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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: 302 EFI Engine refrains from starting

« on: July 30, 2018, 23:45:31 »

That appears to be a strange setup
The red tops are a high flow (150lph), low pressure pump (6-8psi). Most EFI systems require 200lph+ and 40-45psi, so presumably the 3rd pump is used to boost the flow and pressure
Looks like a carburetted system that has been upgraded to EFI

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: 302 EFI Engine refrains from starting

« on: July 04, 2018, 21:37:49 »

Hi Constant
I'm probably a little late
Does the MKIV have an OBD port as part of the EEC-IV, if so have the codes been checked
Have you checked the PIP sensor (Profile Ignition Pickup) - if this has failed the injectors will not pulse. Note this is on a standard distributor
Have you checked the TPS voltage - I don't know the exact voltage for EEC-IV, but on my ECU, if it is above 1V it will not allow the injectors to pulse

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General Forum / Re: Naming of Parts

« on: April 22, 2018, 01:13:56 »

Robin, of all persons one would have never thought that you would use Google as a definitive source of information. Just because there are 336,000 hits on steering worm and only 23,000 on steering cam, does not mean that steering worm is the correct term.
Bit like saying because 336,000 sheep jumped over the cliff, so we should as well - in this case I'd rather be one of the 23,000 that didn't follow suit
I'm with Barrie on this one

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Oil pan for a 302ci - Advice needed

« on: October 17, 2017, 04:37:57 »

Try Aviaid sumps, if they don't have something off the shelf, they can do a custom sump
   
   http://aviaid.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/ws_oilpns_sbf.html
   Contact: Stephanie Steinberg
   Email: stephanie.aviaid@aol.com
   
   *In no way related to this business. I have fitted one of their Cobra sumps and am very happy with the service and result

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Looking for MKIV expert advice

« on: September 21, 2017, 07:11:57 »

Constant, the check digit is totally random with low volume manufacturers. The only reason I know anything about this, was that it was a major exercise to get the VIN decoded for my car and accepted by the authorities
   
   Explanation:
   The check digit for a VIN is obtained through a number of mathematical steps. Each letter used in a VIN has a corresponding number value, while numbers stay the same. Therefore, the VIN becomes a string of 17 numbers (with a space in the ninth position, where the check digit goes). Each position in the VIN has a weight - the number of times that digit is multiplied.
   For example, the weight of position one is eight. A computer multiplies the number in position one is by 8. Then it multiplies all 16 numbers by the appropriate weight for their position in the VIN, adds the results together and divides that result by 11. The remainder becomes the check digit. If the remainder is 10, the check digit is X.
   
   Example:
   Using our theoretical VIN for AK1159 the check digit should be 4
   

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Looking for MKIV expert advice

« on: September 20, 2017, 23:32:35 »

Little help with decoding VIN#SA9AK3020GAO17159 (as an example)
   
   SA9 = World Manufacturer Identifier
   AK302 = Vehicle Attributes, in this case AutoKraft 302cid
   0 = is a check digit used in decoding the VIN and is generally not used by low volume manufacturers
   G = Model year
   A = Plant code
   017 = manufacturer identifier, this is an assigned code and should not change
   159 = last three digits from the chassis number
   
   So if the car has the chassis#AK1159, Trevor may well be correct in assuming the VIN# is sequential, with perhaps the model year being the only other variable

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Engine model year

« on: September 15, 2017, 21:36:11 »

Block casting code: looking aft the code should be cast at the block/starter motor interface at the 2 o'clock position
   Date code: should be below the block code and will probably be impossible to see without removing the starter
   Engine serial number: should be stamped or cast into the block about 4" back (mid-point of the starter) about 2 o'clock position. Ford reman block shown below
   
   Note:
   These numbers are a PIA to get to
   In all likelihood they will be covered in grime
   Try having the car on a hoist (engine/exhaust cold) and taking photos with a good mobile phone
   Try using a mirror
   Last resort - take the starter out
   
   All of this is possible if you are a skinny bugger like me and have a hinge part-way between wrist and elbow []
   
   

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Recent ACs / Need help with vin # history

« on: September 10, 2017, 01:42:34 »

posted on behalf
   

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Exhaust

« on: August 24, 2017, 21:18:22 »

Photo of Rod Leach's COB 6034 exhaust
   

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Exhaust

« on: August 20, 2017, 22:56:22 »

Roger, it is a leaf spring chassis, the 50th anniversary car, hence the variations. The reason the pipe comes out where it does and not straight back, is to maximise the ground clearance, by taking advantage of the angle of the outrigger
   Think we're straying away from the original subject, so will leave it here

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Exhaust

« on: August 19, 2017, 03:10:21 »

Mark, here is a photo of the exhaust on 2700, don't know how similar it would be to a 289 sports, but would presume it to be close
   The original style oval box has was replaced with the flat box shown, as there were ground clearance issues going over sleeping policeman, speed bumps and some driveways. The flat box gains approx 30mm ground clearance and sounds great, it also passes 95 decibel noise check at 3000rpm
   The small chamber forward of the box is a cat converter that was fitted to pass UK emisions
   

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / 289 Cobra Reproduction on Hemmings

« on: August 01, 2017, 09:30:33 »

Believe this is called "odour rodent"
   
   COX6146 should theoretically be a '67/68 coil spring chassis number, not a leaf spring chassis
   
   Everything just looks very new, CSX8000 series new, but one could be mistaken....
   
   Price is about right for a good CSX8000 series car as well
   
   "AC Cars Eu. Ltd." are still issuing numbers, though who is the keeper of the bible is anyones guess and are they willing to show it to the general populace.... don't think so

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Wanted: Ac Aceca with Bristol engine

« on: July 26, 2017, 20:52:06 »

Elmo
   RHD car in Germany for sale http://mo-vendi.de/en/cars/618-ac-aceca-bristol/

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Fuel Pump issue

« on: July 10, 2017, 20:24:21 »

Bosch 044 is a good pump if you get a genuine one... 90% of them are Chinese copies
   The guys at Aeromotive are very helpful, should you wish to go back to them contact
   
   Brett Clow
   Tech Director
   Aeromotive, Inc.
   913-647-7300  Ext. 109
   tech@aeromotiveinc.com

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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Fuel system leak

« on: July 06, 2017, 20:48:15 »

The activated carbon (charcoal) used in EVAP canisters is low density and highly porus i.e. it has a large surface area by volume. This allows absorption of the vapours when the vehicle is static/parked and release of gasoline vapors into the fuel system when the car is running and the solenoid valve opens.
   The activated carbon does not prevent ignition potential of the fuel vapors.