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Farmer
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:17 pm Posts: 2611 Location: Rye Park, N.S.W.
Car(s): Doris, AuntyMary, Shrek, Jimmy; GT, Wasp, Flo & Sed unrestos; 65 Elf; 82 Rodeo, 60 TX550, 72 Sport, & a Sigma.
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Yeah, it can be a nit of a mystery. Any if the other things mentioned are possible. I have had the little insulator block have a hairline crack that allows an intermittent short. Once Doris started missing with no explanation after sitting for a while. At least it was while we were at home. After checking many things I put an ohm meter onto each end of one of the little leads in the dizzy. As I wiggled it round, the needle bounced all over the place. The wire had broken down with age. Here is Shrek's dizzy, and he goes really well. Attachment:
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It is my only early dizzy equipped motor, all the others have the late long point one. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif) Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Sun Sep 17, 2017 11:34 am |
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Farmer
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:17 pm Posts: 2611 Location: Rye Park, N.S.W.
Car(s): Doris, AuntyMary, Shrek, Jimmy; GT, Wasp, Flo & Sed unrestos; 65 Elf; 82 Rodeo, 60 TX550, 72 Sport, & a Sigma.
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Hey slacko, the wiring is not in the hooks! Probably should fix that! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif) Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Sun Sep 17, 2017 11:36 am |
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm Posts: 1524 Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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I should put mine in the hooks too then..... one day, eventually On a much sadder note though..... I think I have hit a hurdle that ends my chances of bringing the Wasp to the Nationals I have the engine running now but it seems to have a decent big end knock and really low oil pressure. I don't know if it's a result of the engine being run with the timing a mile out for so long or what but I don't think it will be a very wise idea to drive it to Albury, than Mudgee and back as it is. I'm now going to drive Donkey instead and when I get home I'll pull the Wasp's motor out and fix it properly. And I would have had it ready next weekend too if it wasn't for this happening ![Mad :x](./images/smilies/icon_mad.gif)
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Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:17 am |
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67GT
Joined: Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:44 am Posts: 348 Location: central coast
Car(s): 1967 bellett gt, wasp trayback , 2018 d-max 4x4 dual cab LSU, 2016 Focus, 1996 GQ Patrol
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That's a shame Sticky. I was really looking forward to seeing it. I would love to have bought that one myself, but the divorce costs were too high. We believe that the original owner was known to one of my staff. He was a teacher?
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Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:29 am |
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1968GT
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:32 am Posts: 1266 Location: MUDGEE. NSW
Car(s): 1968 PR91 Bellett GT. 2014 ISUZU MU-X, 2016 Jayco 22' Starcraft Caravan, 2013 KIA Reo shopping trolley!!
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Chin up Sticky, at least you have Donkey for the back up plan, as long as that doesn't upset Donkey Sorry to hear your news, on the positive side, best you found it now and not in the middle of western NSW "somewhere"!! Travel safe and see you soon now. Dave M.
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm Posts: 1524 Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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It is a shame. I was really hoping to show everyone while it was still as it was when I picked it up, warts and all (other than the new brakes and steering components that is) There will be other chances, like the ICCA 50th anniversary perhaps ![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
_________________ 1xB+1xE+2xL+1xE+2xT=BELLETT RUST isn't a crime www.gartdesign.com.au
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Fri Sep 22, 2017 5:34 am |
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Farmer
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:17 pm Posts: 2611 Location: Rye Park, N.S.W.
Car(s): Doris, AuntyMary, Shrek, Jimmy; GT, Wasp, Flo & Sed unrestos; 65 Elf; 82 Rodeo, 60 TX550, 72 Sport, & a Sigma.
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Hey, thats bad luck mate. Amazing how a Wasp that looks so good would have not be a goer. Every car I've brought home with a motor in it has run, and run well, but the bodies are usually a bit sad. You will fix him, and he will be great. Mechanical is easier than bodywork I reckon. See you and Donkey soon. Cheers, Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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