Recent content by Steve Smith

Dzus fasteners for CAV GT 40 I have CAV GT40 Ser #170. I need a Dzus fastener/latch for the rear clam shell. Don't need the round fasteners. Any ideas? Thanks for any help.

I would be interested, been too many years since my last Tail of the Dragon run. Beautiful drives up there. Only thing though is the concern having of rain and the 40 leaking like a sieve! Would it be OK to bring my 90 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo instead? I'll tape a picture of the 40 on the...

Great photo Rob!! Thanks for taking it. You did a great job on your coupe, hope the fuel injectors are getting mapped out OK.

The folks at O'Reilly's had no problem matching bulbs. Just wish there were a way of accessing the light bulbs from the outside, rather than from the inside. I guess that is why the access panel is there! Thanks again.

Thanks Veet, I will try the local Auto Zone with the part #'s you provided.

Veek, Putting "CAV" in the title is a great idea. I wasn't a member when CAV was on the Forum. I did ask Jordie about it a couple of weeks ago and his thoughts were that his time was better spent making sure his customers were being taken care of than getting involved in...

I have CAV GT40 #170 with “correct Italian tail lights”. The rear turn indicator bulb has burned out. I cannot find a bulb that works. The information on the end of the bulb is “Phillips 12V-5/20 FIAT 6V.” I would also like to get spares for the brake light bulb also. The information on...

Thanks Ian, I will keep solenoid valves in mind if the new fuel pumps don't solve problem. steve

Hey guys, Sorry for the confusion, just found out the Holleys can't pump up against the force of gravity. Why they were installed in the first place I don't know. I'll be replacing the Holleys with whatever pumps go with the Webers best, heard good things about Facets. Again, thanks for your...

Thanks Randy, I guess a better description would be that the carbs were gummed up by old fuel, but will look into past debris problems. Steve

Thanks Jim, I have Weber IDA's and don't know about any surge tanks. Will try your suggestions. Appreciate quick response. Steve

Need help in diagnosing an engine starting problem. (There is sufficient fuel in both tanks) I bought my CAV GT40 in September and the car has been at the shop pretty much since then getting much of the electrical wiring replaced. That work appeared to be just about done when the engine...

Hey Ron, congratulations on the SPF! As the new owner of #170, I can certainly attest to (and benefited from) your desire for originality. What chassis# are you going to model? I'll be in the Concord area over Christmas and been wanting to get up to Olthoff's. I'll try to get up there and take...

Thanks for the info. A mechanic is working on tracing down the circuits. But some of the indicators were harzard lights not working, turn signals not working, speedometer ran intermitently, horn didn't work, fuel pumps were running, but no fuel pressure, (had just filled tanks), causing the...

I have CAV # 170 and am trying to trace down problems with the electric circuits. One circuit is labeled vacuum pump, but can't find one anywhere, electric or other wise. Is there one? Thank you