Compas set for Wauseon

Everything is a go for the big meet! Got the truck greased and full of oil. The governor has signed my release papers from the states employ. Going to bring a few things for the club and going to take back parts, pitchures and...

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Real Benefit of Synthetic Oil

'Crank crank' Engine starts[?] Blubber Blubber (engine idling)[?] Wait for half a minute No VROOM! VROOM![?] Only Blubber Blubber.[?] Depress Clutch,(still Blubber Blubber)[?] Release Clutch gradually Blubber..Pant...Blubber..Pant...

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Warning on electricals and electronics

I totally agree. I had the electrician source the current from the fuse box and fixed a 15 AMPS fuse as well. I am so happy that that the car is running now. The first was Mingma's post where he identified the source of his car's starting problem as the wiring to the new electric windows in the thread "Palio EL 1.2 2002 (65,000km) Starting issue...

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Need Advice - Shuddering with AC on

how many Kms your car has been driven, when was the last time you changed the spark plug ? Also, did anyone touch/clean the spark plug just before you started facing this problem ? few more questions: - with AC kept on when car...

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Tie Rods

Can't "Rare Parts" in CA rebuild them???Butch got me a really nice gently used one for my 47 very nice part. I'll try to keep that in mind. One thing I'm exploring is rack and pinion. I've used Triumph Spitfire racks on racing...

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47CC

The only complaints I could have with my Crosleys would be the steering. I was able to rebuild every thing in both cars to "as new" except the steering. If I could get new tie rod and drag links I'd be able to clean up the loose...

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Lotus reveals radical new direction

Of course you refer to the 'new' Elite - the 'original' was the Type 14... If you think about it, it could be either Elite. At the time the only streeteable car Lotus sold was the VI. The Seven and Elite were introduced at the...

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Red Leather

Looking for someone to recover the steering wheel for my 1966 Lotus 41 in the original red leather. They need to be located in the SF Bay Area. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. My local upholstery guy doesn't do hand stitching...

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Fiat 500

I happened to come across a very familiar car on my trip. A Fiat 500. Not the ones being advertised, but a 1948 model!  I knew it was a Fiat 500 only now. I recognised it from my childhood (circa. 1959) because my father bought one. We had it for just a week before my father sold. We did have a 1948 Ford V8. But, like all fathers...

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six months old SDX:paint issues!!

I own a magnesium grey 2009 SDX. Recently i noticed that the rear left door and the front left fender happen to be of a different color than the rest of the car. This was confirmed (by the service manager) to be a mfg defect the last time i took my car to Concorde (last sat'day). This looks like a gradual fade out bcoz the color...

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Has Anyone Seen This 4x4 Van

I haven't posted in a while and I'm curious if anyone has seen this E-150 conversion van with a Quigley 4x4 system. It's a 1990 E-150 that was posted on E-Bay back in November of 2001 as an estate sale. I was trying to get up...

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Lotus wants to appeal to a broader market

This makes no sense. We already have a Porsche, a Ferrari and an Aston Martin. We don't have another Lotus, certainly not in the USA, where other lightweight cars have not penetrated. So Lotus trying to be Porsche, Ferrari or...

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Review on Pete's box

A month back I installed Pete's box on my 18months and 39K kms old Palio MJD. Now currently I am at 43k kms, so it has been 4k kms that I have been on with it.  I am not much of a technical person ( though I am a mechanical engineer ) but still I will put in my basic thoughts for all to read.The gear change has decreased, so less usage...

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Lotus reveals radical new direction

Lotus reveals radical new direction Lotus is planning a radical shake-up of its heritage as it pushes upmarket to take on Porsche, Ferrari and Aston Martin as part of what it is calling "the dawn of a new era". The radical restructuring includes dropping founder Colin Chapman's 'lightweight and simple' ethos for all new cars, instead using...

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Problems Galore in my Palio

It has been long time since i left my Palio for service..Just to avoid frustrations with TATA. Now I have other no option but to go. Here are the problems I have now.. Please let me know what needs to be looked into and changed. 1. The clutch is too hard to press nowadays. I get severe leg pain after driving. Is replacement of clutch a better...

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rear wind screen

The rear wind sheild of my palio 1.2 el model 2003 has been smashed by some miscreants while it was parked.  I have been referred to concorde workshop by the insurer, for the claims and service, but the work shop fellows...

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Can this be a problem with some belt?

After nearly three decades my family of 16 members has decided to go on a family vacation in Kerala starting 2nd July. For the same we would need to hire a 16-seater Tata Winger or Tempo Traveller from Ernakulam to Munnar. Could...

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Front Coil springs

Hi people, I have a dana 44 in front end on a E350 I believe It's a 1978-79 with coil springs My question is there any away to lift it 2-3 more inches? Do they make taller springs? And where do I find them? Thanks for any input...

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12 volt

I have been helping a member change his 47 sedan too 12 volt, it is now negative ground. How do you get the gas gauge to read right?? It is reading backwards. I have tried swaping the wires but no change, I tried swaping the wires...

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Finally, and my first accident!

Would like to say that I really miss the pleasure of driving in Mumbai in the past few years.Previously enjoyed the quick disciplined drivers who never jumped lanes nor honk unneccesarily and best was night driving with headlamps...

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sell 1952 Crosley pick up

1952 Crosley pick up, registered as a 1951 vin 402525. Completely rebuilt/refurbished drivetrain, suspension and frame. Work done by former Crosley employee. NEW - tires hoses. belts, door and window rubbers, exhaust, etc REBUILT/Refurbished - engine, transmission, rear end, shocks, radiator etc. NEEDS paint, wiring, glass(have old glass for...

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My prewar cranks like hell

You might have a bad spot on your flywheel ring gear............ I have the same problem...My prewar cranks like hell. Then, when it starts to sputter like it will start, the bendix on the starter kicks out. This happens when it is cold. The starter has now locked up on me three times in the engaged position from this. I just yanked it earlier...

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Pre War Starting problem

My 41 won't start when it is hot. If I allow it to cool for about 1/2 hour, it starts fine but if I try sooner, It plain won't start. Pete tells me he has the same problem with his convert coupe. Anyone got any suggestions???...

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88 E-350 pathdinder axle swap? D60 into a D61

I have a Dana 61 with Dana 60 guts: LSD and electric an locker. The Dana 61 is equally as strong as any 30 spline Dana 60. You can get any Dana 60 carriers/gear set or lockers, etc. to go into a 61; you just need the tallest...

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techniques parked car

A. Parking pointing up or down? Parking on a inclined plane is not a problem. Pointing up or down doesnt make much difference if it is for a shorter period & night long. But if you are parking for a long period (weeks together) it is safe to park pointing down. Reason - Compared to other fluids petrol has much more storage losses (Storage...

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Adventure Problems

I have 205/70/14s on my adventure and have never faced any problem even when the cars loaded !!Great! Which make is it? Are they All Terrain or Highway type? Did they affect average? Don't they bulge out of the OE rims? They...

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you've camped and done this?

Sounds like might be a good solution for us. What's the hottest it's been where you've camped and done this? I'm in Atlanta and just am not sure fan(s) alone will keep us cool enough, but I'm certainly willing to give it a try...This has worked well for us in 90's with high humidity up here in Canada.My van is a light brown stock '92 ford chateau...

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Blast from the Past, Mike C (with The UFO) is Back

Mike, good to hear from you after so long. Are you going to the Lotus Festival at Snetterton this weekend? My travel plans are totally screwed up and I have to return to the US tomorrow so I can't make it.It's been best part of...

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Is this pic rigged

Have been away from PUG for a while (kind-a forgot that attachments do not work).Here is the pic I am referring to - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PalioUsersIndia/photos/recent/1093563958/viewseems real, i infact did see one sienna...

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Peter Cambridge - Lotus Type 14 Elite

Peter Cambridge, the designer of the Elite's interior, as well as having worked on other Lotus' interiors, passed away over the weekend. Peter was a genuinely nice person with a wide variety of interests, particularly when it came to design. I met Peter when he and his wife Sheila came over for LOG14. We kept in touch and a few years back we...

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hand brake usage

I remember reading somewhere about hand brake usage, if we use it for longer duration it can give problem. I've no clue what kind of problem. That's why I was under the impression that we should avoid engaging hand brake for longer...

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solution to the hot van nights

Our solution to the hot van nights was to get a couple of brushless 4" 12dc fans from the surplus store. I mounted them on an 18" piece of house wire, then a big tough paper clip, and then light gauge wire to a 12v plug....

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Palio EL 1.2 2002 (65,000km) Starting issue ** under huge distress **

Hi All,I have a Palio 1.2 which I drove from Bangalore to a town called Kalimpong, District Darjeeling, West Bengal. It was an awesome drive of 2,775 kms. I left my car there for my father but he has not been able to drive because the car stalls and refuses to start. The battery is new and the starter motor is fine. He can get the car started if...

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HOTSHOT...WOW

Hey...We just got back from a cruse to a local restaurant with the HotShot, the newest one of out cars to be "finished". I'll tell you, what a kick that little car is to drive!! Paula followed me over with her car, as we would...

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Blast from the Past, Mike C (with The UFO) is Back

It's been best part of 10 years since I was here, but as I've just done some more restoration on my 1976 Elite and it's running and on the road, I thought I'd drop in and say hello.I'm pleased to see several familiar names here!So hi to all and specially to Steve and Pete who may remember me ....The Elite was off the road for about 5 years while...

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Parking during the night on an incline.

What is the correct way of parking on an incline? With handbrake on and gear in neutral or With both gear and handbrake engaged?If there is an option of parking with car pointing up the incline or pointing down the slope, which is better? (I mean not for a short duration - may be while parking for the night.)I have a very very slight difficulty...

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