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Post by stan on Nov 30, 2018 22:55:43 GMT
Finally I can listen to the wireless without interence!
I converted the P5 to negative earth.
I fitted a suppressor to the dynamo.
I checked the earth connections.
Cleaned up aerial connections
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None had any effect....
For the impending electronic ignition module fitment, I purchased new decent silicone ignition leads and new connectors. A new ignition coil of the correct suitable resistance.
Made up new low tension leads, crimped, soldered and heatshrink wrapped the ends. Fitted leads and coil to check it all still works before the electronic ignition module and shazam! Car is purring like a Bond Villains cat. No radio interference at all either?😁
Hmm do I even need the electronic ignition now? Its one less service item isnt it so do that in the week.
As is the case with classic cars and the laws of physics, you fix one thing and something else stops working that was previously? The overdrive wont engage now!Not a sausage
I am really getting fed up with the needy behaviour of this car.
Started reading old threads on overdrive issues so will start with the easy stuff first, fuse (which one?)/ Cable connections then move onto the more involved tests.
If I scrap it now would it be seen as a mercy killing?🤔🙄
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Nov 30, 2018 23:05:59 GMT
You need to refer to your wiring diagram. The fuse is in the fuse box - it may be the bottom one but it will have a Yellow cable. THere is a recent thread on this.
You do seem to be having troubles 3 Litres are incredibly reliable more so than V8's. Has it been out of use for a long time?
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Post by enigmas on Dec 1, 2018 3:08:37 GMT
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Post by stan on Dec 2, 2018 8:55:14 GMT
You need to refer to your wiring diagram. The fuse is in the fuse box - it may be the bottom one but it will have a Yellow cable. THere is a recent thread on this. You do seem to be having troubles 3 Litres are incredibly reliable more so than V8's. Has it been out of use for a long time? Thanks Phil yes I have been reading the overdrive threads. From what I can gather this car was purchased in 1965 and kept by the same owner until 1989! Part of the appeal for me. It seems to have passed its MOTs every year but the mileage has been fairly low so you know its been a garage queen polished to dead and shot of fresh petrol for a Sunday run out and probably thats it? On the plus side its fully restored inside and out with a bare metal respray for good measure. Somebody has spent a lot of money on this car, I suppose I am just getting the proper daily use niggles. The date on the ignition coil says 2006 which ties in with other work history I have. I will sort it all but when its your works car you need it reliable. But when it works its a joy to drive I even have gpt used to the over light steering! |
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Post by stan on Dec 2, 2018 12:14:03 GMT
I am used to classic car attention Vince but its just that I have it for work so and its the rainy season here so not keen lying under it in the rain counting the oil leaks. 😀 Sadly after 30 years in the IT industry my close up eye sight is showing its age this year and I can envisage hanging up the classic car boots 😪 buy a modern tin box and have done with it. |
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Post by enigmas on Dec 2, 2018 13:55:12 GMT
You're not the only one Stan...fortunately there are useful aids called "glasses"...and I have several with varying magnifications for differing jobs/tasks...including welding, although I do prefer working under natural daylight.  As for the whole classic car/motorbike/scooter/whatever thing, my P5 coupe was my daily driver for over 20 years covering on average 300 kms per week. It still runs the same engine I rebuilt 26 years ago but has had 2 transmission rebuilds in this time. They can be reliable cars Stan if maintenance is proactive rather than reactive! Who's going to notice you in your modern hatchback Stan...just another new car in the traffic jam. Your lovely 'low mileage' classic will give you something to enjoy and focus on when you retire...or you could be out there polishing the plastic on your new modern!  |
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Post by stan on Dec 2, 2018 23:15:47 GMT
You're not the only one Stan...fortunately there are useful aids called "glasses"...and I have several with varying magnifications for differing jobs/tasks...including welding, although I do prefer working under natural daylight. As for the whole classic car/motorbike/scooter/whatever thing, my P5 coupe was my daily driver for over 20 years covering on average 300 kms per week. It still runs the same engine I rebuilt 26 years ago but has had 2 transmission rebuilds in this time. They can be reliable cars Stan if maintenance is proactive rather than reactive! Who's going to notice you in your modern hatchback Stan...just another new car in the traffic jam. Your lovely 'low mileage' classic will give you something to enjoy and focus on when you retire...or you could be out there polishing the plastic on your new modern! Haha I know, been short sighted since age 6! I discovered contact lenses at 16 and never looked back. I do a lot of photography too so double trouble. I had classics as my only cars because I couldn't afford new stuff and taught myself to do everything but after years of fixing stuff outside in the rain mostly, I had enough and went modern, great heating, it just worked and yes dull lifeless bland boxes which I can't fix as its fuel injection and computer diagnostics which I have no idea or interest in. I do like the P5 but its wearing my patience a bit thin recently. Its fairly easy to work on,I was going to keep it for 12 months then sell but its already more than that. Hopefully the Overdrive will be straightforward fix. |
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(You did want a classic car if I recall correctly)