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Re: Extreme build Carb / bonnet problem

2009-11-25T08:33:04Z

Andrew,

I fitted a 2.0L pinto with the standard twin choke weber carb under
the bonnet without any holes cut (or an air filter). I didn't want
to cut hole in the bonnet as I had planned to change to side draught
in the future.

This was not an issue for SVA and I cannot see how it would be for

Re: Extreme build Carb / bonnet problem

2009-11-24T21:39:24Z

My plan was to get the car through IVA and bedded in for a few months
before upgrading, I also am not yet sure what to go for so I would
expect at least 6 months give or take a car show or two. Probably much
too long for a borrow

Thanks

Andrew

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Extreme build Carb / bonnet problem

2009-11-24T20:08:08Z

How temporary is the Pinto installation. if it just to get through IVA
perhaps another Xtreme owner with that set up could lend you their bonnet -
if that is feasible.

Bob Craig (Q2-267)

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Re: Extreme build Carb / bonnet problem

2009-11-24T18:23:15Z

Had a look at some twin 45's online - Nice idea, and I think would
work but I was hoping for a more modest solution for a temporary
engine. (my Xmas present quota dropped when I brought the kit last
year!) Don't have a problem with exhaust- gets out of the chassis OK.

I have never run a engine without a filter apart from in a garage,

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Mk2 Fiesta Light switch

2009-11-24T16:57:50Z

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Re: Mk2 Fiesta Light switch

2009-11-24T09:14:25Z

Certainly the original wiring has a far thicker insulation sleeve but
the thing with the one now fitted is that there were two Black/White
wires and not one coming out of the newer switch and even though I
have connected them together they are not as thick a combined core as
the original wiring and also, on the car that it came from only one of

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Mk2 Fiesta Light switch

2009-11-23T21:37:54Z

None of the Mk2's had relays for any lights except the front spots.
What you've got is an earlier loom with thick wall insulated wires and a
later loom with the thin wall wires.
The later wiring has thinner insulation which makes the loom smaller and
less bulky.
The actual copper conductors should be the same size.

Re: [Quantum Owners] Oil Pressure Switch

2009-11-23T19:43:24Z

Yup, a common problem.

Jim

RE: [Quantum Owners] Re: Help Needed

2009-11-23T19:21:02Z

Whole axle is off car now,

I have taken the axle to the local garage but as yet they have not managed to remove the stut from the axle.

Thanks for all the suggestions so far.

Stuart

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Re: Oil Pressure Switch

2009-11-23T11:59:44Z

Hiya

Job done - easy when done from under the car. Hard part was getting
under the car...

BTW - the old unit was a 15/16" Nut, and the new unit was a 7/8" Nut.

Thanks

James T

Re: [Quantum Owners] Oil Pressure Switch

2009-11-23T11:14:38Z

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<9af9b28b-b51d-4e1e-afd9-7d98f 411f...@m26g2000yqb.googlegrou ps.com>,
Jamest142 <jamest...@yahoo.co.uk> writes

I had something similar on my saloon.

Ford oil pressure switches have a tiny breather hole in the top of them,
next to the connector.

Sometimes the switch goes faulty, and oil leaks from this tiny hole in

Re: Mk2 Fiesta Light switch

2009-11-23T17:30:06Z

Didn't replace the connectors the first time round but have to this
time as it is melted.
Collected a second hand switch from a breakers along with the
connector and about a foot of wiring. I think it is a later model
Fiesta as the Black/White wire is single on the original car and two
smaller wires on the new switch/connector, one went to the dip/main

Re: [Quantum Owners] Oil Pressure Switch

2009-11-23T17:18:50Z

I've found that the Ford oil pressure senders leak - but not from the
thread!...... seems to be from between the plastic and brass, and therefore
requires replacement.
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Re: Help Needed

2009-11-23T12:57:20Z

So the bracket is no longer attached to the bodyshell and the nut and
bolt that hold the axle to the bracket are off? If so, the bracket
should be removable from the axle, but as the bracket might well have
been attached to the axle for over 15 years it might need a bit of
help, i.e. some some of lever.

Re: Air Cleaner Temperature Control

2009-11-21T11:11:47Z

Hiya

Job done - the right angle converter had got stuck right down, so was
blocking the vacuum. When I got the pliers to pull it off, it started
to sqeak, then I felt the pipe, and it nearly pulled my arm into the
engine (not quite, but a good strong suck anyway!)

Thanks for everyones advise, will try it in the morning to see if it