slick50

Barry,

 

I had a similar problem with mine. Have you replaced the accelerator diaphragm?

Mine had an almost invisible hole near the centre, allowing fuel to go straight into the air intake, leading to a very rich mixture.

Changed it and it runs fine now.

 

Doug

Thanks very much Doug,it's something havn't looked at although did strip carb down but never touched that.

Cheers mate.

Out of interest, if you have another condensor, try that too. I've had new ones die quickly or be duff out of the box.

Thanks Steve,i did put another on but no luck.

Definately worth a look, thats the diaphragm for the accellerator pump (gives an extra squirt when you boot the throttle), if that diaphragm has failed then fuel will dribble into the manifold.

 

Another one to watch is the distributor and wear in the distributor bushes. Points gap set up fine but when in use the shaft may be rotating eccentrically. Give it a good wiggle to check for wear and double-check final setting with a dwell meter if you have one.

 

My tuppenceworth anyway...

 

Alec.

Many thanks for that Alec,will have a look at it tomorrow.

Have you tried

Jeep Parts at Atcham 01743 762266 or

Universal Jeep Supplies at Milford 01483860403

Commander

Many thanks for that.

Hi,

 

You could try this guy. He should be able to help.

 

http://willyshotchkissjeeps.com/contact.asp

 

Doug

Thanks Doug

Thanks Jerry

Try Jeepest in France, not cheap! Look at, half way down page http://www.jeepest.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=80&Itemid=2

Jerry

Hi....wondered if anyone can throw some light here ! My Hotchkiss running rough...changed coil,condenser,plugs,points,fuel pump.Stripped carb (no wear and blown out)...plugs are sooty but maybe cos can't run her for long on road.

Am i right in saying there is no running mixture adj on carb only idle ?

I know this could be a hundred and one things, but maybe someone will hit on somethin i not thought about yet.

Thanks all for your help

Barry

Please can anyone tell me where i can get a new coil for 24 volt Hotchkiss.

Very many thanks

Barry

Hi,please could someone tell me what electronic ignition kit to fit to a Hotchkisss 24 volt please.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

Hi Ian.....just found your pics of the trailer.I have just bought one the same and trying to get some info on it.Do you know the date of manufacture please.Thanks in advance for your help....Barry

Hi,can anyone give me any info please on a Sankey traler i have recently purchased.

I am enclosing a photo.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Barry (North Wales)

I have a sankey trailer which i reckon is post war maybe early fifties.Does anyone know of any reference or info on these please.

Many thanks

Barry

Please could anyone throw some light or spot something i havn't.

Had lots of vehicles over the years and do all my own stuff but this has got me beat.

First signs were...started to smoke while out on a run and eventually came to a stop.

The oil was very thin and i always use the best and had not done many miles since change.

Did comp test on all 4 and around 110.Changed plugs,cond,points.Fitted new oil pump cos not 100 % about pressure.Good spark on all 4,took off head to check valves and general cond...all seemed fine.She will not fire and have towed her too.

Any ideas would be very welcome.....many many thanks.

Barry.

Hello,my name is Barry,i'm 47 and live in Llangollen,North Wales.

I currently own a Bedford MJ and Hotchkiss Jeep.

Don't get to meet up with too many like minded individuals so have joined here to keep in touch with what's going on.

A few of us meet up at the "Powys & Mid-Wales" MVT group but we are very small !

Am thinking of looking out for some other vehicle soon.....oh dear !!

Anyway,bye for now and see you on the site!

Can anyone help me........can't get Jeep to start.

Tried everything,cyl pressures are around 120,new points,condenser.

Sparks are good.Took head off to check valves etc and all seems fine.

Any ideas please,it's not often i fail but this one's got me.

Cheers