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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / AC Mk IV
« on: July 14, 2006, 09:50:38 »
AKL1450, LW body with standard 302 EFI engine is advertised for sale in Northern Germany.
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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Testing times at the MOT station.
« on: July 13, 2006, 10:35:09 »
MOT passed today!!! Wow!! They even did not test emissions!!! This is Luxembourg! Next time someone will find that the bumper sits 3 mm too high ;-)
My local garage (who owned the Mk IV before) advised to plug out the narrow air connector that fits to a round shaped plastic box, about 5 cms in diameter on the passenger foot well (on left hand drive car), before going to the MOT. Don't know exactly what it does, but I've never had problems with emissions at the MOT.
Try it out
Regards
Constant
My local garage (who owned the Mk IV before) advised to plug out the narrow air connector that fits to a round shaped plastic box, about 5 cms in diameter on the passenger foot well (on left hand drive car), before going to the MOT. Don't know exactly what it does, but I've never had problems with emissions at the MOT.
Try it out
Regards
Constant
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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / AC Mk IV
« on: July 13, 2006, 10:05:56 »
Hi guys....
The chap to talk to is Alan Faulkner Stevens. He is the ACOC registrar for Mk IV Cobras and very knowledgable. And, very important, get the right literature beforehand. Mk IVs were produced over a period of some 10 years, from mid eighties.
Differences do exist as to engine specs, trim, minor body items like scoops or no-scoops, short vs long nose, bumper set-up, rear fender lips, dashboard and interior trim, some in direct correlation to the period of production, some in correlation to overall configuration and chassis numbering AK.... cars, AKL.... cars, proper lightweight spec AKL.... cars with upgraded engines, 15 vs 16 inch wheels, anti-roll bars, roll hoop and other minor features .... I'm not sure if any of these differences are scientifically recorded.
Normally you start the other way: having found a Mk IV for sale, you try to find out about its history and set-up.
So first thing to do is to check chassis number against the register and some typical features to ensure that you really look at a genuine AC Mk IV. Photos of details help a lot to identify a car.
Hope this is of any assistance to you to start with.
Best regards
Constant
The chap to talk to is Alan Faulkner Stevens. He is the ACOC registrar for Mk IV Cobras and very knowledgable. And, very important, get the right literature beforehand. Mk IVs were produced over a period of some 10 years, from mid eighties.
Differences do exist as to engine specs, trim, minor body items like scoops or no-scoops, short vs long nose, bumper set-up, rear fender lips, dashboard and interior trim, some in direct correlation to the period of production, some in correlation to overall configuration and chassis numbering AK.... cars, AKL.... cars, proper lightweight spec AKL.... cars with upgraded engines, 15 vs 16 inch wheels, anti-roll bars, roll hoop and other minor features .... I'm not sure if any of these differences are scientifically recorded.
Normally you start the other way: having found a Mk IV for sale, you try to find out about its history and set-up.
So first thing to do is to check chassis number against the register and some typical features to ensure that you really look at a genuine AC Mk IV. Photos of details help a lot to identify a car.
Hope this is of any assistance to you to start with.
Best regards
Constant
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General Forum / LeMans Classic 2006
« on: July 11, 2006, 16:42:05 »
Thanks Keith LL and to all those involved in the organization of our venue, both at the ACOC and the AC Club France.
We did enjoy the WE very much, appreciated the company, excellent food, good accommodation in the so characteristic châteaux, and of course the very competitive racing.
Well done, we'll be there again.
Constant
We did enjoy the WE very much, appreciated the company, excellent food, good accommodation in the so characteristic châteaux, and of course the very competitive racing.
Well done, we'll be there again.
Constant
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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Mk4 Steering Rack
« on: July 04, 2006, 10:50:06 »
Hi guys, thanks for the info and initiative.
The steering rack on my MkIV needed adjustment already twice (by my local service garage). So I may be in need for replacement soon.
Constant Wagner
The steering rack on my MkIV needed adjustment already twice (by my local service garage). So I may be in need for replacement soon.
Constant Wagner
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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Mk4 Steering Rack
« on: July 04, 2006, 10:47:26 »
Hi guys, thanks for the info and initiative.
The steering rack on my MkIV needed adjustment already twice (by my local service garage). So I may be in need for replacement soon.
Constant Wagner
The steering rack on my MkIV needed adjustment already twice (by my local service garage). So I may be in need for replacement soon.
Constant Wagner
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General Forum / LeMans Classic 2006
« on: July 03, 2006, 18:30:21 »quote:
And, Keith, this year there is a serious danger that I will be there in an AC!!
With or without, I'm sure we will all follow KLL's advice and enjoy the WE!
See you there.
Constant
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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / CRS owners unite !!!
« on: June 12, 2006, 12:15:56 »
Hello Bruce (and other CRS and MkIV owners with 16' tyres)
As discussed in Wales on Saturday, Michelin are now again producing the Pilot Sport in the sizes 225/50 ZR 16 and 255/50 ZR 16 in their Collector Tyres program (French website: www.michelin-passion.com).
I will get a quote from my Michelin dealer on these tyres this coming Thursday and will let you know about availability.
Hope you enjoyed the Saturday and Sunday in Wales.
Best regards
Constant
As discussed in Wales on Saturday, Michelin are now again producing the Pilot Sport in the sizes 225/50 ZR 16 and 255/50 ZR 16 in their Collector Tyres program (French website: www.michelin-passion.com).
I will get a quote from my Michelin dealer on these tyres this coming Thursday and will let you know about availability.
Hope you enjoyed the Saturday and Sunday in Wales.
Best regards
Constant
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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Fuel system leak
« on: July 04, 2017, 17:37:42 »
Hi All,
Following happened recently on my car (1993 Cobra Mk IV AKL with EFI engine, under boot flat fuel tank, fuel filler on right hand rear fender)
- car parked in a steep parking lot (slope of about 10-15%), nose pointing downwards;
- tank had been filled up completely including filler neck just about 2 miles before the car was parked;
- about 10 minutes later, fuel started to run out under the nose (not by drips but by steady flow);
- quick check revealed that fuel ran out from the most forward of the 2 "mushrooms" covering the two large ports of the fuel vapor storage canister (sitting on right hand side in front of front crossframe);
- I assume that the two "mushroom" are ventilation covers;
Turned the car around 180 degrees, now tail pointing downwards and nose pointing upwards, and the leak stopped.
Left the car overnight. Next morning it started normally and worked without any trouble during the first 500 meters. The road then took a very steep hill (gradient about 20%) and the engine started to buck, like getting no fuel for a couple of seconds; no misfires and no afterburning; when reached the top of the slope and we were again running on more or less flat ground with more standard slopes up or down, the engine ran perfectly as always; no further sign during the whole day where I covered some 30 kms with multiple stops. And travelled 200 kms in the evening and 800 kms next day without the faintest indication of any problem.
I assume that the vapor storage had been flooded with petrol when the car was parked nose downward on steep slope.
Two hoses connect to the 2 smaller ports at the front top of the vapor storage assy:
- one hose connects the interior port (the larger of the 2) to a copper pipe running alongside the chassis rail (hence obviously starting at the rear end of the car, but so far I have not been able to look under the car and trace the start of that line); this is in fact the return line for the vapours and is connected to the tank at its upper side behind the rear right side wheel (24/7/2018)
- the second hose connects the exterior port (the smaller one) to the injection system.
Can anybody explain the function of this vapour storage assembly, and the flows of liquid or vapour? If it should be a simple vapor recovery or ventilation system from the tank, and should be principally dry, I would assume that the larger of the two small ports would be connected at some point to the filler neck of the tank (see addition of 24/7/2018 above)
The image below shows the 2 large ports unvovered; on my car they have a kind of "mushroom" form cover. I'll take another picture tonight.
Grateful for any advice hereabout.
Many thanks in advance
Constant
Following happened recently on my car (1993 Cobra Mk IV AKL with EFI engine, under boot flat fuel tank, fuel filler on right hand rear fender)
- car parked in a steep parking lot (slope of about 10-15%), nose pointing downwards;
- tank had been filled up completely including filler neck just about 2 miles before the car was parked;
- about 10 minutes later, fuel started to run out under the nose (not by drips but by steady flow);
- quick check revealed that fuel ran out from the most forward of the 2 "mushrooms" covering the two large ports of the fuel vapor storage canister (sitting on right hand side in front of front crossframe);
- I assume that the two "mushroom" are ventilation covers;
Turned the car around 180 degrees, now tail pointing downwards and nose pointing upwards, and the leak stopped.
Left the car overnight. Next morning it started normally and worked without any trouble during the first 500 meters. The road then took a very steep hill (gradient about 20%) and the engine started to buck, like getting no fuel for a couple of seconds; no misfires and no afterburning; when reached the top of the slope and we were again running on more or less flat ground with more standard slopes up or down, the engine ran perfectly as always; no further sign during the whole day where I covered some 30 kms with multiple stops. And travelled 200 kms in the evening and 800 kms next day without the faintest indication of any problem.
I assume that the vapor storage had been flooded with petrol when the car was parked nose downward on steep slope.
Two hoses connect to the 2 smaller ports at the front top of the vapor storage assy:
- one hose connects the interior port (the larger of the 2) to a copper pipe running alongside the chassis rail (hence obviously starting at the rear end of the car, but so far I have not been able to look under the car and trace the start of that line); this is in fact the return line for the vapours and is connected to the tank at its upper side behind the rear right side wheel (24/7/2018)
- the second hose connects the exterior port (the smaller one) to the injection system.
Can anybody explain the function of this vapour storage assembly, and the flows of liquid or vapour? If it should be a simple vapor recovery or ventilation system from the tank, and should be principally dry, I would assume that the larger of the two small ports would be connected at some point to the filler neck of the tank (see addition of 24/7/2018 above)
The image below shows the 2 large ports unvovered; on my car they have a kind of "mushroom" form cover. I'll take another picture tonight.
Grateful for any advice hereabout.
Many thanks in advance
Constant
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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Mk IV Hex Nuts
« on: August 04, 2016, 09:02:53 »
Hi All,
Does anybody have a set of hex nuts (hexagonal centre lock wheel nuts) for the Mk IV for sale? (2 left side and 2 right side)
You can send feedback by p-m or to ccmngt(at)pt.lu
Cheers
Constant
Does anybody have a set of hex nuts (hexagonal centre lock wheel nuts) for the Mk IV for sale? (2 left side and 2 right side)
You can send feedback by p-m or to ccmngt(at)pt.lu
Cheers
Constant
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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / MkIVs offered on the continent
« on: April 29, 2016, 10:53:22 »
Some MkIVs offered at bullish prices on the continent ...
in France:
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=223991001&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&isSearchRequest=true&scopeId=C&makeModelVariant1.makeId=203&pageNumber=2
in Belgium:
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=224094392&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&scopeId=C&isSearchRequest=true&makeModelVariant1.makeId=203&pageNumber=2
in Germany:
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=220179899&scopeId=C&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&isSearchRequest=true&makeModelVariant1.makeId=203&pageNumber=2
in France:
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=223991001&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&isSearchRequest=true&scopeId=C&makeModelVariant1.makeId=203&pageNumber=2
in Belgium:
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=224094392&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&scopeId=C&isSearchRequest=true&makeModelVariant1.makeId=203&pageNumber=2
in Germany:
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=220179899&scopeId=C&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&isSearchRequest=true&makeModelVariant1.makeId=203&pageNumber=2
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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Damon Hill in CRS
« on: April 08, 2016, 08:55:25 »
found the following ...
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/09/20/damon-hill-one-britains-best/
do we know where when and in which CRS Damon is sitting?
http://lastwordonsports.com/2014/09/20/damon-hill-one-britains-best/
do we know where when and in which CRS Damon is sitting?