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Honda is the only engine manufacturer that use an anti-clockwise rotation on some of there engines, random but true.

Thanks for the reply edoh did that this morning put in a new bush cleaned the end of the starter put a drop of oil in to aid rotation. I tried the starter with the engine out and it spins away quite happily but struggles after a few turns with V8, Just to check, there are three wires on the solanoid...

Ok read the post, starter is a LUCAS and its for an up to 1982 1.6 or 2.0 Aircooled T25, It turns over when it is cold but after about 10 seconds or so gets a bit warm and the performance goes down the swanny.

I think the problem may be the starter motor, although its brand new, think that it doesn`t have the poke to turn the motor,may have to look into one that offers more turning power.

Have checked most of that,still doesn`t explain why the battery earth lead is getting hot, i think it means that there is a power darin and that the power is being earthed premiturely,Is this a correct assupmtion?

Danny

Please help,my V8 T25 is so close to starting,but it just wont.There are a few things that it may be, my initial feeling is that i have an earthing problem, the reason i say this is that earth strap that goes from the battery to the body work is getting hot when i try to start the van. I have put a ...

Nice one thanks mike, just wanted to hear that from some-one else.

Regards

Danny

Yes the upper one does go into a built in duct on the rear facing right hand side of the rad. Just needed some confirmation as which was which?? If that makes sense.

Danny

Good day to all, I`m still in the process of converting the van from air to watercooled,would anyone be able to tell me which is the input and which is the output on the radiator? I think the rad is from a 1600 diesel,so has a apature on the bottom and on one about 2 inches above it on the side. I d...

Mmmm not sure about electric water pumps?? will see how much modification is required before removing things from the engine.I will have a test fit at the weekend.

Danny

Well the adapter kit for my V8 turned up today,about time, it took 2 days from the U.S to the U.K but 10 days to get to Bristol, we have a postal sevice to be proud of,n`t. The good thing i did not have to pay any import duty just 18quid vat so i`m well happy. The build continues,just need an electr...

I agree dont waste the money or if you do by some candles, they are more efficient.

Thanks Tony, most helpful. Will get to it in the morning.

Thanks i`ve got all the bits from T25 diesel pick up, just haven`t worked out where they go yet. The ones i have are steel pipes so will radiate a bit more heat from the engine.

It is not a job I have (yet) had to do but Mr. Haynes says..... 1. Remove spare wheel and spare wheel carrier. The carrier supports are secured by hairpin clips that can be prised out with a screwdriver. 2. Remove the undertray from below the radiator, this is secured by two self tapping screws. Mmm...