Recent content by BoGu

In post 31 you mentioned a smashed plug. This brings up some memories about a weird plug failure. Probably don't explain what you have but anyway; Once upon a time a i had a Simca 1100 special (4-cyl 1300cc engine) that had a weird ignition fault. It was running on 3 cylinders on and off...

You mentioned in post #67 that it ran fine without the gen. What charging voltage do you have when the problem shows up? Can you just disconnect the generator electrically and see if this make difference (i.e. running on the battery only)?

Actually it is visible in the pic's if looking closer /BoG

You are right! It's not visible in the pic's but the section where coli sits are much wider inside as it is only the outer tube there, approx inner diameter 42-43mm. The coil is actually mounted on an inner tube part so only the upper half of the thermostat have the inner diameter 38mm /BoG

Is this the thermostat type you asking for? I found those stuck inside the upper hoses on my 1936 Tudor De Luxe Touring Sedan. Last time car was driven was 1956. I believe it might be original ones! The outer diameter is 45mm and length is 70 mm. Inside diameter at top is 38mm. There is a...