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by David2021
Sun Jul 26, 2026 10:21 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Dynamo removal
Replies: 3
Views: 38448

Re: Dynamo removal

After a bit more playing around, I finally bit the bullet and ordered a new solid state regulator…fitted it yesterday and of course it worked perfectly!Took the car out today for about 80 miles and happiness ensued! I’ll take the car to Prescott VSCC next weekend to see if I can find out a bit more ...
by David2021
Fri Jun 05, 2026 11:06 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Choke control light
Replies: 6
Views: 40013

Re: Choke control light

I found I had a better cover & even had the correct number! I fitted it & connected the wires and it works ! Result!
by David2021
Wed May 20, 2026 10:37 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Dynamo removal
Replies: 3
Views: 38448

Re: Dynamo removal

Thanks for your helpful reply. With the help of a competent friend we checked all the outputs & readings and all was in good health...in fact he made a slight adjustment to the regulator . BUT still no positive reading on the ammeter. Then I carried out a very basic check...ran the engine at 1500-20...
by David2021
Fri May 08, 2026 11:23 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Dynamo removal
Replies: 3
Views: 38448

Dynamo removal

Any tips for taking the Dynamo off? My blue car has no shroud on the radiator ( which doesn't seem to affect the cooling (new radiator!) and is not too difficult. The green car has a shroud (and a Special Equipment dynamo - still a C45PV3). The adjuster bolt and the rear "hinge " bolt are easy to re...
by David2021
Fri May 08, 2026 11:09 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Dynamo removal
Replies: 0
Views: 11048

Dynamo removal

Any tips for taking the Dynamo off?
by David2021
Fri Mar 27, 2026 6:58 pm
Forum: Meetings, Rallies and Events
Topic: Rallye de Fougeres
Replies: 0
Views: 37147

Rallye de Fougeres

I have just received the list of entries for this event and was delighted to see with my 12 Tourer (no 74) another one (no 166 from Wales) and a 16hp coach built drophead also from Wales no 167. I look forward to meeting you both! Should be a fun event, there are a great selection of cars. David Har...
by David2021
Fri Mar 06, 2026 11:34 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Choke control light
Replies: 6
Views: 40013

Re: Choke control light

Success...in al their furred up glory!
by David2021
Fri Mar 06, 2026 11:33 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Choke control light
Replies: 6
Views: 40013

Re: Choke control light

I don't think that worked! Trying again!
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by David2021
Fri Mar 06, 2026 11:27 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Choke control light
Replies: 6
Views: 40013

Re: Choke control light

The plate removed had a broken Paxolin (?)strip with a terminal.
The "new" one simply has a terminal!
I will try again to add pictures!

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by David2021
Wed Mar 04, 2026 12:31 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Choke control light
Replies: 6
Views: 40013

Choke control light

I found that there was a water leak and the culprit was the aluminium casing at the rear of the cylinder head. Fortunately my spare cylinder head had one attached. I removed it to see wha sort of condition it was in and it appeared intact. I then removed the leaking one…photos attached I hope. Clean...