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Bosch 35 amper alternator wiring
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African Imp »
Wed Sep 06, 2023 3:20 pm
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Can anyone detail how to correctly connect my Bosch alternator?
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First rule of methodical diagnosis Roy - always check the simple things first.
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Last post by oli Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:17 am
starter-motor pinion removal (M35G)
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foy9999 »
Fri May 12, 2023 10:52 pm
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I'm in the middle of refurbishing my starter. It might actually be the car's original one as it's stamped 2 65 and my car is 1965
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When reassembling don't use grease, use powdered graphite lock lubricant. Grease attracts dirt and dust and will eventually knacker it.
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Last post by bazzateer Mon May 15, 2023 11:55 pm
Alternator
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Ossiedog »
Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:04 pm
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Hi everyone, Just bought an imp sport and the dynamo is faulty. But before I go out and buy another dynamo, could I be directed to the alternator...
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Hi everyone, Just bought an imp sport and the dynamo is faulty. But before I go out and buy another dynamo, could I be directed to the alternator...
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Last post by John A Ross Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:21 am
How long are coils lasting ?
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keanej »
Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:18 pm
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Imp had been struggling to start for the last couple of months and I'd initially put this down to the cold weather, however last week it just wasn't...
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Sound advice. I recall back in the day, the chokes for fluorescent light fittings also had toxic materials inside. The guy we were working for had to...
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Last post by Uncle Henry Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:07 pm
Wiring Loom Route
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tomrogers7 »
Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:27 am
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Unfortunately I didn’t dismantle the car, but have ended up doing the renovation over a number of years, hence I have no recollection of how things...
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Yes the loom runs in the sill with the heater pipe .
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Last post by mikeyhearne Sun Jul 10, 2022 1:15 pm
Fuse Box Location Later Model
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tomrogers7 »
Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:09 pm
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Currently working on repair of my loom in various places which has had some bodges over the years from obviously shorted wires at some point in its...
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Dave has some cracking pictures of where he has mounted his
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Last post by John A Ross Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:38 am
Motorsport looms
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moose »
Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:54 am
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We are currently working on two looms for one race and one rally car. IMG_3647.JPG IMG_3652.JPG IMG_3653.JPG IMG_3654.JPG
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Nice work Mike, lovely work.
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Last post by John A Ross Sun Apr 10, 2022 1:57 pm
Battery CUT-OFF & alternators
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Lotus-e-Clan »
Tue Oct 30, 2018 4:54 pm
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I guess Dave (Nods) amongst others will know the answer(s) to this one.
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Peter
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Last post by Lotus-e-Clan Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:15 pm
Dynamo test
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African Imp »
Sun Sep 02, 2018 7:59 am
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Simple question?
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Report from the auto elec man says one regulator has burnt points and cannot be recut.
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Last post by African Imp Tue Sep 25, 2018 6:51 am
Ignition Help!
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paulbag92 »
Tue Aug 28, 2018 6:38 pm
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Really strange thing happening, new engine fitted and runs 100%when the coil is connected to constant power, however when it is connected to the...
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Sounds like the ignition switch is wired wrongly.
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Last post by impmann Thu Aug 30, 2018 11:48 am
Pawl Unit
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MMCPJONES »
Mon Mar 05, 2018 3:29 pm
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20180227_160115.jpg Hi,
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If this is stopping you driving it link the three wires together and you will get the indicators working - just no self cancel
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Last post by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane Mon Mar 05, 2018 5:04 pm
Ignition and brake light fault 1968 super
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keanej »
Tue Oct 03, 2017 8:19 pm
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My car has now developed an intermitent fault, suspect a bare or broken wire some where, is there a common place for a problem ?
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Brake light live is supplied from the positive side of the coil.
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Last post by bks974c Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:52 pm
Do I fuse the ignition circuit
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Dave ' Linwood ' Lane »
Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:58 pm
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As you know ive fitted fuse boxes to each car But was advised not to fuse the ignition circuit so havnt done so ,
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in reality you could pull the spade connectors off the switches at the back or the binnacle and plug in the inline fuses after adding suitable...
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Last post by The Nun Tue Sep 19, 2017 4:06 pm
Denso Wiring
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bks974c »
Fri Aug 11, 2017 11:01 pm
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While at the National I was asked by Kev Davis ?????? about the wiring for the Denso Alternator, he was going to text me his email but not received...
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Thanks Scott sorry I haven't been in touch, I am sure it will be helpful to others on here.
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Last post by allthingscars Mon Aug 14, 2017 2:43 pm
Odd goings on : ign and oil lights
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617sqn »
Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:04 pm
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Hi Guys. I've been trying to assist a fellow IMPER with a weird (to me at least) problem. Following some rough running last week he decided to return...
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Ah. Earthing issues can certainly lead to some strange effects! :?
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Last post by ImpManiac Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:00 pm
yazaki tacho 80mm
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chris d »
Sun Jul 30, 2017 1:40 pm
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I have a 80mm yazaki tacho I would like to fit in libby (75 imp deluxe)
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cheers dave
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Last post by chris d Mon Jul 31, 2017 8:05 am
Wiring loom
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The Nun »
Sun Dec 06, 2015 10:39 am
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If anyone has ever been considering renewing their IMPs wiring loom like I am heres some info that might be useful?
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Some of the wiring work we do at century as these are competition cars we cannot take the risk of a high resistance wire stopping the car, it is...
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Last post by moose Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:00 am
Large spade connectors
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imp.sport »
Mon Jul 24, 2017 9:08 pm
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Here I'm referring to the mega one planted right in the plain view on the solenoid terminal.
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/\ Thanks for that.
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Last post by imp.sport Tue Jul 25, 2017 12:14 am
Dynamo to alternator
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Death kill »
Fri Jul 07, 2017 1:25 pm
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Hello
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Sorry only just got round to the dynamo to alternator change!!! Everything worked perfectly easy to follow!!! Thanks Kev
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Last post by Death kill Fri Jul 21, 2017 7:13 pm
Earthing points
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617sqn »
Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:00 am
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Is there a list of factory fitted earthing points ? I know where they are on Stan, but these are generally where I've modified things over the past...
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nice one andy
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Last post by chris d Tue Jul 18, 2017 6:36 pm
New indicator stalk from Club Spares
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617sqn »
Sat May 20, 2017 8:16 pm
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I've recently bought a replacement indicator stalk from Club Spares. A necessary expense as the headlight flash had stopped working on the original...
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:D
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Last post by 617sqn Sun May 21, 2017 8:07 pm
Mk3 indicator stalk part No.
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617sqn »
Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:05 pm
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Hello. Does anyone know off hand what the part number is for the round dial dash indicator stalk please ? I'm trying to source a brand new one if...
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And so would I. They are the design of the devil, and should be banned ! :evil:
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Last post by 617sqn Wed Apr 05, 2017 8:24 am
self cancelling indicators on mk1
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johnedgar1 »
Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:11 pm
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any one know the correct procedure for setting the steering colum to the rack splines ,mine did not cancel as the bracket on the inner colum had...
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Yes all in the ws manual, but there's no need to touch the rack to column splines, the canceller pawl is clipped around the inner column and needs to...
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Last post by The Nun Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:42 pm
Ignition Curve
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MMCPJONES »
Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:33 pm
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Hi,
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The list below is compiled from a 20 page spread sheet I found 3 or 4 years ago but never got around doing before.
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Last post by Lars Hagermark Fri Feb 10, 2017 11:27 pm
Starter Motor Jamming
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philgsmith »
Thu Feb 09, 2017 1:33 pm
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The problem of the start motor jamming continues. It began at WWW in September when it was dealt a few hefty blows with a small hammer by Uncle Malc....
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starting handle??
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Last post by philgsmith Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:48 pm
New LEDs causing a problem !
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617sqn »
Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:36 pm
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Hi all. A few weeks back I fitted a new pair of red LED stop and tail bulbs. This followed on from advice given at the National that the existing...
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As I have clear lenses, only red LEDs would do. Are these available on the string type ?
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Last post by 617sqn Sat Dec 17, 2016 11:07 pm
sport 25d distributor
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johnedgar1 »
Fri Nov 11, 2016 8:32 pm
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is there any difference in the caps ,, side entry or top entry, are they interchangeable, thanks
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They aren't interchangeable from what I remember its where the LT lead enters that's completely different.
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Last post by The Nun Fri Nov 11, 2016 9:40 pm
Electronic Ignition
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MMCPJONES »
Mon Nov 07, 2016 5:15 pm
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Hi,
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Martyn,
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Last post by benwick3 Mon Nov 07, 2016 7:44 pm
Denso alternator - Sorted ...
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philgsmith »
Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:09 pm
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Hi guys
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Glad you got it fixed, Phil! :mrgreen:
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Last post by ImpManiac Fri Feb 19, 2016 9:28 am
Stans high level brake light.
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617sqn »
Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:53 pm
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WP_20151013_12_14_04_Pro.jpg I've been asked about Stans high level brake light. Took these images today. No manufacturers name that I can see. 140...
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No i guarantee my new MINI its the red brake lights that flash under heavy/emergency braking, they are LED type lights too.
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Last post by The Nun Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:23 pm
LED Light bulbs
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The Nun »
Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:18 pm
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Ive just been reading something in the latest Practical Classics magazine about fitment of LED bulbs to replace the old filament ones.
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The world is a hole when some drivers can lose their licence, or worse, get a book thrown at them! for having the wrong bulb in their lights, yet the...
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Last post by kilty Sat Oct 03, 2015 6:33 pm
Starter Motor Brushes
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Smudge »
Tue Aug 11, 2015 5:53 pm
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Hi All,
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Cool, thanks 8)
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Last post by Smudge Tue Aug 11, 2015 11:10 pm
Lumination Ignition
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Peter Hurst »
Sat Jan 24, 2015 6:40 pm
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A couple of years ago Ii bought a Lumination Ignition kit from an auto jumble for £35. All the bits were there including a coil and leads but wasn't...
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Which Volvo did your Bosch module come from? I have three 930 distributors (two of them still in the complete 930 engines), but I have not looked to...
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Last post by Turboimp Tue Jan 27, 2015 6:16 pm
alternator
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johnedgar1 »
Sat Jan 17, 2015 9:49 pm
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what type of period high output alternator was used on the rally imps ,for the extra spotlights,
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I suggest you talk to the very helpful people at Maynard motorsort :D
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Last post by pubcrawler Sat Jan 17, 2015 11:05 pm
Blower fan CFM?
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oli »
Sat Aug 09, 2014 12:02 pm
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Hi all, does anyone know what the Cubic Feet per Minute rating is for the Imp's standard heater blower fan? I'm thinking of fitting an inline blower...
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I got mine from good old Ebay there is quite a choice available though.
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Last post by Yoshie Mon Aug 11, 2014 3:07 pm
Alternator
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Dave ' Linwood ' Lane »
Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:46 pm
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Alternators faulty , if your wiring is perfect theres nothing left that will cause it
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Have you managed to sort this problem yet?
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Last post by gnatman Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:40 pm
Battery Charge light
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moose »
Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:37 am
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could be an earth fault or low battery voltage, low dynamo/alternater output check the voltage of the battery with a meter 12.5 or above and then...
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Do you have a multi-meter? :?: Also do you have a decent wiring diagram, like the ones in the Rootes workshop manual or Haynes manual? :?:
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Last post by ImpManiac Wed Mar 05, 2014 10:17 pm
fuel tank sender unit
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Turboimp »
Sat Aug 17, 2013 11:18 pm
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Your description fits the early up to 1969 sender units ... One of the screws would have had a copper washer on to ensure a good earth . Imp009
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Hi Nick
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Last post by GaryH Fri Oct 25, 2013 8:24 pm
sender switches on engine
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littlephil »
Tue Jun 25, 2013 2:58 pm
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Hi all. I am puzzled by all the senders on the engine. I have a water temp gauge but cant see on the wiring diagram where the sender unit is.
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^^ Not sure. I have a vague feeling that it is white with a blue trace but I am not certain by any means. Do you have a factory or Haynes workshop...
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Last post by ImpManiac Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:22 pm
123 Dizzy
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Delboyjones »
Sun Jun 16, 2013 9:06 pm
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Has anyone fitted a 123 distributor to an imp engine ?
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Talk to Rob Comberbatch (munirider). 123 distributor guru in these parts.
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Last post by phatbob Mon Jun 17, 2013 12:19 pm
Red warning light
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Fixer702 »
Thu Jul 26, 2012 10:51 pm
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Hey, just been out in the car and noticed my red warning light was on, its not fully light, its on faintly (when car is running). Help please....
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Hi
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Last post by GaryH Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:03 am
extra gauges
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chris d »
Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:38 pm
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with your help ,i would like to instal a clock/volt gauge and oil pressure gauge.
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Heres a really simplistic version of what ive done
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Last post by Dave ' Linwood ' Lane Sun Sep 30, 2012 7:44 pm
need a direction indicator relais
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clewits »
Fri Jul 27, 2012 10:52 am
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Hi Guys,
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Halfords have a wide range of indicator relays including Part No 204 at £9.49, an electronic 3 terminal relay which I have just fitted to our 1970...
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Last post by billingworth Wed Aug 29, 2012 4:17 pm
Ignition/starting concerns...
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bks974c »
Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:55 pm
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Possibly electronic ignition not seeing 12V when starter motor cranking - try a bigger/battery and see what happens or jump leads to a second one.
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John, I've had this exact issue with a brand new, still-in-wrapper ignition switch purchased from an Imp specialist. Ignition on: lights working and...
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Last post by ImpManiac Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:43 pm
Temp Gauge from a Mini
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moose »
Sat Jun 30, 2012 3:44 pm
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the imp sender talbot part number 1205552 is 5/8 unf thread (smiths sender part number a-tt05) the mini sender is smiths part num a-tt04 so you need...
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Nice of you to give the gauge a better life, it having spent so long in an inferior car! :wink: :lol:
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Last post by bazzateer Sun Jul 01, 2012 11:55 am
Ballast Resistor
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pubcrawler »
Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:55 pm
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Fitting a sports coil designed for none ballasted ignitions. Where is the ballast resistor :?: , is it located within the loom? I can see it is fed...
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Thanks again for the prompt replies :D , will wire it tomorrow. After re-looking at the wiring diagram you have confirmed my thoughts that the...
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Last post by pubcrawler Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:07 am
Coil 12v Electrickery
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Duk »
Thu May 17, 2012 12:58 pm
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I seem to be getting 12v from both sides of the coil so no spark, the only difference made from when it was working previously is running wires...
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I decided to run an additional earth from engine to chassis.
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Last post by tomcat Wed May 23, 2012 8:41 am
mk 1 wipers not working ,
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johnedgar1 »
Wed May 16, 2012 10:46 pm
power going to wipers , checked the earth ,even tried another motor , any suggestions anyone ,johnedgar1
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Last post by johnedgar1 Wed May 16, 2012 10:46 pm
Edis/MegaJolt system Questions
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chris »
Wed Jun 29, 2011 8:05 pm
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Hi All, going to quickly slap my MegaJolt system on the turbo before National hopefully being used after a rolling road session otherwise Ill just be...
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Edis wired up fully, just need to wire up the megajolt on the back shelf now, sensor and coil pack connections done too.
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Last post by chris Sun Mar 18, 2012 10:14 pm
Need help, wiring question
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Jens »
Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:04 am
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Hi all.
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Laurent, you are not boring! And the only silly questions are those that we don't ask when we need to. :wink:
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Last post by ImpManiac Sat Mar 17, 2012 11:19 am
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