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by stom
21 Aug 2007, 12:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Dellorto adv and retard
Replies: 9
Views: 1046

found out the pump puts out 2-3 psi.

What is your float setting on the dells?
by stom
21 Aug 2007, 10:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Dellorto adv and retard
Replies: 9
Views: 1046

the engine is a CU and the vac unit has 2 take off points, one of on outer cone shaped bit and the other on the inside pointing towards the dizzy. It is the electrical system, not the conventional points type. Checked the vacunit, there is movment and my toung sticks with no hissing from the unit. S...
by stom
20 Aug 2007, 23:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Dellorto adv and retard
Replies: 9
Views: 1046

left hand bank of carbs. choose one to connect to I assumed i would conect to the one that isnt on the other carb. Are you meaning the pair that is at the base of each carb. Testing the vac unit, from wiki (suck on it - arm/plate should move. Then stick your tongue in the hole at end of a good suck...
by stom
20 Aug 2007, 16:37
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Dellorto adv and retard
Replies: 9
Views: 1046

Dellorto adv and retard

Hi all, Not been on here as late. me and the camper have been off sick due to injury. all is well now though the van is having a few problems. the 2lt ac is running the dell drla 36s after and expencive MOT to get the emissions right. it has stopped popping (valve problems), runs for more that 10min...
by stom
24 May 2007, 22:31
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Air blower
Replies: 5
Views: 969

cool, thanks very much.



Keith, like the pic of the Devon (?) sure i saw one like that in an old brochure.

Emma, I may well PM you when i have no luck at scappy.

...and it will be xmas before its fitted.
by stom
23 May 2007, 15:47
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Air blower
Replies: 5
Views: 969

Air blower

Hi all,

Is it possible to instal a air blower unit in place of the original (non air blowing at all) type?

only asking as after fighting with the dash, i have found that i have the old style and would really like to see the newer one in its place.

Cheers

Tom
by stom
21 May 2007, 18:15
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: spax from halfords
Replies: 10
Views: 1660

ive had a look at the spax site, theyre a more than i thought. looking at it, maybe if i had a high performance car or something more worthy.. ... Thinking of 60mm, and hoping for the best in relation to the wheels fitting between the suspention and the arch. Cheers, now changed my mind agaaaain, qu...
by stom
21 May 2007, 16:47
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: spax from halfords
Replies: 10
Views: 1660

going there as they sell spax, which are better that the non discript ones that JK sell, theyre also local.
by stom
21 May 2007, 16:22
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: spax from halfords
Replies: 10
Views: 1660

spax from halfords

Hi all,

Im trying to order springs and shocks from halfords, and they say they need more info than the year and modle ('81 2lt a/c). has anyone ordered from here or using spax parts?

Cheers

Tom
by stom
21 May 2007, 15:30
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Horn button
Replies: 9
Views: 1078

my van has never had the horn, except on one accasion, when a roundabout seemed to get it all over excited, it wouldnt stop showing off the fact it got its horn back. i did a few laps slapping the horn until it was satisfide, and ive not heard a peep (or beep) from it since Even took it on a date to...
by stom
19 May 2007, 13:33
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: batery drain
Replies: 4
Views: 766

Leisure Bat currently out of action, why is it taking me so long to get new relay?? simple, go buy relay, fit relay!!
by stom
19 May 2007, 10:01
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: batery drain
Replies: 4
Views: 766

I found that my stareo memery wire was causing a drain. its now on a cig lighter plug so i an unplug.

Tom
by stom
18 May 2007, 23:57
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: deep dish
Replies: 2
Views: 777

deep dish

Hi

Have seen some old merc wheels on ebay, ET23, 8J, 16R. will the extra width may up for the small offset? Or are they a no go?

Tom
by stom
17 May 2007, 12:34
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: carb wiring
Replies: 12
Views: 1486

:D Theres life, and it soubds like a different van. i have the correct jets, only had to replace 1. vacume take offs went on fine and the slimmer filters fit. Mixture skews are at 5 tunes out, how do i go about finding the correct position? Also, is there a left and a right carb, as my vac adv is on...
by stom
07 May 2007, 14:17
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: carb wiring
Replies: 12
Views: 1486

Cheers all

given me plenty to do, will update on the progress.

Tom