Category: Engine
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Dynamo and Regulator
Article first created: 5 Mar 2016 Dynamo The original cars were fitted with a Lucas C40 dynamo. Positive to negative earth The C40 can be re-polarised if converting the car from positive to negative earth. This is quite straight forward but I cannot remember all the steps. The battery needs to be turned around The…
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Alternator Conversion
Article first created: 5 Mar 2016 Issue This article focusses on cars with standard 1200cc or 1500cc pre-crossflow engines. The principles are similar for modified cars but further consideration will be needed for engine bracketry for the alternator and to align pulleys and ensure fan belt runs correctly. For ease of conversion I purchased a…
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Mechanical Fuel Pump
Date: 26 Oct 2021 Issue This article focusses on the standard mechanical fuel pump fitted to standard 1200cc and 1500cc pre-crossflow engines. Engine won’t start, no fuel in pump bowl. Loss of top end power or engine splutters at speed. Oil drip under car. Diagnosis First check there is actually fuel in the tank. To…