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by Macalac
Tue Nov 26, 2019 9:25 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Possible ingition issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1401

Re: Possible ingition issues

Just an update - Eventually got round to ordering new leads and plugs. Problem sorted !
by Macalac
Sat Sep 07, 2019 7:31 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Possible ingition issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1401

Re: Possible ingition issues

Thanks for the advice. I will try that later.

Leads are about 2 years old but not done much mileage
by Macalac
Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:09 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Possible ingition issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1401

Possible ingition issues

I would be grateful for any advice on what I think may be an ignition problem on a 1977 3L Ghia I have had a problem with starting and running for some time since I had a failure of the after market electronic ignition system. I rectified that by replacing the distributor and ignition system with an...
by Macalac
Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:41 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: In line fuel filter on pump suction
Replies: 3
Views: 1056

Re: In line fuel filter on pump suction

Paul, Many thanks for your response. The filter was already fitted when I got the car, and I have just fitted a new one which I will reposition as you advise. I have already replaced all of the flexible rubber hose with the ethanol proof hose. What I meant by seeing fuel comin in the bottom pipe was...
by Macalac
Sun Jun 03, 2018 12:04 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: In line fuel filter on pump suction
Replies: 3
Views: 1056

In line fuel filter on pump suction

I had a problem with my mark 2 three litre ghia the other week where it ran for around five seconds then cut out (on the day I was moving house frustratingly-all tools packed away) The nice man from green flag diagnosed the fuel pump as being weak, and arranged for the car to be transported to new h...
by Macalac
Fri Jul 07, 2017 7:42 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Fuel supply line 3litre Capri
Replies: 3
Views: 1447

Re: Fuel supply line 3litre Capri

Andrew, Paul, Many thanks for the response and advice. The last rubber pipe to the carburettor had perished and leaked when I managed to get the engine running (not run for at least four years) so will look at replacing all the rubber pipes with the correct spec to protect from ethanol. I will also ...
by Macalac
Mon Jul 03, 2017 9:18 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Fuel supply line 3litre Capri
Replies: 3
Views: 1447

Fuel supply line 3litre Capri

I am after a bit of advice please. I have just inherited a 1977 3litre ghia and am preparing for an MOT. The car has not been run for over three years (but garaged) and some of the fuel supply lines are perished and need replacement. I have traced the fuel supply line through the engine bay and it s...