May I suggest that working your way from the 12 volts DC (definitely don't select Volts AC on your multimeter :-) ) at the battery non-earth terminal (would...
Thanks, Andy. Sounds logical. Mine is negative earth, so I start at the positive terminal - right? How is the engine normally earthed to the chassis? So...
Don, I found that if some of the light bulbs were not attached to the system the flasher would not run, this is something to do with the resistance on the...
Hi all, Is there anyone out there that could tell me what the original camshaft spec is for 1098cc engine in MK3 Sprite? I have a reground road spec cam that...
Thanks a lot, Garth. This and the wiring loom testing answer are a great help. You did send me your wiring relay manual, thank you. I found in the loom on...
Hi Bruce According to David Vizard's book "Tuning BL's A-Series Engine" the 1098cc engine of the Sprite 2 & 3 had the 12G165 (or AEA630) camshaft, marked with ...
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Apr 2, 2006 8:33 am
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Thanks very much for the info Don - plenty of food for thought! Shows I should have done some research before I bought the car! I have a rhd dash which I am...
Roger
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Apr 2, 2006 10:28 am
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Hi Martin, thank you I have a guy that is looking at the spec of the cam that has been reground but before he gives a verdict he needed to know what the...
Hi everybody, If I wanted an "adventure" I'd drive it, but I don't fancy battling semi's out in the badlands, so .... Can anybody give a rough ball park figure...
Hi Don, From what I have heard spridget wire was up to the job of powering lights and that sort of thing. The benefit of upgrading the wire is that you get new...
Robbo551 I perhaps can help you based on recently having my AHS sent from Brisbane to Perth. My car is a rolling chassis or 'wreck' as it is stated on the ...
Is there anyone in the Brisbane area that could recommend a chrome plater. I am looking to have both bumpers done, and if anyone has had it done prior an...
The place at Moorooka has done all my work for ages - via a friend so I think their name is A1 Chrome, not sure. They are based at Moorooka but only the...
Jon
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Apr 4, 2006 11:15 am
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Thanks Jon, I will contact them tomorrow and find out a bit more and the cost involved. Thanks again. Bruce. Jon <pearl@...> wrote: The place at...
Thanks for all the help, folks. I'm using Garth's suggestion for a test lamp and it is working perfectly. Most of the electrics seem to be fine. The main low...
G'day Don All Lucas wiring looms have a common colour code, whether the loom is in a Sprite, MG, Jaguar, Healey, Triumph etc etc. Knowing the code can help a ...
Hi Martin Very informative website with lots of information, well done. I am trying to find if anyone makes the droplinks for the Healey Speed Equipment sway...
Hi Don, If you have any digital photos why dont you send me some perhaps I can point out something? Another good idea is to replace all the spade terminals on...
Hi Gordon Many thanks for your praise for my website. I will make enquiries about the droplinks and get back to you. Martin ... From: "Gordon Boyce"...
MARTIN INGALL
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Apr 5, 2006 6:09 am
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Yes Don, a lead acid battery can be almost dead but still read 12+ volts. It'll happily power a little bulb but not have enough oomph (current...Amps) to push...
G'day guys We have had a lot of problem lately with the carbon thrust bearings disintegrating, so I am making roller bearing ones. I have tracked down a thrust...
Hi Bruce, The only electroplaters in Caboolture that I know of are Traditional Elecrto Platers. I had some very small parts done there several years ago...
Hi Martin, I dropped in on your website tonight. Between yourself and Ray English I believe the Sprinzel story and Sebring Sprites are being well recorded. A...
Hi Bert Many thanks for your kind comments. Yes, I enjoy Ray's little magazine. It's a lot better than that provided by the AHClub in the UK. Happy Spriting. ...
MARTIN INGALL
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Apr 5, 2006 9:43 pm
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Hi Gordon Spoke to Brian Archer who says he is making up some similar drop links for Jonathan Whitehouse-Bird who owns the original Sebring EAO. If you would ...
MARTIN INGALL
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Apr 5, 2006 9:46 pm
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A great hand, thanks Garth. The tracking is going well, and I hope to report 100% success very soon. I'll make good use of your suggestions. Cheers. Don. ...
Thanks once again, Colin. Your summaries of the basics are just great. I do appreciate them, as I hope does everyone else in the group. Cheers. Don. ... ...
Thanks, Andy. That's very helpful. 'Elec. Eng.' was the subject I least understood in my engineering training, and I still lack a lot of the basics. I'm...
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