New SEiW Member - Fife

[Rubicon_]

Hi folks, 

 

Recently joined the forum after purchasing a 2002 SEiW last weekend from a colleague. Had various cars over the years with high power but nothing has compared to the fun I had driving this home last weekend, pure joy. 

 

It currently has a 2ltr Zetec Silvertop with twin carbs. Recent rebuild of engine with Raceline head and cams. Plans are to swap the carbs for ITBs, refresh the suspension and then just enjoy. Took delivery of some Pro Race 1.2s and Rainsport 5's this week so they will be first up. 

 

One question I have is today when driving it in to work (after filling up), it cut out a couple of time on when either on a bend/turning/omn a roundabout. It's a very quick blurp and then fine again. Assuming something to do with fuel starvation but cant figure out where its came from. At the same time a slight squeal has started which seems to be coming from manifold side not the front. 

 

Anyway, great car and great fun. Hopefully meet some of the local members at some point 😁

 

Arran 

 

 

[Rubicon_]

Just to elaborate on issue above - the electrical plug going to the ignition seems to be the potential issue. Must have a loose wire or bad connection as when touched while running it cuts the power for a fraction of a second. Assuming the forces when going round a bend might be enough to cause this movement. Fingers crossed. 

[Craigieboy]

Hello and welcome to the club.

 

I'm pretty new here to, just about to turn a year since getting my car at the weekend. The club is fantastic, lots of friendly people and a wealth of knowledge too. 

Just waiting on delivery of Rainsports too, but i don't think that I'll be using Mytyres again in a hurry 😠

 

Nice car and miby see it in person one day, I'm down in North Lanarkshire. 

 

Happy motoring.

[Euan Hoosearmy]

The first two paragraphs seem a little redundant now..... 🙂

 

Check the float levels. The bowl in the carb should hold enough fuel to get you around a sharp bend or roundabout without cutting out. If the float levels are too low then you might not have such a "reserve".

 

At the same time check cables into the spark ECU and coil pack just to be sure there's nothing loose that's cutting spark with lateral g forces. Give the cables a wiggle when the engine is running - if there's an issue with the wire you should get the same effect.

 

There's a good few threads on what you need for changing from carbs to ITBs if you have a dig around in tech-talk.

[Captain Colonial]

1 hour ago, Euan Hoosearmy said:

Check the float levels. The bowl in the carb should hold enough fuel to get you around a sharp bend or roundabout without cutting out. If the float levels are too low then you might not have such a "reserve".

This. ^^^ A logical conclusion to be sure.

[Rubicon_]

Thanks for the responses folks! Float all good and now confirmed to be that wiring under the dash. 

 

All part of the fun isn't it 😅

[Craigieboy]

7 minutes ago, Rubicon_ said:

Thanks for the responses folks! Float all good and now confirmed to be that wiring under the dash. 

 

All part of the fun isn't it 😅

 

Yip, welcome to the kitcar world 😆

[Murraymint]

Welcome to the club and you've bought the right colour...enjoy you've new motor.