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- Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:23 pm
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Dellorto Carb help please
- Replies: 2
- Views: 251
Re: Dellorto Carb help please
Thanks, that's really useful information. I don't know what cam the engine has but I've asked the previous owner who stripped it down and rebuilt it so fingers crossed. I guess it depends whether the engine was originally modified for more torque or outright power. Perhaps the sensible option is to ...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:20 pm
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Dellorto Carb help please
- Replies: 2
- Views: 251
Dellorto Carb help please
The Type 1 I'm rebuilding has a Le Mans engine bored out to 950cc and has a pair of Dellorto PHM40 AD carbs on it. I'm at the point of doing the throttle cables and choke - but there doesn't appear to be any choke function on the carbs... :geek: I've looked on the web at pictures of the PHM40 and on...
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:34 am
- Forum: Donor bikes and spares
- Topic: Type 1 Front Brake Calipers wanted
- Replies: 2
- Views: 904
Type 1 Front Brake Calipers wanted
My old calipers are seized up and it looks like the brake fluid inside has solidified, so I’m not sure if they’re worth rebuilding. I’m considering new ones from Triking but I thought I’d check if anyone has a good pair of calipers first?
Dave
Dave
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:52 am
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Neutral light
- Replies: 7
- Views: 76276
Re: Neutral light
As Tony says, best to rig up a test bulb to check the switch actually works first. If you're in the UK, Car Builder Solutions have a good selection of warning lights so you might get one that's a close match to your existing ones.
Dave
Dave
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 10:40 am
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: fuel injection
- Replies: 7
- Views: 61699
Re: fuel injection
Hi Simon I had a look at the website for the fuel injection and it seems quite expensive - around £1750 for a Citroen 2CV for example. If you’re still considering injection you might be better off sourcing a California engine that’s already injected complete with ECU and wiring harness and selling y...
- Fri Dec 08, 2023 4:41 pm
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: fuel injection
- Replies: 7
- Views: 61699
Re: fuel injection
Hi Simon I suspect you will find strong advocates for sticking with the carbs and equally strong advocates for fuel injection on the forum. It would be interesting to know how much the conversion to fuel injection will cost as that could be the main deciding factor. Personally I like the fact that I...
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:40 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Type 1 rebuild
- Replies: 6
- Views: 35866
Re: Type 1 rebuild
Work continues on the Type 1 although a lot of it can't really be seen as it's consisted of sorting out the wiring loom, running fuel line and brake pipes through the tunnel etc. However, the dashboard may be of interest to readers as I had to replace the old wooden one due to cracks, surface damage...
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:05 pm
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: The Noisy Tappet Saga
- Replies: 7
- Views: 27282
Re: The Noisy Tappet Saga
Surely you won't need to adjust the valve timing as presumably the cam is profiled to use the standard drive pulley and the ignition timing will just remain as is? Or does it need the ignition advanced/retarded? It looks like you need to check clearances between the mechanical bits but that's all is...
- Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:30 am
- Forum: Type 1, 2 and 3
- Topic: Type 1 Wiring Loom question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 29614
Re: Type 1 Wiring Loom question
Thanks Simon, I've sorted out the wiper motor connections thanks. The last remaining question is the hazard light switch connector block but I think I'll get the one used on old minis and see if that works - I can always adapt the connections if need be.
Regards Dave
Regards Dave
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Triking 2023 Calendar
- Replies: 37
- Views: 119736
Re: Triking 2023 Calendar
I'm a bit confused as this is or was the 2023 calendar thread...