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    Stewart Warner Volt Meter

    My 40 is fitted with a set of matching SW gauges. There is an intermittent problem with the volt meter. Most of the time it is not showing any reading when engine is running. Have checked all the wiring and there is definitely a fault in the gauge. Would like to have it repaired to keep the...
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    Oil Pressure Light Switch

    The oil pressure light switch is faulty and needs replacing. It’s on my Ford 302 block. Car is used solely for road use. Not sure what the operating pressure is for this. As from the photo there are two markings on the face to the engine. 9 in the 12 o’clock position and 890 in the 6 o’clock...
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    P1001

    Hi KevinK. I have been in touch with the previous owner who commissioned the build. Unfortunately he does not know the paint codes for the white and green. You could try contacting to company who built the car. They are Classic Car Developments in Invercargill, South Island, New Zealand. They...
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    Spark Plugs

    I am looking for a recommendation in respect of suitable spark plugs for my Tornado TS40 which is primarily used on the road. I am UK based. Engine specifications are:- Ford 302 Holley 600 cfm 4 barrel Big Valve Ford Motorsport Cylinder Heads (Aluminium) Motorsport True Roller Rockers...
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    Expansion Tank Cap Pressure - Or Waterless Coolant - Thoughts?

    I run with a 302 and the pressure cap is rated at 13 psi. Approximately 14 litres - 50/50 water/normal antifreeze. Fortunately since I have had the 40 not experienced any overheating problems (yet) although it has got close sometimes. Never forget our trip to Le Mans Classic way back in 2010...
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    Fuel Pressure

    I run with a Ford 302, twin Facet Red Top Fuel pumps, Twin Filter King regulators feeding Holley 600 cfm 4 barrel 4160 carb. Have recently changed all the filters and cleaned components/lines where possible. On tick over,say 900 rpm, the pressure readings are 5.5 lbs on left pump and 6.5 lbs on...
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    Fuel Filter Help

    Thank you Trevor, Ian and Eddy. There are some faint marks on the collar only but are hardly distinguishable. But it does seem the concave side faces down. Think I will go down the route of pinning to secure it. As I have got this far with one I’ll probably check out the other and pin that one...
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    Fuel Filter Help

    Thanks very much Eddy. That would be a great help. Regards.
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    Fuel Filter Help

    Thanks Trevor. Think the best way to find out for sure is to disassemble other Filter King which I did first to change the filter. Certainly there was no sign of the collar, spring or plunger in the bowl but of course this now begs the question as to whether I should remove the whole thing and...
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    Fuel Filter Help

    Thanks Trevor. Good idea as the collar does need to be made more secure in position. I have another theory now about the cause. The twin pumps and pressure regulators are mounted in the engine bay in the usual way in 40s. However as the engine bay gets very hot this would tend to heat up the...
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    Fuel Filter Help

    Thanks Mike. I did wonder if that was what it meant. Makes sense and although I have not pressed the collar back in yet pending finding out which way round it goes it does even now seem to be a tight fit. How it became detached in the first place still is a mystery. Regards. John
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    Fuel Filter Help

    Thank you Brian for letting me know. I did wonder if it might prompt a reply from Ian given the age of the postings but I thought it worth a try at least. As you say someone may have some comment. Best regards. John
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    Fuel Filter Help

    Hi Ian, On removing the filter bowl I discovered this exact thing had happened to my Fuel King regulator. The collar, spring and brass plunger we’re lying in the bowl. The collar looks intact. Could you just let me know what you mean when you said the collar should be “staked” to hold it in...
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    Hi All

    Welcome Trevor. As Ian said earlier have you had any further thoughts on the specification? Make, Chassis, Engine, Gearbox etc.
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    Holley 600 cfm 4 barrel 4160 Carburetor

    Thanks Roy and Mike for your replies. The guide certainly looks very comprehensive.
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