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by Elan
Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Solex Blues Part two
Replies: 4
Views: 6794

OK Thanks

Thanks a lot Jan , will do
by Elan
Tue Jul 16, 2019 11:22 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Solex Blues Part two
Replies: 4
Views: 6794

Good idea

Great idea Brett. I'll try it. I did disconnect the vacuum reservoir and connected the vacuum gauge to the hose to adjust the fuel mix screw. The needle bounced a lot about 5 points and I got very little response tuning the mix screw. Thanks Brett
by Elan
Tue Jul 16, 2019 9:58 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Solex Blues Part two
Replies: 4
Views: 6794

Solex Blues Part two

So I "rebuilt" my "new" carb. 3 times and it still won't idle. So I want to get another one. Anyone know where I can find a salvage yard that would have old 100e s? Or any other suggestions.
by Elan
Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:20 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: A few things I've learned so far, Plus question on mix screw
Replies: 0
Views: 5432

A few things I've learned so far, Plus question on mix screw

So a few things I've leaned so far about my 101. I replaced the headlight switch with one I got from SmallFordSpares. The mounting threads were too short so I had to dremel the surface of the switch body to get enough threads to screw the bezel on, which is now holding on by a thread. Whatever works...
by Elan
Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:40 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Solex Blues
Replies: 2
Views: 4896

thanks again

Thanks again Peteleo!!!
by Elan
Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:18 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Solex Blues
Replies: 2
Views: 4896

Solex Blues

Does anyone know if a Solex LJ58 B-26 ZIC-2 is the same as a LK56 B-26 ZIC-2? Thanks
by Elan
Sat May 25, 2019 6:11 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Used parts source?
Replies: 4
Views: 6823

Thanks Peteleo!

Hey thanks a lot Peteleo! I got the carb. and a speedo from the same guy on ebay for $100.
by Elan
Fri May 24, 2019 7:52 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Used parts source?
Replies: 4
Views: 6823

Solex Please

Hey Peteleo, Do you know what the difference is between the B 28 and the B26 is?
by Elan
Thu May 23, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Used parts source?
Replies: 4
Views: 6823

Used parts source?

So...My main jet column cracked and both Small Ford Spares and KIPS only do rebuilds of your carb. Anyone know where I can find a carburetor for my 100e?
by Elan
Thu May 23, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Hard Starting only at first 100e
Replies: 4
Views: 6466

Thanks Jan

Thanks Jan Your tip on choking has it starting a lot better.
by Elan
Sun May 19, 2019 12:10 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Hard Starting only at first 100e
Replies: 4
Views: 6466

Thanks

Thanks Jan!
by Elan
Sat May 18, 2019 11:47 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Hard Starting only at first 100e
Replies: 4
Views: 6466

And...

I forgot to mention how sometimes the starter kicks out and in without turning the engine
by Elan
Sat May 18, 2019 11:40 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Hard Starting only at first 100e
Replies: 4
Views: 6466

Hard Starting only at first 100e

So,... it's been awhile since I was my own mechanic of my antique car. I have had problems starting it. '57 prefect. The plugs look normal. It starts immediately after the initial start up.But experimenting with the choke and the gas pedal have brought me to the best I can do to start it. I pull the...
by Elan
Sat May 18, 2019 6:45 pm
Forum: Parts Suppliers
Topic: Classic Ford (parts) Directory UK
Replies: 2
Views: 12938

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by Elan
Sat May 18, 2019 6:43 pm
Forum: Parts Suppliers
Topic: EnFo emblems
Replies: 2
Views: 10329

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