Ali King Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 I notice most of the above are missing oil and corrosion (which I had assumed to be mandatory), so just in the interest of balance ... (Actually, it is looking a bit better than this now, and very gradually improving). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 26 minutes ago, stuart said: Nope but close in its origin. Stuart. Pi fuel pump. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) PI fuel pump released from the boot and used under bonnet ? Mick Richards  edit: Oops, phone updated and Kevo beat me to it. Edited April 19, 2021 by Motorsport Mickey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 +2 for P I pump but why ??????????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpmf Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 hour ago, stuart said: Nope but close in its origin. Stuart. Ah, Lucas PI fuel pump. Mine's been relegated to the parts shelf, only time I touched it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnC Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) Never mind... Edited April 19, 2021 by JohnC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 hour ago, roy53 said: +2 for P I pump but why ??????????? It was used as part of an aborted EFI trial and at the time that picture was taken it was still in place. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) Fuel pump? Bob Doh, had not seen the 2nd page ! Edited April 19, 2021 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Will Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 Bit of a peeve of mine, but having witnessed horrible burns when a apprentices steel watch band grounded out between a positive battery terminal and the battery strap.  But I suppose you could also practice your welding skills with an errant spanner. I find it interesting that seven posters have said to hell with originally and use a battery with the terminals at the back.  Makes sense.  Three posters should at least insulate the positive terminals. Always good to see other owners maintenance and handiwork. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jpmf Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Will said:  Three posters should at least insulate the positive terminals. Always good to see other owners maintenance and handiwork. I insulated the battery clamp with a piece of rubber edging... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 Watch, ring(s), bracelet(s) should be removed when working on a car in order to avoid electrical shorts/burns, but also to avoid the devices getting filthy. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 Plenty of inspiration so far. Well its 25% of an engine bay! Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted April 19, 2021 Report Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) I can second the comments about burns from shorting the battery on a watch bracelet. Here's my under bonnet picture - definitely not one for the originality buffs, and not pristine by any means. Rgds Ian    Edited April 19, 2021 by Ian Vincent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) Here we go, click on to enlarge: Â Â Â Â Â Â Bob. Â Edited April 20, 2021 by Lebro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bfg Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 17 hours ago, Will said: Bit of a peeve of mine, but having witnessed horrible burns when a apprentices steel watch band grounded out between a positive battery terminal and the battery strap.  But I suppose you could also practice your welding skills with an errant spanner. I never wear jewelry nor a watch ..but it's a point I'd not thought about before - so Thank You for the warning ..which I will duly pass on to any helper.  My own battery '+' terminal has a rubber hood over it, which I feel is prudent for when I rest a spanner or removed part up there. But I was dismayed to see there is no cover over the (constantly live) + terminals on the solenoid, or starter motor, to any of the terminals on the voltage regulator. My job list includes going through all the wiring, replacing any home crimped connector with a soldered one, to correct the wiring size on some, and to otherwise use heat-shrink to cover any wire (live when switched) or vulnerable to dirt / moisture, when I remove clean and Vaseline every terminal. It's a time consuming business, but I approach it as therapy. And man.. do I need that !   Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Here's mine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 And from a slightly different (non-TR) beast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Here is my perfectly standard 3a engine bay unless you can see any changes ?? (oh the dizzy cap and plug leads were fitted on Sunday due to a miss fire whilst racing) a bit blingy for me.  Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Quite a few changes theer I think Hamish ! Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BRENDA1 Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Bob it’s a good job H has not got a larger engine bay or there wood be more changes. Mike Redrose Group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 50 minutes ago, Lebro said: Quite a few changes theer I think Hamish ! Bob. Really ?? I thought it was standard honest officer. might try one of those concours thingamajigs Can you get minus scores?  27 minutes ago, BRENDA1 said: Bob it’s a good job H has not got a larger engine bay or there wood be more changes. Mike Redrose Group Mike are you saying it’s cluttered !!!!  Good fun though isn’t it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave-lewis Posted April 20, 2021 Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 Ok Here's mine Dave from Sunny Spain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted April 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2021 (edited)  On 4/19/2021 at 6:25 PM, Will said: Three posters should at least insulate the positive terminals. Indeed not insulated positiv terminals seem to win the price! In the case of an traffic accident this can cause interesting variations of the issue.... Edited April 21, 2021 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted April 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) Silence? Please remember my intention for this thread: "For the owner it can be very useful to get informations about want is wrong or damaged there......" This is a look from the left under my bonnet And one from the right Ciao, Marco Edited April 21, 2021 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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