T16 restoration starts in earnest

[G166UC]

Andrew,
Forgot to mention I have some NOS water pumps, but can't guarantee that they won't leak. Not sure what I have exactly right now, but I know i have mostly one side available. Will check if you want= Rod

[horsa]

Hey Rod,

Good to hear from you even if it is in the middle of Andrew's message thread You aren't the only one that has let the magic smoke out of a 6-volt coil. I've come across several other people in the UK and Europe that were doing restorations and tried using un-regulated original top mounted coils before they figured out what had gone wrong.

The Formula 1 track and grounds are still under construction here in Austin. It will be a proper sized course for large races so should hopefully avoid a repeat of the recent accident at the track in your state. I'll probably only see races on TV though as I'm sure the price of admission would cost more than I'd be willing to pay. At least for the first few years while the facility is new and popular.

Can also say the water pumps Rod has are good for the T-16 but might need new double-belt pulleys which was the case with my set since they had the later late war/post war domed face double-belt type installed on them.

[G166UC]

David,
Yeah, the pulleys have to be changed, but I think I have a pair of them. Looking forward to coming over to see a Formuls 1 race in the near future. The Viper club may even have a convention in that area in order to run on the track for a couple days. Wouldn"t that be fun. Maybe I will see you at Brents next March. Rod

[andrew honychurch]

hi Guys, thanks for the comments Rod, not sure why but I didnt get a notice that there had been a reply on the thread so hence I didnt get back to you. I managed today to pick up 2 NOS water pumps for T16, so I think I will be ok with these now. What is taxing me, however, is the blessed wiring!!! My gauges have minds of their own. I know I am wired correctly, but the temp gauge jumps full right when you connect up the senders, and the oil pressure just jumps around and does what it likes. They are fed through some resistor type item called a voltage divider, which I have no idea what it does! Any help much appreciated. Also, may need a NOS solonoid, as it only works if I tap it. It may clean itself off inside, but they dont appear to be a serviceable item, so cannot get inside easily to take a look. Grrr, I want to go for a run in my baby but cannot until I can get this wiring sorted!.

ps, Rod, sent you an e mail a few days back , maybe you didn't see it?

[G166UC]

Andrew,
I think I have starter solenoids for the T-16. Sounds like you may have a ground problem with the gauges. I think the gauges are 6 volt gauges, so, the voltage has to be cut down for them to work properly, hence the voltage divider as you call it. I will check on the solenoid and get back with you- Rod

[andrew honychurch]

thanks Rod, if you could that would be great as its knackering my knees having to turn the ignition on in the front and climb into the back to manually press the solonoid. Too old for this. Please check if you have any NOS instruments for T16 as well, cheers

[andrew honychurch]

on the gauges being 6v this is where it gets complicated! I have been told that they are 12v gauges but not many US gauges were marked with which voltage they were, hence the confusion. The TM refers to all electrical equipment being 12v EXCEPT the ignition, which rather points to the instruments being 12v. I have also been told, since my earlier post the voltage divider that is wired in line with the instruments power supply is in fact designed to stop the gauges going up and down with the variation of the charging system. Sounds credible, however, if thats the case , why do Jeeps, Dodges etc not have them? Maybe they do?