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Hi all, My Ford 347 with Weber IDFs has been playing up of late and two starter motors have failed within a month. Both occasions, it happened after priming the engine too much (maybe pumping the accelerator pedal too much before ignition; 4 times!), with what appeared to be a backfire...

I managed 500 miles since getting the car on the road, and the starter motor seems to have packed in. Over the last three weeks, it has been harder and harder to start the car, and yesterday I got stuck miles away from home and had to call out a recovery vehicle to get me back home! I have a...

On a 302 block, I have Weber IDF’s. Unfortunately, the vacuum created by the Webers is leading to a sticky throttle. The foot pedal was modified to bring the cable connection as close the pivot point as practicable, and the bellcrank was extended slightly with a bracket to increase the leverage...

I am putting my car back together in preparation for the IVA. Unfortunately, rocker cover breather caps are too deep and interfere with the closing of the rear clip. Does anyone know where you can get hold of narrow depth breather caps? Thanks all Ian

All, I’ve got Weber 48 IDF’s on my engine and I’m looking for either trumpet filters and/or protection covers for when the car is stored. Can anyone recommend a good supplier in the UK with sensible prices? Thanks Ian

In trying to fit my oil pressure sender, it is too tight to the oil filter. I need an extension to go from the 1/4" NPT on the block to the 1/8" NPT on the sender. I'm looking for a bar extension rather than a flexi. Anyone know a good source in the UK? Thanks Ian

All, Does anyone have any ideas or photos for sealing the side window flaps. Presently the side window flaps are fitted flush with the side windows, but there is a small gap around the flap perimeter. Cutting the flap exactly to the opening is possible, but to achieve a complete seal is...

I am planning on buying a couple of Sabelt 4 point harnesses with twist buckle. I am pretty sure these are OK for IVA (the belt is FIA approved) but thought it worth checking whether anyone knows why these wouldnt be acceptable? Thanks Ian

All,<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> I have painted my inner doors with primer and am about to give them a few coats of satin black. Once done, I will leave the doors a week or two before flatting out with 1200 W&D to get an...

I am presently fitting the electric loom into the car and was considering whether I should install a stereo system. I can fit the speakers in the door, but not sure on the best place for the stereo unit. I apologise if this question has been already asked by others, but if anyone has...

Guys, I am looking for a mirror mount for a Lucas 608 mirror. Jay Cushman supplies, but is incommunicado! Does anyone out there know where I can get hold of a suitable stainless steel mount? Thanks Ian

I have made up a rear bulkhead cover in aluminium sheet but as I haven’t yet got my engine, I am not sure how large to make the ‘bulb’ for the engine water pump which protrudes in to the interior. Can anyone advise how big this should be in terms of its width and height, and perhaps how high...

To pass the IVA, you need to be able to adjust the driver’s side wing mirror without leaving your seat. The alternatives are installing electric mirrors (which I am not considering at this time) or leaving off the window for the IVA and then installing the side window later. However, I was...

For the bottom edge of the dash, the IVA states; “The instrument panel lower edge within the “specified zone” must have a radius of curvature not less than 19mm or 5mm and covered with a non-rigid material.” Can I ask what others have doe to meet this requirement? Thanks Ian

I am about to start on the ac system. I was wondering whether the ac hose crimps are best done by a specialist company with the right crimping tool or whether it is worth buying a tool. The cost of a crimping tool is quite pricey (around £140 for a mechanical device and £500 for a hydraulic...

All, I want to fit lockable fuel cap inside the main GT40 fuel cap assembly. Unfortunately it needs to have a very shallow insert depth below the mounting plate to fit into the 45 deg angled fuel downcomer to the tank and the insert needs to be no more than 43mm OD to fit into the opening. I...

Guys, I need to put a UK VIN number on the Tornado chassis so that I can insure it whilst I am still building. In searching the web, it needs to be a 17 digit alphanumeric number, based on for example manufacture, model year, etc. Can anyone out there confirm whether this number can be made up...

I was looking at the IVA requirements for the brake master cylinder reservoir and they require that the type of fluid be identified within 100mm of the reservoir with what looks like a yellow octaganol symbol that clearly shows it is brake fluid. Since neither my reservoir nor its cap has this...

Here is the start of my build log for anyone that might be interested (started around 3 weeks ago but have been slow to start a log). I bought a Basic Kit package from Tornado along with the aluminium panels, LSD gearbox, suspension and shocks, steering system, cooling pipes, fuel tanks and...

A couple of years ago a got the GT40 bug from our builder who gave me a spin in his which he had built from a Tornado kit. I decided I just had to have one! Two years of accumulated 'brownie points' from my wife and I am now the proud owner of a Tornado chassis, body panels and a big bags of...