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by killysprint
Thu Aug 15, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: The Public Bar - General Chat
Topic: Classic Car Tuning - A recommendation from a ham fisted clots
Replies: 0
Views: 864

Classic Car Tuning - A recommendation from a ham fisted clots

Please if this breaches the rules of the forum please remove!! I have no association with AG Classic Car Tuning other than being a Happy Customer!! I'd been having issues with my Sprint running (extremely) rich and starting problems for a number of years, and to honest was stopping me using the car...
by killysprint
Mon Jul 08, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: New Dizzy Cap and Leads...
Replies: 8
Views: 1679

Re: New Dizzy Cap and Leads...

Dizzy cap - there's a std Unipart NOS (GDC134) one on eBay at this morning. Bids start at £50........

Not mine, or anything to do with me!!!
by killysprint
Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Sprint additional top end oil spray / feed
Replies: 1
Views: 283

Sprint additional top end oil spray / feed

On my usual afternoon foray through eBay came across this:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126451975802?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20240131095853%26meid%3D8a99131fab024b5ca44001701126881e%26pid%3D101949%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D126451975802%26pmt%3...
by killysprint
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Water pump delete
Replies: 8
Views: 628

Re: Water pump delete

if you still want to go down the electric water pump route. I recently bought a restrictor by-pass from Robsport, included new o-rings. About a fiver.

just a thought.
by killysprint
Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:05 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Dolomite Sprint - £32,950.
Replies: 33
Views: 75778

Re: Dolomite Sprint - £32,950.

@B8WLY Lovely Sprint!! and nice to see the RS originally from Gods Own Country.......Newcastle upon Tyne. (or Gateshead to be more accurate)

Have always wanted a MK2 RS2000 - couldn't justify the spent now to get one in the condition I would want. Very Jealous!!
by killysprint
Tue Nov 28, 2023 10:34 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Alfaesque?
Replies: 3
Views: 7115

Re: Alfaesque?

that was for sale at mathewsons (bangers and cash) during the summer.

Looks a bog-eyed!!
by killysprint
Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Steering rack / oil pump clash
Replies: 10
Views: 891

Re: Steering rack / oil pump clash

I have the the same rack mounts, engine mounts and a spin on filter conversion on mine. The solid mounts were a right sod to put on. Your filter looks too long. I have a shorter filter (I’ll post the number when I get home). I bought the filters from RB in a 3 pack, and they are quite stumpy. Also c...
by killysprint
Tue Aug 15, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Sprint Brake Discs
Replies: 16
Views: 1229

Re: Sprint Brake Discs

I experience a similar problem when I was a slip of a lad, with what I thought was poor quality brakes, and warping after replacement at a local garage. Stripped them back and the mating surfaces of the disc and hub on one side weren't clean, had some debris and detritus on them, cleaned them up and...
by killysprint
Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:56 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Alternator mounting?
Replies: 29
Views: 1679

Re: Alternator mounting?

I had a noisy bearing under load on my old “std” sprint alternator.

Put an a127 70A one on as recommended by the guys on here as a replacement. Seems to work fine.
(A right hang one)
Voltage and on the volt meter never drops below 13 even with fan, lights and the ICE on.
by killysprint
Sat May 27, 2023 9:44 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Water Pump by-pass with Weber carbs
Replies: 2
Views: 337

Water Pump by-pass with Weber carbs

When fitting Weber carbs and manifold, should you replace the std by-pass connecting tube with a blank, with a small diameter hole drilled in it? Similar to the ones used when fitting a electric water pump?

Thanks in advance for your replies!
by killysprint
Sun Apr 23, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Tyre Info
Replies: 16
Views: 8582

Re: Tyre Info

Sprint alloys are 5.5J
Std size tyres are 175/70 13’s

185/60 13 fit also without out rubbing.
by killysprint
Fri Apr 07, 2023 4:24 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Smiling a lot.
Replies: 12
Views: 839

Re: Smiling a lot.

Quick question I bought and fitted (fortunately when having the new engine fitted, the guys put the alternator bolt in from the water pump side, which made removal a doddle!!) the uprated alternator that was suggested. Think it is rated at 65 ACR. Started up, spot on, volt gauge at 1500 rpm between ...
by killysprint
Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Sprint Ignition
Replies: 34
Views: 3092

Re: Sprint Ignition

Hi My ten pence worth... I tried the luminition system and had mixed results with it using a std distributor, cap and SU carbs. Maybe the way it was set up. I now have an Aldon (non vacuum) distributor using an ambassador cap, small rotor arm, the accuspark system and webers - its been in about 8 ye...
by killysprint
Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:41 pm
Forum: Parts & Automobilia for Sale
Topic: Minilite Sport wheels 6x13 (x4)
Replies: 0
Views: 2116

Minilite Sport wheels 6x13 (x4)

Genuine Minilite Sport Wheels 6x13 (x4) for sale. No tyres. Come with wheel centres (x4 one a bit bashed but ok) and 16 chrome wheel nuts to suit 7/16” studs Proper period wheel and suits the Dolomite really well. All in good condition, no curb rash. Prefer collection from Gods own country Newcastle...