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  1. gagvanman

    Power Brakes

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

    Brake lines routing

    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...
  3. gagvanman

    Sump full of fuel (again)

    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.
  4. gagvanman

    Heater tubes

    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.
  5. gagvanman

    Sump full of fuel (again)

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

    Sump full of fuel (again)

    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.
  7. gagvanman

    Sump full of fuel (again)

    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...
  8. gagvanman

    Sump full of fuel (again)

    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.
  9. gagvanman

    Sump full of fuel (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...
  10. gagvanman

    Sump full of fuel (again)

    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.
  11. gagvanman

    Fuel in crank case.

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

    Fuel Hose and the dreaded E10

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

    Fuel Hose and the dreaded E10

    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...
  14. gagvanman

    Exhaust Wrap

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

    Split Charge draining battery

    Fitted a new VSR (same as matty74) yesterday. Took the van for a spin, will test today to see what the voltages are.
  16. gagvanman

    Split Charge draining battery

    Recharged battery. I had a relay lying around so have wired it to break the Durite earth cable when the engine is off as per PGtips post. Will see what the starter battery is like tomorrow.
  17. gagvanman

    Split Charge draining battery

    Went to run my van yesterday and the starter battery is flat as a pancake. So my hack didn't work for long, looks like my Durite is shagged. Matty74, where did you get your relay from?
  18. gagvanman

    Split Charge draining battery

    Earlybay1 I installed the system (I was an electronics engineer in a former life) so I am pretty sure it was installed correctly. Alternator pumps out 14.1v when the engine is running The lb is 105AH and runs internal lights, pump for water tap, Propex (when on) radio (which has a removeable...
  19. gagvanman

    Split Charge draining battery

    Seems like nobody on here has suffered this issue with a Durite split charge relay. Between the showers today, cleaned up the earth connections to both batteries. Noticed that after running the engine the red light on the relay remained on after engine is shut down. Did some research and...
  20. gagvanman

    Headlamp wiring

    Recently had the headlights aligned but still not driven the bus after dark to see the results.
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