Hi all, just joined the site so thought I'd intorduce myself (if there's anyone out there, seems really quiet?) Project started 2005, divorce and all the...
Hi all, just joined the site so thought I'd intorduce myself (if there's anyone out there, seems really quiet?) Project started 2005, divorce and all the...
... Sorry about the delay in letting this through. For some reason I must have missed the Groups "new mail from new member" email, as just got the 'message...
Hi JB, Very little happening on this list nowadays, I suggest you sign up to :- http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk ........plenty of Locost related discussion...
Geoff: Locost builders would be a much better site in some aspects; however, it has become a depository for tons of spam. Someone should take on the job as...
RE:hiHeya,how are you doing recently ? I would like to introduce you a very good company which i knew.Their website is www.biz-ele.com .They can offer you...
Hi all: I have a dual master cylinder for a Triumph Spitfire, 1976-08 US model. The item is stamped as a LUCAS part, but an 'S' cast in by one port and a 'P'...
Thanks! That's two suggestions of the meaning, and I'll take that as confirmation. Bill Bernard ... From: ts6023 <c.beijersbergen@...> Subject: [locost]...
Yes, I'm building a Locost, in the U.S. I asked the question here because the brake system is from an English car (a Triumph Spitfire) and I thought I would...
Are you sure, you want to use a Lucas cylinder??? There was a reason that "Lucas" was referenced too, as the "Prince of Darkness". I can remember back to my...
I've heard more Lucas electrical jokes that I'd care to remember, but never any for mechanical parts. Were they problematic also? If so, I'd assume there would...
Thomas, I certainly hope not! I'm trying to stay away from electrics by Lucas, Prince of Darkness, but I think their other stuff is OK. Bill B. ... From:...
I think so. I drove Triumph cars years ago and never had any problem with the brakes. Also, the pedal assembly bolts on nicely to the box I built to hold it. I...
Bill There are lots of Triumph parts sources, and numerous mechanics who work on Triumphs on this side of the Atlantic. I just have to mention that over the...
Mike, that seems to be the guess of the other respondents as well. Thanks for the confirmation. Looking back, that should have been obvious to me. Thanks,...
Ed, I drove a Spitfire and a TR6 back in the '70's. The Spit had some electrical problems, mostly the headlight switch would tend to self-destruct. (But the...
Bill, In 1961 I bought a year old TR3 with 9K miles on it and traded it in 1963 for a new first year MG-B. I had put about 70K miles on each car and never had...
... Most Lucas problems are due to maintainence issues. (lack of) Mostly resistance problems due to resistance build-up across conectors. Remember the...
Is this pointless as in hopeless???? ;-] I've owned several British cars some even moved under their own power and the worst problem I ever had electrically...
Hi All, Am trying to start my car (Locost XR4x4) and am having a little hitch with fuel. It has a Bosch K Jetronic system and I am trying find a definitive ...
Hi nigel, from the fuel filter there is a small trangle on 1 of the 2 m12 connectors to the fuel meetering head.. which is the inlet. on the top you will have...
I am almost ready to put the car on the ground. I need to find and install emergency brakes. I have a mazda RZ7 differential and calipers. Does anyone have...
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