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kd1975

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  1. Hi all, We've rebuilt the 218 in my 54 Cranbrook. It was going fine but in the last day it has started backfiring and then stalling - the fuel pump is new so I don't think that's the issue. Any ideas on what might be causing this or where I should start looking? Also we replaced the clutch at the same time. The rear main seal had been leaking for god knows how long and causing the clutch to slip - but it found the gears easy enough. Since replacing the clutch assembly getting the car into gear has been an absolute nightmare. Getting into first is not a problem but then trying to get into second is near on impossible, and same from second to third. My mate helped with the car - he basically did it all and I paid him - so I don't want to go back to him and say he's stuffed anything up. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
  2. We had the hottest day on record in my home town last week...... 46.2° C (about 115° Fahrenheit)
  3. Oh you’re an Aussie too.... yeah we’re on the right side mate ??
  4. Aren’t you on the ‘left’ side of the car? ?
  5. I kinda feel the same way about you guys ....
  6. Mine is starting to become a bit of a daily driver video-1548966470.mp4
  7. Thanks Don, I'm hopeful that is all the issue is and it's a relatively quick and inexpensive repair
  8. Did this rebuild actually start 5 years ago??
  9. Thanks Dave...... i pulled mine out and it's pretty much the same. I'm not 100% sure what the issue is but it has the same sort of smell as the old scalectrix race car tracks - so I'm tipping it's the bushes. Thanks for your reply mate - very helpful
  10. Hi All, Does anyone know the original part number for the 12v Starter motor. Mine is the Australian version so may be different to the US model. Mine has died so I'm on the lookout for a replacement or any suggestions to get the current one back up and running. Thanks
  11. I'd love to be driving mine - unfortunately the mechanic is a useless fool and this was the last time I saw her 3 days ago with no updates since
  12. Thanks for your replies.... it gives me some very good starting points
  13. Hi All, I've got all the brake parts I need and will be giving them an overhaul with the help of a friend next weekend. One other issue we've noticed is the battery is keeping the car going when the generator should be charging it - at least I think that's what's supposed to happen. It's had a 12v conversion and the car has an original kill switch that definitely works but I don't think that is the issue. Has anyone had this issue or know what I should be checking to work out what the issue is? Thanks
  14. Thanks, at least I can look for similar parts now
  15. So saucepan test done.... BEFORE: AFTER: No change at all, which leads me to believe the thermostat is currently seized in the closed position. Sound reasonable? The next question is what replacement to get and where from. Any links or sources please? I'll also need the housing gasket. Thanks for all your help diagnosing the issue
  16. I haven't but I'll do it now. I can't even find a thermostat on line that looks like this one. After a quick clean it says A C MADE IN ENGLAND on the bottom. Around the top "ridge" it has several stampings - TEI , the D6 72°C 2126 Make any sense? I assume 72°c is when it should do something? I'll try the saucepan now
  17. So I've tried a couple of things and I believe it may be the thermostat. Is it closed when it is fully extended or is that open? I believe it is closed which would support the theory of not letting water thru. I'll buy a new one and a gasket and see how that goes. On a brighter note the water is very clear now after several flushes.
  18. 10:17pm over the pond and slightly south .... hahaha
  19. Thanks gents, the car is very original and the hoses caps and most everything else looks like it was installed when Adam was a boy!! I'll try your tips in the morning and see how we go. As far as the cap it doesn't appear to leak or let the steam escape so I think the seal is ok but will invest in a new one to eliminate that minor issue. Thank you
  20. Hi All, Apologies in advance if this is a very ordinary question.... The 54 Cranbrook gets very hot fairly quickly while driving at moderate speed - suburban driving. The top radiator hose split last week so I've replaced top and bottoms and flushed the radiator three times. The fist time I flushed it looked a lot like the Mekong River after a flood - very brown!! Anyway I've hooked everything back up but I'm not sure how much pressure there should from the water pump. When I flushed it I obviously had the radiator cap off to keep the water flowing from the garden hose so the system wasn't under any pressure, but it was really only a mild trickle. Should I drop the bottom hose again and leave the cap on and see if the flow is any greater? It has been extremely hot here lately 43°C but I'm sure it shouldn't get this hot so I'm wondering what could be causing the overheating? Bearing in mind the car has only recently started driving again after 24 years Any ideas? Thanks
  21. kd1975

    Tyre width

    That is a nice fit!
  22. Just had my head under the bonnet of my 54 and it also has the "S" after the model ..... P25S-2-413
  23. I'm in St Agnes mate, where are you?
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