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Recent content by PETER CLAYTON

  1. PETER CLAYTON

    FB GROUP.

    If you're not a member of the ALPINE Group on FB join us.only 12 short of 2000 members so lot of experience on the site. You may have got your independence but we forgave you and sent you the Alpine.
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    Crankcase ventilation System

    If you do vent to the oil filler,I would advise fitting an in line flame trap,you do not want to risk any chance of igniting the crankcase oil vapour.
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    Balky Clutch

    Does the new slave cylinder have the same bore size as the original? If it is a smaller diameter then throw may be excessive causing the clutch fingers to "overthrow" which could allow the pressure plate to partially retract an cause the drive plate to drag.
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    No starting condition

    Have you carried out the procedure that I set out earlier?
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    No starting condition

    Remove the wire that feeds the resister and check with a voltmeter or test light for power when the ignition is on.Should be around 12 volts. forget about the resister for the moment and connect the wire straight to the coil to rule out the resister. Are the coils 12 volt or are they for use...
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    No starting condition

    I am for this exercise assuming that you have no experience and I apologise if I am teaching my Granny to suck eggs, but this way I think I can cover everything. 1/ CHECK WIRE FROM "CB" CONNECTION ON COIL TO DISTRIBUTOR.Remove from points and test for continuity. 2/CHECK INTERNAL...
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    rear brake problem

    Bing,are you sure it's the adjusted that's the problem? It could possibly be the flexi hose is collapsing internally acting like a one way valve and not letting the fluid return to the master cylinder. To test, pump the brakes hard, (may be easier if you have an assistant to do this) and with...
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    Brake fluid disappearing!!??

    Just spotted this lower down under Tiger, which might be of interest. http://www.sunbeamalpine.org/forum/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=25454
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    New Piston Rings?

    Check the ring gaps . top ring 032 /024 inch second and scraper 014/009 inch. The top and scraper rings fit either way up, the second ring should be marked top, if fitted the wrong way up the oil consumption will be high.
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    Solenoid wiring

    This link shows the Lucas solenoid on a Triumph but the connections should be the same as yours. Large red from battery, Large black to starter motor, Brown output to ammeter, small white/red from ignition switch/start button. To test solenoid, with a fly lead from the white wire terminal...
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    Brake fluid disappearing!!??

    Tom's right in what he says, but remember when you disconnect the (service) servo that you will have to push VERY hard on the brake to stop.If you are going to replace the servo fit a later Lockheed unit. They are easier to find and usually cheaper.
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    Brake fluid disappearing!!??

    Most likely cause if firewall/bulkhead is dry is the brake servo. The fluid can get sucked into the vacuum chamber and then into the inlet manifold,engine and out of the exhaust. Check vacuum pipe for fluid, it should be dry inside,also in bad cases smoking exhaust and oily deposit inside tailpipe.
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    window rubber trim

    Would these clips from E-Bay be suitable? E-Bay item number:161669136867
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    Fuel line to fuel tee series V

    As I recall Mike the nuts were used on a lot of Rootes cars when I was with a dealership in the early seventies.
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    Off idle miss after carb rebuild

    Andrews tip is one I use only I use a spray deicer. The revs will rise as the fluid is drawn into the leak. It is more than likely a fractured gasket or a distorted carb or manifold flange. Take care when spraying around hot exhaust pipes.
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