PEGGY
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The heat in the inlet manifold is the biggest cause of commer troubles [xx(] they can be seperated for a big improvement 
"you were only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
"you were only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
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Originally posted by commeracer
The heat in the inlet manifold is the biggest cause of commer troubles [xx(] they can be seperated for a big improvement
"you were only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
Would that be the SU conversion? This is something I definitely want to do at some point. Lovely carb the SU.
If I told you I was a pathological liar, would you believe me?
Peggy's got Sounds
Originally posted by commeracer
The heat in the inlet manifold is the biggest cause of commer troubles [xx(] they can be seperated for a big improvement
"you were only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
Would that be the SU conversion? This is something I definitely want to do at some point. Lovely carb the SU.
Peggy's got Sounds
We had Peggy back up on the ramps today.
Drained the gearbox and removed the solenoid. It was moving when connected to a battery but not by much. After a bit of shake, rattle and roll plus some more energising with the battery and it seemed to be moving a tad more and slightly more 'vigorously.
We removed the base plate and cleaned out the mesh filter (which was pretty clean anyway). Didn't have the right tools to remove the other filter and relief valve so left them in place. Put it all back together and re-filled with oil - still didn't work on the way home so I think I'll call Speedy's tomorrow for a new solenoid.
Also fitted the electric fuel pump and wired it up ready for the big switcheroo from mechanical to electric power. Unfortunately I underestimated the amount of hose I'd need for plumbing the rear end so will have to get some more for the front section.
Took some pics as well:
Peggy on the ramps - new plates:
Rotten door bottoms - new panels from Woolfy await:
Peggy used to be burgundy which is really handy because that's what I want her to be again!
Front suspension:
Rusty f/n/s valance - o/s is OK:
Tank looks OK:
Rear corners will need a rub down and re-paint:
Mounted fuel pump on inside of the unused no plate recess:
If I told you I was a pathological liar, would you believe me?
Peggy's got Sounds
Drained the gearbox and removed the solenoid. It was moving when connected to a battery but not by much. After a bit of shake, rattle and roll plus some more energising with the battery and it seemed to be moving a tad more and slightly more 'vigorously.
We removed the base plate and cleaned out the mesh filter (which was pretty clean anyway). Didn't have the right tools to remove the other filter and relief valve so left them in place. Put it all back together and re-filled with oil - still didn't work on the way home so I think I'll call Speedy's tomorrow for a new solenoid.
Also fitted the electric fuel pump and wired it up ready for the big switcheroo from mechanical to electric power. Unfortunately I underestimated the amount of hose I'd need for plumbing the rear end so will have to get some more for the front section.
Took some pics as well:
Peggy on the ramps - new plates:
Rotten door bottoms - new panels from Woolfy await:
Peggy used to be burgundy which is really handy because that's what I want her to be again!
Front suspension:
Rusty f/n/s valance - o/s is OK:
Tank looks OK:
Rear corners will need a rub down and re-paint:
Mounted fuel pump on inside of the unused no plate recess:
Peggy's got Sounds
It's a Facet. From here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280480654782
The rubber mounts were bought seperately from here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390167993584
The undersides will get some Dinitrol in the summer (warmer so it flows better).
If I told you I was a pathological liar, would you believe me?
Peggy's got Sounds
The rubber mounts were bought seperately from here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390167993584
The undersides will get some Dinitrol in the summer (warmer so it flows better).
Peggy's got Sounds
I have used the same pump on Dolly, to go with the SU conversion and manifolds from Tim Runs really sweet, can't wait to drive her to the mot station Friday
http://www.commervanspares.co.uk/
http://www.yorkshireclassiccampers.co.uk/
Runs really sweet, can't wait to drive her to the mot station Friday http://www.commervanspares.co.uk/
http://www.yorkshireclassiccampers.co.uk/
Peggy's looking pretty damn good to me !
I've been looking at these new style Facet pumps too for our Holbay setup - I understand that carbs handle around 4 PSI max but if I remember the lower pressure Facet options are something like 1-3 PSI or 3-4 PSI. I'm also thinking of adding a Filter King regulator, so should I go for the 3-4PSI option ?
'Hunny' our Commer Hi-Tor by TorCars
I've been looking at these new style Facet pumps too for our Holbay setup - I understand that carbs handle around 4 PSI max but if I remember the lower pressure Facet options are something like 1-3 PSI or 3-4 PSI. I'm also thinking of adding a Filter King regulator, so should I go for the 3-4PSI option ?
'Hunny' our Commer Hi-Tor by TorCars
Cheers Baz, that was my logic too !
'Hunny' our Commer Hi-Tor by TorCars
'Hunny' our Commer Hi-Tor by TorCars
:I Dont know if I am missing something here but what is wrong with the standed mechanical pump [?]
Bernie Heidi & Gladys
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Bernie Heidi & Gladys