Mcalvert

I though I was the only Red Seven travelling down Burnham Lane in the mornings 😳 Anyone from here Michael.

You weren't dreaming - I saw it on the M6 too. I remember seeing it on the news a while back - some great British excentric playing with big toys Michael.

Doh! Just git back from a fantastic blat starting from Burnham, through Wycombe, Amersham and lots of back roads. Sorry Dave, Next time! Michael.

Last night I drove home through a blizzard with the car having sat outside at work all day. As I set off, I realised something wasn;t right as the ignition light was glowing intermittently. Most of the way home it went out, but came back from time to time. After about 20 miles the car started misfiring, the lights got dimmer and she finally stopped about 500yds friom home A jump start, and everything came up normal however, fully bright lights, no misfire etc. My thoughts are that the alternator must be duff, but putting a multimeter across the battery when the engine was running shows a heathky 14.something Volts depending on revs. Is there anything else that could cause these symptoms or is it possible that this is an intermittent fault? Thanks - Michael.

I cut a hole in the scuttle but it is very well hidden by the stanchion so it is not visible. As the Omex lights need to be properly waterproof, I decided this was a better option than to try to open up the box. Cutting and re-joining the wires seems like a good plan though. Yes, it just tapped into the back of the tacho easily. Nice bit of kit! I have intentionally mounted mine with velcro because it allows you to alter the angle for night time driving. Those LEDs are very bright otherwise... Michael.

Sorry, should have said that it's an Xflow. Will check all connections again tonight, but could not see anything obviously amiss. What I don;t understand is that there are relays clicking, but no life. For example, if I press the horn switch, I hear a relay, but no power is delivered? Michael.

No - please keep suggesting though! Michael.

Thanks for the suggestion but just checked and tightened all connections and it's no better ☹️ Michael.

I popped around there this afternoon and it was definitely locked up. Looks like it was their half day... Michael.

Right, I spent part of this afternoon wiring up my starter button and ignition switch. All went well and it WAS working fine However, after tidying up the wiring, the instruments are now absolutely dead. I can still start the car, but nothing registers on any of the instruments bar the indicator lights. I can hear a click from a relay when I turn on the ignition, but nothing more. I've checked all of the fuses, but cannot find one that relates directly to the instruments. Where should I look next please? It may be a red herring, but the red ignition light has stopped working also. I had been having problems with a loose connection in this previously. However, I've temporarily swapped the bulb from the main beam headlights, and still no luck. Obviously, this also means that the alternator is no longer charging the battery… All thoughts appreciated... Michael.

James Whiting happened to have one on the shelf. Looks like the moral of the story is that these are getting like hen's teeth and should not be lost Michael.

Thanks all - problem sorted and clip located. Regards- Michael.

No luck so far. Ford main dealer says that it's no longer available ☹️ Michael.

I've just discovered that one of the clips that holds on the distributor cap on my Xflow has gone missin during its recent engine rebuild. The company who rebuilt it are trying to source one for me quickly, but I was hoping to get the engine back in this weekend with the help of good Mr Chiswick. Other than scouring scrappies (do you even still get them these days?!?) doesn anyone have any ideas where I could talk to? Thanks & regards, Michael.

Charles - I'm interested if this hasn't gone. I would just need to check the thread to make sure that it matches my 5 speed from a 1991 car. Can you measure what diameter this is please? Thanks - Michael.

Hmm, I get an error ☹️ Michael.

OOps. Only trying to help (honest) One too many fizzy pops meethinks! Michael.

Hi Peter - there's some useful information here All the best - Michael. Edited by - Mcalvert on 20 Dec 2004 21:35:20

As is mine where someone ran into the back of me - hit the spare wheel carrier which transmitted the shock to that bar without distorting the rear pannel. Although I'd love to get it fixed, it has not led to any apparent handling effects on the road or track. Michael.

Just make sure that if the windscheen ends up more slanted backwards that your sidescreens do not rub on the rear wings when you open them. Michael

😳 😳 😳 😳 😳 😳 😳 😳 Looks like I missed quite a night! Hey-Ho, there's always next year Mr C.

Thanks! Michael.

Thanks - anyone in particular to ask for there? Michael.

When my Crossflow gets back on the road after its current refresh, I'd like to get the it properly set-up on a rolling road and have the map in the Alpha 3d ignition checked over. Does anyone have any recommendations, preferably in the SE, for good mappers who have access to the Alpha software? Thanks - Michael.

Thanks Jack - I do appreciate the offer! However, I'm getting quite excited about a new addition to the garage, so I think I'll order one for myself All the best, and thanks to all for your suggestions & offers, Michael.