McDuff Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Feeling very pleased with ourselves last week, having swapped CVH engines all by our little selves. Progressing well with reconnections and a few upgrades until today when I found clutch pedal up against the footwell with no further travel possible , and clutch cable under the engine/bellhousing loose with about an inch of free play back and forth , and no linkage as far as I can tell. Tricky and Martin most helpful and continuing to look for a solution, but I REALLY don't want to have to take the engine out again, but may have to. Any one have similar experience? BTW, running a mechanical fuel pump at the moment, will I need an electric one for a 1900 CVH with twin Webers? Exasperatedly..........................John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue ass fly Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Has the cable come off the pedal If you pull on the cable at the bell housing does the pedal lift How far forward is the clutch arm where it passes through the bell housing Have you changed the clutch or bearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Yes, you will definitely need an electric fuel pump to run twin Webers. And yes, it will definitely be worth it. I'd go for the Holley electric pump, I've been through 3 Facet units and never been impressed with the reliability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7sRWild Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Here's where the kit world gets confusing..you have had not good experience with facet and I have had the same facet on mine since I bought the car with no trouble. I have been thinking of getting a new pump just in case this one bites the bullet. Oooh the confusion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisme Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 There are two types of Facet pumps (well, three actually !!) - the electronic "solid state" one and the "interrupter" type. I've used the "Red Top" interrupter for years on my 45DCOE's as I needed a reasonable flow rate (I also have a fuel regulator/filter as well) and it's behaved itself though I have heard the solid state ones are more prone to failures. Some useful info here : https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/knowledge_base_articles/view/facet-fuel-pumps-for-vehicles-running-carburettors-282 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Clutch mended, throttle linkage sorted, carbs fuelled up, just needs pump now which John has ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 What was wrong with clutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Just a cable connection issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDuff Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Well, things have moved on today, significantly. Tricky very kindly offered to help to move the project on and great progress was achieved. The clutch problem quite quickly resolved (I was also pleased to find some helpful info on the web yesterday, that suggested that the cable could have come adrift during the engine swap,). The throttle was connected, alternator fitted , starter attached, oil pressure sender and various other linkages sorted. It is surprising to me how long it can take to workout how a 26 year old car is wired, how the fuel system is put together etc, when , as a kit car, there are no rigid rules or instructions describing how "it should be put together" . We were at the stage where, despite the lack of a suitable fuel pump, starting the engine was very likely this morning, however we were unable to locate some 22mm radiator hose which effectively put the completion on hold temporarily. I am now hoping that , once the fuel pump arrives, the first "flight" with the new engine could be as early as the weekend. Once again, many thanks to Richard, and indeed to all who have offered advice and encouragement , I just wish I could sort out how to upload some photos without getting message stating I have "run out of space/files too large" Cheers.....................John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Ought to have asked me about posting pictures while I was there. Pleased to help by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7sRWild Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 That's what this club is all about..if you don't know, ask and there will be an answer and help to boot! Looking forward to news of the first fire up..not literally of course!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 A great contribution Tricky - well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Great news, well done all! Sometimes it can be easier using an on-line photo hosting service from a third party, something like Photo Bucket or Picasa. If trying to get the photos online from a smart phone, then it's so much easier as they have dedicated aps that will do the first bit of hard work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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