Recent content by gagvanman

Get hold of a wiring diagram for the original switch and work out which colour wire goes where (left/right/flash). Use a battery (9v would do) connect that to the +v source wire then use a small light bulb and and a multimeter to work out which wires correspond to the left / right and flash...

Has anyone fitted a 12v vacuum pump with a brake servo?

Rear connector on the master cylinder goes to the rear brakes. front connector on the master cylinder goes to the front brakes, doesn't get much simpler than that...

Cut off solenoid fitted. Carbs rebuilt with new gaskets, accelerator pump diaphragms and floats. Filled up with new oil (was drained a few days ago so any remaining fuel has evaporated by now). Went for a test drive checked oil levels. no smell of petrol, so hopefully all good now.

Support the engine from underneath. Undo the moustache engine mounts. Wiggle the engine slightly to one side, might be enough to get one in. If successful repeat the other side.

Fuel cut off solenoid arrived and tested. Bracket made and the lot installed. Carbs rebuild tomorrow, but now time for rugby and beer…

I might be getting on in years but I’m not gaga yet. Yes the gaskets are there, besides petrol would have been pissing out everywhere if no gasket! Service kits from Eurocarb ordered.

Took carbs apart, checked needle valves are seating ok by holding the top of the carb upside down and blowing into the fuel inlet, both carbs sealing properly. Immersed both floats into water, no bubbles. However I did notice that one seemed heavier than the other. Weighed them, one 17.5gm the...

Fuel pressure with the Huco 133010 is 2.1 psi which is perfect for ICT's. Also the pump is self priming and should stop when no fuel is needed. I have drained my sump, waiting for a cut off solenoid to arrive, but will check carb floats and needle valves again.

Had this problem once before. 1776 twin 34 ICT's, Huco electric fuel pump. I stripped the carbs and replaced both needle jets 6 months ago, floats tested ok and set to 8mm gap. I'm guessing that the engine is creating a vacuum once stopped and causing a syphon effect, but I also would expect...

Went to start the bus yesterday, wouldn't turn over and got a strong whiff of petrol. Checked the battery 12.6v. Noticed petrol dripping from underneath. Guess what yep, another sump full of petrol and a hydraulic lock. Ordered a fuel cut off solenoid to stop this nonsense.

Had the same problem, turned out to be a broken needle valve.

Old R9 (2 years) and new Bio fuel hose fitted yesterday:

Checking my bus over today for a possible trip out this week. The hose from my Huco electric fuel pump to a tee piece is 7.6mm R9 hose and from the tee piece to my twin ICT's is 5.5mm 100% Bio Fuel Hose from advanced fluid solutions. Both were fitted about 2 years ago. I regularly check them...

Has anyone on here wrapped a JK quiet pack 4 into 1 exhaust?