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  • #61
    Curse of Andy struck again today.
    Petrol vent pipe done.
    Fuel filter on
    Spark plug leads on
    Coil connectors fitted and on
    Turn car over and......no spark
    Remove distributor cap and the grub screw for the rotor arm wasn't in properly and is cross threaded.
    Cam seal also has a leak so will fix both and try again.
    Fuel pump doesn't prime so that's a problem to be sorted.
    Will also have to change the starter motor as it's making clicking noises as it turns the engine over and the relay is clicking. Perhaps the wrong teeth amount.
    1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
    1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
    1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
    2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
    2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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    • #62
      not been on road since 2010





      1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
      1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
      1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
      2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
      2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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      • #63
        Cam seal sorted, Cross thread fixed, new rotor arm, distributor cap on.
        Carb on and all fixed up.
        Put the battery on, put fuel in the tank, poor a little into the carb and ................nothing, still no spark.
        Changed the coil, ignition ecu and still no spark so will take my fast check and voltmeter next time to find out what's wrong.
        Fuel pump still not priming
        Also the starter motor and relay are 'clicking' when it turns over the engine, not sure atm what's causing this.
        Last edited by Jeff Turbo; 14th March 2015, 11:13.
        1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
        1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
        1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
        2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
        2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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        • #64
          could this be that safety switch that's needs resetting?
          not sure what it turns the power off to.
          it behind the radio?
          red with a plunger on top?
          Tony Hague



          A clear enthusiast - or a nutter?

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          • #65
            Originally posted by tony View Post
            could this be that safety switch that's needs resetting?
            not sure what it turns the power off to.
            it behind the radio?
            red with a plunger on top?
            Inertia switch tony. Already swopped that for another incase that was faulty.
            Will have to use my fast check and voltmeter probably to find the problem
            1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
            1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
            1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
            2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
            2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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            • #66
              well done jeff nice to see your work.with all the dismanteling of all the parts.i know this mite seem a silly thing but have you checked the earth wireing engine earth and componet earth wire/connection to body work as some time a car being out of service can corrode.

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              • #67
                Originally posted by BIGDAVE View Post
                well done jeff nice to see your work.with all the dismanteling of all the parts.i know this mite seem a silly thing but have you checked the earth wireing engine earth and componet earth wire/connection to body work as some time a car being out of service can corrode.
                Not yet Dave, didn't get long on it as I was also selling 2 MG Montego's from my barn and that took time as both had duff batteries.
                They're being picked up soon so I can spend sometime on it. Probably something silly as I replaced the whole wiring loom
                Last edited by Jeff Turbo; 14th March 2015, 11:14.
                1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
                1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
                1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
                2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
                2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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                • #68
                  Originally posted by Jeff Turbo View Post
                  Left to do
                  Sort clicking starter and relay
                  Fit complete exhaust from my spares. Rear box to do
                  Put petrol in it
                  Sort no spark. Hopefully found
                  Sort non priming
                  Re-connect boost pipes
                  Attach Plenum
                  Put the dash in,
                  Do headlining
                  Put front carpet and front seats in
                  MOT
                  The list is getting smaller
                  Last edited by Jeff Turbo; 21st March 2015, 13:18.
                  1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
                  1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
                  1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
                  2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
                  2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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                  • #69
                    Yep, deffo crank sensor, supposed to light up. When switched to dynamic and crank the engine over it still doesn't light up.

                    Last edited by Jeff Turbo; 22nd March 2015, 06:59.
                    1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
                    1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
                    1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
                    2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
                    2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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                    • #70
                      As ive now sorn my digidash I can now concentrate on this car.
                      Sooooo Andy strikes again.
                      Had to remove the inlet and exhaust manifold to get to the crank sensor.
                      2 bolts were loose so in a way it did me a favour.
                      Before putting a replacement sensor I checked it and it's working.
                      New sensor on and didn't bring a spare manifold gasket with me. Buggar as I was also wanting to put the dash in. Oh well will put to gether on the next trip
                      Last edited by Jeff Turbo; 25th April 2015, 13:38.
                      1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
                      1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
                      1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
                      2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
                      2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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                      • #71
                        All back on now and the car now starts if I put fuel into the carb.
                        Will put a couple more gallons into the tank and see how that goes, if the fuel pump still wont prime I will change the oil pressure switch
                        Will also be checking the fuel ecu etc before finally putting a dash in.
                        Also fixed the 'clicking' when trying to start the car, I hadn't tightened up the front offside earth lead enough. Good call BIGDAVE
                        Last edited by Jeff Turbo; 12th March 2016, 14:40.
                        1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
                        1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
                        1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
                        2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
                        2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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                        • #72
                          What's the plan Jeff, put it back on the road as it is or is there bodywork to be done beforehand. Sounds like its nearly there in the main tho, be great to see another around the area

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                          • #73
                            Originally posted by John W View Post
                            What's the plan Jeff, put it back on the road as it is or is there bodywork to be done beforehand. Sounds like its nearly there in the main tho, be great to see another around the area
                            Hi John
                            Long time no see, plan is to put it back on the road and to also teach my youngest how to do it.
                            and it's about time you got yours sorted
                            Last edited by Jeff Turbo; 19th June 2015, 13:27.
                            1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
                            1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
                            1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
                            2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
                            2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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                            • #74
                              Dash finally going in



                              Radio wiring sorted with replacement loom from my spares
                              1958 Ford Consul Convertible. I love this car
                              1965 Ford Zodiac Executive. Fab cruiser being restored
                              1997 Jaguar Xk8 Convertible. Such a fab car
                              2004 MGZT cdti. Great workhorse
                              2004 MGZT V8. I love this car

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                              • #75
                                Did you hit your deadline?

                                Looks a nice car.

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