Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Hello from the South

[francis newman (francis]

Hi again

This looks like aniother purchase.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucas-60600427-Headlight-Trimming-Adjusting-Kit-BHM7058-for-Trumph-Mini-etc-/200897992777?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ec6741849


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On 31 May 2014, at 01:39, francis newman wrote:

> Hi Rick and Rob
> 
> Headlights didn't go according to plan The plastic holders just didn't work. 
> So a trip to a local fasteners shop gave us all we needed, (sum total $3 ) 
> new screws and all was well and I will refurbish the rusty wells over the 
> winter.
> 
> Rob - yes there is rich and rich. Once again I had cylinder one not firing 
> (wet plug) and changed all the plugs. Now fine. 
> 
> No Rick. Carburettor stuff beyond my competence to sort. So over to the shop.
> 
> Yes - pics soon
> 
> Onwards and upwards.
> 
> Got to prepare a talk on Ferrari have to give on Tuesday, so not much time to 
> post further.
> 
> Best
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> Francis
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> On 30 May 2014, at 13:11, Rick Lindsay wrote:
> 
>> Hello Francis,
>> 
>>> Have being doing work.
>> 
>> :-)
>> 
>>> Can't remember when I last reported but latest stuff has been replacing
>>> the outer headlights with new ones, replacing all headlamp bulbs with
>>> H1 nd H4 and completeley rewiring them direct from the battery with
>>> local relays tirggered from the original circuits. 
>> 
>> I replaced the headlights in my 308GTB with flat-face lens and reflectors, 
>> and halogen bulbs. I did not rewire or go to a relay switched system but the 
>> improvement was considerable. I also just replaced the headlight lamps in my 
>> Volvo 1800ES.  I used Sylvania blue-white sealed beam lamps and the 
>> improvement is astounding; weak yellow to crisp, bright white.
>> 
>>> They now work as intended and are a zillion times brighter1
>> 
>>> Tomorrow my friend and I are going to replace the original rather worn
>>> out  metal headlamp cup hoLders with some more modern plastic ones.
>>> Will then post some pics.
>> 
>> Please do.
>> 
>>> I know that is non original, but I would rather something that works
>>> properly. I will retain the old stuff in case a future owner wants to
>>> return to originality.
>> 
>> That is my work model as well. I try to avoid non-reversible changes.
>> 
>>> 1,000 miles so far.
>> 
>> Excellent. Running better all the time I would bet! These cars like to be 
>> driven. I could make up some physics to explain that but I'd rather just 
>> enjoy it.
>> 
>>> Next step is getting the carbs reset as it is running rich.
>> 
>> Do you have emissions testing as part of your MOT for old cars? That varies 
>> state-to-state here. In Texas there are no inspections required for old 
>> cars. (Old defined as >= 25 years.)
>> 
>> Running rich is better than lean. Lean translates to lower power and hot. 
>> And one might ask; Is it rich all across the power band or just at idle?
>> 
>> Do you plan to rebuild your 40DCNFs? If so, doing it yourself? The job is 
>> not hard or even complex but it is long and tedious. Fortunately, your carbs 
>> probably need nothing more than adjustment, since you drive it a lot and its 
>> running well.
>> 
>> I let my 308 sit unused for a long time when my mom lived with us, and 
>> before she died. We did little more than care for her for over a year. Once 
>> I got the 308 back out I noticed a 'stumble' when adding a little Wellie. 
>> Stomp it and it would go like stink but small throttle opening produced a 
>> very unsatisfying stumble-lag-then-go. The problem was gum built up in the 
>> accelerator pump circuits. The added air was not being enriched so the 
>> charge leaned out, and the engine stumbled.
>> 
>> If you choose to adjust and re-sync your carbs yourself, please let me know. 
>> There are numerous tricks that make the process much less tedious. But 
>> before you do anything, make sure you have a nice, clean, correct air 
>> filter. A clogged-up air filter can cause rich running!
>> 
>> Best regards,
>> 
>> Rick
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