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331. Overcharging? : Electrical / Instruments by LotusElan.net [Electrical / Instruments]
Hello, Finally got the Plus 2 out this Easter after fitting the battery which has been off the car and periodically charged with an Optimate ...
... the switch itself so I will be replacing these (the cable strands are starting ... surprising reading of 13.8V - with the engine off. The journey back was done ...
332. Distributor Advance - Electronic Ignition - QED 420 - 41189E : Electrical / Instruments by LotusElan.net [Electrical / Instruments]
HI all, Got a few questions all relating to the dizzy. 1) So with a QED 420, running 99 RON, what ignition curve/settings are optimal. ...
... now lasted 20 years with only a replacement magnetic sleeve in all that time. ... there are lots of variables. Including engine specifics, fuels, carb settings etc ...
333. Coil And Distributor Wiring : Electrical / Instruments by LotusElan.net [Electrical / Instruments]
I am just fitting a new distributor with aldon ignitor electronic ignition and a flamethrower coil. I have got two wires to the positive side ...
... ) Disconnected the one without voltage and replaced it with the Aldon wire. The ... and it was used to run an engine so thus no ground. Recently on ...
334. Temperature gauge repair : Electrical / Instruments by LotusElan.net [Electrical / Instruments]
Hi all, I have here two Caerbont Automotive dual temperature and oil pressure gauges. They are modern and on both of them the temperature sections ...
... . I did locate a nice looking replacement at Kelvedon Motor sports for a reasonable ... chemists for mixing fuel for model aircraft engines.! ericbushby The vapor pressure versus ...
335. Tacho Repair : Electrical / Instruments by LotusElan.net [Electrical / Instruments]
Well my speeod has been playing up since I got the car. Feels like it reads reasonably well when cold, but as soon as the ...
... . I went through and found suitable replacements, the only one I couldn't find ... car it would register whilst starting the engine but return to zero as soon as ...
336. Converting a Lucas RB106 Voltage Regulator Control Box : Electrical / Instruments by LotusElan.net [Electrical / Instruments]
This article shows how to convert a factory RB106 voltage control box into a dummy box for use with a Dynamator, DynaLite, Dynator, etc. A ...
... it around the frame this way allows replacement of a blown fuse (when control ... light glows brightly with ignition on/engine off, dimly at engine idle, ...
337. Tach, coil, Powerspark wiring : Electrical / Instruments - Page 2 by LotusElan.net [Electrical / Instruments]
Just to give an update for this... So with the wiring now sorted out, the tach still does nothing. But I think the sense part ...
... I could get spark then, and replaced the Powerspark ignition module with an extra ... did get accurate RPM readings on my engine builder's fancy timing light that includes a ...
338. Help with Tach and Vacuum Switch : Electrical / Instruments by LotusElan.net [Electrical / Instruments]
Hi all, Working on the Elan S2 I have here, sold to a friend and fellow LOONY. A few issues I need some help with. ...
... on the back of the tacho is replaced by an ordinary single connector, which ... perishing. billwill Distributor runs at ? engine speed and produces 2 contact breaker openings ...
339. the c40 dynamo and its pulley : Electrical / Instruments - Page 2 by LotusElan.net [Electrical / Instruments]
I'm sure that I read somewhere that the RB340 was fitted to the elan only as negative earth. Workshop Manual (section M Page 45)
... on the introduction of negative earth were replaced by+ and - for universal use ... via the distributor to spark plug to engine to battery path. It doesn't matter ...
340. Glove box - slide switch : Electrical / Instruments by LotusElan.net [Electrical / Instruments]
My +2s has a slide switch mounted in the glove box. This is in addition to the light activation switch. What is it for? Thanks ...
... I like it so much that I replaced the switch when it died. gus ... ? Was it very fiddly? The engine died recently on the way back from ...
341. Ignition Light Stays On - What Next? : Electrical / Instruments by LotusElan.net [Electrical / Instruments]
My ignition light refuses to go out. This morning I have: Cleaned the regulator box points Cleaned the regulator box connectors Cleaned the connectors on ...
... oldelanman It sounds like you need to replace or repair the generator. m750rider The ... voltmeter probe to earth. start the engine and let it idle. you should ...
342. Lights On Permanent? : Electrical / Instruments by LotusElan.net [Electrical / Instruments]
Hi, The car a 1970 +2S with alternator has been fully rewired using looms supplied by a Lotus agent. All seems to have gone back ...
... so now sorted. Second the fan replacement switch, on these seems you need ... myself starting with the rear loom, engine bay then full dash rebuild.Done partial rewires ...
343. Headlight dip switch : Electrical / Instruments by LotusElan.net [Electrical / Instruments]
Auto-electrics generally makes me feel anxious, especially in a 50+ year old plastic Lotus. But over the last few days I’ve learnt a bit, following ...
... at length with Autosparks to make their replacement S3 Looms as per the later S3 ... amps. A car battery with the engine running will float at 13.6V. I ...
344. Instrument Illumination : Electrical / Instruments - Page 4 by LotusElan.net [Electrical / Instruments]
Stu, PM sent. Did you get all the info you required? I have all the instruments removed from the dash and the old wiring harness ...
... forgot I had used the new plastic replacement sockets during my re-wire, so I ... . Eric in Burnley S3SE DHC (engine out and too cold in the garage ...
345. Headlights: add relay or not? : Electrical / Instruments by LotusElan.net [Electrical / Instruments]
I have read previous posts about low voltage to the headlights when not using a relay. I decided to measure mine yesterday. I did the ...
... of 0.3 ohms (probably should be replaced) . If the headlamp current is ... to 12.5 V at the headlights with engine at normal RPM and 14 V from ...
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