Re: [Quantum Owners] Headlamp upgrades

[Dave English]

Hi Matthew.
Improving the headlights can certainly cause some headaches, part of the 
reason I stuck with the round headlight version of the 2+2 all those years 
ago!
Working out what will pass an MOT is part of the problem, complying with 
Constructions and Use regulations is a different matter. 
>From what I've managed to work out previously for my 2+2 and currently for 
my Vauxhall Cascada (really bad standard headlights, my Q was better), 
converting to a HID system requires a full HID headlight unit, not just a 
bulb. It also needs a self-levelling system and headlamp washers.
As our current Constructions and Use regs define light output by wattage 
and not lumens, replacing bulbs in any legally required lights with an LED 
equivalent is illegal because the wattage is wrong. An MOT will not pick 
this up provided the headlamp beam pattern is correct because they can't 
dismantle anything. Again, if you can fit a complete headlight unit from a 
Type Approved car that has LED headlights, it will be legal because it 
complies with the regs in Europe.
Just to make things interesting, companies can legally sell headlights and 
bulbs (and other car stuff) that are illegal for use on the road. They 
should mention it somewhere but even the phrase 'Ensure that this product 
complies with local regulations' can be hard to find.
It's possible that some of my info may be out of date, we've got to catch 
up with LED technology at some point.
For a bit of an improvement and to stay legal, I put Philips X-tremeVision 
Pro150 bulbs in my Cascada. These are a direct replacement and it went 
from' these light are bad' to 'these lights will do' (not 'these lights are 
good').
In my opinion you can fit what you like but please, please, don't use a HID 
system without self-levelling. As they bounce along the road the light 
colour appears to change and, a few years ago,  I very nearly pulled out in 
front of someone with this set up because it looked like an indicator 
flashing in a headlight unit.

Regards
Dave English

On Saturday, 22 July 2023 at 20:36:04 UTC+1 Mick L wrote:

> As far as I'm aware they allow hid etc if they have washers and self 
> levelling? Correct my if I am wrong?
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> *From:* quantu...@googlegroups.com  on behalf 
> of Darren Siepka 
> *Sent:* 22 July 2023 18:38
> *To:* quantu...@googlegroups.com 
> *Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Headlamp upgrades 
>  
> Yes my 2+2 head lights ( and flaps) have gone ! 
> I have created a mount with the new 90mm Hella unit and a small indicator( 
> also modular Hella but about 40mm dia) .
> The 90mm unit is a bi-xenon , it has a single bulb with a flap to create 
> the dip cutoff pattern needed for mot.
> Two additional items are also needed for xenon ( not sure about led), that 
> is headlamp washers and self levelling.
> Hella sell universal kits to go with the 90mm products , but the washers 
> are easily and more cheaply done with a universal windscreen wash kit.
>
> Levelling is a little more tricky, the Hella kit uses ultrasonics , I am 
> using OEM lever arm sensors(BMW mini). I am making up a small driver module 
> that will read the inputs and adjust the std OEM headlight motors . I will 
> publish the build details including firmware as open source as I do all my 
> work on GitHub.
> My friendly MOT man is going to let me use the beam aligner out of hours 
> to set it up and confirm all is well before the actual MOT test. But I need 
> to finish getting the car back on road before I can do that.
>
> Darren
>
> On Sat, 22 Jul 2023, 17:51 mgaskin via Quantum Owners Group, <
> quantu...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
>  
>
> I’ve been doing some reading on the rules about headlights as for a long 
> time I’ve wanted to improve my 2+2’s headlights, which seem particularly 
> underwhelming after using my modern car.
>
> There’s a lot of conflicting guidance online, which seems to stem from 
> some changes to the MOT rules. So I started there, with the relevant part 
> seeming to be section 4.1.4: 
> https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mot-inspection-manual-for-private-passenger-and-light-commercial-vehicles/
>
>  
>
> If I’ve understood it correctly, replacing your halogen bulbs with HID or 
> LED equivalents is forbidden for any car used after 1st April 1986, and 
> will lead to an automatic failure (‘light source and lamp not 
> compatible’).  But the part that’s of interest to me, the amended rule, 
> seems to state that there is NOT an automatic failure if you have replaced 
> the **entire** headlamp unit with an LED or HID alternative. I’m 
> presuming that they would need to be CE/UK CA marked, or given an E number 
> but, again, that aspect seems to generate conflicting answers – and 
> imported Japan-only or USA-only models seem to be able to

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 clutch issue

[Dave English]

Doesn't help with the juddering problem, which, as was mentioned earlier, 
is just new cover/old plate and may improve with use, but my early 2+2 
(Q2009) had the same problem with not enough movement on the clutch. 
Modifying the plastic clutch quadrant at the pedal helped but later I found 
a standard Ford clutch quadrant that did the job. Here's the details: 
   

55mm Granada Mk2 / Escort Mk3 (81-86)
   Ford P/N: 78GB7L583AC

With this a standard friction plate will work and you won't need the low 
lift one.

Regards
Dave English
On Sunday, 22 January 2023 at 08:42:57 UTC Chris Fairlie wrote:

> Sorry forgot to say I will try Burton Power tomorrow.
>
>  
>
> *From:* 'Chris Fairlie' via Quantum Owners Group [mailto:
> quantu...@googlegroups.com] 
> *Sent:* 22 January 2023 08:42
> *To:* quantu...@googlegroups.com
> *Subject:* RE: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 clutch issue
>
>  
>
> Thanks Martin and Darren
>
>  
>
> I know it should be easy to find a clutch for a CVH engine. However, when 
> I first got the car, I spent a lot to time trying to get the clutch bit 
> point off the floor. I have the prototype 2+2 and it turns out it is 
> different from production cars and was originally fitted with a customer 
> made clutch cable. 
>
>  
>
> Now that I have a working set up, I am struggling to find a supplier who 
> can assure me they have a direct replacement ‘LOW LIFT’ part rather than a 
> compatible substitute. 
>
>  
>
> I tried the local Ford stealer yesterday. They had a few suggestions, but 
> they were special order so I wouldn’t be able to return then if they were 
> wrong.
>
>  
>
> Chris
>
>  
>
>  
>
>  
>
> *From:* quantu...@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantu...@googlegroups.com] *On 
> Behalf Of *susanandmartin
> *Sent:* 21 January 2023 17:24
> *To:* quantu...@googlegroups.com
> *Subject:* RE: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 clutch issue
>
>  
>
> Most of the factors sell LUK clutch kits – I got one for my Rickman (much 
> older part) from Motor Parts Direct – that was over 4 years ago, but I 
> wouldn’t expect a problem getting one, especially as you have the Ford part 
> number. I think it was on the Total Kitcar website (it may have been in 
> Complete Kitcar magazine?) that Burton Power also stock the ‘everyday’ bits 
> for Fords, as well as the unusual/exotic. I’ve Found Burton to be first 
> class – last week they delivered a head gasket set to me, which was very 
> well package with 2 planks of wood to prevent damage during the journey – 
> these were ideal for placing the cylinder head once I’d removed it 
>
> Martin Scott
>
>  
>
> Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for 
> Windows 10
>
>  
>
> *From: *'Chris Fairlie' via Quantum Owners Group
> *Sent: *21 January 2023 13:54
> *To: *quantu...@googlegroups.com
> *Subject: *[Quantum Owners] 2+2 clutch issue
>
>  
>
>  
>
> I've just had my 2+2 flywheel skimmed and the crank, flywheel and clutch 
> cover plate balanced. Since then the clutch judders when pulling away. I 
> kept the original part used clutch cover and friction plate because I 
> couldn’t find a replacement. 
>
>  
>
> Any ideas if this will settle down with more use or I do I need to replace 
> the clutch.
>
>  
>
> If I need to replace the clutch do any of you know where I can get a 
> replacement for the following?
>
>  
>
> The friction plate is marked
>
>  
>
> Motorcraft
>
> 90 AB 7550 CA
>
> LOW LIFT
>
> LUK
>
>  
>
> Thanks in advance
>
>  
>
> Chris Fairlie
>
> Q2-001
>
>  
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Sports cars Bonnet Badge needed

[Dave English]

Hi Alan.
Just looked through my Historian database and couldn't find your old 2+2 
there. However DVLA shows that it's currently Taxed and MOT'd so I'm 
guessing it's still on the road.
I'll put an entry for it onto the database as I'm still trying to find all 
the Quantums. I don't suppose you remember the serial number do you? (Q2xxx)

Regards
Dave English
(Ex owner of Q2009)

On Tuesday, 21 September 2021 at 11:23:43 UTC+1 alanj.b...@btinternet.com 
wrote:

> Thanks Jan  -  that's very kind of you.
>
> I was planning to attend Stoneleigh this year and visit the club stand but 
> unfortunately I had to isolate prior to an operation.
>
> Will do so next year.
>
> Regards
>
> Alan
>
> On 20/09/2021 22:19, 'janhaines30' via Quantum Owners Group wrote:
>
> Hi Alan
>
> I will have a look on my spreadsheet to see if I can locate your old car.
>
> I'm going to have a word with Andy Heaton regarding the QOC bonnet badge. 
>
> Would love to have you back in the club too.
>
> I have attached our membership form just in case.
>
> Regards
>
> Jan Haines 
> QOC Membership secretary 
>
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy
>
>
>  Original message 
> From: "'alanj...@btinternet.com' via Quantum Owners Group" 
>  
> Date: 20/09/2021 19:28 (GMT+00:00) 
> To: Quantum Owners Group  
> Subject: [Quantum Owners] Quantum Sports cars Bonnet Badge needed 
>
> Hi 
> Up until 2005 I owned 2+2 which I built 10 years previously.  I was a 
> member of the QOC during that time and for my sins held the position of 
> Chairman for a year or so.
>
>  I'm looking to buy x1 QSC bonnet badge from anyone of you who may have 
> such a thing  -  doesn't have to be perfect.
>
> I sold my red 2+2 (F567 BKG) to a couple who lived near the South Coast 
> but have no idea if they still have it  -  is the car on your club database 
> ?
>
> Thanks
> Alan Burt
> 07799 470865
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[Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum saloon A700TMB

[Dave English]

Hi Andy.

Nothing on this one I'm afraid. DVLA website shows the Tax expired on 1 Oct 
2020, about a week after the MOT.Not much help in locating it, but it may 
still exist.

Dave English

On Saturday, 12 June 2021 at 12:54:27 UTC+1 andyheaton64 wrote:

> Does anybody know the whereabouts of this vehicle please. 樂
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[Quantum Owners] Saloon Screen trims.

[Dave English]

Hi All.
I'm currently in contact with a new Saloon owner (Marc) and he's asking 
about the front & rear screen rubbers on the Saloon. I believe that these 
screens were bonded in and a trim piece was added. So does anyone know who 
supplied the trim piece and if it's needed. Thanks

Dave English

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Looking for information on my old 2+2

[Dave English]

Hi Richard
Just been through my Historian files and I'm sorry to say I have nothing on 
it to help out.
However, I've just added it the the file. I don't suppose you remember the 
Serial number do you? It'll be Q2xxx format.

Dave English

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Looking for information on Quantum Saloon

[Dave English]

Hi again Paul

Looks like Rob has put the information together quite well.
It also means I have a serial number and production date to go into the 
Historian records.
The only thing I can add is that I spotted the car in March 2020 being 
advertised on E-Bay for £1750. Has it still got the white wheels?

Dave E
Q2-009

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Looking for information on Quantum Saloon

[Dave English]

Hi Paul

Firstly, welcome back to Q ownership!

I've had a look through my Historian records but don't have anything on 
that chassis number.
I have some info on two red saloons without chassis numbers though. One is 
a diesel and the other is a 1600 CVH with the reg. ending in EGU
Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Dave E
Q2-009

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[Quantum Owners] Did Peter Crawford ever have a Ferrari Dino?

[Dave English]

Hi All.

Just had this e-mail through the QOC website.

Currently I have replied and said I will ask around.
Can anyone assist?

Dave English
Q2-009



This is an enquiry email via https://www.quantumowners.club/ from:
Emma Gales, Tom Hartley Jnr: Exquisite Classic & Performance Cars 
Good afternoon,

I wonder if you can help me. My name is Emma and I work for Tom Hartley Jnr. 

We have recently acquired a Ferrari Dino that was owned by a Mr Peter Crawford 
from Coventry in 1993. We have been trying to find some contact details for him 
but have unfortunately been unable to so far.

I noticed that this club was founded by a Peter Crawford in 1990 so I thought I 
would get in contact on the off chance that it might be the same person. 

I know there is only a very slim possibility that it is the same Peter Crawford 
but if you could let me know whether you believe it could be the same person or 
not it would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks in advance for your help.

Kind regards,

Emma

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Quantum 2+2 Brakes advise please (and fan switch!)

[Dave English]

Hi James.

I know your car is a 1600 so I'm guessing it's XR2 based with vented discs. 
My early build manual for the 2+2 says to use 17.5mm cylinders (OE number 
1630360). These would normally be fitted to non-XR2 Fiestas with rear brake 
compensators.

The 2+2 manual also says to use the rear compensators with these cylinders. 
As I started building mine before the manual came out and was working from 
the Saloon manual, I never fitted the compensators but I still use the 
17.5mm cylinders.

So, if you've vented discs at the front, use 17.5mm cylinders at the back, 
with or without the rear compensators.

As far as I'm aware Ferrodo are still fine, I usually get my brakes from 
Halfords or Exhausts Unlimited and haven't had any problems.
Discs - a quick look on E-bay came up with Mintex and QH discs for less 
than £30 a pair and Burton Power do a pair for £36 + postage.

As for the switch problem, sorry, I can't help. I have a 24" 'Breaker' bar 
and a single hex, double depth socket, so when I changed my switch, it 
didn't resist for long!
For it's replacement, look for a switch with a 103-98 degree range (or 
there about). I fitted the (supposedly also correct) 95-88 one and it's too 
low with an 88 degree thermostat.

Regards
Dave English
Q2-009

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Identifying BC cvh gearboxes

[Dave English]

Hi John.

This doesn't help much with your tag, but this website does give some ratio 
information based on vehicle model and year.

www.projectbobcat.com/guides/ford-gearbox-ratios

Hope this helps

Dave English
Q2-009

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Radiator repalcement questions

[Dave English]

Hi Derek

I had to replace my fan switch last year and ended up with the lower 
temperature one (88C-95C), my thermostat is the same as yours, an 88C one. 
If I were you I would go for the 98C to 103C you mentioned because I find 
the fan can come on with the engine at normal running temperature (needle 
in the middle), which means it's on a lot more.
The switch I took out was a 98C to 103C but, as I was doing the replacement 
with a full water system, I didn't fancy holding my finger over the hole 
until another switch came through the post!
The next time I need to drain the system, I'll fit a higher temperature 
switch. (Shouldn't be long, the increasing differential whine means a 
replacement gearbox is now required, so I'll need to drop the engine down.)

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Re: [Quantum Owners] New ANC/Quantum Cars

[Dave English]

Looks like I'll have to carry on looking for a 4 seat convertible to build 
then.  : )

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Mk2 Fiesta heater matrix needed.

[Dave English]

Hi Jim.
This is a current one like the one I bought off E-bay (from this seller) in 
2017 for my XR2 based 2+2. E-Bay number 113296129463.
They do seem to vary a bit across the range of Fiestas so best to check the 
fitment or part number.
It's aluminium with plastic end caps. My knackered one wasn't as bad as 
yours, but it turned my demister into a re-mister!

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Saloon dimensions

[Dave English]

Hi Darren

Just looked at my Fiesta Haynes manual.
Track.
Saloons & Van:
Front - 1367mm (53.9in)
Rear - 1321mm (52.0in)
XR2:
Front - 1385mm (54.6in)
Rear - 1339mm (52.8in)

Track is measured to the centre of the wheel so different wheel widths and 
offsets will change it slightly.

Hope this helps

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[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 steering wheel wobble

[Dave English]

Hi Mark.

You're right, you shouldn't be getting wheel wobble, although a tiny (and I 
do mean tiny) amount is possible on most cars because wheels are normally 
balanced off the hub.
Getting the front wheels balanced should fix your steering wheel wobble.

As for the torque steer, most front wheel drive cars have a little but it's 
an acceleration thing, not really a fixed speed thing, so can I assume you 
mean that it's pulling to one side?
As the car has been standing for a while it may be worth looking for a 
binding brake (or one not working properly on the other side), front or 
rear. In the past I have had front calipers binding. Even now, after 
replacing calipers and bearings, my front left has a little more rolling 
resistance than my front right, but it doesn't show on the road any more 
than any other car I've driven.

Can't really help with the tyre pressures as I run 185/60 R14 tyres on 
mine, but, if it's any help I have 25psi on the fronts and 20psi on the 
rears.

Hope this is of some use.

Regards
Dave English
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[Quantum Owners] Re: Xtreme Vs other 7 type cars.

[Dave English]

Hi Mark

Having been involved with kit cars since the mid 80's, maybe you should 
remind your friend that Caterham were just another kit car manufacturer, 
better than a Westfield but probably not as good as a Tiger.
You can still buy a new one in kit form and the design hasn't changed much 
since the 80's, which puts it about a decade behind the Extreme's design.
The only thing that made Caterham different was a good marketing move. They 
bought the rights to use the '7' logo and went mainstream, instantly 
annoying all the other '7' kit manufacturers who suddenly no longer had 
Lotus 7 replicas or lookalikes, but Sevenesque style sport cars.

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Electrics Failure

[Dave English]

Hi Phil

Sounds connected with all your 'ignition on' electrics going at once. It's 
always worth checking Earths, but may also be worth looking at your fusebox 
around Fuse number 8.
I've had corrosion / overheating damage create an intermittent connection 
to a fuse before.
If this is the case, after a little wiring diagram studying, the feed to 
the fusebox from your ignition switch could be disconnecting from the fuse 
and the take off for the ignition relay. This would knock out all your 
'ignition on' electrics except for the engine ignition and maybe the wipers 
which are both fed directly from the ignition switch.
You may need to drop the fusebox out to look at the back of it.
Hope this is of use

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[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 Carburettor

[Dave English]

Hi Nigel.

The Haynes manual has the numbers you state but doesn't define which is 
which - I would assume the main jet was first, but you never know.
Anyway I've attached a scan of the bit from the manual - hope it helps.


[image: carb.jpeg]
Regards
Dave English
Q2009

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Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 - XR2 CVH engine, no idle

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Hi James.

I didn't get as far as the fuse. After disconnecting the switch, I used a 
wire link across the plug to check the fan worked, it did, so the only bit 
that could be broken was the switch.
It's now been replaced and everything is sorted - until the next time!

Regards
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Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 - XR2 CVH engine, no idle

[Dave English]

Hi Ian

Always appreciate a good observation.

Pulling the vacuum hose can make a small difference, a leaner mix leading 
to a slight increase in rpm sitting at idle, as you say, effectively the 
same as a small air leak. It wouldn't be enough to cause the engine to cut 
out at idle though, which was my main problem.
As for the distributor end, pulling the vacuum pipe off lowers the timing 
advance by a degree or two at idle, which should slow the engine down a bit.
I set my timing at 10 degrees BTDC, halfway between the 12 degrees when 
using good old 4-star petrol and the recommended 8 degrees for unleaded 
(which is 2-star). With this timing, it just so happens that the combined 
effects of disconnecting the vacuum pipe pretty much cancel each other out 
when sitting at idle.

Just to add some fun to it, when I was setting up the idle on my CO meter, 
I found out that my radiator fan switch had failed, leading to a functional 
test of the overpressure valve in the header tank cap - In other words, the 
tank boiled over and dumped coolant everywhere!

Dave E
Back on the road as long as I keep moving.

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Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 - XR2 CVH engine, no idle

[Dave English]

Hi All.

Here's the update for my little tale of woe.
The service kit arrived on Thursday  and the carb was stripped, cleaned and 
rebuilt on Friday.
I didn't find any eureka bits of muck anywhere but there were some odd bits 
around which may have added up to a problem.
Today I refitted the carb and, after some turning over to refill the float 
chamber with fuel, the engine fired up and ran with the choke on and me not 
touching the throttle.
>>Moment of truth<< After it had warmed up a bit, a blip of the throttle 
saw it drop to a slightly lumpy idle.
With it suitably warmed up, a bit of tweaking with idle mixture and speed, 
just using my vacuum gauge and the rev counter, smoothed everything out to 
a good idle (well, as good as a CVH gets).
Tomorrow, when it's stopped raining, I'll get it outside and get my CO 
meter on it to set it up properly. - Job done!

So, the questions:-
1.  Did the strip, clean and rebuilt fix it? - Yes.
2.  Did I find a definite fault during the fix? - No, not really.
3.  Was the fault diagnoses correct? - Sort off. Strip/Clean/Rebuild is 
like turning the computer off then on again, it can fix it, but you don't 
always know why!
4.  Did I learn anything new? - Yes, the Anti Run-on Valve doesn't shut off 
the idle fuel, it shuts off the idle air.

If nothing else, I hope the fault diagnoses process may be of some use. It 
didn't really pinpoint a fault but it eliminated most other things and 
that's a start.
Just out of curiosity, with the engine at idle, I pulled the vacuum pipe of 
the carb. It made no real difference, so I won't worry about it in the 
future.

Dave E
Q2009 - Back on the road.


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Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 - XR2 CVH engine, no idle

[Dave English]

Hi Mike

Yep, there's air pipes and valves all over the place with these carbs and 
manifolds. According to my Haynes book, they're part of the 'spark sustain 
system'.
I'll give them a good look over now the carb is out of the way.

Dave E

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[Quantum Owners] 2+2 - XR2 CVH engine, no idle

[Dave English]

Thought I'd post this for future reference in case anyone else has the same 
problem. A bit of fault diagnoses is always useful.

Driving to a model aircraft show at the weekend, my 2+2 started cutting out 
every time the engine came back to idle. A bit difficult to drive like that 
but I got to show, managed to avoid buying any more toys, and got home 
again. I did notice it idled when the choke was on until I touched the 
throttle.

Started playing with it today. First confirmed the fault. No idle unless 
choke was on and lumpy below 1500 revs.
The anti run-on valve was clicking, so that was okay and, over 1500-2000 
revs, everything was fine so timing and ignition should be okay (although a 
weak spark may give similar problems).
For those that don't know, the anti run-on valve (sometimes called the 
anti-dieseling valve) shuts off the idle fuel when you turn off the 
ignition, to stop the engine running-on or dieseling.
To my mind that really just leaves a lack of fuel in the idle line, 
possibly a blockage. (the Weber carb makes this idle fuel thing a bit 
complicated, give me a SU carb anyday)
By now the I had the auto choke cover off and could set the choke at any 
engine temperature, which allowed me to start the engine and get to the 
carb without it stopping.
So, got the engine started, climbed out, got to the other end of the 
throttle cable and used that to knock the choke off and keep the engine 
running. With the other hand I started spraying WD40 into the carb and then 
let the throttle drop to idle, and idle it did, running nicely on WD40.
Hopefully this has confirmed a fuel blockage at idle, and after using an 
Air Duster and some Carb Cleaner to no avail, the carb is now sitting on my 
bench awaiting a service kit so I can strip and clean it.

Of course, it could be something completely different, so if anyone has any 
other ideas, please let me know.
When it's fixed, I'll let you know what the real problem was!

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Thanks

[Dave English]

Hi Niall.

Ahh, but I cheated, I had time to look up the answers.
Although I have a life long interest in flight and space travel, if I was 
at the quiz, I'd have said 'chimp'!

Dave

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Thanks

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Hi All.
With a break in my hectic schedule I thought I'd tag-in on this.

The USA launched and recovered some fruit flies on 20 February 1947 in a 
modified V2 rocket. They got to 109km. (100km is officially space)

The first mammal was Albert II, a rhesus monkey, launched in another 
modified V2, on 14 June 1949 from the USA. Achieved an altitude of 134km.
Unfortunately a parachute failure doomed poor Albert on the return.

The first mammals to survive a trip to space were two Russian dogs, Tsygan 
and Dezik, launched in an R-1 (also a modified V2) on 22 July 1951.

Finally, although more animals were launched in-between and after these, 
Laika is the Russian dog most people know (originally called Kudryavka).
Launched in Sputnik 2 on 3 November 1957, she became the first animal to 
orbit the Earth aboard only the second spacecraft capable of doing so.
Alas, Laika was never intended to survive and died after six days. Sputnik 
2's orbit decayed and it was destroyed as it re-entered the atmosphere on 
14 April 1958.

My thanks to Wikipedia, who's information is always 100% reliable! Niall 
and Jorge may still be right.

Dave English
Q2009

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel tanks

[Dave English]

Hi Andy.
Familiar with this one being a jet aircraft tech. It's why we tend to fill 
the tanks, no space for air or water.
Best advice for prevention, if you're going to store the car for a while 
either empty the tank or fill it.

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Ignition off, engine running - not over-run!

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Thanks for the info Jim.
Yes, I do have dim-dip and this is a place where ignition 12v and battery 
12v come close. Somehow Ford managed to spread the system across a 
selection of relays, which makes working through it a bit difficult.
As it's now Sunday afternoon, I've had time to work on the car and, after 
cleaning the main earth connections with no effect (always a good place to 
start when something weird is happening), I set about checking the 
fuse/relay box.
The picture shows the dip beam relay, it's got a bit warm and so has the 
housing below it. I've also had occasional problems with the side light 
fuses 'getting a bit warm' over the years.
The relay works perfectly but it looks like there has been an intermittent 
disconnect where it plugs in. As I'm not about to replace the fuse/relay 
box, there followed a bit of careful cleaning up of the connections and 
then I fitted a replacement relay culled from an XR2 that I used to sort 
out the wife's saloon a few years ago. This relay has a metal cover so it 
may be a bit more resilient. The blade contacts on the relay were adjusted 
slightly to ensure a better connection and after putting it back together 
and reconnecting the battery, everything was working normally again.
How the power was getting to the ignition side I'm not sure, the earth side 
of the relay does use the same common earth point as the ignition switch 
but that doesn't mean much.
Anyway, an acceptable result, and if your engine doesn't turn off when your 
headlights are on, look at the relays first.

Dave English
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[Quantum Owners] Re: Ignition off, engine running - not over-run!

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Hi Jim.

Nope, no injection, it's an '86 XR2 under the bonnet so a twin choke Weber 
and breakerless ignition do the job.
I've been looking at the book and I've just found that it has an ignition 
relay, better check that out too.
Tomorrow I'll run it again in 'fault mode' and see if my ignition isolator 
switch stops the engine (it grounds the line between the coil and the tacho)
Better check the fuel shut off valve (anti run-on valve) too, turning off 
the ignition should shut of the idle fuel supply - in which case, where is 
it getting the fuel from?
Don't you just love the way these little problems spread out!

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[Quantum Owners] Ignition off, engine running - not over-run!

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Okay all, here's a good one to work out.

Last night I went to my model aircraft club meeting. headlights were needed 
on the way. When I parked, instead of shutting everything down then turning 
off the engine, I turned the engine off first (I had forgotten about the 
lights). I had removed the key and was about to get out before I realised 
the engine was still running.
I turned the headlights off and the engine stopped. After making sure he 
engine would start again I ignored it until I got home.
Back home I could reproduce the fault repeatedly.
With the engine running and the headlights on, turning off the ignition did 
not stop the engine, it wasn't run-on, it was running properly.
Alternator and oil lights came on, but a bit on the dim side. When I turn 
the headlights off, even to side lights, the engine stops normally.
Now you've all stopped laughing, (I had a bit of a giggle about it), I know 
it's most probably an earth fault somewhere, I've yet to go through the 
wiring diagrams, but if anyone's had anything similar, a starting point 
would be appreciated.
At the moment I'll start with the main engine bonding lead and work out 
from there.

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Help needed with a 2+2 clutch problem

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Hi Chris

I had a similar problem for years, the clutch bite point being too low. My 
fix was to modify the white quadrant to increase the radius to the cable 
and increase the amount the cable moved. Eventually I fitted a quadrant 
from a Mk3 Escort (81-86), Ford part number 78GB7L583AC. This was coloured 
black (I don't think that means much). This had a larger radius and solved 
the problem. The bite point is still on the low side but doesn't create an 
issue.

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Ethanol in petrol

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Thanks for the info. Survey completed.
Anyone got any idea what damage this E10 fuel could actually do to an old 
car running on 95 octane unleaded?

Dave English
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[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 boot lid hinge covers

[Dave English]

Hi Sonia.

I got your message asking for Darryn's contact details but haven't been 
able to reply because the p...@thewurg e-mail address keeps getting bounced 
back, even as a private reply from here.
As this info is available on Facebook, I guess Darryn won't mind me posting 
it here:

07775 833844

4 Penny Hill Close
Spalding
Lincolnshire
PE11 2DE

I hope this reaches you successfully.

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[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 boot lid hinge covers

[Dave English]

Hi Rolf

As far as I am aware, all the hinge covers come from the Escort Mk 3/4 
cabriolet. That's the one that these replicate.

Okay - I've just looked through my Coupe build manual (4th edition) and 
there is a suggested modification to the hinge cover. The same modification 
could be done on the 3D printed set for a Coupe.

When I built my 2+2, the manual hadn't been finished and my standard hinge 
covers just clipped straight on without any changes.
I now have a 2+2 manual (1st edition) and there is no mention of the 
modification suggested for the Coupe. I think it had more to do with space 
between the hinge and the bodywork, not a problem on the 2+2.

Dave English
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[Quantum Owners] Re: For Sale 2+2 Chassis No Q2-001

[Dave English]

Hi Jim.

The prototype was indeed a red round headlight model. In fact I still have 
some photos I took when I went to see it before it was completed.
Looking back at my original paperwork and magazine articles the 
registration is correct though, so I'm assuming the car has been rebuilt 
and modified.
It would be good if we could rebuild it's history.

Dave English
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[Quantum Owners] Re: Insurance claim

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You could try reminding this insurance company that their client is liable 
for the damage to your car and that you are entitled to have that damage 
repaired to it's pre-accident condition, especially as the car would be 
difficult to replace.
it may be worth a try as the law used to say that. Market value is 
virtually impossible to determine accurately with such a small market.

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Vacuum & Volts gauge mounting & install

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Hi Calum

I'm not sure which Q you've got so I've just dropped in this picture of the 
extra gauges in my 2+2.
When I eventually put a mk2 heater in (my mk2 donor had a mk1 heater - no 
face vents) I fixed a panel over the face vent outlet on the heater unit.
After cutting a panel to shape, the gauges were installed and the panel 
glued in from the back, the gauges won't go in from the front.

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Gear Change

[Dave English]

Hi Mark

The difference that counts is the distance from the centre of the quadrant 
(the middle of the hole) to the bit that the cable sits on. When this 
radius is bigger, the cable moves further for the same angular movement of 
the pedal and the bite point will be a bit further away from the floor.

If I remember correctly, the standard quadrant has a 50mm radius and the 
Escort one has a 55mm radius. (It might be 55mm and 60mm). This is why my 
modified one had bolts going through it, they just lifted the cable up a 
bit.

Visually, look from the end where the cable sits and it is further away on 
the Escort quadrant. Also it's black instead of white but don't rely on 
that, I've also had a smaller one that was black.

Hope this helps.

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Fw: Complete Kit Car news – Stoneleigh seminars are back

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Hi Edd

I aim to be there, as usual, on the Sunday in my round headlight 2+2.
Although it's good to see lots of Quantums on the club stand, for me, the 
show itself is the reason to go to Stoneleigh.
It's the biggest kit car show in the country which makes it the industry 
show-piece. Anything new will be there - sometimes unfinished but I can 
live with that. It's also a good time to pick up some bits and pieces that 
are harder to find for older cars (whether I need them or not).
So, for encouragement, go to the show to see the show. See if my old 
Vincent Hurricane (the only light metallic blue one) is there again, I 
built that in 1987 and it's second owners still brings it along. 
Additionally, if you don't go, you won't know if the club stand was busy or 
not, Sunday is usually the best day.

Anthony.

I really hope you get the electric Quantum there. I spent a couple of years 
working for Amberjac Projects designing batteries for electric vehicles 
(mostly airport buses but Lotus and Nissan Infiniti were also customers).

Dave English

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Good publicity opportunity for QOC?

[Dave English]

I'm sure there are a small number of 'Q's over 200k, which would be 
noteworthy for the magazine, but maybe it could be added to by mentioning 
the, possibly large, number that have more than 100k or 150k on the clocks.

If the information is available, it could be promoted as a percentage of 
total manufacture or of Club membership. I'm sure there's very little else 
that could compete with those numbers.

My 2+2 is currently on 206,829 but it had 37,862 on the Fiesta when I built 
it, so it's really only a paltry 168,967 as a Quantum. Still the same 
engine, but it did get a recon as it's 200k present - and it has spent 10 
years competing in a sprint championship.

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[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 raer brake cylinder

[Dave English]

Hi Jamie

Your set-up may be different, but on the rear brakes on my early 2+2 I 
didn't fit the load compensator and I use the 17.5mm cylinders which are 
meant for a non-XR2 Fiesta.
Looking at Jim's screen shot, there aren't many choices anyway.

Dave English

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 XR2 Brake Master Cylinder & Servo...HELP!

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Hi Hans

Found the seal kit on E-Bay. I'm not even sure it's the right one but the 
bits in the photo looked similar to the drawings in the Haynes manual so I 
decided to give it a go. I can't see a white plastic part in the picture 
but the part number for the kit is: SP7760. (I assume that's the Lucas part 
number.)
Hopefully the picture I have will be here.

Regards
Dave English

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Cipher

[Dave English]

I remember this being around in some magazines when I first got interested 
in kit cars in the early 80's. As I was running round in a Spitfire at the 
time, my interest was in a similar style of small open top sports car and 
this fitted the bill - if only I could find one!
Anyway, have a quick look at this website for it's story.


On Thursday, 14 January 2016 17:26:11 UTC, Susan and Martin Scott wrote:
>
> There was a Cipher in the cars for sale shed area last year at Stoneleigh. 
> It was based on Reliant Kitten mechanicals, so therefore had leaf springs 
> on the rear,
> Martin
>
> - Original Message - 
> *From:* Hamish Freeman  
> *To:* quantu...@googlegroups.com  
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 14, 2016 5:01 PM
> *Subject:* RE: [Quantum Owners] Cipher
>
> I thought that the MX5 was in fact a British design and came originally 
> from International Automotive Design (IAD), just down the road from us at 
> Worthing.  Not a well published fact from a marketing point of view!
>
>  
>
> IAD were at one time a very large concern for a design studio with over 
> 2000 staff and included such grandiose equipment as a couple of inspection 
> platforms to enable full size “model in clay” measurement for direct input 
> into CAD.  They were not averse to poaching staff from Ricardo.  They were 
> bought at various times by Mayflower and Daewoo as its Worthing Technical 
> Centre, who sold it to TWR, who went into liquidation in 2002.
>
>  
>
> From memory, the original MX5 concept was similar to that of the Lotus 
> Elan with a load bearing backbone from which everything else was 
> hung/suspended.  
>
>  
>
> Hamish
>
>  
>
> *From:* quantu...@googlegroups.com  [mailto:
> quantu...@googlegroups.com ] 
> *Sent:* 14 January 2016 13:09
> *To:* quantu...@googlegroups.com 
> *Subject:* Re: [Quantum Owners] Cipher
>
>  
>
>  
>
> I may be coming to this really late so sorry if you all know about this. 
> There's an article about a car called the Cipher that I stumbled across 
> today that looks an awful lot like my Quantum, particularly from the front.
>
>
> http://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/features/how-the-mazda-mx-5-could-have-been-a-british-success-story/
>
>  
>
> Matthew
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Re: [Quantum Owners] Cipher

[Dave English]

Although not a kit car, I remember this being around in some magazines when 
I first got interested in kits in the early 80's. As I was running round in 
a Spitfire at the time, my interest was in a similar style of small open 
top sports car and this fitted the bill - if only I could find one!
Anyway, have a quick look at this website for it's story.
 www.stevens-cipher.com

Dave English

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Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Rear Anti - roll bar bush bracket.

[Dave English]

I agree with you Jim.

The Fiesta would need the anti-roll bar and removing it would be a 
modification that you would have to tell your insurance about. Not so sure 
about an MOT though, nothing to say you can't modify a vehicle as long as 
it can continue to pass the required tests, and body roll isn't one of them.

However, as far s the Quantum is concerned, there is no standard spec and 
if they did get uppity the phrase in the build manual if fitted means it 
isn't required.

Regards
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[Quantum Owners] Re: Rear Anti - roll bar bush bracket.

[Dave English]

Hi Glyn

One of my rear anti-roll bar brackets was corroded through when I did my 
refurb recently. Mine were supplied with the kit (Q2-009) so I ended up 
just removing the rear anti-roll bar. With the much lower weight of the 
rear of the 2+2, the anti-roll bar doesn't make a noticeable difference to 
the handling, in fact I have not noticed any difference and I do, shall we 
say, take advantage of the handling somewhat!
Additionally, the build manual seems to regard fitting the anti-roll bar as 
optional - it keeps using the phrase if fitting the anti-roll bar.
Initially I cut down the anti-roll bar links to act as spacers for the 
shock absorber bolts but I have since replaced the bolts with slightly 
shorter ones (high tensile, not stainless steel).

Just an idea, I believe in 'Keep It Simple'.

Dave English

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Good Engine Reconditioners?

[Dave English]

Hi all.

I know it's been a while since anything has been added to this post but I 
thought I would let everyone know how I got on.

With a recommendation from one of the guys I work with, I ended up using a 
local place in Peterborough called Lyndale Engines. They've been round a 
while (20 years plus) and my mate said they had a good reputation, 
especially with the motorsport groups.

The downside is that it took 4 months instead of 4 weeks because of the way 
that Ford mixed and matched their parts at the time, but I now have a 
reconditioned engine. (With a nice black / silver paint finish so I didn't 
end up painting it blue.)

Since fitting the engine, I have covered about 700 miles without any 
problems. No leaks, plenty of oil pressure and power / economy seems right 
(it's only 97bhp anyway). I'm just about to do the post run-in oli change 
and will tweak the timing / mixture slightly afterwards.

They have said they would dyno it after my refit if I wanted, my problem is 
finding a suitable time. They normally put the Ford engines on a test car 
(an old stock car) and dyno them before they go out, but it doesn't take a 
CVH.

So, Lyndale Engines.
The work seems good, they did seem to know what they were talking about 
(I'm an aircraft engineer and I can usually spot BS). They asked if I 
wanted the water pump replaced on spec (yes) and gave me the old one and 
they gave me a breakdown of the cost as some of the parts were expensive 
(but the same sort of prices as I found elsewhere).
The total cost was £1320. Although it seemed a little steep to me, I don't 
know how it currently compares with others, but the labour was about £350 
and that was acceptable.
Would I recommend them? So far, so good with my engine so, yes I would 
recommend them on the premise that you get what you pay for. It cost a bit 
more but it should be good for another 200,000 miles (I hope!)

I hope this information is useful for anybody that needs it.

Regards
Dave

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[Quantum Owners] Good Engine Reconditioners?

[Dave English]

Hi all

With nearly 200k on the clock (including 10 seasons of the RAF Sprinting 
Championship) it's time to get my engine reconditioned. (Well, after 
Curborough on Saturday anyway!)
Initially I was looking at Specialised Engines for a stage 1 upgrade, but 
some reports on this forum were less than encouraging so I'm interested in 
where people have gone and any recommendations.
I'm near Peterborough and will be transporting the engine in my trailer, so 
somewhere not too far away would be ideal.
The current plan is to do this over Winter, I have a list of other jobs on 
the car anyway. It'll be the first time my 2+2 has been off the road for 
any length of time in over 21 years, so I guess it deserves a short break!

Regards
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[Quantum Owners] Re: Open day at Adrian flux 20th September 2014

[Dave English]

Hi Andy

It's local to me, well about 40 miles, but I drive past their place on my 
way to work.  I notice the leaflet asks to RSVP by 1 Sept (10 days ago) but 
I'll contact them anyway.  It'll be an excuse to wash my car at least!

Dave English

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[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 Identifying caliper

[Dave English]

Hi Andrew.
After a quick look around, the 1.4 Mk2 Fiesta appears to have the solid 
brake discs fitted as standard. If the caliper you are trying doesn't get 
across the disc and pads, someone may have upgraded to the ventilated discs 
used on the Mk2 XR2 as this is a reasonably simple upgrade. (Also the XR2 
discs have a slightly larger diameter).
To help work out if this is the case here's a couple of links to a 
company's website I have used for diagrams and measurements before. I 
cannot make any recommendations for the company because I have only used 
the site for information.

Mk2 1.4 front brake info:  
http://www.brakepartssuperstore.org.uk/contents/en-uk/d6404.html
Mk2 XR2 front brake info:  
http://www.brakepartssuperstore.org.uk/contents/en-uk/d6350.html

These pages have drawings and dimensions of the discs and photos and 
dimensions of the calipers.

If the parts you have match up with the XR2 measurements, you have XR2 
brakes (1983-1989 should cover the year)
Of course, someone may have gone to town on upgrading the brakes and you 
may have something completely different!

Hope this helps

Dave English

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Cambelt change

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Hi Edward

The replies so far are correct, you only have to lower the engine, not 
remove it.  This is only to take the pulley off so you can take the lower 
cover off.  I have, however, modified the lower cover on my 2+2 and can now 
remove it without taking the pulley off.  This modification just involved 
cutting it vertically in half so there is one bolt holding each bit. I 
still loosen the pulley and pull it away a bit to give me enough space to 
get the cambelt out around it.
I'll be around the weekend after Newark if you want a hand. I live in 
Market Deeping, just North of Peterborough.
Give me a call on Market Deeping three four one two five three after 7pm.

Dave English

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Track day at Barkston Heath [Lincs]

[Dave English]

Hi Vince
I've also dropped you an e-mail for the September one. Like I said in the 
e-mail, I'll be there on the Sunday as well competing in the RAF Motor 
Sports Sprint.

Dave English

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[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 Clutch adjustment

[Dave English]

I've had a similar problem with the clutch on my 2+2 over the years.
My current working solution is to modify the auto adjustment quadrant
to increase the distance from the pivot to the cable, thus increasing
the amount of cable moved when pushing the pedal.
This modification consists of 4 countersunk 15mm bolts (about M6 I
think) going through the quadrant and refitting the cable over the
bolts.

As this problem shouldn't exist anyway, I did a little delving into
the root cause. The most popular theory is the pressure fingers on the
clutch cover softening over time and not releasing the clutch
properly. I haven't changed the clutch cover on mine at all, not even
on build (in '93), so this makes sense to me.

Dave English

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[Quantum Owners] Re: MOT Reg Changes

[Dave English]

Having had a quick read through the list, things like split gaiters,
battery security, headlights working properly with the correct beam
pattern, are already included in the MOT, also if your CAT isn't
fitted, you'll probably fail your emission test.
Most of it just seems to be making sure the modern warning systems in
cars now are working and that, if you have a tow bar, it's not about
to fall off and is wired correctly.
The bit about the seats says that the adjustment mechanism must
basically be operative, if you don't have adjustable seats, you don't
have an adjustment mechanism!
The unsupported wires may present some problems. The Fiesta loom isn't
well supported on the front side of the engine but that's its design
state, however, I'll have some tywraps with me for my next MOT.

Dave English

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[Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009

[Dave English]

Hi All.

After spending the best part of last Sunday rebuilding my engine. I'm
now pleased to say that my 'Q' is now firing on all 4 cylinders again.
There was a very visible difference in the shape of the cam lobes
between my old camshaft and the new one so that was a worthwhile part
of the job (and most of the expense too).
After a quick test run Sunday evening, Monday was straight back into
my daily commute (55 mile round trip) with no problems, just a little
adjustment of the idle mixture and revs required this weekend when I
get to see daylight again!

Regards
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[Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009

[Dave English]

Glad to see the picture worked for some. It didn't appear on the post
or my e-mail.
Bob, thanks for putting the picture up, hopefully it'll bring a few
smiles.

As for removing the pulley, I've modified my lower cambelt cover, the
bit with the timing marks on it, so that I can remove that without
taking the pulley off. With the cover out of the way the cambelt can
be edged out past the pulley. The fanbelt still has to be removed
though.
The modification basically involves cutting the cover from top to
bottom with a bit of a zig-zag. One bolt holds each half in place when
the cover is fitted.
It's still fiddly to get the cover past the water pump sprocket but it
beats lowering the engine.

In addition to changing the gasket and cambelt, I've also decided to
replace the camshaft, I know it's worn because I measured it a couple
of years ago and it was pretty much at its limit then. So now I have
head gasket, cambelt, camshaft, hydraulic lifters and valve stem oil
seals to do, the extras come in the kits so they're going to be used.
I decided to avoid E-bay for these and have ordered the lot from my
local Exhausts Unlimited as I use them quite a bit. The total is just
a smidge under £200 with the VAT and, hopefully, it'll be good for
another 180,000 miles!

Dave

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[Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009

[Dave English]

So much for the picture, I guess I'll have to sign up to one of the
picture hosting sites.

Dave

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[Quantum Owners] Re: CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009

[Dave English]

Thanks for the info guys.

I've checked the compression with my shiny new compression tester and
found that No's 3  4 cylinders have no compression, didn't even
register on the scale!
So, tomorrow I'll take the head off and see how big the job is.
It's the good lady wife's birthday today and my eldest has come home
from Uni for the weekend with a broken laptop, so working on the car
would probably not my wisest choice today.

Right I'm off to E-Bay to get a gasket set, I'll update again when I
see what state the head is in. Meanwhile anyone know where I can get a
replacement head if I need it?

Dave

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[Quantum Owners] CVH on 2 Cylinders - Q2009

[Dave English]

Hi all.
A funny thing happened on the way home from work on the other day
well, it wasn't that funny and, now the clocks have gone back, it
wasn't really daytime either, but I was coming home from work.
The first symptom sounded like 'pinking' as I accelerated through
50mph. My first thoughts were of bad fuel or distributor slipping, as
it got worse, I started thinking that 20 miles was a long way to walk!
With some careful nursing and some jumping from brake to accelerator
to keep it running (must learn to heel/toe one day) i got home. By
then it sounded like a spark plug was rattling about every time I took
up power.
A first look revealed a spark and fuel at all 4 cylinders but pulling
the plug leads on 3 and 4 made no difference to the (lumpy) running,
pulling a lead on 1 or 2 prevented it from starting totally.
So 20 miles on 2 cylinders is possible, but not good fro your stress
levels.
My next job is to check the compressions, so I'm coming home via
Halfords today to get a tester.
My current best suspicion is a head gasket (or valve lifters maybe - 2
failing at the same time?), especially with the speed that this came
on at, my nightmare is a big crack between cylinders 3 and 4!
I'll pass on what I find but if this sounds familiar to anyone please
don't be shy, I'm having to drive the wife's Astra at the moment!

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[Quantum Owners] Re: door glass guide rubber 2+2

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Hi Justin.

The seal is straight off the Fiesta.
You may be able to get a standard extrusion that does the job, but
I've still got the original Fiesta ones in mine after a lot of years.

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Fwd: Quantum Owners Club: 2+2 OR H4?

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Hi Geoff.

Although I agree with Eddie about the Coupe being better as a family
car, I originally built my 2+2 for the same reason as Paul.
A look at the 2+2 gallery on the Club website will show my car
complete with children, good lady (long suffering?) wife, bikes and
trailer tent.
Careful choice of the child seat was an important factor but these
days I think most of them are massive and that makes it harder to fit
them to the rear seat. Later on I used one of the simple foam booster
cushions in the back.
Unfortunately I can't get to Stafford this year because that smiling,
waving daughter in the back of my 2+2, starts at University the day
after the show and I have to drive her down to London on the Sunday!


Regards
Dave

PS: It doesn't look like it from the e-mail address, but this Paul
wouldn't happen to be Paul Robertshaw would it?

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Newark last week...

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Hi Eddie

Looks like the 'Eddie Ruskin Quantum Rescue Centre' has another
inhabitant!
As for what to do with it, being an advocate of the strange and
unusual, the 6 wheeler van would be a great way to go.
I do, however, appreciate that your 'To Do' list is quite long at the
moment!

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[Quantum Owners] Re: QOC Website

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Hi Steve.

Sounds like a good idea to me.
As I've got a few photos I'd probably be best sending you a disc or,
if you're at Newark on Sunday, giving you the disc then.

In addition to the photos, I've also got my build book which goes from
seeing QSC's first drawing of the 2+2 shown to the public, up to my
car going on the road. Although it's a mix of photo's and hand written
notes, it may be useful for something. I'll scan the pages and include
this as well.

If I don't see you at Newark, could you e-mail me your address so I
can send the disc?

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[Quantum Owners] Re: TOW bar registration help needed

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Hi Rolf

Sorry, no info on towing weights on my V5 either.
All I have got is my original invoice from Quantum (dated Jan 93) that
lists the towbar I bought as an optional extra.
I also have the brochure for the Coupe from that time which has a
specification list that shows the Maximum towbar nose weight as70kg
and the maximum towing weight as 790kg (same as the unladen weight).

If any of this is useful I can scan it and e-mail it to you when I get
back from work.

regards
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[Quantum Owners] Re: Footman James Insurance Increase

[Dave English]

Hi All.

I've e-mailed FJ today so I'll wait for a reply before I do anything
rash.
In the meantime I've gone online and got the following quotes:

Adrian Flux - £150.84, not sure if it's limited mileage, it's an
estimate and I have to phone them (0800 number) to confirm, so it may
go up a bit.
Osborne  Sons - £181.23 (Policy excess plus £100)
Graham Sykes - £218.90 after taking off the breakdown cover and 'Motor
Claims Management' optional extras.

These were just from looking around online, with a kit car magazine, a
phone and a bit of time in the day, I could get some more, but if FJ
come back with about £185 I'll stay with them because of the Club tie-
up.

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Footman James Insurance Increase

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Hi All

Phoned FJ today and the 'helpful' voice at the other end said that the
amount was correct, it had gone up over the year. I did mention that 3
weeks ago a club member had paid £185, so it must have gone up 13% in
3 weeks, but it didn't help.
She did offer to put me through to renewals if I had another quote and
they would 'see what they could do'.
Mentioning that it was supposed to be a fixed rate for QOC club
members had no effect (apart from another offer to put me through to
renewals if I had another quote) so I gave up.
I'll try sending an e-mail, that may get to someone who isn't reading
a script, but my next job is to phone around for some other quotes.

Andy Heaton, if you see this, it may be worth getting in touch with FJ
and finding out what the current prices are. If £202.46 is correct and
in among the lowest quotes, I'll stay with it.

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[Quantum Owners] Footman James Insurance Increase

[Dave English]

Hi All.

It looks like Footman James have bumped up the insurance cost a bit.
I've just received my insurance renewal, it was just under £180 last
year, and now it's £202.46.
If anyone has just received their renewal and it's still at the old
rate, please let me know and I'll get on to FJ and remind them I'm a
club member.

Dave

PS. Just clocked up 170,000 miles, I may have to think about
reconditioning the engine in another 100,000 or so!

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Footman James Insurance Increase

[Dave English]

Hi Steve.

Thanks for the info, looks like I may have to phone them and check up.
I'll update here when I get an answer.

Also I had a quick look at your webpage Steve, and have a quick
question. Is that a Ginetta G26 towing your donor in the first
picture?

Dave

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Drivers side door

[Dave English]

Hi Glyn

I had a similar problem with mine, but not so bad, it would only lock
from the outside if I leaned against the door.
After some investigation, I found that the locking mechanism was just
worn, the only fix being replacement of the unit.
If yours used to lock okay, it may just be worn. If it has never
worked properly, it would be worth looking at the link from the door
lock to the lock mechanism and seeing if that is moving freely. If the
fault is in the mechanism, there's not a lot you can do except replace
it.

Regards
Dave
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[Quantum Owners] Re: Mk 1 Saloon for sale

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Hi John.

Thanks for the info.
As I've got Q2-009, it is really tempting but I'd never get it past
the wife!

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[Quantum Owners] Re: H4 rear brake pipes

[Dave English]

Hi Pete.

Although I can't answer your problem about how to reattach the
bracket, if it was originally riveted (one of Jim's options), I can
tell you why it came off.
When aluminium rivets are used through steel they suffer from
'dissimilar metal corrosion'. In this case, the steel will cause the
aluminium to corrode.
A better method to fix the bracket to GRP may be to use a couple of
suitable sized self tappers and some araldite in the holes.
I have used this method myself and it does work, but as always, my
ideas are open to comment and suggestion.

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Obsolete parts

[Dave English]

Hi Chris

Got my last air filter from Exhausts Unlimited if you've got them
nearby, got the brake shoes there as well.
However, don't ignore E-bay, I seem to be getting more of my spares
from E-bay shops these days.

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[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 bike rack?

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Hi Lewis

I've got a Witter Cycle Carrier on my 2+2 which works well but does
need a towbar fitted. It has a bracket mounted permanently behind the
tow-ball and when you want to use it you just slot the carrier into
it. To secure it against 'tea leafs' I run a long bike lock cable
through loops in both parts of the carrier and through bits of the
bikes.
I can only open the boot a couple of inches when bikes are fitted but
it's quick enough to take off.

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[Quantum Owners] Re: new to Quantums, new to this group 2+2 with questions

[Dave English]

Hi Jin
Couple of quick bits for you, I'm off to work in 5 minutes!

Access to the seatbelts is through the side of the rear seat bench. It
may be carpeted over, but there should be a hole into the area.
Door cards - there is a capping available to cover the body colour
area, from Quantum I think.
Unfortunately the soft tops are Quantum ones, available only from
Quantum.


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[Quantum Owners] Re: Towing/transportingH4

[Dave English]

Hi Stuart

What stops the back car from pivoting the pole so that the cars can collide?

These are just like solid tow ropes. You need someone in the rear car
to do the steering and that prevents the cars coming together.  The
real advantage is that the rear car doesn't need brakes to try and
keep the 'towrope' tight.
Most modern cars have fully servo'd brakes which basically means
virtually NO brakes without the engine running.

Regards
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[Quantum Owners] Re: Curborough Today!

[Dave English]

Just like to add my own thanks to Vince and the marshalls for another
great day at Curborough.
Had so much fun that I didn't even finish my lunch!
Vince, I hope the pictures and video I took are of some use, and
thanks also for the camera batteries.
Let's hope that Curborough is still there next year and that the
developers don't get there way and build houses on it.

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[Quantum Owners] Re: No more driving with the top down ?

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I think those of us that do longer journeys, or drive regularly, with
the roof down will usually have the windows up or side screens fitted,
because it is both quieter and more comfortable (having your head
constantly buffeted around and getting a face full of whatever comes
off the road and round the windscreen being considered
'uncomfortable').
I've driven convertibles as my main car for over twenty years and, as
I have regular hearing checks with my job, I know that my hearing
hasn't suffered because of it, unfortunately, however, most of my hair
has blown away!
Also this report is based on one sentence:
Regular exposure to noise levels of 88-90 decibels when driving a
convertible for several hours a day can lead to permanent hearing loss
over time.
After reading this bit I have to ask how many of us drive 'for several
hours a day', presumably most days, with the roof and windows down?
(If you do, can I have your job?)

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[Quantum Owners] Re: Transporting a 2+2

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Hi Jim
Yes, to tow a bigger trailer you need to take another test if you
passed your driving test after 1 Jan 97. Apparently it's a lot like
your normal test but with a big trailer on the back.
Don't forget that you are also limited to driving a vehicle with a
maximum weight of 3500kg, so hiring a car transporter may be a problem
as well!
Here's a couple of handy websites if you have lots of spare time.

www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/vehicles/vssafety/

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