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Post by pauldaf44 on Jun 1, 2012 17:27:32 GMT
Ok she doesn't have any but you all need to see these two videos!
After fuel pump rebuild cranked her over to draw the fuel up and she fired she's running nicely bear in mind she was on fast idle train.
Then I just couldn't resist so took her on a run up the drive where she promptly broke down. The fuel line came out of the jerry can. She also has a fairly worrying knocking that will have to be investigated.
Im impressed by how quietly she drives, far quieter than Gladys ever was id even put her on a par noise wise with Matilda and that is very strong praise indeed!
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Post by pauldaf44 on Jun 1, 2012 17:28:07 GMT
Forgot to add she isn't charging either
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Post by 33grinder on Jun 1, 2012 19:05:28 GMT
Well, she is running Paul and that's half the battle. Where's the knocking sound coming from?
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Post by pauldaf44 on Jun 1, 2012 19:20:19 GMT
Knocking seems to be coming from under the bonnet but is not engine related. Im hoping its just the fact that the bonnet was open so as not to trap the impromtu fuel line. She was running off a Jerry can as I haven't yet got around to draining the stale fuel out of the tank
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Post by 33grinder on Jun 1, 2012 20:16:16 GMT
If you remove the spare wheel Paul then you'll probably find that the fuel can will nestle in nicely and you'll be able to shut the bonnet. Well, it works on 66s.  It didn't sound engine related. Sometimes clonking can be track rod ends but the bonnet theory sounds more plausible. If the petrol is really old then it might even be ok, older petrol tended to last longer. Just look at Flannelracing's missus' 33. Off the road for ten years then resurrected and driving on the old stuff.  |
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Post by spunkymonkey on Jun 1, 2012 20:43:12 GMT
Great to see her moving Paul You may want to reposition that os plug lead though - looks like it's rubbing on the dynamo pulley at times. For the fuel, suck a bit of the old stuff through to make sure it's still liquid. Easiest way is run her from the can to warm her up and fill the carb, then reconnect the line from the tank and disconnect at the carb. Put the disconnected pipe into an empty fuel can and start the engine. You should get fuel out of the tank in a few seconds. Pour a SMALL amount onto solid ground, put the container well out of the way, and try setting fire to the stuff on the ground - it should ignite instantly. Once you're happy it's pumping and that what's in there will burn, , reconnect the line to the carb and throw a fresh can or two into the tank to dilute what's in there. Hate to say it but that knocking sounds an awful lot like a loose wheel - are you SURE you did the final tightening when they went back on? It's easily forgotten in the excitement of getting them going again |
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Post by Kenr on Jun 1, 2012 20:50:28 GMT
Exhaust secured properly?
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Post by pauldaf44 on Jun 1, 2012 21:17:59 GMT
I might just check that bit re the wheels, ive a nasty suspicion that might be the case, I will find it though and its not going to run untill it is.
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Post by spunkymonkey on Jun 1, 2012 21:26:34 GMT
Completely off the public record, I only recognise the sound having done the same back in the 80s when replacing a brake cylinder on my landlady's daughter's Mini. Wheel back on, drop off jack, get distracted and out for test drive. Not my fault she was wearing a low-cut top at the time |
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Post by Kenr on Jun 2, 2012 18:00:54 GMT
Totally justified reason Joe.
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