2 simple questions..

[reidalpine]

Am still having problems finding the correct mech.fuel-pump (Sofabex 3026) its the 2 in/outlet-type..

UNO:
-Could I just use the other type w.the 3rd (return to tank)outlet if I blind this? or will blanking this foul up the operation of pump?

DOS:
Are there any reasons to mount a resistor-type (ballast-type) coil? mine has no ballast on it-and I can't see any unusual pitting on contacts either.
Ballast are there(only)to prevent pitting-or am I off once again?

-another rainy day in Norway.-R.

 

[Steve Hennessey]

If you use the later type then it's ok to blank off the return to the tank - but do make a good job of it!!!!

Ballast resistor coils fitted with a ballast resistor use a lower voltage. The idea is to allow a good spark when cranking the starter motor. On R4's no need to use one of these - a standard good quality coil is fine. Do get yourself a gizmo to prevent the points burning - there has already been a lot said on this under various electronic ignition threads.

Regards

Steve

 

[reidalpine]

Hi Steve-ok so you confirmed my thought about this,Thanx! -R.

 

[DavidN]

Hi reidalpine,

I respond to you in this topic of yours - not to hijack my restoration thread any further - regarding the rubber door seals for the back door(s) of the van I bought.

The place is www.melun-retro-passion.com they ship worldwide and have a downloadable catalogue on their page (that helps a lot especially if you are not able to decipher all the french terms!).

My rubber sealants came as a set (more than enough material, I had to cut away a few inches on every single seal!).

I attach three pictures of the three different seals so you can see what profile they are.

-1- The "giraffon"
-2- The long seal that attaches to the body (the whole way around the doors)
-3- The seal on the underside of the rear door

HTH!

David

 

[reidalpine]

Thanx much David! I see they are totally different from on the F4-as I don't have that edge where you push these in..Mine have a laying-flat D shape to them -meant to be glued on-I will have alook at the MRP-site to see what their F4-rubber looks like. -R.

 

[Le Champ]

Has my favourite Viking Marra made any progress on his trailer project? (I'm just a 'Heartbeat' away if you are visiting Old Blighty this summer .) With any luck the volcanic ash might bring us some lovely sunshine/sunsets.

 

[pepper]

Blimey its Le Champ, haven't seen any postings from you in ages, have you been busy?

 

[reidalpine]

Brian Plus the (Much!)better half. Friggin HECK-How's y'all duin?? been ages I know.Thought about you'se two the other day-Gheezus-SO Good to hear!!! Hope all is Well with you guys
-Britt informed (as usual is) that I've got this scratchin' urge to go up North-and by that I mean UP friggin'NORTH....
seems Roffen and I (le Chauffeur) will transport Her R'lMajority visiting the egghead (son) up in Vardoe (even the reindeers given up up there)
Thought I'd mention it,but seeing you're the epitaph of a Geordi-boy
driving a Zephür one fag glued to side of mouth other ready lit between 2nd and 3rd finger -
You wouldn't last a day.......OR??
-How's about you take the old Farm (Volvo)and get your fannies over here and we'll make a REAL hoot of going up North...
We'll even throw in some lifeboats en all-Now how can you resist
That???

Pepper! Le Champ is doing some very important but classified work (FYEO)on a need-to know basis you know..Ztiff upperlip et al.. looking into the poss of troop-transports from Chateuneuf-sur-Tin to Norvege All cloack & dagger I'm afrraid! All on the Hush R. via Mi-5 I'm afraid

 

[Pavel]

DOS:
Are there any reasons to mount a resistor-type (ballast-type) coil? mine has no ballast on it-and I can't see any unusual pitting on contacts either.
Ballast are there(only)to prevent pitting-or am I off once again?

Here is a wiring diagram, if it can help you. It could be useful in a winter seasone. I have the ignition coil resistor on my later model. Pavel

 

[reidalpine]

Thanx for the wiring-diagram Pavel! I will keep an eye on the contacts to see how they behave themselves..but useful to have the diagram
Up here they salt the roads at a pace and volume so I suspect they have a share huge in the salt-mines -R.