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Hi Richard, Colin & others, Yes, I will need a selenoid (thanks 4 the link) in the petrol line before the carbs. Only a one-way will do. The stationary petrol in the fuel line obviously aggrevates the vapourizing and pressurizing effect. And, Richard, switshinh fro LPG to petrol is straight...

Re: Fuel vapour & LPG??? (problem solved0 Hi Rich, Car runs great in generally. Engine runs even smoother on LPG that on petrol. And no pinking (V8, 10,5 cr)! Performance is somewhat less on LPG and the exhaust-note is less powerfull (but I removed the 1st silencer, so still have a nice...

Hello Gents (@ Stina), Since the implementation of a LPG installation in the car, I had a strange problem. When running on LPG the engine wouldn't idle en even sometimes stutters under 1/3-1/2 throttle. Specially after stong acceleration and more than normal breaking, the engine stalled and...

Hi Dave, Some weeks ago I fitted these: http://www.classicroverforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=9039 The perform fine. Rene.

Hi Dave, I've been looking for replacement of the stationairy fan also and when you're on a budget I can recommend the following: -first make sure your system is not crudded up, air can escape and it's a good idea to fit a header-tank. -the stationairy fan I've replaced by a fan from an...

Hello again all, Well, I did some serious troubleshooting on the cooling system and have at least 2 suspects! Thanks for all your help and suggestions. First I reoved the lower hose of the coolant expansion tank (SD1) with pressured cap in place: some coolant came out, but after a second is...

Hi Chris & all, Yes, the SD1 'overflow-bottle' (or pressured header tank) is installed. On top of the radiator sits a 'blank' (unpressured) cap, on top of the overflow-bottle sits the original pressured cap. Don't know if it has an airbleed that is functional. The trick of running the engine &...

Hello Sydney, With any luck i'll find out in the weekend. Hope it's that simple! Thanks, Rene

Hello Ron, Don't know if making bicycle tyres is a recommodation.... But in this case i like theit tyres. But you're right, it's not 185-70, but 185-80!! Bad typo..

Hello Sydney, Harvey, I haven't opened up the cooling system yet since it is performing OK. So don't know if the thermostat is the right one. Have to check. Harvey, does the coolant -a liquid- expant in that manner it is leading to a flat hose? My concern is the possibility to blow the...

Hi Gents, Lately i've noticed that the top radiator hose is almost vacumed flat when cold. When engine is warm, hose is more 'round' , flexible and easely squeezable (english?). Seems to be no pressure on cooling system. A overflow-bottle (SD1) is installed. Has anyone this experience too? I...

Hi Gents, Just before the world turned white in december, I had to get 4 new tyres for my V8. Being the original size (185-70-14) (edit: 70 is a typo, is 80!!) there isn't a whole lot of choise. The familiar brands like Michelin and Pirelli are very expensive (ca. €150 each), so i was looking...

Hi Gents, I've converted my '69 series 1 to LPG and found that the sparks were fine for petrol, but to weak for LPG. After fitting new coil (Bosch) and sparkplugs (NGK) obviously the leads were up for replacement. The standard Lucas leads were not good enough. And of course Magnecor can supply...

Hi, I had this similar problem a few weeks ago. I'm running with electronic ignition (123 ignition), new leads, new lucas sportscoil and new sparkplugs. Engine runs perfect until after it reaches normal temp, approx 10 -15 min after startup from cold. Then slight sputtering starts under light...

Hi Chris, Thanks for your thorough answer! Theory blown anway by practice I guess... :idea: Key words IMO are 'overheated coolant' and 'idle conditions'. Both setups aim to cool the coolant in the rad. My major concern was preventing hot coolant returning to the engine and thus prevent...