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Engine & Transmission > renovated engine burning oil (46 replies - 63540 views) Hi Joachim,
Loads of variables here petrol diesel air cooled or liquid cooled. Personally I would think that as the compression pressure is even at 190 ... 03-20-2015 01:46 pm Engine & Transmission > renovated engine burning oil (46 replies - 63540 views) Hi Kim,
Chances are that it will use oil for several thousand miles untill it is fully run in. Most modern engines don't require the full ... 03-20-2015 09:32 am Cooling > Electric fan sender (9 replies - 17886 views) I used this which fits in the top hose -
https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/electronic-fan-controller-for-hose-fitment-efc
you may well find something similar locally - it's a good idea to wire it ... 03-18-2015 09:44 pm Cooling > fan clutch (18 replies - 29135 views) I agree with Joachim, my GT never had a viscous coupling and originally had a yellow eight blade plastic fan bolted to the water pump ... 03-18-2015 09:13 am Engine & Transmission > Cam belt tensioner (2 replies - 6333 views) Hi Kim,
I replaced all my timing belt and added vernier sprockets with HTD kit from Mike Taylor at Lotusbits and replaced the roller and bearings ... 03-02-2015 12:01 pm Brakes > Brake Booster removal (12 replies - 19780 views) I have done it like that - bit awkward and probably easier if you take the steering wheel off. That's on a UK spec GT ... 02-25-2015 08:44 pm Miscellaneous > QED motorsports (3 replies - 7312 views) i called Alec at QED on your behalf to let them know that there is an issue with the form. They always respond normally and ... 02-16-2015 04:00 pm Projects > GT 30071 Rolling Restoration (34 replies - 54142 views) Hi Nigel,
Mine came with the cross flow radiator and the standard yellow plastic fan originally. The first time the water pump went at about 20,000 ... 01-25-2015 01:17 pm Projects > GT 30071 Rolling Restoration (34 replies - 54142 views) Looks Good Nigel,
Rejen should be able to match the cord but I believe the OEM material is NLA.
Surprised to see that the radiator is like ... 01-25-2015 09:38 am Body & interior stuff > Steering wheel adaptor (14 replies - 20375 views) Try Moto Lita in the UK - they are expensive but absolutely top quality I have the leather one on My GT on which the ... 12-21-2014 10:02 am Body & interior stuff > Stainless Steel Rocker Panels =? (3 replies - 7648 views) Hi Glen,
Not sure if would a solution to one problem that causes others. Depending on the grade of stainless - if it's 304 it's pretty ... 11-29-2014 03:14 pm Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47248 views) Wheel bearing retaining bushes arrived from Delta yesterday (very good service) and the new bearings installed this morning. Brief test drive of 20 miles ... 11-18-2014 09:21 am Brakes > Brake Fluid Disappearing (3 replies - 8154 views) And probably the booster will need rebuilt as well if it has been half full of brake fluid. ... 11-18-2014 08:46 am Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47248 views) Hi Rick,
I would tend to go with Gregs suggestion - rear axle bearings. I have had a similar low intermittent rumble which varied slightly depending ... 11-13-2014 05:50 pm Suspension > Rear wheel bearings (7 replies - 16909 views) Problem solved- Delta have them in stock ... 11-11-2014 07:23 pm Suspension > Rear wheel bearings (7 replies - 16909 views) Old thread but I need to replace my rear axle bearings? I got the bearings from Martin Robey but they can not supply the shrunk ... 11-09-2014 10:12 am Cooling > Aluminum Radiator (18 replies - 39457 views) I googled Griffin 25221-xs and went to Griffins web site
www.griffinrad.com/load_details7.php...26221-xs
You can see the tube dimensions are different.
Also tried
www.shopdaza.com/.../3659--griffin-radiator-1-26221-xs-classiccool-26-x-16-2...
On this site the inlet and outlet ... 11-02-2014 09:54 pm Electrical & Instruments > Fuel Pump Wiring (11 replies - 18645 views) Ther is also a rear window wiper and washer on the GT - if it is a GT loom which could explain the extra connectors.
Gordon ... 11-01-2014 06:22 pm Projects > Dellorto carbs? (3 replies - 10727 views) It's normal - no need for concern.
Gordon ... 11-01-2014 06:15 pm Cooling > Aluminum Radiator (18 replies - 39457 views) I had a look at this for my GT but the tube size is listed as one inch (25.4mm) instead of 32mm and the picture ... 10-31-2014 06:52 pm Carburetors > Velocity Stacks (16 replies - 30725 views) And the rampipes ... 10-06-2014 02:41 pm Carburetors > Velocity Stacks (16 replies - 30725 views) Pictures showing Pipercross filter and 92mm x 48mm rampipes-the fromt one needs to be trimmed slightly to fit the airbox.
Gordon ... 10-06-2014 02:40 pm Carburetors > Velocity Stacks (16 replies - 30725 views) Hi Jim,
Try Mike Taylor at Lotusbit's he may well have one kicking around. Normally for an air box bigger is better and the standard one ... 10-06-2014 02:08 pm Carburetors > Velocity Stacks (16 replies - 30725 views) Tim - fully agree with what you are saying, but it sounds like Jim's JH is pretty close to standard and the suggestion about the ... 10-04-2014 09:54 pm Electrical & Instruments > GT Rear Washer Pump Wanted (3 replies - 10134 views) Hi Nigel,
I also had the same issue and ended up getting this one from Merlin - it's not the same but pretty close.
https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/windscreen-washer-bottle-pump-ww-kit-bottle ... 10-04-2014 05:34 pm Carburetors > Velocity Stacks (16 replies - 30725 views) In addition to what Joachim suggested above I would add that binning the K&N's and fitting an Éclat airbox would be a noticeable improvement. You ... 10-04-2014 05:26 pm Brakes > Noise from Brake Pedal (26 replies - 40312 views) I had similar feelings when the original fully reconditioned / new braking system. On top of that my servo was on its way out and ... 09-16-2014 11:55 am Body & interior stuff > GT Spare Wheel Carrier (1 reply - 5399 views) Hi Nigel,
My one is not in particularly good condition and I have lengthened the two front brackets by one inch to allow for wider wheels. ... 09-16-2014 11:42 am Brakes > Noise from Brake Pedal (26 replies - 40312 views) Take it in context - in the early seventies you had roads infested with Ford Cortinas, Moris Itals, Austin Alegros, Vauxhall Victors all of which ... 09-15-2014 06:43 pm Brakes > Noise from Brake Pedal (26 replies - 40312 views) I believe that if it was a SWB pre 89 it should be the same as the JH one - Padock Landrover has them.
The more ... 09-15-2014 05:41 pm Engine & Transmission > Exhaust Header Removal and Cam Covers (15 replies - 55156 views) Just spent the last few days doing a similar job. UK spec does not have the complication of the steering column and I was re-installing ... 09-10-2014 08:01 am Engine & Transmission > Plug for Pete's Kits (9 replies - 15432 views) Gents,
I tried to order some stuff in May and got a response from Pete's daughter Janine telling me that he had surgery on the 29th ... 09-08-2014 05:51 pm Engine & Transmission > Clutch kit Jensen GT (3 replies - 7616 views) Had a quick search on the web - try AP Racing +44(0)2476639595 or apracing.com
They list part numbers for the cover as CP2246-70
The driven plate ... 09-07-2014 05:12 pm Engine & Transmission > Clutch kit Jensen GT (3 replies - 7616 views) I can't help you with part numbers but there are several companies on this side of the Atlantic that can supply what you need ... 09-07-2014 04:46 pm Wheels > Tire Size (25 replies - 67610 views) Sorry my typo - markings on the P7 tyres are 195/55 R15 (radial) and they are V rated for 149 mph or 240 kph ... 09-03-2014 06:42 am Wheels > Tire Size (25 replies - 67610 views) The original tyre size in the correct speed rating has been like trying to buy unobtanium in the UK, you can get the size but ... 09-02-2014 05:45 pm Carburetors > Fuel leak (3 replies - 9030 views) Hi David,
The 'small' hose on the UK spec GT anyway, is to prevent siphoning and should have a restrictor in it - it allows a ... 08-29-2014 04:32 am Engine & Transmission > Stripped out cam cover hole (6 replies - 11315 views) Can't comment on that - UK spec is tight because of the battery tray. Would also recommend the JHPS gaskets - I got a set ... 08-04-2014 06:17 pm Brakes > Vaccum Hose for servo unit. (1 reply - 6389 views) Hi Kim,
Not familiar with your setup but on my GT vacuum goes from the inlet to a 'T' and leads directly to the non return ... 08-04-2014 06:38 am Engine & Transmission > Stripped out cam cover hole (6 replies - 11315 views) I would suggest that you helicoil rather than use oversize studs and it maybe an idea to do them all when you are at it ... 08-02-2014 04:32 pm | |
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