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by HenryClarkson
Sat Jun 20, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fuel cut off solenoid
Replies: 8
Views: 2773

Re: Fuel cut off solenoid

It will be a mechanical problem, not electrical, when power is applied the plunger opens the valve against a spring, if the power fails then the spring returns the plunger to the closed position. If it gets stuck, then when the power is removed it stays open - which is the situation you have. That ...
by HenryClarkson
Sat Jun 20, 2020 10:38 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fuel cut off solenoid
Replies: 8
Views: 2773

Re: Fuel cut off solenoid

rita wrote: ↑Sat Jun 20, 2020 10:26 am Its quite easy to remove the solenoid , it could a perished seal or a bit of foreign matter .
Thanks, i will have another go.

Thanks all for quick responses
by HenryClarkson
Sat Jun 20, 2020 10:12 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fuel cut off solenoid
Replies: 8
Views: 2773

Re: Fuel cut off solenoid

That does make sense. I had read on another thread that the solenoid can be removed and cleaned and i thought id do that, if easy, before trying to find an electrical problem.
Ill check all of the obviuos connections.
Thanks again
by HenryClarkson
Sat Jun 20, 2020 9:25 am
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fuel cut off solenoid
Replies: 8
Views: 2773

Re: Fuel cut off solenoid

I'm fairly certain that you can remove it without removing the pump but equally I would suspect it being an electrical problem rather than mechanical. have you check the wiring to the solenoid and feeds and earths when switching off? the fuel shut off soleniod is a hefty piece of work and you can f...
by HenryClarkson
Fri Jun 19, 2020 9:03 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fuel cut off solenoid
Replies: 8
Views: 2773

Fuel cut off solenoid

Hi all I wondered if anyone can confirm if i can remove the fuel cut off solenoid without taking the fuel pump out??? It is running on after a decent run and wont stop when key is removed... I might be able to clean it and put it back if i can remove it. Thanks in advance. Meant to say 2.5d 99 facel...
by HenryClarkson
Sun Mar 29, 2020 10:47 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?
Replies: 30
Views: 21405

Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Bob wrote: ↑Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:59 am Frustrating or what? ](*,)

Could a work buddy drop it off by your door? [-o<

Cheers bob.
Just annoying and my garage is probably closed anyway.
Plenty to tinker with in meantime 👍🏻
by HenryClarkson
Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:05 pm
Forum: Bongo Chat
Topic: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?
Replies: 30
Views: 21405

Re: Stuck At Home During The Pandemic?

Managed to get a few jobs done this week whilst "working from home" [-X
Cant believe I have a reconditioned turbo that has been delivered to the office I am not allowed to go to :oops:
by HenryClarkson
Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:41 pm
Forum: Techie Stuff
Topic: Fitting drop links and Arb's (front & rear)
Replies: 11
Views: 7116

Re: Fitting drop links and Arb's (front & rear)

wonkanoby wrote: ↑Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:14 am best plans to spray them up well before hand

hardest part of it is removing the rusted nuts and bolts

be sure its back on ground level before final tightening of link nuts
by HenryClarkson
Mon Mar 23, 2020 10:59 pm
Forum: Pimp My Bongo
Topic: Side decal remover
Replies: 15
Views: 12927

Re: Side decal remover

+1 for toffee wheel. I tried everything else. Best 6 quid ever.

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