ScimitarWeb Discussion A service of the Reliant Sabre and Scimitar Owners Club (RSSOC) http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/smartfeed.php?feed_type=ATOM1.0&limit=1_DAY&sort_by=standard&feed_style=HTML& 2012-05-19T02:48:34+00:00 FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) General Technical Discussion :: Re: painting chassis :: Reply by kennatt 2012-05-18T06:23:51+00:00 2012-05-18T06:23:51+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15112&p=155390#p155390 kennatt General Technical Discussion :: Re: painting chassis :: Reply by thorpet18 2012-05-18T06:43:40+00:00 2012-05-18T06:43:40+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15112&p=155393#p155393 thorpet18 It is used on the hulls of steel and fibreglass boats. It is also used on steel cargo containers , which are exposed to constant sprays of sea water when they are located above deck.]]> It is used on the hulls of steel and fibreglass boats. It is also used on steel cargo containers , which are exposed to constant sprays of sea water when they are located above deck.]]> General Technical Discussion :: Re: painting chassis :: Reply by scimjim 2012-05-18T07:06:46+00:00 2012-05-18T07:06:46+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15112&p=155399#p155399 scimjim http://www.galvanizeit.org/images/uploa ... ntprep.pdf]]> http://www.galvanizeit.org/images/uploa ... ntprep.pdf]]> General Technical Discussion :: Re: painting chassis :: Reply by windy 2012-05-18T07:57:56+00:00 2012-05-18T07:57:56+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15112&p=155409#p155409 windy General Technical Discussion :: Re: electric windows :: Reply by kennatt 2012-05-18T06:38:37+00:00 2012-05-18T06:38:37+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15119&p=155391#p155391 kennatt General Technical Discussion :: Re: electric windows :: Reply by ScimmyMike 2012-05-18T11:58:16+00:00 2012-05-18T11:58:16+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15119&p=155450#p155450 ScimmyMike General Technical Discussion :: Difference between 5a and 6a exhaust? :: Author MG Mal 2012-05-18T20:44:01+00:00 2012-05-18T20:44:01+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15130&p=155503#p155503 MG Mal General Technical Discussion :: Re: Difference between 5a and 6a exhaust? :: Reply by windy 2012-05-18T20:48:03+00:00 2012-05-18T20:48:03+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15130&p=155504#p155504 windy General Technical Discussion :: Re: Difference between 5a and 6a exhaust? :: Reply by peter freeman 2012-05-18T21:16:40+00:00 2012-05-18T21:16:40+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15130&p=155508#p155508 peter freeman General Technical Discussion :: Re: Difference between 5a and 6a exhaust? :: Reply by tony.idle 2012-05-18T23:09:19+00:00 2012-05-18T23:09:19+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15130&p=155521#p155521 tony.idle General Technical Discussion :: strange valve clearance issue :: Author soeren185 2012-05-19T00:01:59+00:00 2012-05-19T00:01:59+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15132&p=155524#p155524 soeren185 I adjusted the valves on my car as per workshop manual, but they were still noisy. So I adjusted them a bit tighter than stated in the manual.
Cold engine inlet 0.010inch, exhaust 0.18inch. Seems to be better but still ticking noise.
So, will I adjust them even tighter or what else could be wrong there?
Jochen]]> I adjusted the valves on my car as per workshop manual, but they were still noisy. So I adjusted them a bit tighter than stated in the manual.
Cold engine inlet 0.010inch, exhaust 0.18inch. Seems to be better but still ticking noise.
So, will I adjust them even tighter or what else could be wrong there?
Jochen]]> Car Shows :: Re: P67Ford - Bridge Of Allan - 01/07/12 :: Reply by Desdemona 2012-05-18T22:40:46+00:00 2012-05-18T22:40:46+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=14598&p=155519#p155519 Desdemona I'll be at the show on 20th May so I'll pop over and introduce myself then.

Des.]]> I'll be at the show on 20th May so I'll pop over and introduce myself then.

Des.]]> Non-Technical Discussion :: Re: What cars did you see today? :: Reply by Gillsfan 2012-05-18T05:31:48+00:00 2012-05-18T05:31:48+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=13959&p=155388#p155388 Gillsfan Non-Technical Discussion :: Re: What cars did you see today? :: Reply by Burtle 2012-05-18T06:20:39+00:00 2012-05-18T06:20:39+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=13959&p=155389#p155389 Burtle
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Insured, taxed and road legal. :D]]>
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Insured, taxed and road legal. :D]]> Non-Technical Discussion :: Re: What cars did you see today? :: Reply by dcw7095 2012-05-18T08:32:02+00:00 2012-05-18T08:32:02+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=13959&p=155415#p155415 dcw7095
Burtle wrote:No one would believe me if I didn't have a photo, just one of the random vehicles on our road run a couple weeks ago.

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Insured, taxed and road legal. :D


Looks like one of those 'barn find' stories...'I just topped up the oil, put some fuel in, strapped up a new battery and off she went...'

Wonderful. Bet that got more attention than any local supercar.]]>
Burtle wrote:No one would believe me if I didn't have a photo, just one of the random vehicles on our road run a couple weeks ago.

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Insured, taxed and road legal. :D


Looks like one of those 'barn find' stories...'I just topped up the oil, put some fuel in, strapped up a new battery and off she went...'

Wonderful. Bet that got more attention than any local supercar.]]> Non-Technical Discussion :: Re: What cars did you see today? :: Reply by CLASSICFORDSPARES 2012-05-18T09:12:36+00:00 2012-05-18T09:12:36+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=13959&p=155419#p155419 CLASSICFORDSPARES
Burtle wrote:No one would believe me if I didn't have a photo, just one of the random vehicles on our road run a couple weeks ago.

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Insured, taxed and road legal. :D


Awesome - thats one big petrol tank it has :D

Reminds me of the Beverly Hillbillies .]]>
Burtle wrote:No one would believe me if I didn't have a photo, just one of the random vehicles on our road run a couple weeks ago.

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Insured, taxed and road legal. :D


Awesome - thats one big petrol tank it has :D

Reminds me of the Beverly Hillbillies .]]> Non-Technical Discussion :: Re: What cars did you see today? :: Reply by michaelplummer60 2012-05-18T09:13:49+00:00 2012-05-18T09:13:49+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=13959&p=155420#p155420 michaelplummer60 Non-Technical Discussion :: Re: What cars did you see today? :: Reply by steve bryant 2012-05-18T11:19:10+00:00 2012-05-18T11:19:10+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=13959&p=155444#p155444 steve bryant
michaelplummer60 wrote:Fabulous, where did he get that hat?

curbs, dont they have a band dressed like that]]>
michaelplummer60 wrote:Fabulous, where did he get that hat?

curbs, dont they have a band dressed like that]]> Non-Technical Discussion :: Re: What cars did you see today? :: Reply by Burtle 2012-05-18T11:37:38+00:00 2012-05-18T11:37:38+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=13959&p=155448#p155448 Burtle
dcw7095 wrote: Looks like one of those 'barn find' stories...'I just topped up the oil, put some fuel in, strapped up a new battery and off she went...'

Wonderful. Bet that got more attention than any local supercar.


Battery? :D Starting handle only this one, also should have gotten a pic of the engine, one of the HT leads was a rusty bit of barbed wire. :lol:]]>
dcw7095 wrote: Looks like one of those 'barn find' stories...'I just topped up the oil, put some fuel in, strapped up a new battery and off she went...'

Wonderful. Bet that got more attention than any local supercar.


Battery? :D Starting handle only this one, also should have gotten a pic of the engine, one of the HT leads was a rusty bit of barbed wire. :lol:]]> Non-Technical Discussion :: Re: What cars did you see today? :: Reply by Coupe' Racing 2012-05-18T16:38:14+00:00 2012-05-18T16:38:14+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=13959&p=155468#p155468 Coupe' Racing Non-Technical Discussion :: Re: What cars did you see today? :: Reply by MikeT 2012-05-18T18:23:03+00:00 2012-05-18T18:23:03+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=13959&p=155487#p155487 MikeT
Last Saturday, I saw this...

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With yours truly looking a gormless idiot in this pic...

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The in-laws had hired it for my birthday, we picked it up from Lichfield, drove 178 miles in it around the Peak District (found the Pack Horse at Chapel en Frith, after doing the Snake Pass) - cracking day :)

Cheers,

Mike.]]>
Last Saturday, I saw this...

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With yours truly looking a gormless idiot in this pic...

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The in-laws had hired it for my birthday, we picked it up from Lichfield, drove 178 miles in it around the Peak District (found the Pack Horse at Chapel en Frith, after doing the Snake Pass) - cracking day :)

Cheers,

Mike.]]> Non-Technical Discussion :: Re: What cars did you see today? :: Reply by gramshep 2012-05-18T18:48:25+00:00 2012-05-18T18:48:25+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=13959&p=155493#p155493 gramshep Non-Technical Discussion :: Re: What cars did you see today? :: Reply by Taggers 2012-05-18T19:01:20+00:00 2012-05-18T19:01:20+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=13959&p=155495#p155495 Taggers Non-Technical Discussion :: Re: What cars did you see today? :: Reply by gramshep 2012-05-18T20:27:07+00:00 2012-05-18T20:27:07+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=13959&p=155500#p155500 gramshep # Introductions :: Better late than never :: Author Desdemona 2012-05-18T21:40:44+00:00 2012-05-18T21:40:44+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=15131&p=155513#p155513 Desdemona I've had my SE5 since then so and I'm thinking I should attend a show or two with her this year, and I know there's plenty of info on here about car shows so hi to everyone for the first time.]]> I've had my SE5 since then so and I'm thinking I should attend a show or two with her this year, and I know there's plenty of info on here about car shows so hi to everyone for the first time.]]> # Introductions :: Re: Better late than never :: Reply by scimjim 2012-05-18T21:46:31+00:00 2012-05-18T21:46:31+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=15131&p=155514#p155514 scimjim ]]> ]]> # Introductions :: Re: Better late than never :: Reply by ScimiTom 2012-05-18T21:52:00+00:00 2012-05-18T21:52:00+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=15131&p=155516#p155516 ScimiTom
Tom]]>
Tom]]> # Introductions :: Newbie :: Author jm1489 2012-05-18T10:35:34+00:00 2012-05-18T10:35:34+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=15127&p=155438#p155438 jm1489 Hi, I have already posted a few questions. New to Scimitar ownership with an SS1 1600. I had owned MG's, Sunbeams, Land Rovers, Fiats/Alfas, Jags and no end of strange contraptions previously. I felt there was something missing in my life, nah! the SS1 was cheap and I like a challenge. Currently own a 68 Herald, Series 2a Land Rover, Harley RoadKing and a sprinkling of other bikes. If I am honest, my main passion is for bikes but as my Wife has pointed out, "you can't get the Family on a bike", could if it was a tuk tuk!
I live in Lincolnshire and have the luxury of space and a good selection of specialist help. Local shot blaster/Painter/Exhaust fabricator and excellent welders due to the agricultural machinary in this green and pleasant County, shame my wallet isn't so healthy. However there does seem to be a shortage of Scimitar owners in relation to the strong classic car scene here, I have seen the odd Scimitar when the sun shines.
My SS1 is a recommissioning job on mechanics and elctrical. Not sure which are bodged or factory finish. Bodywise the car is in good nick and it has the galvinised chassis. I have owned several X/9 which gives me good grounding for poor electrics (oooh nice pun). I am tempted to turn the car into a road/race machine as I am still in two minds over its looks (Wife will want me to sell it unless I can justify having it) and build quality. It will never win against Italian stuff in the looks department but could turn heads as a mild racer with purpose if I can get the fuel injection system to work. I Haven't pointed out to the Wife that it only has two seats... doh!
If you live in Lincs and want to swop ideas or chew the cud, drop me a line. Always a cuppa brew available.
James]]> Hi, I have already posted a few questions. New to Scimitar ownership with an SS1 1600. I had owned MG's, Sunbeams, Land Rovers, Fiats/Alfas, Jags and no end of strange contraptions previously. I felt there was something missing in my life, nah! the SS1 was cheap and I like a challenge. Currently own a 68 Herald, Series 2a Land Rover, Harley RoadKing and a sprinkling of other bikes. If I am honest, my main passion is for bikes but as my Wife has pointed out, "you can't get the Family on a bike", could if it was a tuk tuk!
I live in Lincolnshire and have the luxury of space and a good selection of specialist help. Local shot blaster/Painter/Exhaust fabricator and excellent welders due to the agricultural machinary in this green and pleasant County, shame my wallet isn't so healthy. However there does seem to be a shortage of Scimitar owners in relation to the strong classic car scene here, I have seen the odd Scimitar when the sun shines.
My SS1 is a recommissioning job on mechanics and elctrical. Not sure which are bodged or factory finish. Bodywise the car is in good nick and it has the galvinised chassis. I have owned several X/9 which gives me good grounding for poor electrics (oooh nice pun). I am tempted to turn the car into a road/race machine as I am still in two minds over its looks (Wife will want me to sell it unless I can justify having it) and build quality. It will never win against Italian stuff in the looks department but could turn heads as a mild racer with purpose if I can get the fuel injection system to work. I Haven't pointed out to the Wife that it only has two seats... doh!
If you live in Lincs and want to swop ideas or chew the cud, drop me a line. Always a cuppa brew available.
James]]> # Introductions :: Re: Newbie :: Reply by scimjim 2012-05-18T10:47:05+00:00 2012-05-18T10:47:05+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=15127&p=155441#p155441 scimjim ]]> ]]> # Introductions :: Re: Newbie :: Reply by Mateybass 2012-05-18T23:44:13+00:00 2012-05-18T23:44:13+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=15127&p=155523#p155523 Mateybass (North Lincs mind :( )]]> (North Lincs mind :( )]]> Scimitar Sightings :: Re: SE5 on Welshpool high st :: Reply by maestroman 2012-05-18T15:09:57+00:00 2012-05-18T15:09:57+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=15117&p=155463#p155463 maestroman
Back axle off? Blimey thats a job and a half, it was bad enough changing the rear axle bearings. Not sure what my ratio is, but its a four speed manul NON overdrive with the earlier type back axle, so suits the roads around here like a dream. Not so great on the motorway, but there arent any around here anyway. Giving it the bean rounds here its briliant, plus the gear change i find is smoother than the 4 speed OD.

Once your car is up and running feel free to pop over to Newtown, always up for chat about cars, with a beer. Or just a random drive for the sake it, which is what i was doing the other day, 40 mile round trip, cos i can. Make the most of the quiet roads before the tourists and caravans appear :evil:]]>
Back axle off? Blimey thats a job and a half, it was bad enough changing the rear axle bearings. Not sure what my ratio is, but its a four speed manul NON overdrive with the earlier type back axle, so suits the roads around here like a dream. Not so great on the motorway, but there arent any around here anyway. Giving it the bean rounds here its briliant, plus the gear change i find is smoother than the 4 speed OD.

Once your car is up and running feel free to pop over to Newtown, always up for chat about cars, with a beer. Or just a random drive for the sake it, which is what i was doing the other day, 40 mile round trip, cos i can. Make the most of the quiet roads before the tourists and caravans appear :evil:]]> Scimitar Sightings :: Re: SE5 on Welshpool high st :: Reply by windy 2012-05-18T16:41:07+00:00 2012-05-18T16:41:07+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=15117&p=155470#p155470 windy thats a good combination, the V6 & non-O/D box, I had that on my first car (SE5a) & it was, as you said, great around the lanes, but not so good at continuous high speeds. This is what I'm up to with the little Rebel;
Trying to put this diff & casing
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so I can get rid of the awful 4.375:1 ratio & get a more relaxing 3.23:1. Its going ok but I have to wait now for bearings & seals etc to arrive so it may take some time yet. It would be great to pop across to Newtown to try it out when its (hopefully) all together again :D]]> thats a good combination, the V6 & non-O/D box, I had that on my first car (SE5a) & it was, as you said, great around the lanes, but not so good at continuous high speeds. This is what I'm up to with the little Rebel;
Trying to put this diff & casing
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onto my original axle tubes
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so I can get rid of the awful 4.375:1 ratio & get a more relaxing 3.23:1. Its going ok but I have to wait now for bearings & seals etc to arrive so it may take some time yet. It would be great to pop across to Newtown to try it out when its (hopefully) all together again :D]]> Scimitar Sightings :: Re: SE5 on Welshpool high st :: Reply by Taggers 2012-05-18T16:52:30+00:00 2012-05-18T16:52:30+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=15117&p=155473#p155473 Taggers Scimitar Sightings :: Re: SE5 on Welshpool high st :: Reply by windy 2012-05-18T17:30:16+00:00 2012-05-18T17:30:16+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=15117&p=155480#p155480 windy Scimitar Sightings :: Re: SE5 on Welshpool high st :: Reply by maestroman 2012-05-18T18:25:55+00:00 2012-05-18T18:25:55+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=15117&p=155488#p155488 maestroman
windy wrote:Whatever colour it is it looks very nice on an SE5.


The colour just isnt as white as id expected. Perhaps in my head i was thinking of ice white like the old 80`s RS Turbos? But to be fair 5 litres synthetic paint, primmer and harder for £80 so i cant complain to much. Iam hoping once its been polished a few times it should get whiter :D

Good luck with the axle re-build. I had a mare of a job re-building the rear axle on mine. I couldnt get the bearings off the half shafts, had to get them pressed out by Welshpool Engineering @ 180 tons of pressure. They were siezed rock solid. I wouldnt change the ratio though, its great fun around here. It does make it thirsty on the motorway though due to the high revs, but last time i got towed home so that saved me a few quid :lol:

Once your sorted let me know any excuse for a drive!!]]>
windy wrote:Whatever colour it is it looks very nice on an SE5.


The colour just isnt as white as id expected. Perhaps in my head i was thinking of ice white like the old 80`s RS Turbos? But to be fair 5 litres synthetic paint, primmer and harder for £80 so i cant complain to much. Iam hoping once its been polished a few times it should get whiter :D

Good luck with the axle re-build. I had a mare of a job re-building the rear axle on mine. I couldnt get the bearings off the half shafts, had to get them pressed out by Welshpool Engineering @ 180 tons of pressure. They were siezed rock solid. I wouldnt change the ratio though, its great fun around here. It does make it thirsty on the motorway though due to the high revs, but last time i got towed home so that saved me a few quid :lol:

Once your sorted let me know any excuse for a drive!!]]> Scimitar Sightings :: Re: SE5 on Welshpool high st :: Reply by Taggers 2012-05-18T18:41:50+00:00 2012-05-18T18:41:50+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=15117&p=155491#p155491 Taggers Se5/5a :: interior warning lights.... testing!? :: Author qunvat 2012-05-18T07:03:50+00:00 2012-05-18T07:03:50+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15123&p=155397#p155397 qunvat
Well the petrol warning one works and the fan light came on intermittently first time I drove it home Tues...now doesnt work, tested it and theres a circuit in the bulb and .3 (or is it 3?) volts getting to the terminals. Was gonna take the brake one out and swop over......just remembered to test the brake light for example could I touch the terminals together on top of the fluid cylinder??

I need to get on with some work today and stop f*erking around with this bl**dy car!!

Si]]>
Well the petrol warning one works and the fan light came on intermittently first time I drove it home Tues...now doesnt work, tested it and theres a circuit in the bulb and .3 (or is it 3?) volts getting to the terminals. Was gonna take the brake one out and swop over......just remembered to test the brake light for example could I touch the terminals together on top of the fluid cylinder??

I need to get on with some work today and stop f*erking around with this bl**dy car!!

Si]]> Se5/5a :: Re: interior warning lights.... testing!? :: Reply by scimjim 2012-05-18T07:10:02+00:00 2012-05-18T07:10:02+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15123&p=155401#p155401 scimjim
Some brake master reservoirs have a button on top to test but connecting the two wires will work - should also come on with handbrake IIRC?]]>
Some brake master reservoirs have a button on top to test but connecting the two wires will work - should also come on with handbrake IIRC?]]> Se5/5a :: Re: interior warning lights.... testing!? :: Reply by qunvat 2012-05-18T07:13:30+00:00 2012-05-18T07:13:30+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15123&p=155403#p155403 qunvat
Will check if comes on with handbrake...also will touch wires together....was thinking that would do it but didnt want to blow a fuse.

Will report back laters AFTER doing some / lots of WORK!!]]>
Will check if comes on with handbrake...also will touch wires together....was thinking that would do it but didnt want to blow a fuse.

Will report back laters AFTER doing some / lots of WORK!!]]> Se5/5a :: What do these switches / knobs do!!?? :: Author qunvat 2012-05-18T06:59:25+00:00 2012-05-18T06:59:25+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15122&p=155394#p155394 qunvat
Si]]>
Si]]> Se5/5a :: Re: What do these switches / knobs do!!?? :: Reply by MikeyBikey 2012-05-18T07:00:28+00:00 2012-05-18T07:00:28+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15122&p=155395#p155395 MikeyBikey The black button switch - no idea
P : The instrument back light dimmer]]> The black button switch - no idea
P : The instrument back light dimmer]]> Se5/5a :: Re: What do these switches / knobs do!!?? :: Reply by scimjim 2012-05-18T07:03:23+00:00 2012-05-18T07:03:23+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15122&p=155396#p155396 scimjim Se5/5a :: Re: What do these switches / knobs do!!?? :: Reply by qunvat 2012-05-18T07:06:13+00:00 2012-05-18T07:06:13+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15122&p=155398#p155398 qunvat Se5/5a :: Re: What do these switches / knobs do!!?? :: Reply by scimjim 2012-05-18T07:07:29+00:00 2012-05-18T07:07:29+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15122&p=155400#p155400 scimjim ]]> ]]> Se5/5a :: Re: What do these switches / knobs do!!?? :: Reply by qunvat 2012-05-18T07:14:06+00:00 2012-05-18T07:14:06+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15122&p=155404#p155404 qunvat Se5/5a :: Re: What do these switches / knobs do!!?? :: Reply by philhoward 2012-05-18T07:19:50+00:00 2012-05-18T07:19:50+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15122&p=155405#p155405 philhoward Se5/5a :: Re: What do these switches / knobs do!!?? :: Reply by scimjim 2012-05-18T09:48:43+00:00 2012-05-18T09:48:43+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15122&p=155425#p155425 scimjim

the multitude of wires on the back of the switch are all connected together to provide the full 12v permenantly instead of routing through the 40 year old variable potentiometer inside the dimmer unit.]]>

the multitude of wires on the back of the switch are all connected together to provide the full 12v permenantly instead of routing through the 40 year old variable potentiometer inside the dimmer unit.]]> Se5/5a :: Re: What do these switches / knobs do!!?? :: Reply by qunvat 2012-05-18T09:49:30+00:00 2012-05-18T09:49:30+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15122&p=155426#p155426 qunvat Se5/5a :: Potential stupid question! :: Author qunvat 2012-05-18T09:32:06+00:00 2012-05-18T09:32:06+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15125&p=155421#p155421 qunvat Se5/5a :: Re: Potential stupid question! :: Reply by scimjim 2012-05-18T09:45:23+00:00 2012-05-18T09:45:23+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15125&p=155424#p155424 scimjim Se5/5a :: Re: Potential stupid question! :: Reply by qunvat 2012-05-18T09:50:08+00:00 2012-05-18T09:50:08+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15125&p=155427#p155427 qunvat Se5/5a :: Re: Potential stupid question! :: Reply by thorpet18 2012-05-18T09:51:35+00:00 2012-05-18T09:51:35+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15125&p=155429#p155429 thorpet18 I'm sure I've read on the Forum that the SE 5 has the ballast resistor incorporated in the cable running to the ht coil , as opposed to the ceramic and wire type ballas resisror used on the se6a .
Someone will be here shortly to clarify the matter for you .
I converted my se6a to Accaspark electronic ign. and left the ballast resistor and ballast coil in situe .
All has been working faultlessly ever since.]]> I'm sure I've read on the Forum that the SE 5 has the ballast resistor incorporated in the cable running to the ht coil , as opposed to the ceramic and wire type ballas resisror used on the se6a .
Someone will be here shortly to clarify the matter for you .
I converted my se6a to Accaspark electronic ign. and left the ballast resistor and ballast coil in situe .
All has been working faultlessly ever since.]]> Se5/5a :: Re: Potential stupid question! :: Reply by thorpet18 2012-05-18T10:06:44+00:00 2012-05-18T10:06:44+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15125&p=155430#p155430 thorpet18 Se5/5a :: Re: Potential stupid question! :: Reply by scimjim 2012-05-18T10:26:40+00:00 2012-05-18T10:26:40+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15125&p=155433#p155433 scimjim
qunvat wrote:Will i need to cut / bypass it with this electronic igntion?

almost certainly - but check the instructions for whichever electronic ignition system you've bought]]>
qunvat wrote:Will i need to cut / bypass it with this electronic igntion?

almost certainly - but check the instructions for whichever electronic ignition system you've bought]]> Se5/5a :: Re: Potential stupid question! :: Reply by qunvat 2012-05-18T10:28:45+00:00 2012-05-18T10:28:45+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15125&p=155436#p155436 qunvat Se5/5a :: Re: Potential stupid question! :: Reply by scimjim 2012-05-18T10:47:44+00:00 2012-05-18T10:47:44+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15125&p=155442#p155442 scimjim ]]> ]]> Se5/5a :: Re: 1970 SE5 Brakes :: Reply by erikscimitardemon 2012-05-18T17:17:10+00:00 2012-05-18T17:17:10+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15120&p=155477#p155477 erikscimitardemon Your local(ish) Scimitar club trader will deliver the right parts at reasonable prices. The major traders all take mail or phone orders, they do shipping in the UK or to the continent.]]> Your local(ish) Scimitar club trader will deliver the right parts at reasonable prices. The major traders all take mail or phone orders, they do shipping in the UK or to the continent.]]> Se5/5a :: Respray ideas! :: Author qunvat 2012-05-18T07:55:55+00:00 2012-05-18T07:55:55+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155408#p155408 qunvat
I've owned 6 (7 now!) classics and have done lots of work on all of them BUT have never paid to have a car sprayed. Its a big decision I guess.

I dont (DONT!) want a concours car by any stretch of the imagination for a few reasons, mainly as it wont be garaged, at least not for now. A tidy + clean and fully working motor is ALL I want.....SO:

Taking into account I'm a self employed geezer (musician) and really aint got bucks to throw at the wall etc etc ....AND taking into account it'll be left outside + NOT garaged and that I can live with a few imperfections here and there and taking into account its currently VW white......would people think I'm mad wanting it black??

I really want a black Scimitar I think they look wonderful AND I dont care if it shows up some bad bits....MATT black would be the one NOT too shiny. SO:

I guess a TOP sprayer would want to take all the glass out and engine bits in the way? I can live with a white engine bay. I can live with a 'blow over' i.e. leaving the glass in and making it as cost effective as possible.

I'd be very happy paying a Scimitar enthusiast who knows how to spray!

Answers on a postcard please!]]>
I've owned 6 (7 now!) classics and have done lots of work on all of them BUT have never paid to have a car sprayed. Its a big decision I guess.

I dont (DONT!) want a concours car by any stretch of the imagination for a few reasons, mainly as it wont be garaged, at least not for now. A tidy + clean and fully working motor is ALL I want.....SO:

Taking into account I'm a self employed geezer (musician) and really aint got bucks to throw at the wall etc etc ....AND taking into account it'll be left outside + NOT garaged and that I can live with a few imperfections here and there and taking into account its currently VW white......would people think I'm mad wanting it black??

I really want a black Scimitar I think they look wonderful AND I dont care if it shows up some bad bits....MATT black would be the one NOT too shiny. SO:

I guess a TOP sprayer would want to take all the glass out and engine bits in the way? I can live with a white engine bay. I can live with a 'blow over' i.e. leaving the glass in and making it as cost effective as possible.

I'd be very happy paying a Scimitar enthusiast who knows how to spray!

Answers on a postcard please!]]> Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by ajlelectronics 2012-05-18T08:00:32+00:00 2012-05-18T08:00:32+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155410#p155410 ajlelectronics Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by swoakes 2012-05-18T08:02:03+00:00 2012-05-18T08:02:03+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155411#p155411 swoakes Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by qunvat 2012-05-18T08:02:35+00:00 2012-05-18T08:02:35+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155412#p155412 qunvat Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by geoffp67 2012-05-18T08:25:07+00:00 2012-05-18T08:25:07+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155413#p155413 geoffp67 Satin will let deeper sanding scratches show, matt if you can find it would hide more defects.
Gloss black of course will show every spec and look awful unless freshly cleaned.
You might get away with a blowover but to be honest the whole car needs sanding back a bit to make sure the new paint doesnt peel off, the big cost is time & labour. A matt finish saves all the flatting-down and polishing time-effort.
Where to get matt car paint ?]]> Satin will let deeper sanding scratches show, matt if you can find it would hide more defects.
Gloss black of course will show every spec and look awful unless freshly cleaned.
You might get away with a blowover but to be honest the whole car needs sanding back a bit to make sure the new paint doesnt peel off, the big cost is time & labour. A matt finish saves all the flatting-down and polishing time-effort.
Where to get matt car paint ?]]> Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by dcw7095 2012-05-18T08:25:51+00:00 2012-05-18T08:25:51+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155414#p155414 dcw7095
qunvat wrote:I guess a TOP sprayer would want to take all the glass out and engine bits in the way? I can live with a white engine bay. I can live with a 'blow over' i.e. leaving the glass in and making it as cost effective as possible.

I'd be very happy paying a Scimitar enthusiast who knows how to spray!

Answers on a postcard please!


Removing the rear hatch and body seals is easy, and subject to condition of the existing side seals (i.e. can you re-use them) I would take the rear side windows out as well, even if you leave the front screen in place. It will be difficult to mask off around the side windows easily. You will get a better finish with them out of the way and it isn't a difficult job to put them back in so long as the original seals are decent and fit ok.

Matt black? :shock:

Could see it in white with a matt black bonnet (very seventies). However if you want all matt black might be worth pricing up a vinyl wrap instead of a repaint?

If you do go down the repaint route, I would definitely agree about speaking to Speedy Dave.]]>
qunvat wrote:I guess a TOP sprayer would want to take all the glass out and engine bits in the way? I can live with a white engine bay. I can live with a 'blow over' i.e. leaving the glass in and making it as cost effective as possible.

I'd be very happy paying a Scimitar enthusiast who knows how to spray!

Answers on a postcard please!


Removing the rear hatch and body seals is easy, and subject to condition of the existing side seals (i.e. can you re-use them) I would take the rear side windows out as well, even if you leave the front screen in place. It will be difficult to mask off around the side windows easily. You will get a better finish with them out of the way and it isn't a difficult job to put them back in so long as the original seals are decent and fit ok.

Matt black? :shock:

Could see it in white with a matt black bonnet (very seventies). However if you want all matt black might be worth pricing up a vinyl wrap instead of a repaint?

If you do go down the repaint route, I would definitely agree about speaking to Speedy Dave.]]> Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by qunvat 2012-05-18T09:36:37+00:00 2012-05-18T09:36:37+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155422#p155422 qunvat Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by cookieboy 2012-05-18T09:43:06+00:00 2012-05-18T09:43:06+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155423#p155423 cookieboy Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by qunvat 2012-05-18T09:50:30+00:00 2012-05-18T09:50:30+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155428#p155428 qunvat Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by cookieboy 2012-05-18T10:13:26+00:00 2012-05-18T10:13:26+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155431#p155431 cookieboy Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by shaggy 2012-05-18T10:14:19+00:00 2012-05-18T10:14:19+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155432#p155432 shaggy Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by qunvat 2012-05-18T10:27:08+00:00 2012-05-18T10:27:08+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155435#p155435 qunvat Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by ScimmyMike 2012-05-18T12:04:02+00:00 2012-05-18T12:04:02+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155451#p155451 ScimmyMike Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by canadascimdarren 2012-05-18T14:53:08+00:00 2012-05-18T14:53:08+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155460#p155460 canadascimdarren Darren]]> Darren]]> Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by qunvat 2012-05-18T15:23:55+00:00 2012-05-18T15:23:55+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155464#p155464 qunvat Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by MikeyBikey 2012-05-18T15:47:55+00:00 2012-05-18T15:47:55+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155465#p155465 MikeyBikey
canadascimdarren wrote:How about hand painting with a foam roller using rustoleum or an equivalent product? There is a lot of info on the net and once you read about it, the results are better than you might initially think. It wont cost you much but obviously it takes a lot of time to get good results. I plan to do this on my GTE when I eventually get around to starting it.
Darren


i hand rollered my fibreglass hull on my boat gloss red (proper boat paint) and was actually quite good. Not sure on a car though.....]]>
canadascimdarren wrote:How about hand painting with a foam roller using rustoleum or an equivalent product? There is a lot of info on the net and once you read about it, the results are better than you might initially think. It wont cost you much but obviously it takes a lot of time to get good results. I plan to do this on my GTE when I eventually get around to starting it.
Darren


i hand rollered my fibreglass hull on my boat gloss red (proper boat paint) and was actually quite good. Not sure on a car though.....]]> Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by geoffp67 2012-05-18T16:52:20+00:00 2012-05-18T16:52:20+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155472#p155472 geoffp67
the paint used is far less important than the preparation, doest matter whay you spray it with, it wont last unless a proper key has been made first. use a machine to sand off the top coats till you are back to a primer as a minimum.]]>
the paint used is far less important than the preparation, doest matter whay you spray it with, it wont last unless a proper key has been made first. use a machine to sand off the top coats till you are back to a primer as a minimum.]]> Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by canadascimdarren 2012-05-18T17:00:19+00:00 2012-05-18T17:00:19+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155474#p155474 canadascimdarren http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/sho ... er=2338616

A lot of info here, check out the pics of the orange Dodge Charger! The only thing I haven't found out is how the 'Tremclad' adheres to fibreglass as opposed to metal]]> http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/sho ... er=2338616

A lot of info here, check out the pics of the orange Dodge Charger! The only thing I haven't found out is how the 'Tremclad' adheres to fibreglass as opposed to metal]]> Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by GEMINI BOB 2012-05-18T19:04:57+00:00 2012-05-18T19:04:57+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155496#p155496 GEMINI BOB Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by shaggy 2012-05-18T20:27:34+00:00 2012-05-18T20:27:34+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155501#p155501 shaggy
qunvat wrote:plastikote?


Sorry my mistake plasti-dip.
If it is suitable for fibreglass (I don't know if it is) it looks like it'd be perfect for your needs.

Check out this video.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNY9Dx617N8&feature=related]]>
qunvat wrote:plastikote?


Sorry my mistake plasti-dip.
If it is suitable for fibreglass (I don't know if it is) it looks like it'd be perfect for your needs.

Check out this video.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNY9Dx617N8&feature=related]]> Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by windy 2012-05-18T20:41:13+00:00 2012-05-18T20:41:13+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155502#p155502 windy Se5/5a :: Re: Respray ideas! :: Reply by mlockhart 2012-05-18T21:21:30+00:00 2012-05-18T21:21:30+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15124&p=155509#p155509 mlockhart ) to Black, gloss, with a gold pin stripe, ok we are talking the John Player days, but it looked great. Very hot in the summer though.]]> ) to Black, gloss, with a gold pin stripe, ok we are talking the John Player days, but it looked great. Very hot in the summer though.]]> Se5/5a :: Re: my turn... :: Reply by westy 2012-05-18T17:34:00+00:00 2012-05-18T17:34:00+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=14924&p=155481#p155481 westy

Of course, I've kept on searching what could be wrong... :?
And I finally found : worn T° sender unit.
:roll:
Fortunately, I had just bought one spare from QRG.
I've changed it and now T° gauge was indicating just 90°C when driving, as it was before.
95 to 100°C when the engine was running, car stopped for 15 minutes.
So, conclusion : a sender can give a wrong T°from a day to another, it's not just a on/off system.
(Once again, I've learnt something new today ! :oops: :lol: )
Now that it is solved, I can go back to the other works and try to finish them !
Thank you all.]]>

Of course, I've kept on searching what could be wrong... :?
And I finally found : worn T° sender unit.
:roll:
Fortunately, I had just bought one spare from QRG.
I've changed it and now T° gauge was indicating just 90°C when driving, as it was before.
95 to 100°C when the engine was running, car stopped for 15 minutes.
So, conclusion : a sender can give a wrong T°from a day to another, it's not just a on/off system.
(Once again, I've learnt something new today ! :oops: :lol: )
Now that it is solved, I can go back to the other works and try to finish them !
Thank you all.]]> Se5/5a :: Re: my turn... :: Reply by tony.idle 2012-05-18T18:20:52+00:00 2012-05-18T18:20:52+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=14924&p=155486#p155486 tony.idle Se5/5a :: Re: my turn... :: Reply by trubac 2012-05-18T19:21:21+00:00 2012-05-18T19:21:21+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=14924&p=155497#p155497 trubac so now some pics !!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D]]> so now some pics !!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D]]> Se5/5a :: Re: my turn... :: Reply by westy 2012-05-18T21:35:54+00:00 2012-05-18T21:35:54+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=14924&p=155511#p155511 westy
westy wrote:Now that it is solved, I can go back to the other works and try to finish them !

Gilles, as quoted, it will be done soon. :D As soon as I can find some spare time to finish main works. :roll: :lol:
Tony : Thanks for the explanation. I've never dismantled any T° sender, so I didn't know how it works actually.
Cheers]]>
westy wrote:Now that it is solved, I can go back to the other works and try to finish them !

Gilles, as quoted, it will be done soon. :D As soon as I can find some spare time to finish main works. :roll: :lol:
Tony : Thanks for the explanation. I've never dismantled any T° sender, so I didn't know how it works actually.
Cheers]]> Se5/5a :: Re: Alum timing gear backlash? :: Reply by Coupe' Racing 2012-05-18T16:41:07+00:00 2012-05-18T16:41:07+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10558&p=155469#p155469 Coupe' Racing Se5/5a :: Re: Alum timing gear backlash? :: Reply by mlockhart 2012-05-18T21:28:17+00:00 2012-05-18T21:28:17+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10558&p=155510#p155510 mlockhart Se5/5a :: Re: Alum timing gear backlash? :: Reply by Oakesy 2012-05-18T21:36:08+00:00 2012-05-18T21:36:08+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10558&p=155512#p155512 Oakesy Se5/5a :: Re: BTDC ... what is yours ? :: Reply by Coupe' Racing 2012-05-18T16:47:31+00:00 2012-05-18T16:47:31+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15109&p=155471#p155471 Coupe' Racing Se5/5a :: Re: BTDC ... what is yours ? :: Reply by trubac 2012-05-18T17:24:01+00:00 2012-05-18T17:24:01+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15109&p=155479#p155479 trubac Se5/5a :: Re: BTDC ... what is yours ? :: Reply by tony.idle 2012-05-18T18:10:00+00:00 2012-05-18T18:10:00+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15109&p=155485#p155485 tony.idle Se5/5a :: Re: BTDC ... what is yours ? :: Reply by thorpet18 2012-05-18T18:33:53+00:00 2012-05-18T18:33:53+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15109&p=155490#p155490 thorpet18 Se5/5a :: Re: BTDC ... what is yours ? :: Reply by trubac 2012-05-18T19:37:23+00:00 2012-05-18T19:37:23+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15109&p=155498#p155498 trubac So the pulley is mounted in the wrong place ?

Why the car is running much better like this ?

To sum up :
-with the strobe, the mark on pulley was perfectly aligned with the 14° mark.
-as I've put a K&N filter I tried to play with the advance.
-instantly, when I moved the dizzy the revs got higher !
-I is now at approx 20° BTDC (very close to the thermostat housing) and the car is running better, seems that I have higher mpg too !
-no pinking.

don't understand the maths behind.

@thoroet18 : will post a pic of it.]]> So the pulley is mounted in the wrong place ?

Why the car is running much better like this ?

To sum up :
-with the strobe, the mark on pulley was perfectly aligned with the 14° mark.
-as I've put a K&N filter I tried to play with the advance.
-instantly, when I moved the dizzy the revs got higher !
-I is now at approx 20° BTDC (very close to the thermostat housing) and the car is running better, seems that I have higher mpg too !
-no pinking.

don't understand the maths behind.

@thoroet18 : will post a pic of it.]]> Se5/5a :: Re: BTDC ... what is yours ? :: Reply by micha1 2012-05-18T19:47:09+00:00 2012-05-18T19:47:09+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15109&p=155499#p155499 micha1
the more advance is set the better the car runs (in a certain range of advance-settings), thats also normal....but the car may start to pink, which you may wont recognize, due to noises.(exhaust, intake, wind)]]>
the more advance is set the better the car runs (in a certain range of advance-settings), thats also normal....but the car may start to pink, which you may wont recognize, due to noises.(exhaust, intake, wind)]]> Se5/5a :: Re: BTDC ... what is yours ? :: Reply by westy 2012-05-18T21:50:58+00:00 2012-05-18T21:50:58+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15109&p=155515#p155515 westy
I've turned the dizzy to make it 14° BTDC, but the engine was not sounding very well. It was even a bit more difficult to start it afterwards.
So I made the choice to go for a kind of average : 16°
I've not succeeded in erasing the little hole I have when reving suddenly.
Anyway, I'll probably have to change it again when I put the Powerspark stuff soon...]]>
I've turned the dizzy to make it 14° BTDC, but the engine was not sounding very well. It was even a bit more difficult to start it afterwards.
So I made the choice to go for a kind of average : 16°
I've not succeeded in erasing the little hole I have when reving suddenly.
Anyway, I'll probably have to change it again when I put the Powerspark stuff soon...]]> Se5/5a :: Re: BTDC ... what is yours ? :: Reply by tony.idle 2012-05-18T23:03:17+00:00 2012-05-18T23:03:17+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15109&p=155520#p155520 tony.idle
trubac wrote:I understand what you mean Tony. You are right !
So the pulley is mounted in the wrong place ?


The only definitive method of checking the timing marks is to find Cyl 1 TDC on compression then note where the timing mark is. It's hard to imagine a keyed pulley being in the wrong place. Advancing at idle normally improves idle speed & makes the engine smoother. With a mechanical advance system timing is a compromise: too much static advance will make it hard to start & once the centrifugal advance kicks in the engine might pink. To test a new static timing get the engine up to working temperature then try applying full throttle at around 20mph in 4th. Listen to the engine until it's past 3000rpm (full advance) & if it doesn't pink try applying full throttle from a steady 50mph cruise (full centrifugal + full vac advance). If it's still happy leave well alone]]>
trubac wrote:I understand what you mean Tony. You are right !
So the pulley is mounted in the wrong place ?


The only definitive method of checking the timing marks is to find Cyl 1 TDC on compression then note where the timing mark is. It's hard to imagine a keyed pulley being in the wrong place. Advancing at idle normally improves idle speed & makes the engine smoother. With a mechanical advance system timing is a compromise: too much static advance will make it hard to start & once the centrifugal advance kicks in the engine might pink. To test a new static timing get the engine up to working temperature then try applying full throttle at around 20mph in 4th. Listen to the engine until it's past 3000rpm (full advance) & if it doesn't pink try applying full throttle from a steady 50mph cruise (full centrifugal + full vac advance). If it's still happy leave well alone]]> Se6/6a/6b/GTC :: Re: Interesting front hub issue-should I worry? :: Reply by MikeT 2012-05-18T07:31:41+00:00 2012-05-18T07:31:41+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=13966&p=155406#p155406 MikeT
toomanysabres wrote:Don't forget the castor angle determined by the angle of the trunnion is different between manual & power steering 6a's and I don't think either of the two angles are the same as found on a Triumph.


Morning all -

When I stripped mine down, I had it on pretty good authority (local old school mechanic who ran a scimitar back in the day, and also David Manners)that the manual trunnions were the same as TR6. The uprights are as well - but I can't remember if that was just manual or PAS as well.

The only reason I didn't buy TR6 trunnions were I just bought them all from one place at the same time (QRG) in the end.

I don't know for certain about the stub axle though, sorry.

Mike.]]>
toomanysabres wrote:Don't forget the castor angle determined by the angle of the trunnion is different between manual & power steering 6a's and I don't think either of the two angles are the same as found on a Triumph.


Morning all -

When I stripped mine down, I had it on pretty good authority (local old school mechanic who ran a scimitar back in the day, and also David Manners)that the manual trunnions were the same as TR6. The uprights are as well - but I can't remember if that was just manual or PAS as well.

The only reason I didn't buy TR6 trunnions were I just bought them all from one place at the same time (QRG) in the end.

I don't know for certain about the stub axle though, sorry.

Mike.]]> Se6/6a/6b/GTC :: Wrong Mirror :: Author EamonSE6 2012-05-18T10:26:47+00:00 2012-05-18T10:26:47+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=15126&p=155434#p155434 EamonSE6
Before my 6B went in for respray I bought a near perfect condition passenger side door mirror - the car never had one originally. Now all resprayed and put back together, I find it's impossible to see out of this mirror unless you sit in the passenger seat! The conclusion is that it must have come off a left hand drive car. The remote adjuster will not allow any further travel.

Any ideas anyone? Anyone desperately looking for / wanting to swap a LHD for a RHD mirror? :?]]>
Before my 6B went in for respray I bought a near perfect condition passenger side door mirror - the car never had one originally. Now all resprayed and put back together, I find it's impossible to see out of this mirror unless you sit in the passenger seat! The conclusion is that it must have come off a left hand drive car. The remote adjuster will not allow any further travel.

Any ideas anyone? Anyone desperately looking for / wanting to swap a LHD for a RHD mirror? :?]]> Se6/6a/6b/GTC :: Re: Wrong Mirror :: Reply by windy 2012-05-18T10:35:28+00:00 2012-05-18T10:35:28+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=15126&p=155437#p155437 windy Se6/6a/6b/GTC :: Re: Wrong Mirror :: Reply by EamonSE6 2012-05-18T10:40:04+00:00 2012-05-18T10:40:04+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=15126&p=155439#p155439 EamonSE6 Se6/6a/6b/GTC :: Re: Wrong Mirror :: Reply by scimjim 2012-05-18T10:45:55+00:00 2012-05-18T10:45:55+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=15126&p=155440#p155440 scimjim Se6/6a/6b/GTC :: Re: Wrong Mirror :: Reply by EamonSE6 2012-05-18T10:55:07+00:00 2012-05-18T10:55:07+00:00 http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=15126&p=155443#p155443 EamonSE6 Thanks - there's no plinth on at the moment but this just makes the casing angle slighty upward following the curvature of the door and doesn't affect the lateral travel.]]> Thanks - there's no plinth on at the moment but this just makes the casing angle slighty upward following the curvature of the door and doesn't affect the lateral travel.]]>