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by 1970 cortina GT
Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:51 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: A question for the engine builders.
Replies: 13
Views: 13977

Thanks for the replies. The timing marks do move when the rpms increase. I am using a Lucas distributor with a vac advance but I have this just open, nowhere to attach it to, could this effect it? Is it better to plug this off? Interestingly enough, the rpms are lower on the gauge the more advanced ...
by 1970 cortina GT
Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:10 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: A question for the engine builders.
Replies: 13
Views: 13977

A question for the engine builders.

I am trying to get my SU powered twin cam running better. I am pretty certain that I have the carbs balanced and the mixture good. I was aiming for around 12 BTDC, according to info I have researched. The only way I see to be able to get it to run half decent, though still under powered, is to have ...
by 1970 cortina GT
Wed Jul 25, 2018 12:36 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: SU spacer on twin cam
Replies: 5
Views: 7613

Good information thanks. I don’t know if there is anything in the carbs I can change , just doesn’t seem to have much power when I compare it to my Weber twin cam in the MK2. Difficult to get a spec for the SU set up I guess.
by 1970 cortina GT
Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:52 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Cortina MK1 fuel sender.
Replies: 34
Views: 35238

Ok I lied, it’s the first one you said there Pete , the C5BH. Took the thing apart agin, actually starting to like the taste of gas..... it looks in half decent shape but I get about 40 ohms full and about 120 empty. I’m guessing it’s shot. http://www.enfostuff.com/forum/userpix/485_29A6F5CD14...
by 1970 cortina GT
Mon Jul 23, 2018 3:11 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Cortina MK1 fuel sender.
Replies: 34
Views: 35238

Hmmm looks a little different, the ‘box’ with the resistor in is bolted directly to the back of the face plate on mine, didn’t know there was a number, I’ll check, I also have another spare which is also giving me some strange readings but visually is the same. Thanks Pete.
by 1970 cortina GT
Mon Jul 23, 2018 12:29 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Cortina MK1 fuel sender.
Replies: 34
Views: 35238

That measurement is 56.3mm by the way.
by 1970 cortina GT
Mon Jul 23, 2018 12:26 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Cortina MK1 fuel sender.
Replies: 34
Views: 35238

Will do thanks Pete.Image
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Here’s a couple from yesterday, not too clear
by 1970 cortina GT
Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:42 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Cortina MK1 fuel sender.
Replies: 34
Views: 35238

Thanks for the tip Pete, if I was really smart I would have done the last bit of testing when I had the sender out over the weekend..... I did have a small hole in the float which I soldered up and then I filled the tank again, I guess it should be nearly empty by the weekend to remove it again. Do ...
by 1970 cortina GT
Mon Jul 23, 2018 7:15 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Cortina MK1 fuel sender.
Replies: 34
Views: 35238

So here's a question for you Pete, it's been suggested that I may have a MK2 fuel tank and sender unit. Assuming that I have a MK2 sender and a MK1 gauge, are they different 'full' and 'empty' ohms readings? In which case a full tank may only give me a half full gauge reading? Pretty sad that these ...
by 1970 cortina GT
Sun Jul 22, 2018 4:47 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Cortina MK1 fuel sender.
Replies: 34
Views: 35238

So after taking it out again and checking I put it back in and at a full tank I’m getting half a tank showing on the gauge and approximately 40 ohms at the sender unit. I’m thinking a new sender maybe required, some on Ebay for about $100 cdn which is better than some nos at $500 AUD.........
by 1970 cortina GT
Sun Jul 22, 2018 3:32 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Brits by the Bess Saskatoon 2018
Replies: 5
Views: 7946

You try and stop me😃
by 1970 cortina GT
Sun Jul 22, 2018 1:18 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: SU spacer on twin cam
Replies: 5
Views: 7613

SU spacer on twin cam

I’m toying with the idea of removing the coolant spacer thingy between the head and the SU carbs on my twin cam. Looks like the bolt pattern will match by putting the carbs straight on the inlet manifold casting of the head. My concern is that I won’t have the ‘ soft mounting ‘ with the Thac...
by 1970 cortina GT
Sat Jul 21, 2018 11:21 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Brits by the Bess Saskatoon 2018
Replies: 5
Views: 7946

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Just a couple more.
by 1970 cortina GT
Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:19 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Brits by the Bess Saskatoon 2018
Replies: 5
Views: 7946

Yep Mk1 seems to be running good, got to work on the fuel gauge sender, replace some front end bushes ( also the front strut ball joints with spacers etc which looks quite involved 🤔). Thinking of removing the piece between the inlet manifold and the carbs, don’t think it really serves a purpos...
by 1970 cortina GT
Fri Jul 20, 2018 1:01 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Brits by the Bess Saskatoon 2018
Replies: 5
Views: 7946

Brits by the Bess Saskatoon 2018

So a good turn out for the MG crowd but just the two Fords, My MK1 and an Anglia. :( http://www.enfostuff.com/forum/userpix/485_Brits_by_the_Bess_2018_2_1.jpg http://www.enfostuff.com/forum/userpix/485_Brits_by_the_Bess_2018_1_1.jpg http://www.enfostuff.com/forum/userpix/485_Brits_by_the_Bess_2018_3...