Re: John's 1935 1201 Coupe for Two or Four Passengers, RHD in Tasmania
Posted by JMc On 2016/6/3 19:22:17
Bad news and good news:
Chris from Arthur Guild Rebuilders has discovered that my fuel pump is too far gone to be rebuilt. He has taken some really clear photographs to show the extent of the problems, which I attach here to satisfy readers' curiosity (thanks to Chris).
So I am going to need a new one. Arthur Guild are checking through their stock for a suitable replacement. Dell, may I please PM you about your spare if Guild draw a blank?
On a happier note, the engine now turns! It has sat for a couple of weeks with the acetone/ATF mixture percolating through and out the sump drain. The ordered Optima battery arrived; I hooked it up and (not sure if I was being completely reckless) just gave the starter motor a quick tease (plugs still out). It instantly turned beautifully and without a hint of complaint. I only spun it for less than a second, but it to some extent allayed my fear that things may have been frozen inside. I'm taking that as a positive omen, though under no illusion that many roadblocks still lay ahead.
Cheers from Tassie, John
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Chris from Arthur Guild Rebuilders has discovered that my fuel pump is too far gone to be rebuilt. He has taken some really clear photographs to show the extent of the problems, which I attach here to satisfy readers' curiosity (thanks to Chris).
So I am going to need a new one. Arthur Guild are checking through their stock for a suitable replacement. Dell, may I please PM you about your spare if Guild draw a blank?
On a happier note, the engine now turns! It has sat for a couple of weeks with the acetone/ATF mixture percolating through and out the sump drain. The ordered Optima battery arrived; I hooked it up and (not sure if I was being completely reckless) just gave the starter motor a quick tease (plugs still out). It instantly turned beautifully and without a hint of complaint. I only spun it for less than a second, but it to some extent allayed my fear that things may have been frozen inside. I'm taking that as a positive omen, though under no illusion that many roadblocks still lay ahead.
Cheers from Tassie, John
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