...
Hi Just managed to get my "new" Sapphire started yesterday. When churning on the starter with the bonnet up I could see the engine rocking from side to side...
Hi Richard, So you have the wobbles on your "new" 346. Welcome to the club! We are currrently going through the same problem with engine and front end...
Whenever I need to check a car over which has a fuel delivery problem with a recently DIY refurbished mechanical fuel pump my thoughts always return to the...
hello group, I thought everyone might like to see my latest efforts but i am far from finished. I have the trim under way now and am currently fitting my...
With reference to the the starting of a petrol line syphon, using a vacuum cleaner of any description. This is an extremely dangerous practice that has a very...
[Msg forwarded for Keith Ward:] hi as some already know i have organised a a/s stand in bridge of allan stirling scotland,for the 20th of may 2007, all...
Good one, John ! My Dad advised me of this some time ago . it's so good to have so many wise heads around. I thought (on the original post) that removing the...
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