IanG Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 Just fitted a new Weber choke cable, old one was very frayed. I thought, this will be easy just run the new inner through the old outer but oh no that would have been too easy it doesn’t fit! So, a 10 min job turns into an hour to take apart the lower dash trim and run a new outer cable through the grommet which is conveniently placed in the most difficult place to get at. All done now, being upside down in the footwell was def a tad more tricky at 62 than when I was 22……… 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 54 minutes ago, IanG said: Just fitted a new Weber choke cable, old one was very frayed. I thought, this will be easy just run the new inner through the old outer but oh no that would have been too easy it doesn’t fit! So, a 10 min job turns into an hour to take apart the lower dash trim and run a new outer cable through the grommet which is conveniently placed in the most difficult place to get at. All done now, being upside down in the footwell was def a tad more tricky at 62 than when I was 22……… Not so easy to fold up and get into those positions ! Still would choose Manual over auto choke though, so worth the aches 😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 its very easy to fold up and get into those positions ! just extremely hard to get back out again ! and the amount that you spring back into 'person' shape gets less and less .! ive just replaced my brake servo and that involves a lot of under dash work.to fit and adjust. got under there and did it easily in 10 mins ! then took what seemed like an hour to get out again ! ! ! ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Easier with the seat out, but adds to the 10min job, and they say cars are easy to work on 😤 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 When l removed the servo to clean and paint it found that it can be adjusted on the brake pedal so the pedal can up or down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 it certainly can yes. adjust to give around 6/7mm of free movement and then check brakeswitch. i did mine last week. ive more or less sprung back into shape now ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 Fitted new plugs, the old ones look quite new but you can see the old carb was much too rich! Bought a Gunson Colourtune, checked the new carb as well today, I had set it by ear, only half a turn out not bad! Went out for a test drive pulls really strong, refurb auto box gets fitted next week, then I can start on tidying up the spare axle for fitting. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 6 hours ago, IanG said: Fitted new plugs, the old ones look quite new but you can see the old carb was much too rich! Bought a Gunson Colourtune, checked the new carb as well today, I had set it by ear, only half a turn out not bad! Went out for a test drive pulls really strong, refurb auto box gets fitted next week, then I can start on tidying up the spare axle for fitting. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Pretty coked up. Just remember that the Jets/tubes set the running fuel mixture. Crud etc in the carb can means it’s sucks too much fuel rather mixing it with a little air in the emulsion tube. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) 2.0 Carb engine So, even with the new carb and new plugs on it still takes a few turns before the engine will fire up from cold. Once started it fires up again immediately and will all daylong with no lag at all. Choke doesn’t seem to make any difference it will run from cold with little choke when started up. Fuel all good, healthy spark, mixture spot on, will need to check the timing but don’t suspect that would make a big difference? Condenser and coil sound unlikely culprits but I have spares I could fit and try, process of elimination! Any other ideas are welcome! Edited October 12, 2022 by IanG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 Is it spinning the engine over at a decent rpm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 51 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: Is it spinning the engine over at a decent rpm? Yep it’s on a trickle charge, starter motor is a bit lazy I do have a spare, will change that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 doesnt actually sound like anything is wrong. carb engines dont start instant like an injection one would. certainly could take a few spins .especially when hot .they can take many seconds with a little throttle to fire up. obviously if the starter is a bit slow then this could have an impact . just incase you havnt heard about or checked ,the engine earth cable on these needs to be perfect as any corroded wire or bad connection can make a sluggish starter.not to mention frying anything it can use as an earth such as accelerator ,speedo,choke cables . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 10 minutes ago, cam.in.head said: doesnt actually sound like anything is wrong. carb engines dont start instant like an injection one would. certainly could take a few spins .especially when hot .they can take many seconds with a little throttle to fire up. obviously if the starter is a bit slow then this could have an impact . just incase you havnt heard about or checked ,the engine earth cable on these needs to be perfect as any corroded wire or bad connection can make a sluggish starter.not to mention frying anything it can use as an earth such as accelerator ,speedo,choke cables . Thanks will check the earth too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 On 12/10/2022 at 16:58, cam.in.head said: doesnt actually sound like anything is wrong. carb engines dont start instant like an injection one would. certainly could take a few spins .especially when hot .they can take many seconds with a little throttle to fire up. obviously if the starter is a bit slow then this could have an impact . just incase you havnt heard about or checked ,the engine earth cable on these needs to be perfect as any corroded wire or bad connection can make a sluggish starter.not to mention frying anything it can use as an earth such as accelerator ,speedo,choke cables . Cleaned up the earth straps, they weren’t good, now fires up first touch, two pumps on the throttle and vroom! The new carb is great too runs from cold with little or no choke. Happy days! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 thats good. the earths always were a weak spot ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 13 hours ago, cam.in.head said: thats good. the earths always were a weak spot ! Ordered some new ones as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 there is only 1 (usually) but seeing as yours is an early car it could have the bellhousing one and somebody could have fitted one later type from front of block (side) to chassis leg too. you cant have too many earths .i was taught originally when starting my electrical career. if your car starts instant then thats a good indication that the basic compression is good.never found carb cars to be instant like injection and usually require a little throttle too but each car is different. the instruction in the owners manual always said to give them some throttle . glad you sorted it thou, bad earths can cause bad issues elsewhere. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted October 14, 2022 Author Share Posted October 14, 2022 3 hours ago, cam.in.head said: there is only 1 (usually) but seeing as yours is an early car it could have the bellhousing one and somebody could have fitted one later type from front of block (side) to chassis leg too. you cant have too many earths .i was taught originally when starting my electrical career. if your car starts instant then thats a good indication that the basic compression is good.never found carb cars to be instant like injection and usually require a little throttle too but each car is different. the instruction in the owners manual always said to give them some throttle . glad you sorted it thou, bad earths can cause bad issues elsewhere. Two pumps on throttle and fires up instantly, just got so used to injection engines, my last carb was on a Nova SR! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) One pump and starts now, changed fuel filter, checked timing and new plug leads, also refitted drivers seat 💺 trim which had come away from the seat base, all between rain showers! Edited October 15, 2022 by IanG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 Confidence booster just done 11 miles and all good no leaks, off to Leeds (15 miles) tomorrow to get my refurbished auto box fitted. Some noise from axle which I know is worn so will keep off motorway. Grinning from ear to ear after 20 mins in the cav, so much fun, rwd, carb, forgot what is was like, too many years in euro boxes…. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 yes a mk1 is a nice place to be in. driving position is spot on and theyre such a good handling and comfortable car to drive.yours being an earlier model should have the twin piston calipers too so good brakes and no seized sliders to free off every year ! you do forget how good they after driving modern stuff and after getting back into one you also realise that they are a perfectly capable machine in todays world and can blend in with modern traffic in every way, i drive a lot of new stuff through work and friends and when i jump back into mine i never notice any major imperfections. as said the brakes are fine as are the illumination of the headlamps . the axle noise (if you mean the hissing bearing noise ) is a common one and doesnt present any problems even if left for years.!. i take it you are having autobox issues thou (other unit rebuilt to refit ) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 4 hours ago, cam.in.head said: yes a mk1 is a nice place to be in. driving position is spot on and theyre such a good handling and comfortable car to drive.yours being an earlier model should have the twin piston calipers too so good brakes and no seized sliders to free off every year ! you do forget how good they after driving modern stuff and after getting back into one you also realise that they are a perfectly capable machine in todays world and can blend in with modern traffic in every way, i drive a lot of new stuff through work and friends and when i jump back into mine i never notice any major imperfections. as said the brakes are fine as are the illumination of the headlamps . the axle noise (if you mean the hissing bearing noise ) is a common one and doesnt present any problems even if left for years.!. i take it you are having autobox issues thou (other unit rebuilt to refit ) ? Yes the auto box is temperamental, managed to get an early Manta B one in good nick which a local transmission specialist has rebuilt for me. I drove the Cav 16 miles to the workshop this morning to leave it there and get the box fitted, which is probably the most miles it’s done for several years and it just got better as it went on. Didn't miss a beat, no leaks or surprises, mind you I’ve been all over it replacing old worn parts ever since I got it in April. Handling, steering and brakes are good, it’s had a new steering rack, tyres and shockers recently, just starting getting the hang of it 30 years after my last Manta, got lots of looks and it’s been a lovely sunny morning for a drive. Just need it back now to carry on, will start work next week on a good used axle ready to drop in it, the current axle spring cups are welded and rusty. That should be the last big job this year, bodywork next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 Seems I was spotted too, a company I deal with know I have the green Cav and one of their drivers saw me out and about today, I did wonder why a white van was flashing and waving at me 😂 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, IanG said: Seems I was spotted too, a company I deal with know I have the green Cav and one of their drivers saw me out and about today, I did wonder why a white van was flashing and waving at me 😂 They attract a lot of interest. I think it is because even as an old classic, at the height of their popularity they was not as common as the fords. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanG Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: They attract a lot of interest. I think it is because even as an old classic, at the height of their popularity they was not as common as the fords. Yep my sisters boyfriend had a Capri, it didnt last nor did the relationship 😂 Edited October 17, 2022 by IanG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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