[Quantum Owners] 2+2 Intermittent Cutting Out

2014-05-27 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya folks I am after some advise please? Q2-002 keeps cutting out at intermittent times. It feels like fuel as it splutters and hunts, and I have cleaned the carbs, replaced the fuel line with shiny copper ones, replaced the fuel filter to the fuel pump, and fitted new rubber pipes to all

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Intermittent Cutting Out

2014-05-27 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
for rust, especially if you still have the Ford rubber push on connections. Jim On 27/05/2014 20:58, 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group wrote: Hiya folks I am after some advise please? Q2-002 keeps cutting out at intermittent times. It feels like fuel as it splutters and hunts

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Intermittent Cutting Out

2014-05-28 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
:* 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group javascript: *Sent:* Tuesday, May 27, 2014 8:58 PM *To:* quantu...@googlegroups.com javascript: *Subject:* [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Intermittent Cutting Out Hiya folks I am after some advise please? Q2-002 keeps cutting out at intermittent times

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 boot struts plus roof issues

2014-06-01 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya If you have vinyl roof, then they do shrink - happened on both my old MG, and the 2+2. Now got a mohair / double duck (cannot remember which!), This will not shrink. My solution was to put rubber strips as per for sealing to door fram on the top of the windows - this helped, and also

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Intermittent Cutting Out

2014-06-05 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya folks Thanks for all the suggestions - I have fitted a new coil, and new HT Coil leads - I realised the 'new' leads were 4-5 years old, and the HT Coil lead was even older... Time flies when you are having fun ;-) Fingers crossed... TTFN James T Q2-002 -- -- You received this message

[Quantum Owners] Re: Parts needed

2014-06-11 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya Don Trimming in Erdington / Birmingham did mine in mohair - very good job. Hope this helps. James T Q2-002 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Intermittent Cutting Out

2014-08-02 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya folks Think (touch wood) I have fixed Q2-002 - looks like the 'Accelerator Pump Diaphragm' in the carb had gone a bit iffy - replaced both the diaphragms - car has behaved for the last week and a half... Many thanks for all the help and suggestions :-) Best regards James T Q2-002 --

[Quantum Owners] Re: QMOPS Help

2014-09-24 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya This was on another forum (Thanks to JBW!). http://www.fordopedia.org/parts-catalog/fiesta-mk1 From this the fuel lines are 8mm feed and 6mm return - I would have thought it was the same as the Mk2 though - 10mm / 8mm :) The Brake lines are as follows - from the sheet - it is the same as

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: QMOPS Help

2014-09-25 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya folks Oops - was sure I purchased 10/8mm for mine - just got the measuring stick out, and I have 8/6mm. Must have had a senior baldy bloke moment. Thanks for the update. TTFN James T -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners

[Quantum Owners] Curborough 2014 Pics

2014-11-02 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya folks First off - thanks to Vince for yet another great day at Curborough - even managed to order the weather again. Don't know how you do it... The pics I have taken of the day have been uploaded to my webspace as below. http://www.jt142.talktalk.net/ Best regards James T Q2-002 --

[Quantum Owners] Re: Eddie Ruskin

2014-11-16 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Just a quick 'Get Well Soon' Eddie, and my thoughts are with you. Best regards James T Q2-002 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from

[Quantum Owners] Re: Eddie Ruskin

2014-12-23 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya Bostin news Eddie - take care, and our thoughts are with you. Best regards James T, Claire n Meg -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Quantum Owners Group group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To

Re: [Quantum Owners] 2+2 Tow bar

2015-01-25 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
away from you Bob Sent from my iPad On 25 Jan 2015, at 15:01, 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group quantu...@googlegroups.com javascript: wrote: Hiya I'm in Cannock (North Birmingham) if you want to have a look to see how mine it fitted? It is bolted to the boot floor, and it looks

[Quantum Owners] Curborough 2015 Pictures

2015-10-26 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya folks Many thanks to Vince & the team for another good day - the weather certainly made it entertaining!! I have uploaded the photos to my website - the link is below:- http://www.jt142.talktalk.net Best regards James T Q2-002 Pictures -- -- You

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Problem with shiny new carb (possible cause; idiot trying to fit it)

2016-05-06 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
tempted to set fire to it and just get an Audi A3 on lease (joke!) > > > Sent from my iPad > > On 6 May 2016, at 19:54, 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group < > quantu...@googlegroups.com > wrote: > > Hiya > > Nice to meet you at Stoneleigh. Been thinking about your

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Problem with shiny new carb (possible cause; idiot trying to fit it)

2016-05-07 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya Probably for the same reason I did - you can actually fix and tweak it without needing a degree in computer science with a budget to match :) And it will not rust. Hope you get it sorted soon. TTFN James T -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[Quantum Owners] Curborough 2016

2016-10-30 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya folks First off - many thanks to Vince, the marshals and catering staff for another cracking day at Curborough. It was great to say hi to all who attended again this year. I have uploaded the photos to my website - please find the link below. http://www.bostin.photography TTFN James T

[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 distributor

2017-03-29 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi I posted this back in Nov 2013 (glad the search facility works!). It may help with the ignition modules. Finally found the code for the ignition module - the pattern code is XEI9 (Xray, Echo, Indigo, Niner), a quick search shows several other codes - FORD 6153380, ROVER NJQ10001. FORD 6

[Quantum Owners] Curborough 2017

2017-10-28 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya folks Many thanks to Vince, the marshals and the catering staff for yet another brilliant track day at Curborough today. Well done for booking good and dry weather this year. For those interested the photographs I have taken are on my website www.bostin.photography under Gallery /

Re: [Quantum Owners] Curborough 2017

2017-10-29 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
C Marshall's for another excellent > Curborough, with the customary great weather. > > Regards, > Steve > -- > h4-turbo.co.uk > quantumowners.club > > On 28 October 2017 23:36:12 "'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group" < > quantu...@googlegroups.com > wrote

[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 Carburettor Problems

2018-05-14 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Nigel F77 OFE drinks fuel like no-ones business, but she spends most of her time with the choke open. It could be the butterflies are a bit sticky. I found the Ford Escort Mk3 Haynes book of lies has the carb / choke rebuild. I would also check the fuel line, mine has a feed and return,

[Quantum Owners] Re: 2+2 Carburettor Problems

2018-05-16 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Nigel Don't know if this is allowed on here, but please find a link to the download for the Escort Mk3, you are looking at section 4A http://buju357.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/ford-escort-mk34-service-repair-manual.html Best regards James T On Wednesday, 16 May 2018 08:38:30 UTC+1, Nigel

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

2018-09-06 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi This won't help, but Q2-002 has always had a low clutch bite, so I don't know if it is a 'feature' of the early Quantums. It does not drag or creep though. I can have a look for the build manual if you want to see if it has any modifications? Best regards James T www.bostin.photography

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

2018-07-13 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi This is really strange - must be down to the weather... Q2-002 had the same problem, I thought it was the battery, changed it, then a new alternator. I eventually found thanks to Jim senior that there is a wire from the battery which goes from the battery negative to just above the

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

2019-01-23 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Martin My Q is a 1989 XR2 CHV model, I did list all the codes (somewhere!) not sure if it was on this or the other forum, but I can confirm both the genuine Ford and the Disco one worked with no issues at all. I have done a search, but cannot find the post, but it does not help I can't

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

2019-01-23 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi again Martin I found this post from March 17 which was a copy from Nov 13... Wonders of the internet :) Hi I posted this back in Nov 2013 (glad the search facility works!). It may help with the ignition modules. Finally found the code for the ignition module - the pattern code is XEI9

Re: [Quantum Owners] Barry the painter?

2019-01-03 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Mike I had the same issue with Q2-002 a few years ago, it would tick over all day, or run on full throttle, but cut out in between. It turned out the fuel line was breaking up inside the pipe, and bits of steel were somehow getting through the filter into the carb, and blocking the 'normal

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

2019-01-24 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi If you still have the large 'pancake' filter, it could be vapour lock on the fuel line as it is quite a nice little heat trap. I have changed to an K filter, but I also wrapped the rubber hose in alumunium tape which seemed to help. Best regards James T Q2-002 www.bostin.photography >

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

2019-01-22 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
> > Hi > I use Quantum 2+2 Q2-002 every day as my daily drive, as well as for 2 weeks holiday (200 miles each way!) every year. Touch wood the only real issues have been the fuel line, muck in the carb (from the fuel line!), and the ignition module (ride on the truck with flashy lights). As

[Quantum Owners] Re: Charging 2+2 query

2019-03-23 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya folks Just a quick update, and thanks for the further suggestions. I have fitted the new alternator, and all is now well with Q2-002. Hopefully get a refund on the faulty unit - still just under the 12 months warranty. > > Best regards > James T > Q2-002 > www.bostin.photography > --

[Quantum Owners] Re: Charging 2+2 query

2019-03-12 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya folks Really daft question - I have ordered a new alternator, but it won't fit. The seller is absolutely adamant it is the correct one, and says that it is a right hand fit, and it is the correct unit. I have arranged a return. I have Googled, and it looks like it should a left hand

[Quantum Owners] Re: Charging 2+2 query

2019-03-08 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya folks Thanks for the suggestions on the connector - will have a look at this as well. Have a good weekend :) Best regards James T Q2-002 www.bostin.photography On Thursday, 7 March 2019 19:22:19 UTC, Jamest142 wrote: > > Hiya folks > > Q2-002 is in disgrace at the moment... As well as

[Quantum Owners] Re: Charging 2+2 query

2019-03-20 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya folks Many thanks for the suggestions - new unit not been fitted yet due to a week in Blackpool being in the way... Will keep you posted as to whether fixed or not. Best regards James T Q2-002 www.bostin.photography -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: Charging 2+2 query

2019-03-12 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya folks Thanks for the reply, I have checked, and confirm I have the 'under' type of bracket, so require the Left Hand unit. Easiest way was to swap for a 'Pinto' style alternator, so all sorted. Just got to wait for the lovely weather so I can actually fit it... Best regards James T

[Quantum Owners] Charging 2+2 query

2019-03-07 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya folks Q2-002 is in disgrace at the moment... As well as a burst heater hose (to be fixed when it is dry!), she is having charging issues if anyone can offer any advise please? The charge light is on very dimly most of the time at all rev speeds, when running with no load the voltage is

[Quantum Owners] Re: Charging 2+2 query

2019-03-07 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi folks Many thanks for the advise - I have ordered a new alternator (not a Refurb this time!!). Best regards James T Q2-002 www.bostin.photography -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send

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

2019-05-21 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Dave Check the fuse (no 6 if I remember correctly!), mine failed, and the burst the radiator... Best regards James T Q2-002 www.bostin.photography On Monday, 20 May 2019 23:25:41 UTC+1, Dave English wrote: > > Hi Ian > > Always appreciate a good observation. > > Pulling the vacuum hose can

[Quantum Owners] Re: Alternator Fiesta/ Quantum

2019-11-12 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Also make sure you get the correct left or right handed one. I have not long purchased a new alternator for Q2-002, and the way the adjuster bracket was mounted, I have to obtain a unit for a OHV engine, not a CVH engine. The adjuster bracket for the CVH should go over the alternator,

[Quantum Owners] Curborough 2019

2019-10-21 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi folks Many thanks to Vince and the team for the catering / marshalling yesterday, and for yet another brilliant day at Curborough near Lichfield. Vince again managed to book the good weather, and the day went well. The photographs for the event are now available on www.bostin.photography,

Re: [Quantum Owners] QOC in the News

2019-10-28 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi 3 trucks?? Let me guess - the 1st one was too small, the 2nd was too big, and the 3rd was just right? At least you got home safe. TTFN -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to

[Quantum Owners] Re: Curborough 2019

2019-10-26 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Steve Many thanks for the ask, I am more than happy for the pictures to be used. I have sent a disc with the 'unlogo'd' pics to vince, if you want any emailing over, let me know. Did your car behave itself on the way home? Best regards James T Q2-002 www.bostin.photography On Monday,

[Quantum Owners] Re: New Tech for us?

2019-11-20 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi I had one of these around 6 months ago, put it down, but now can't find it... Sorry - had to be done :) Best regards James T Q2-002 www.bostin.photography -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this

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

2020-04-07 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Dave & Derek Many thanks for the suggestions / information. I have ordered Mintex front pads and rear shoes, I have also cheated, and ordered both 15mm and 17.5mm cylinders, so I should hopefully have the right ones. With regards to the switch, it seems to be so tight I am in danger of

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

2020-04-06 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Many thanks for your assistance as always, should keep me occupied and out of mischief, or an excuse *not* to have to tidy the loft out. I will be making an electronic fan switch, found some parts I purchased 25 odd years ago, knew they would be useful sometime :) Best regards James T

[Quantum Owners] Re: QOC Website

2020-04-20 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Steve The site works for me on Epic, and Chrome if that helps. Have fun James T Q2-002 www.bostin.photography On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 9:36:36 AM UTC+1, Steve Kodz wrote: > > I hope everyone is staying safe and well during these difficult times. > > As I am currently isolating too

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

2020-04-06 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hiya folks I am after some advise please? I am looking to change the rear brake cylinders on Q2-002 as I have a very minor weep issue, I have read both the build manuals, and both state that these are not standard Fiesta parts. The late build manual says 'change the rear wheel cylinders to

[Quantum Owners] Re: Gelcoat query

2020-08-15 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Q2-002 had the same problem - was red, then went very pink. I had a respray carried out, but it cracked and crazed after a couple of years. I have now rubbed the paintwork down so it is flat, and used a product called 'Presto Pro PBR Paint Sealer' for Gelcoat. Basically you smear the

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

2020-05-31 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi folks Many thanks for all the suggestions and help as always, I have had the new brakes fitted, the cylinders were not weeping, they were proper leaking, and the units fitted were 15mm bore. Also needed new rear flexi pipes as the originals were welded to the pipes... Also finally fitted

Re: [Quantum Owners] Rear Trailing Arms

2021-07-07 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
metal plates that hold the speakers, this will reveal a much > larger opening in the actual GRP itself. > > Darren > > > On Wed, 7 Jul 2021, 11:49 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group, < > quantu...@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >> Hi folks >> >> I ho

Re: [Quantum Owners] Rear Trailing Arms

2021-07-07 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
gt; It’s tight down there, it’s right next to the chassis tube and it’s a nut > and washer, don’t drop them ! > > It was a shame they couldn’t put a captive nut in there. > > Jim > > > *From:* 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group > *Sent:* Wednesday, July 7, 202

Re: [Quantum Owners] Rear Trailing Arms

2021-07-07 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
hrough the speaker holes. > It’s tight down there, it’s right next to the chassis tube and it’s a nut > and washer, don’t drop them ! > > It was a shame they couldn’t put a captive nut in there. > > Jim > > > *From:* 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group > *Sen

Re: [Quantum Owners] Rear Trailing Arms

2021-07-07 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
asher, don’t drop them ! > > It was a shame they couldn’t put a captive nut in there. > > Jim > > > *From:* 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group > *Sent:* Wednesday, July 7, 2021 11:47 AM > *To:* Quantum Owners Group > *Subject:* [Quantum Owners] Rear Trailing Arms >

[Quantum Owners] Rear Trailing Arms

2021-07-07 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi folks I hope you are all keeping safe. Q2-002 has failed her MOT on rear trailing arms, so needs the new ones to be fitted. Can anyone advise how to get to the front mounting points please? The only way I can think is through the speaker holes on the left / right of the rear seat, or is

[Quantum Owners] Re: Photo Request

2021-07-07 Thread 'Jamest142' via Quantum Owners Group
Hi Sorry Steve, I've only just seen this. If you still need a photo, have a look through the Curborough ones on my website, you are welcome to use any of these if it helps. Best regards James T Q2-002 www.bostin.photography On Friday, June 11, 2021 at 3:56:16 PM UTC+1 Steve Kodz wrote: >