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- Tue Jun 14, 2011 5:11 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
- Topic: Vibrations (probably not 'Good Vibrations!) LT77
- Replies: 6
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- Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:07 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
- Topic: Vibrations (probably not 'Good Vibrations!) LT77
- Replies: 6
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Tom, Removed 'other' engine as it had head gasket probs. No vibration issues with that engine/box/prop setup (or the previous 3). Fitted this engine with the previous box/prop setup. Speed related - yes. I originally thought it was a wheel balancing problem (happens around 50-60 mph), but wheels all...
- Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:01 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
- Topic: Vibrations (probably not 'Good Vibrations!) LT77
- Replies: 6
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Vibrations (probably not 'Good Vibrations!) LT77
Hi all - apologies for the poor title.:roll: Just refitted my RV8 into my Capri. Its gained some vibration which may, or may not, be the gearbox. Manual LT77 Rover with hydraulic clutch. Symptoms; Accelerate (not 'boot') & the vibration seems to be from the front of the car. Decelerate (take foot of...
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:30 pm
- Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
- Topic: Replacing Opus with DLM - wiring & coil help please
- Replies: 13
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THANKYOU, THANKYOU ALL!!!!! Swapped the coil for another scuffy thing lying around & ITS ALIVE! V8 at high revs sounds beautiful to me (but I don't think the street party lot are too impressed!) For anyone else in the same predicament info on Opus to (this type) DLM is: Get dizzy & 3 to 2 pin adapto...
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:43 pm
- Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
- Topic: Replacing Opus with DLM - wiring & coil help please
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3346
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:15 pm
- Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
- Topic: Replacing Opus with DLM - wiring & coil help please
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3346
OK, back from the garage. Connected as per Ramon/Denis's instructions. Pin 1 on dizzy to coil neg Pin 3 on dizzy to coil pos (via 3 to 2 pin adaptor) - (Coil is actually a DLB198 so it seems I've been running the Opus on the wrong coil). Silver box disconnected. This is now the situation ('connector...
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:03 pm
- Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
- Topic: Replacing Opus with DLM - wiring & coil help please
- Replies: 13
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- Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:29 am
- Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
- Topic: Replacing Opus with DLM - wiring & coil help please
- Replies: 13
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found out about the 3/2 wires off the dizzy from another post on here. Pin no.1 is coil neg, pin 2 not connected via adaptor, pin 3 coil pos. I'll connect them direct. Coil 12v pos supply. If I disconnect the silver box totally I presume I will have a 12v supply from the starter which I can run to t...
- Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:43 am
- Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
- Topic: Replacing Opus with DLM - wiring & coil help please
- Replies: 13
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Replacing Opus with DLM - wiring & coil help please
This is an 'I'm stuck & have ran out of ideas' type post, so any help would be much appreciated! I'm removing an Opus dizzy with the silver block behind the coil & replacing it with a dizzy I bought off e-bay which I think is a DLM? - AMP on side of casing. So far: The 'amp on side' has 3 pins out -...
- Sat Aug 07, 2010 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Chat Area
- Topic: Gears & Tears on BBC1 - Mondays @10.35 - V8 Stockcars
- Replies: 0
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Gears & Tears on BBC1 - Mondays @10.35 - V8 Stockcars
BriSCA V8 Stockcar Racing documentary on BBC1 for the next 6 weeks showing the passion & loyalty of the dedicated top drivers & their families & supporters - Mondays @10.35 This is the formula to watch with proper loyalty, determination & POWER! - Used to watch this at Hartlepool & Aycliffe in the '...
- Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Chat Area
- Topic: Wanted to rent: Cottage/Bungalow/House Chichester area
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Wanted to rent: Cottage/Bungalow/House Chichester area
Wanted to rent: Cottage/Bungalow/House Chichester area. Landlord has decided to sell, so after 7 years we have to move. Would prefer a rural cottage/house/bungalow within 15 ish miles of Chichester (the more 'in the sticks' - the better!). Must have 2 bedrooms, parking for 4 cars, garden, & accept 1...
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:58 pm
- Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
- Topic: Set-up probs. Need help / Tuners in Sussex/Surrey/Hampshire?
- Replies: 5
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Thanks Kevin, Have replaced the guts of the Opus & it ran good with no setup or running probs on the other engine before it lunched the crank. Have another dizzy with points etc which came with the engine - will try that one. Question: The other dizzy I speak of has one wire out (rather than the 2 f...
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:58 pm
- Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
- Topic: Recommend a good Tune-up garage / Rolling Road??
- Replies: 4
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You could also try Torque of the Devil in Uxbridge. A lot of the OldSkoolFord people talk highly of them. Certainly when I was talking to them about setting up my Capri Mk1 RV8 with Holley 390cfm they were very helpful. http://www.torqueofthedevil.com/default.asp/p=87 (BTW: I never got there yet as ...
- Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:53 pm
- Forum: Electrical & Ignition Area
- Topic: Set-up probs. Need help / Tuners in Sussex/Surrey/Hampshire?
- Replies: 5
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Its an ex Range Rover engine with my old SD1 front cover/opus dizzy/Holley/Offenhauser fitted. Checked TDC by pulling plug 1 & checking no.1 is at the top. Replace plug. Set dizzy to point at No.1. Try starting. Turns (grinds) over very slowly (new starter fitted earlier & full battery charge), then...
- Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:46 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps And Conversions Area
- Topic: Capri mk3 v8
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5630