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341. Re: Brake Issues Still (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:27:09 -0400; Greg, Let's start with the basics. You think the pedal is going too far to the floor, right? What can cause the pedal to move too far? Or why is it moving too far. The only thing I can think of is th; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00011.html (10,779 bytes)
342. RE: Brake Issues Still (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:38:29 -0400; Stephen, That's an outstanding idea!!! John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948@cox.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V (B1106) 75 Bricklin SV1 (#; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00014.html (7,955 bytes)
343. Re: Brake Issues Still - Solved (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:49:09 -0400; Greg, It might be worth a phone call to Caldone'd customer service dept. I would not have thought about that since THEY rebuilt the system for you. THEY should have set it to specs. That's why I was; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00020.html (7,906 bytes)
344. Articles needed (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:30:54 -0400; I know you all are probably getting tired of hearing this, but: I N E E D A R T I C L E S ! I've only got about 4 in reserve to lay out the Jan. issue, which will start Nov 1st. So come on. You've ha; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00021.html (9,051 bytes)
345. RE: Alternator/Battery/Charging Issue (part 1) (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:15:56 -0400; Steven gives some good advice. You may not get 14+V when you read the battery if the car is idling. Many alternators do not put out enough power at idle. You may need to increase the rpms to about 15; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00030.html (9,312 bytes)
346. RE: Alternator/Battery/Charging Issue (part 2) (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:16:25 -0400; This is also a good test, but I prefer using a multimeter in the ammeter configuration. That way you'll actually get a current reading. The clock or memory for an updated radio should be drawing som; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00031.html (7,959 bytes)
347. Re: Volatage Regulator Wires (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:48:32 -0400; any Greg, Can you tell what color the wire is? Can you take a picture of the connector and wiring and email it to me? Unfortunately I have the front fenders back on my car, so it won't be as easy to; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00034.html (8,255 bytes)
348. RE: Engine will not start. (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:21:24 -0400; Greg, In addition to Steven's comments, try pullng the hightension line from the distributor and hold it near a metal part and see if you get a spark. If you get one there and not at a plug, then you; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00039.html (8,149 bytes)
349. Re: Engine will not start. (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:07:13 -0400; Greg, Well technically you are right, all the leads from the distributor are high tension - ie. 20,000+ Volts. But the wire I'm reffering to is the output wire from the coil to the distributor to the; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00040.html (8,181 bytes)
350. Re: Update so far (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:06:38 -0400; Greg, Leaving the plugs out over night should cure the problem. But you can also clear a flooding by pressing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there. Then crank the engine f; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00042.html (7,759 bytes)
351. Re: Still no start (part 1) (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:51:03 -0400; Greg, Let's go back to basics. I will make an assumption here, but you already said it, that the engine is turning over when you try to start it. It would be a big help if you have a helper. Someone; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00047.html (8,291 bytes)
352. Re: Still no start (part 3 of 3) (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:56:55 -0400; e. Are the points gapped enough? You will need to use a wrench on the crankshaft bolt and slowly turn the engine over until you see finger on the points at the top of one of the lobes of the distribu; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00049.html (8,202 bytes)
353. Re: Still no start (part 2 of 3) (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:57:02 -0400; a. Start by pulling a spark plug wire off any spark plug. Hold the wire about 1/8" to 1/4" away from some good piece of metal (not the carb) and have the helper try and start the engine. Do you see; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00050.html (8,820 bytes)
354. Re: Points (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:12:53 -0400; I stand corrected: George Geislinger just emailed me: Points are usually set between .16 and .20. .Plugs get .30 -.32 I was going from memory, and I guess my memory is failing me. :) John John T. Bla; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00051.html (6,812 bytes)
355. Re: Points - fusible link - fixed (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:34:34 -0400; Greg, If that's the case, why not put a set of points and condenser back into the dist. for the weekend? John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948@cox.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00055.html (7,589 bytes)
356. Re: Car started (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2007 08:09:21 -0400; Greg, CONGRADULATIONS!!!!! Glad to hear it!!! That choke wire is switched 12V. So when the car is in the run position there is power to the choke. In fact I use that wire to get power for the relay o; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00059.html (7,586 bytes)
357. Off topic - Music (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:07:09 -0400; Hey gang, I know this is off topic, but... For anyone living in the IL, MN, NT, ND, SD, WI, WY, area you might want to check this out. The US Army Field Band is on their fall tour. I've attached the; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00066.html (8,468 bytes)
358. Re: Off topic - Music (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:33:22 -0400; Greg, Fantastic!! Congrads. I'll bet he's very happy and proud! John John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948@cox.net Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229 48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V (; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00068.html (7,412 bytes)
359. Mailing list Roster (part 1 of 3) (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:39:14 -0400; It's been quite a while since I've updated the mailing list roster. For those of you that are new to the list, I maintain the Master Bricklin Registry, as listing of all known cars. On this mailing; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00069.html (8,044 bytes)
360. Mailing list Roster (part 2 of 3) (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:40:06 -0400; -- adam@lazur.org Alaimoknj@optonline.com altec210@yahoo.com aquaholic@robertdaley.net bbunin@sbcglobal.net bfarewell@aol.com billdaines@earthlink.net blackbricklin@yahoo.com blisson@sympatico.ca bri; /html/bricklin/2007-10/msg00070.html (7,438 bytes)

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