Re: [Quantum Owners] Rev Counter

2022-11-11 Thread 'Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
. Best regards Bill On Friday, 11 November 2022 at 18:23:19 GMT, alex mcghee wrote: My rev counter works intermittently, does anyoneknow how to fix it -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To po

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon boot skin & inner separation

2022-10-10 Thread 'Bill Jackson' via Quantum Owners Group
ASK EDDIEOn 10 Oct 2022 17:50, "list...@liberator-systems.co.uk" wrote:As per thread subject I have noticed the boot outer skin and inner shell are separating in places on my saloon. It looks like some sort of black sealant/mastic has been used on mine. Anyone know how they were joined originally

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems

2022-09-09 Thread 'Bill Jackson' via Quantum Owners Group
There was, ar one time, a fairly well documented conversion for the 2+2 involving the use of a mk1 (non ABS) MONDEO Servo. There were a few minor (?) Fitting complications, but the result was reported to be a huge improvement. Incidentally, the servo for the Mk3 based H4 is also as hens teeth to so

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake Servo Problems

2022-09-08 Thread 'Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
An extremely useful source of info on Mk1 and 2 Fiesta parts and substitutes and suppliers thereof is the Ford Fiesta MK1 / MK2 owners club Bill On Thursday, 8 September 2022 at 12:19:50 BST, Jim Hearne wrote: There are 2 very different master cylinder, servo and transfer bar

Re: [Quantum Owners] E10 petrol.

2021-09-01 Thread bill
I’m sure all this e10 nonsense is just a part of the box ticking for climate change. I hear that when using e10 the fuel economy goes down so you’d probably have to burn as much fossil fuel as part of the e10 fuel-to do a distance as you would if you only used pure fossil fuel, the ethanol only

Re: [Quantum Owners] "only 6 Quantum H4i models still on the road"

2021-08-03 Thread bill
It’s one of my old quantum’s, sold it at Newark kit car show in 2010, it needed finishing as no carpets had ever been fitted, there were no door cards when I bought it but I fitted some, and finished a lot of other outstanding jobs. Sent from my iPhone On 3 Aug 2021, at 09:55, Jim Hearne wrote

Re: [Quantum Owners] Xtreme Tyre Choice

2021-07-12 Thread 'Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
. You do get what you pay for. HTH Best regards Bill Bill Allison Borders Group of Advanced Motorists National Observer (Cars) 07702 739474 01750 22550 (before 21:00 please) www.bgam.org.uk and www.bgam.org.uk/ydi www.iamroadsmart.com www.facebook.com/BordersAdvancedMotorists The contents

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fiesta mk2 Brake master cylinder reservoir

2021-06-09 Thread 'Bill Jackson' via Quantum Owners Group
This comment might be completely useless...but you never know. A little while ago a friend of mine was looking for a Mk 3 Fiesta Master Cylinder and servo for his TVR...and (so it seems) one from KIA was found to be satisfactory: a trawl of TVR fora might point out which one? Furthermore, I b

Re: [Quantum Owners] XR2 Master Cylinder Repair Kit

2021-04-23 Thread bill
tps://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: bill<mailto:bill_green_2...@hotmail.co.uk> Sent: 23 April 2021 11:40 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com<mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] XR2 Master Cylinder Repair Kit Hi Martin, t

Re: [Quantum Owners] XR2 Master Cylinder Repair Kit

2021-04-23 Thread bill
the details that would give it tax exemption at 30 years old, what I’ve got from dvla web site although vague doesn’t seem to back up, it would be nice to have it confirmed. Bill Sent from my iPhone On 23 Apr 2021, at 11:26, susanandmartin wrote:  My Rickman is now on the Historic Vehicle

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon Ventilation

2021-03-27 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
rotting from the inside you won't see any staining until it has perforated. A borescope will reveal all https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inspection-Depstech-Waterproof-Borescope-Smartphone-Black/dp/B01NBFTAHE/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Borescope+Inspection+Camera&qid=1616832893&sr=8-

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon Ventilation

2021-03-26 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
he metal sill - it had rotted away to nothing near the seat belt attachment! (https://quantumforum.proboards.com/thread/522/quantum-saloon-full-rebuild?page=2) I hope some of that might be useful. Best regards Bill Bill Allison Borders Group of Advanced Motorists National Observer (Cars) 07702 7

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon boot gas rams supplier.

2021-02-10 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/replace Best regards Bill Bill Allison Borders Group of Advanced Motorists National Observer (Cars) 07702 739474 01750 22550 (before 21:00 please) www.bgam.org.uk and www.bgam.org.uk/ydi www.iamroadsmart.com www.facebook.com/BordersAdvancedMotorists

Re: [Quantum Owners] Saloon boot gas rams supplier.

2021-02-09 Thread &#x27;Bill Jackson' via Quantum Owners Group
When I needed to replace the gas struts that supported the rear window/roof section of my (much missed) H4, I had a pair made up by a company in the midlands SGS, as I recall. They wanted precise measurements / loadings etc, but the easiest thing to have done would have been to send the

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

2021-02-04 Thread bill
I’d like to “face time” or have a “what’s app” video call so seller can show the car to prove at least that it exists. Bill Sent from my iPhone On 4 Feb 2021, at 14:14, Paul Laters mailto:laters1...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Jim thats a name I remember from when I owned my 2+2. Nice to se

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Exhaust

2020-08-17 Thread &#x27;Bill Jackson' via Quantum Owners Group
Good Morning Julian. It was always advertised as a standard Mk3 Fiesta part, but the hooks may not be in a standard position? However, I had no trouble having a replacement fitted off the shelf at my local specialist (NOT a national chain store) although he wouldn't do stainless steel as the

Re: [Quantum Owners] how to test water temp sender / meter?

2020-08-12 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
ml Best regards Bill Bill Allison Borders Group of Advanced Motorists National Observer (Cars) 07702 739474 01750 22550 (before 21:00 please) www.bgam.org.uk and www.bgam.org.uk/ydi www.iamroadsmart.com www.facebook.com/BordersAdvancedMotorists The contents of this message, and any attachmen

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brakes, jumping to conclusions and maths

2020-07-27 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
t" with fixed calipers which are a more rigid system and which in addition typically are made to higher standards (closer piston/cylinder fit, stiffer seals, etc). Pedal in mine is right at the top, virtually no softness. Brakes build is in here somewhere. HTH Best regards Bill

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brakes, jumping to conclusions and maths

2020-07-27 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
uding setting the m/cyl pushrod clearance. Best regards Bill Bill Allison Borders Group of Advanced Motorists National Observer (Cars) 07702 739474 01750 22550 (before 21:00 please) www.bgam.org.uk and www.bgam.org.uk/ydi www.iamroadsmart.com www.facebook.com/BordersAdvancedMotorists The conten

Re: [Quantum Owners] QOC Website

2020-04-22 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
quantumowners.club or the way it has been implemented, is what Norton is unhappy with. This would be within an .htaccess file, a script called from or within the site's index file, or within the web server's configuration files. Hope some of that helps... Best regards Bill Bill Allis

Re: [Quantum Owners] Coupe front wheel arch covers

2020-02-11 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
der. Best regards Bill On Monday, 10 February 2020, 19:36:59 GMT, Derek Clews wrote: Dear All, Took off the nose cone today.  The inner wheel arch covers that fill the back of the nose cone within the wheel arch are pop riveted on.  I did wonder if there is a better way of doing it? 

Re: [Quantum Owners] Radiator repalcement questions

2020-02-09 Thread bill
input from me Bill Sent from my iPhone On 9 Feb 2020, at 13:11, Derek Clews mailto:derekcl...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Bill, So you found an unusual replacement, then? Just wondering what advantage that would give in real world conditions over a manual switch to back up the standard thermo

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Radiator repalcement questions

2020-02-08 Thread bill
The last radiator mounted fan switch I fitted was a dual output for two speed fan, one output was 88c the other much higher, I run on the higher temperature leg, I’m going to connect both through a common on/on switch so I can easily select either Bill Sent from my iPhone On 8 Feb 2020, at 10

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuel Pipe Leaks

2020-01-09 Thread bill
On my other kit car it’s an annual job to check and replace petrol pipes that are splitting, it’s only the outer layer but better to be safe, there’s always at least one to replace Bill Sent from my iPhone > On 9 Jan 2020, at 14:59, Derek Clews wrote: > > Dear All, > >

Re: [Quantum Owners] Fuse box

2019-12-12 Thread &#x27;Bill Jackson' via Quantum Owners Group
During my 9 year ownership of an H4, I acquired various bits and pieces that are still around: I have a complete OE fuse / relay moulding (fits to the right of the steering wheel in the lower half of the dash panel and hinges downwards)...it still has various relays and fuses fitted and came di

Re: [Quantum Owners] Insurance

2019-11-26 Thread bill
offered the same policy through the same underwriters but at less than half the price, but without breakdown and European cover, which I never needed anyway, always had AA cover. Certainly worth a call Bill Sent from my iPhone > On 25 Nov 2019, at 22:40, Derek Clews wrote: > > Good

Re: [Quantum Owners] Insurance

2019-11-25 Thread bill
I’ve been using 2-gether insurance for several years for both my kit cars, never paid more than £125 fully comp, are they any good? After my no fault accident I was paid out in less than five weeks, good enough for me. Bill Sent from my iPhone > On 25 Nov 2019, at 16:18, Derek Clews wr

Re: [Quantum Owners] Future

2019-11-10 Thread bill
The federation of historic vehicle clubs Bill Sent from my iPhone > On 10 Nov 2019, at 07:06, Derek Clews wrote: > > Dear All, > > There seems to be more news of car restrictions in various locations. Now no > diesels in central Bristol and no older cars in all London with

Re: [Quantum Owners] Marlin Owners Club Forum

2019-10-09 Thread bill
d news! Martin Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: bill<mailto:bill_green_2...@hotmail.co.uk> Sent: 05 October 2019 09:56 To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com<mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com> Subject: [Quantum Owners] Marlin O

[Quantum Owners] Marlin Owners Club Forum

2019-10-05 Thread bill
https://www.marlinownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?8227-Newark-Kit-Car-Show-2020&p=51525#post51525 A bit of discrepancy here I think Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, sen

Re: [Quantum Owners] Breaking news …...… It's back - be there with your Kit Car - Newark 2020

2019-10-05 Thread bill
One for the diary then Martin, hopefully we’ll be there Bill Sent from my iPhone On 4 Oct 2019, at 22:02, susanandmartin mailto:susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk>> wrote: Great news for the industry and Kit Car enthusiasts alike!!! The Newark Show has returned Date for your

Re: [Quantum Owners] Gel coat colour code (red saloon)

2019-10-04 Thread bill
The colour code on my H4 is on a sticker on the inside of the bumpers, also on a sticker on the underside of the boot lid, I would also suspect there will be stickers inside the doors, possibly a starting point for a search. Bill Sent from my iPhone On 4 Oct 2019, at 12:56, John R

Re: [Quantum Owners] Gearbox

2019-09-12 Thread bill
I didn’t scroll down far enough to see you pic, But now I’ve seen it and had a look and there isn’t that many webs so not a ib5 Bill Sent from my iPhone > On 12 Sep 2019, at 12:56, Jim Hearne wrote: > > Ok, > These were what i was going to look for, this is a IB5, there are

Re: [Quantum Owners] Gearbox

2019-09-12 Thread bill
The mounting face of both gearboxes were identical with the starter motor position in the same place. Gear boxes both been put in their storage area, and buried by assorted junk, cycles etc Bill Sent from my iPhone > On 12 Sep 2019, at 11:51, Jim Hearne wrote: > > That's the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Gearbox H4

2019-09-12 Thread bill
I’ll have to take another look Russ, i only looked at it from above, not where extra webbing is Bill Sent from my iPhone On 12 Sep 2019, at 10:35, russ price mailto:flobra...@gmail.com>> wrote: Bill- Seems i jumped the gun, is one of the gearboxes you have a an IB5? Russ On T

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Gearbox H4

2019-09-11 Thread bill
Earlier one from xr2i with cvh engine, other from escort I believe with 1.8 zetec Bill Sent from my iPhone On 11 Sep 2019, at 14:50, Jim Hearne mailto:j...@quantums.info>> wrote: Yes, they are the year, so those are probably Mk3 Fiesta B5 or IB5 gearboxes. Even a really tame Ford

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Gearbox H4

2019-09-11 Thread bill
I’ve just checked on the two gearboxes I have, the tags read 89 WT BA FOG OC 30C And 91 WT MB FOB4 106 To me only the 89 and 91 would make sense, if they denote the year, otherwise? Bill Sent from my iPhone On 11 Sep 2019, at 13:01, Jim Hearne mailto:j...@quantums.info>> wrote: Actually

Re: [Quantum Owners] Gearbox H4

2019-09-10 Thread bill
Hi Russ, what gear box is it running now? I have a couple of gearboxes in my spares store, one from mk3 fiesta the other from a zetec silvertop mk5 escort, I think, I’d need to check, either could be available if suitable at a sensible price, Bill Sent from my iPhone On 10 Sep 2019, at 14:38

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 overheating

2019-09-08 Thread bill
the sensors in hose joints down steam from the stat. Bill Sent from my iPhone On 7 Sep 2019, at 22:11, Jim Hearne mailto:j...@quantums.info>> wrote: That must be a very early Zetec, or somebody fitted a early stat housing. Only the very first ones had the main housing in alloy, then

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 overheating

2019-09-03 Thread bill
, only difficulty was fitting the sensors as all the holes are blanked off. Bill Sent from my iPhone > On 3 Sep 2019, at 11:46, Jim Hearne wrote: > > It's in the brown/black plastic housing that the top rad hose connects to. > Just undo the 3 bolts around the hose. > It

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 overheating

2019-09-03 Thread bill
It’s at the opposite end to the alternator drive belts etc, with the large hose to the radiator and a couple of small hoses for heater and bypass, if it’s standard stat housing Bill Sent from my iPhone > On 3 Sep 2019, at 11:30, 'Mark Alford' via Quantum Owners Group > wrote

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 overheating

2019-09-03 Thread bill
New thermostat and housings from around £10 if you’ve still got standard style fitted Bill Sent from my iPhone > On 3 Sep 2019, at 08:55, 'Mark Alford' via Quantum Owners Group > wrote: > > Thanks Ian and Chris I'll check those... Feedback my findings... > Ch

Re: [Quantum Owners] R.I.P H4

2019-08-27 Thread bill
bumpers on one side for me Rob Bill Sent from my iPhone On 26 Aug 2019, at 16:52, rob hancock mailto:robmir...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi Postage would be around £20 at a guess. Bumpers in gelcoat colour and polished On Mon, 26 Aug 2019, 16:35 bill, mailto:bill_green_2...@hotmail.co.uk>&g

Re: [Quantum Owners] R.I.P H4

2019-08-26 Thread bill
Hi rob, are those ready for paint? How much would postage be? I could be quite tempted myself Bill Sent from my iPhone On 25 Aug 2019, at 12:14, Hans Defauwes mailto:hansdefau...@hetnet.nl>> wrote: Jim, Are You interested in a Dutch 2+2 build manual - for on the QSC webside? As the B

Re: [Quantum Owners] R.I.P H4

2019-08-24 Thread bill
I’ve seen pictures of the chassis so there are some out there, as for the log book, it’s not been requested and when the informed me it would be written off they did say there was no structural damage so it could be put back on the road without any issue. Bill Sent from my iPhone On 24 Aug

Re: [Quantum Owners] R.I.P H4

2019-08-23 Thread bill
> On 20 Aug 2019, at 10:30, Jim Hearne wrote: > > Hi Bill, Where is the car and what engine does it have ? > > Jim > > >> On 19/08/2019 09:11, bill wrote: >> Now the dust has settled and the insurance company has sorted the claim for >> the car out I’ve ha

[Quantum Owners] R.I.P H4

2019-08-19 Thread bill
other projects to keep me busy so I’ve decided to sell. I thought about the region of £495 . Any questions please get in touch. Bill Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this g

Re: [Quantum Owners] Electrics Failure

2019-08-08 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
A quick check will confirm that it's a disconnected earth - connect a wire from battery -ve (at the battery itself) to the earthy side of any non-working item. If the problem is a bad earth the item will spring into life. Best regards Bill On Thursday, 8 August 2019, 19:15:3

Re: [Quantum Owners] RIP H4

2019-08-07 Thread bill
It’s been two weeks since the accident and we’ve had an offer for the car, I’ll be keeping the salvage so if anyone is interested in car or any parts feel free to drop me a line, could be a couple of weeks before I can release things. Bill Sent from my iPhone > On 23 Jul 2019, at 22:11, Su

Re: [Quantum Owners] Nose Cone Wiring

2019-08-03 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
The diodes mentioned earlier, 1N4005, have a reverse voltage rating of 600v which is more than adequate. Best regards Bill Allison On Sunday, 4 August 2019, 06:34:43 BST, Julian Coleman wrote: Hi I don't know that circuit is doing or what loads there are on it,  but I'

Re: [Quantum Owners] RIP H4

2019-07-24 Thread bill
see what they decide. Bill Sent from my iPhone On 24 Jul 2019, at 08:59, Jim Hearne mailto:j...@quantums.info>> wrote: Hi Bill, Very sorry to hear about the car. The body on the H4 isn’t structural like it is on the Saloon and H4 and as a result it’s a lot thinner. Having reverse engi

Re: [Quantum Owners] RIP H4

2019-07-23 Thread bill
The pictures don’t show the damage to anywhere near it’s true extent, when you see it in the flesh though it looks pretty grim, I’d agree it would be repairable but it’s whether the insurance companies would allow it to be done Bill Sent from my iPhone On 23 Jul 2019, at 19:52, rob hancock

Re: [Quantum Owners] RIP H4

2019-07-23 Thread bill
forward but the filler cap/pipe isn’t sat square anymore, the car needs a very careful looking over, as usual it will be the lesser looking parts that push the bill beyond economic repair Bill Sent from my iPhone > On 23 Jul 2019, at 19:48, 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Gr

[Quantum Owners] RIP H4

2019-07-23 Thread bill
We thought we’d have a drive out to the coast today with the weather being so nice, anyway, we were just a few hundred yards from our destination when woman behind us decided to put the pedal to the floor, I heard the high revs of her fiesta and just had time to look in the mirror to see her i

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4 top engine stay/mount and 2L hoses

2019-07-23 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
/thread/522/ pages 1 and 4 especially. I also fitted a stainless braided flexible connector between the exhaust manifold and the system which allowed firmer mounting of the system without stressing the manifold. Hope that's useful Best regards Bill | On Tuesday, 23 July 2019, 08:49:5

Re: [Quantum Owners] Gearbox removal

2019-07-01 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
's helpful. Best regards Bill Bill Allison Borders Group of Advanced Motorists Secretary (Cars) Chief Observer (Cars) 07702 739474 01750 22550 (before 21:00 please) www.bordersiam.org.uk and www.bordersiam.org.uk/ydi www.iamroadsmart.com https://www.facebook.com/BordersAdvancedMotorists The

[Quantum Owners] Thermostat housing

2019-06-17 Thread bill
push in sensors that would fit. Question is which push in sensors would be compatible, many thanks Bill Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to qua

[Quantum Owners] Bits of Quanta

2019-05-26 Thread &#x27;Bill Jackson' via Quantum Owners Group
Hello Q people...first off, there's a pair of Sierra light clusters on eBayand seeing the ad reminded me of something I meant to post here. At Stoneleigh I met a guy from Lancashire who had some serious queries about his 2+2so I introduced him to Geoff Ward and Steve Kodz...but not befor

Re: [Quantum Owners] Wiring diagram xtreme

2019-05-23 Thread bill
running, damn gremlins Bill Sent from my iPhone > On 23 May 2019, at 08:42, 'Michael Aitken' via Quantum Owners Group > wrote: > > That would be great hopping I just have bad connection somewhere. > > -- > -- > You received this message because you a

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

2019-05-22 Thread bill
On my other kitcar I went through a few of the thermostatic switches, a pair welded themselves in so the fan ran continuously, finally I had the thermostatic switch operate a relay which then ran the fan, result, no more switch’s failing, Bill Sent from my iPhone On 22 May 2019, at 19:43

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Sealing rear windscreen

2019-04-30 Thread bill
Soon after I bought my H4 I changed the rear screen seal for one the same style but the part that goes against the glass is at least an inch longer, doesn’t stop all the water but at least there isn’t a massive gap like it was originally Bill Sent from my iPhone On 30 Apr 2019, at 21:19, Niall

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 Sealing rear windscreen

2019-04-30 Thread &#x27;Bill Jackson' via Quantum Owners Group
Hello Niall. I owned an H4 for 8 years from 2009, and when standing idle I covered it with a waterproof cover. In runnning, however, it never leaked. The rubber seal you refer to in my case was attached to the body, and the rear window, when the rear section was raised, simply rested against it

Re: [Quantum Owners] Facet fuel pump

2019-04-24 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
fresh (cool) fuel through the pump but also due to the under-bonnet temperature dropping. Hope that's useful info. Best regards Bill Bill Allison Borders Group of Advanced Motorists Secretary (Cars) Chief Observer (Cars) 07702 739474 01750 22550 (before 21:00 please) www.bordersiam.org.u

Re: [Quantum Owners] Stoneleigh Question...

2019-04-18 Thread bill
We’ve recently moved home due to the HS2 track location, seems we’ve got something in common with the club stand at stoneleigh Sent from my iPhone > On 18 Apr 2019, at 10:02, 'Steve Kodź' via Quantum Owners Group > wrote: > > Niall, > > It would be great to see you and your car at Stoneleig

Re: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch?

2019-04-14 Thread bill
it out and be up and running in minutes, already tested it, tomorrow I’ll have the link fitted with a switch as pump will run constantly with the link in, hopefully getting there though. Bill Sent from my iPhone On 14 Apr 2019, at 16:43, Jim Hearne mailto:j...@quantums.info>> wrote: Th

Re: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch?

2019-04-14 Thread bill
and thought what knocks off the fuel pump when the fuel line is up to pressure, can’t see any mention of a pressure switch that could do that. I’ll probably have to call an auto electrician next week if I don’t have an eureka moment before. Bill Sent from my iPhone On 11 Apr 2019, at 21:43, bill

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Coil springs 2+2

2019-04-13 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
might be progressive rear springs... Best regards Bill Bill Allison Borders Group of Advanced Motorists Secretary (Cars) Chief Observer (Cars) 07702 739474 01750 22550 (before 21:00 please) www.bordersiam.org.uk and www.bordersiam.org.uk/ydi www.iamroadsmart.com The contents of this message

Re: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch?

2019-04-11 Thread bill
🤞I’ll do a trial run with the fly lead though Sent from my iPhone On 11 Apr 2019, at 17:09, Susan and Martin Scott mailto:susanandmar...@corringham99.free-online.co.uk>> wrote: Good - it looks more promising a situation. Roll on Stoneleigh! - Original Message - From

Re: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch?

2019-04-11 Thread bill
#x27;d have spotted that earlier! :-) Martin - Original Message - From: bill<mailto:bill_green_2...@hotmail.co.uk> To: quantumowners@googlegroups.com<mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 4:09 PM Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch? I took t

Re: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch?

2019-04-11 Thread bill
and drove home with him following. More shake down runs required. The reason my fly lead didn’t work was due to a 1amp fuse being in the cigar lighter plug, fuel pump fuse is 20amp, I’ve upped the fuse rating.Every trip is an adventure . Bill Sent from my iPhone On 9 Apr 2019, at 16:29, bill

Re: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch?

2019-04-09 Thread bill
Thanks for the timely warning Jim, I’ll stick to the red relay, the jumper lead will be getting fine tuned maybe fit it with a cigar lighter plug for a quick change option Bill Sent from my iPhone On 9 Apr 2019, at 16:01, Jim Hearne mailto:j...@quantums.info>> wrote: I wouldn’t u

Re: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch?

2019-04-09 Thread bill
on the connections match and when I’ve trialled the yellow relay I still have power to the fuel pump, both are rated at the same amps. Bill Sent from my iPhone On 9 Apr 2019, at 15:25, Jim Hearne mailto:j...@quantums.info>> wrote: Some of the relays have a diode in series with the c

Re: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch?

2019-04-09 Thread bill
Just as a matter of interest, what’s the difference if any between the ford red and yellow relays, I know the numbers on the pins are in the same position but other than that I’m in the dark Bill Sent from my iPhone On 9 Apr 2019, at 14:55, bill mailto:bill_green_2...@hotmail.co.uk>>

Fwd: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch?

2019-04-09 Thread bill
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: bill mailto:bill_green_2...@hotmail.co.uk>> Date: 9 April 2019 at 14:45:31 BST To: Steve Kodź mailto:st...@h4-turbo.co.uk>> Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch? I had over three hours this morning testing and checking, I

Re: [Quantum Owners] Inertia switch?

2019-04-08 Thread bill
result and try to find the break if there is one. I’ll take a look behind the kick panel in the morning. Bill Sent from my iPhone > On 8 Apr 2019, at 20:57, Susan and Martin Scott > wrote: > > Hi Bill, Forgive my memory... is this on an H4? if so, and the donor had a > fue

[Quantum Owners] Inertia switch?

2019-04-08 Thread bill
inertia cut off would be fitted before I splice in a new supply, stoneleigh isn’t far away. Many thanks. Bill Sent from my iPhone -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to qua

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

2019-04-02 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
he backplate Oh - and the reduced unsprung weight is not to be sniffed at... Best regards Bill Bill Allison Borders Group of Advanced Motorists Secretary (Cars) Chief Observer (Cars) 07702 739474 01750 22550 (before 21:00 please) www.bordersiam.org.uk and www.bordersiam.org.uk/ydi www.iamroadsm

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

2019-04-02 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
ing inside the caliper and lever arm lengths (handbrake and caliper) applies correct force on the pads for the given disc and wheel diameters. Best regards Bill Bill Allison Borders Group of Advanced Motorists Secretary (Cars) Chief Observer (Cars) 07702 739474 01750 22550 (befo

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake master cylinder conversions

2019-03-25 Thread bill
Do you still have rubber hoses to the calipers if they are you could clamp them off, if the pedal still has long travel problem is in master cylinder, if the pedal has no travel problem is in callipers Sent from my iPhone On 25 Mar 2019, at 13:24, Darren Siepka mailto:dar...@siepka.me.uk>> w

Re: [Quantum Owners] Thermostat

2019-01-28 Thread bill
all my projects just now but early February should see it sorted Bill Sent from my iPhone > On 28 Jan 2019, at 11:56, chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group > wrote: > > Bill, also check the fan earth wire. > My saloon had Huge overheating issues and I checked then replaced every

Re: [Quantum Owners] Thermostat

2019-01-28 Thread bill
My other kitcar is reading high on the gauge but the fan never cuts in, investigations required to determine whether it’s the sender , gauge, thermostat, fan or fan switch, Pity the heater never gets any warmer. Sent from my iPhone > On 27 Jan 2019, at 16:28, Derek Clews wrote: > > Thanks All

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Young driver interested in kit cars

2019-01-22 Thread bill
My next door neighbour has just told me he is selling his Q saloon, been off road years but starts and drives, its diesel and he wants £400 with some spares/extras Sent from my iPhone On 22 Jan 2019, at 14:26, 'Bill Jackson' via Quantum Owners Group mailto:quantumowners@google

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Young driver interested in kit cars

2019-01-22 Thread &#x27;Bill Jackson' via Quantum Owners Group
nt of enthusiasm, advice, expertise and practical help available.and lots of us have spares lying about that are perhaps now surplus to requirements.  Bill Jackson On Tuesday, 22 January 2019, 11:58:45 GMT, Julian Coleman wrote: Hi I have had an H4 for just over a year but thought I&#x

Re: [Quantum Owners] Dodgy messages?

2019-01-14 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
t (my wife's).  Best regards Bill Bill Allison Borders Group of Advanced Motorists Secretary (Cars) Chief Observer (Cars) 07702 739474 01750 22550 (before 21:00 please) www.bordersiam.org.uk and www.bordersiam.org.uk/ydi www.iamroadsmart.com The contents of this message, and any attach

Re: [Quantum Owners] Storage insurance

2018-12-05 Thread bill
2gether and Frank Pickles both quoted me under £110 fully comp and 4000 miles, extra miles only a few £’s per 1000 Bill Sent from my iPhone > On 5 Dec 2018, at 13:55, Derek Clews wrote: > > Dear All, > > Just for info. I have today been offered Restoration & Storage Ins

Re: [Quantum Owners] Mondeo discs on an H4

2018-11-23 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
Bill Thanks for the plug for my rebuild blog! It may also be helpful to know that it would have been much more difficult to identify discs for my rebuild and upgrade were it not for this website http://www.brakeworld.co.uk/brakeworld/appguide/webframe.htm which is still available despite the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Zetec alternator conversion pulley?

2018-08-26 Thread bill
Hi Ken, take a look on retro ford web site, they do a lot of the conversion parts for engine swaps. Bill Sent from my iPhone On 26 Aug 2018, at 11:43, Ken Needham mailto:fixit-wo...@hotmail.co.uk>> wrote: Hi, A conversion of the Zetec enables the alternator to be fitted under the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Ethanol in petrol

2018-08-21 Thread &#x27;Bill Allison' via Quantum Owners Group
etre. It's available from various reputable hose suppliers in the UK. Other well-known manufacturers of rubber products such as Goodyear will have equivalents.  Best regards Bill Bill Allison Borders Group of Advanced Motorists Vice Chair Secretary (Cars) Chief Observer (Cars) 07702 739

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Ethanol in petrol

2018-08-21 Thread bill
only changed last year, they hadn’t failed yet but we’re cracking badly all along it’s length. These pipes were supposed to be ethanol safe. Spare fuel pipe is now kept in stock in my shed in several sizes, just in case? No I know it will be used in the not too distant future. Bill Sent from my

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

2018-07-16 Thread bill
Might be interesting to see if he can produce the door end caps for the H4 Sent from my iPhone > On 16 Jul 2018, at 18:36, Rolf wrote: > > So is this 3D printed one a Fiesta set, or a Quantum set, the latter being a > bit more spaced around the hingepin? > (As mentioned in the QSC manual) > >

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Charging - or not!!

2018-07-13 Thread bill
A clip on ammeter is quite useful for this type of problem, from clipping onto the battery cable down to individual wires on any circuit, checking for charge or discharge and for checking whether battery is discharging when ignition is off Sent from my iPhone > On 13 Jul 2018, at 09:18, Jim He

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 electric windows

2018-06-16 Thread &#x27;Bill Jackson' via Quantum Owners Group
s) I'm not tooo far away. If this is of interest call PaulI will leave a contact number for me with him.  Bill On Saturday, 16 June 2018, 9:04, Susan and Martin Scott wrote: _filtered #yiv1991751203 {font-family:Cambria Math;} _filtered #yiv1991751203 {font-family

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Steering Wobble

2018-06-09 Thread bill
I had a similar problem on my Rickman after checking and changing things I decided to check the tracking, couldn’t be that I thought, but it was and after setting it up all the wobble and vibration was gone, worth a check at least, I used my homemade tracking tool and I can get it near enough S

Re: [Quantum Owners] Insurance claim

2018-05-18 Thread &#x27;Bill Jackson' via Quantum Owners Group
te respray...especially as there are people on here who can support your claim for a higher value than the open market might command??? Very best wishes.  On Friday, 18 May 2018, 16:47, bill wrote: They will get a quote from one of their list of approved repairers, much dearer Sent from

Re: [Quantum Owners] Insurance claim

2018-05-18 Thread bill
he > underwriters not the broker. Makes you wonder if the insurance co’s know > what they are underwriting? > > Derek > > > > >> On 18 May 2018, at 15:39, bill wrote: >> >> Quite often with panel damage on vehicles over 10 years old the cost

Re: [Quantum Owners] Insurance claim

2018-05-18 Thread bill
Quite often with panel damage on vehicles over 10 years old the cost of repair usually far our strips it’s value, in the eyes of insurers anyhow, I would think only option would be for them to write it off and you to keep the “salvage” and repair at your leisure, I don’t know if it would be cat

Re: [Quantum Owners] Semi synthetic oil

2018-05-10 Thread bill
I too use castrol gtx, I usually pick it up from Tesco when it’s on offer Bill Sent from my iPhone On 10 May 2018, at 14:27, chris.quant via Quantum Owners Group mailto:quantumowners@googlegroups.com>> wrote: I’ve always run mine on Castrol GTX 15/40 Chris G From: Sonia<

Re: [Quantum Owners] Clem's Back...with his Xtreme 😀

2018-04-22 Thread &#x27;Bill Jackson' via Quantum Owners Group
r, I think. Still missing all 4 of the Quantums I've owned and hoping to see them at Stoneleigh.  Bill  On Sunday, 22 April 2018, 9:07, robmirach wrote: Well done. Are you bringing it to stoneleigh Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From:

Re: [Quantum Owners] H4 EFI ECU

2017-12-20 Thread Bill Jackson
If you need a replacement ecu, turbobreakers may be able to helpthis is their flEbay user name.Bill On Wednesday, 20 December 2017, 15:28, Jim Hearne wrote: Yes, the diagnostic port is just a 3 pin connector, usually in loom across the rear of the engine bay.There is also often an

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 distributor

2017-11-13 Thread bill
Great news Mike, Bill Sent from my iPhone On 12 Nov 2017, at 21:03, Mike mailto:tabo...@gmail.com>> wrote: Yes, it's been a long time, but. I gave up trying all the different things mentioned by the many kind and helpful replies to my question but nothing seemed to work. I t

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