Sunbeam 2000 build

[belmateo]

The ones currently on the car are not bright enough and because of the fact they are LED's the flasher triggers too fast which compounds the problem.'
Here is what I have so far for the modified housings.

 

[belmateo]

I was able to install the Internal Check Valve in the fuel pipe ahead of the main tank. First fill up at the gas station 25.5 Gallons! That will be almost 700 miles between fillings. I like it!

 

[belmateo]

Here is the ICV just before installing it, neat little gadget.

 

[belmateo]

Here are a shot of the Round front turn signals on the car.

 

[belmateo]

Took the car to Mendocino on Sunday, nice having no traffic to slow me down. A couple of pics to share

 

[MikeH]

Need a top down shot.

 

[Gordon Holsinger]

Took the car to Mendocino on Sunday, nice having no traffic to slow me down. A couple of pics to shareView attachment 19162 View attachment 19163

Very nice

 

[belmateo]

Need a top down shot.

I will have to take another trip up there and no I don't mind.

Very nice

Thank You Gordon

 

[belmateo]

I am happy with the new exhaust look and sound. It is throaty when you hit the power and mellow the rest of the time.

 

[Bill Blue]

Looking good!
Bill

 

[belmateo]

Thanks Bill.
Can anybody shed some light on gas pumps cutting off on the series V type of fuel filler neck?
Have to figure out a way to correct this.

 

[Bill Blue]

It all seems to depend on nozzle penetration depth, nozzle location and angle. Maybe a couple of additional variables. I find it very difficult to get consistent fills.
Bill

 

[Fergusonic]

Ditto on that, Bill.

 

[belmateo]

It all seems to depend on nozzle penetration depth, nozzle location and angle. Maybe a couple of additional variables. I find it very difficult to get consistent fills.
Bill

You are correct, the angle is half the problem. The other issue is the seal around the filler won't seal tight and either cause a spill or constant clicking of the nozzle.

 

[hartmandm]

Different areas of the country have different requirements around fuel pump nozzles. Probably something related to the California pumps and their vapor recovery design. In Delaware, I can pump into fuel cans without making any contact between the nozzle and the can. The nozzle only shuts off when the back pressure exceeds some amount.

Mike

 

[belmateo]

Mike,
Yes, the vapor recovery "boot" does not seal well with my modification. Not sure if all series V have the same problem in California or just me. If others have the same problem, is there an adaptor that can be used to get past the sharp downward angle from the fill pipe to the tank?

 

[belmateo]

Came across this on the internet. Might just work.

https://www.amazon.com/TDI-Diesel-Fuel-Nozzle-Adapter/dp/B00696Y74O

 

[belmateo]

I realized that motorcycles have a similar problem during fuel fills and came across this "Key" that locks the boot back out of the way to prevent premature shut off. I will make one out of aluminum or plastic to see how it works.

 

[belmateo]

Anyone here have a Triumph, Norton, Royal Enfield Bullet, BSA, Vincent Black Shadow, Velocette Viper, Matchless Silver Hawk, Ariel 350 W/NG, Triumph Trident or Norton Manx have issues filling the gas tank?

 

[Mike O'D]

That's a divot repair tool for golf!