handler 69 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 OK here is what I have been told. The carbie is completely stuffed, no one down here has seen one like it. Most of the rubber seats are gone, the seal around the choke has worn away and the altimeter ( needle) is stuck in place. I have no dobts that Basil was working fine last time Eddie used him and Iam not pointing fingers or complaining about it, if Eddie had known he would have fixed it :-) What Iam looking for is a way to fix it up, OR replace it with something else. If anyone can tell me where to get parts from or what to replace it with please let me know. Cheers Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) OK here is what I have been told. The carbie is completely stuffed, no one down here has seen one like it. Most of the rubber seats are gone, the seal around the choke has worn away and the altimeter ( needle) is stuck in place. I have no dobts that Basil was working fine last time Eddie used him and Iam not pointing fingers or complaining about it, if Eddie had known he would have fixed it :-)What Iam looking for is a way to fix it up, OR replace it with something else. If anyone can tell me where to get parts from or what to replace it with please let me know. Cheers Troy You should be able to get a new one from RB http://www.milweb.net/go/banister/ .. about £270 last time I got one from him.. I think I have a take off carb if you get stuck.. Edited November 4, 2010 by Marmite!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handler 69 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Thanks mate I have emailed Mr Bannister....it is such a nightmare! :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handler 69 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 PS anything else I should be keeping an eye out for. He was blowing thick black smoke and all the plugs were fouled, stank of fuel. Good compression test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 PS anything else I should be keeping an eye out for. He was blowing thick black smoke and all the plugs were fouled, stank of fuel. Good compression test Either the mixture screws were incorrectly adjusted & it was running too rich or just the carb being knackered.. Make sure the plugs are RSN12Y's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handler 69 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Yes we have the right plugs, I have a new set to put in him.....at least I can get them here Reckon the oil will have to be changed too, I have bought Valvaline 20 W, can I get to the oil filter without taking the motor out? What kind of oil filter does he use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Yes we have the right plugs, I have a new set to put in him.....at least I can get them here Reckon the oil will have to be changed too, I have bought Valvaline 20 W, can I get to the oil filter without taking the motor out? What kind of oil filter does he use? All the servicing info you need will be in your manuals.. Suprised you can get Milspec RSN12Y's over there, not many doing them over here.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handler 69 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 No these were as close as we can get to them...designed for the 4.2 L jag motor. I still have all the old plugs and they are working fine after a clean up. We have ressurected the old carbie by........wait for it! Using the parts from a Mitsubishi Gallant "Nikkon" carbie.....the japenese version of the Solex Looks like Basil will be going to the ball. Can we get to the fuel lines with out taking the motor out, gotta check the filters etc :shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handler 69 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Wonder if that will make him smell like sushi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) No these were as close as we can get to them...designed for the 4.2 L jag motor. They will not fit the leads... Milspec Plug Civy Plug Edited November 4, 2010 by Marmite!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handler 69 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 OK I won't use them...the others were all OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handler 69 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Hmmm the white ones are the ones he came over with.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Hmmm the white ones are the ones he came over with.... That makes it easier then, Eddie must of done away with the screened leads.. Screened leads look like these as shown on a RR B60 Engine.. Photo from http://www.hmvf.co.uk/pdf/IGNITIONMATTERS.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Yes we have the right plugs, I have a new set to put in him.....at least I can get them here Reckon the oil will have to be changed too, I have bought Valvaline 20 W, can I get to the oil filter without taking the motor out? What kind of oil filter does he use? You need to read the manual and servicing schedule, if you have them. If not you need to buy them and read them before touching anything else... otherwise the next thing you'll be telling us is that you've put brake fluid in your brakes, and that's a £2000 mistake. The oil filter is unique to the J60, (http://www.ekmpowershop5.com/ekmps/shops/greenmachines/cvrtcvrw-oil-filter-1383-p.asp ) it should be on the boomerang bar: I know the Fox is an awkward vehicle, but nobody would design anything which requires engine removal for basic servicing. The fuel filter is on the hull wall next to the change over tap. As you've probably not looked it up in the book, it's under the turret floor plate on the commanders side. Again you'll need a specific filter which I doubt you can find over there. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handler 69 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 The leads are black NGK ones if that helps any. If Iam in any doubt I will ask you fellas. Tommorow we put the new "revitalised" carbie back on. Will have a look at the petrol filter in the turret first and see if that too needs cleaning or replacing. I would just like to get him running halfway decent for the weekend...is all I will follow the manuals slavishly I promise :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Here's the fuel filter http://www.thexmod.com/item_detail.asp?id=1160&title=Filter - Fluid Pressure - Element - FV182432 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I will follow the manuals slavishly I promise :nut: I hope so. It's hard enough to find bits for these vehicles over here... I wouldn't like to be you if you blow it up, need a new gearbox or have to replace the entire brake system. Reading the manual is cheaper than replacing the things you've broken because you didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handler 69 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 I have a Jaguar mechanic with me and he is pretty switched on (cured the solex :-)), myself I won't go near something I don't understand and Iam a mechanical spastic :nut: Worried that there may be fuel mixed in with the oil..is it a normal 4.2 Jag oil filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 is it a normal 4.2 Jag oil filter? No . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) I have a Jaguar mechanic with me and he is pretty switched on (cured the solex :-)), myself I won't go near something I don't understand and Iam a mechanical spastic :nut:Worried that there may be fuel mixed in with the oil..is it a normal 4.2 Jag oil filter? Your switched on mechanic should know these answers;).. Think you need to pass on all the manuals to him & get him to read them before messing with anything else.. Edited November 7, 2010 by Marmite!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handler 69 Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Basil finally came home today. We changed the plugs and set them to their civie setting, fully charged batteries and off we went! Some amazed looks as we drove him home. Very light in the steering you have to be very careful not to over correct. Surprisingly easy to use the gears, you have to rember that it ain't a clutch pedal. The worst part :cry: the drive was over all too soon..now have to find a lookout so I can take him for a longer run in the country! Any volunteers? Put his cannon on him tommorow and take some pics. Cheers Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Obviosuly likes the new climate. He's not missing much P**seisternt rain and deep cloying mud the last few days. Taken him down to the shops for odd missing thing yet? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handler 69 Posted November 9, 2010 Author Share Posted November 9, 2010 Iam not allowed by the fun police to drive him too much on the roads, when I do I have to take the barrel off! :nut: Anyway want to thank all you fellas for your support and help getting Basil back on the road again! If any of you are in Tassie, drop in for a cold one on me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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