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I originally fitted a 14" 120watt fan but that did not work. I have replaced it with a 14" 220 watt seems to be working ,but not had warm summer weather yet will see if the weather affects it

Have you resolved the problem yet ? I am having the same problem,changed to a electric pump under the bonnet ,because I thought the mechanical wasnt up to it ,but no change . I have read all the suggestions ,but cant understand why the coil or sparkplugs would affect the fuel supply. my next...

thanks for the advice

The next job ,my 1973 3500S had two fan fitted to the front of the radiator ,these were quite old and very noisy , I decided to fit two new 9" fans between red and engine ,unfortuneately temperature is going up halfway between normal and hot this is now ,still in cold weather ,so in summer I...

Good news , a conclusion to the problem, bought a filter with an anti drain valve and realised it is the sane as the one already on the engine. I started by taking the distributor out and used the drill method even after 10/15 minutes using a mains drill at full stretch ,it had no effect...

Many thanks to all who have contributed to this discussion,all very helpful. I think I will try the distributor removal option first . I will update when done Thankyou all

Thanks for the advice ,thinking about using the distributor hole to turn the pump, but how is the oil pump and distributor normally driven ? I mean will it need the rest of the engine going to move ?

3500S 1972 Has been running fine ,recent oil and filter change ,pressure ok after that Not started for two months ,and now no oil pressure and oil light staying on I have also taken oil filler cap off and no oil pumped up I will get an independent pressure guage to check but what other thoughts...

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thats exactly my story ,had a 2000TC in my late 20s then discovered the V8 in monza red with a black roof just be careful you dont get addicted

I am in south essex and although i am ok tinkering ,there are a few other things I am not up to, timing ,balancing carbs rear pads and electrical issues can you recommend a reliable person to help ,either a business or car owner who does work on other cars either post here or dm me thanks

My favourite colour for a v8,I have one the same so unfortuneately cant buy yours ,especially as it has power steering and mine does not.

Hi thanks for the replies, the pump is from Wadhams and they dont actually give a specification of it ,but say its suitable for front fitting,I will try a few things suggested.

Recently acquired 1972 3500s it stopped a few times in traffic through lack of fuel, bubbles or no fuel in the filter ,which after extensive reading , I believe to be vapour lock ,as after 30 minutes when the car cooled down it started no problem. I decided to have an electric pump(from Wadhams)...

Wow, love the colour ,I have one the same ,in rememberance of the one I owned in 1980 , but also envious of the reg.plate as my name is Paul N.....