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Events 2026 / Re: Brooklands Auto Italia Sat 3rd May
« Last post by JohnFol on April 27, 2026, 04:13:31 PM »Are there any discount codes through this forum?
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Fuel System Carb / Re: Jetting on standard DATR/DAT type Carb
« Last post by Ferrit on April 27, 2026, 03:41:06 PM »I will take it on a run and see what the plugs look like. Something I am wondering, the fuel inlet leak also equals air, could this be messing this up? I will try to research, but thanks for the comments
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Fuel System Carb / Re: Jetting on standard DATR/DAT type Carb
« Last post by HFStuart on April 27, 2026, 03:35:22 PM »AFR of 12 or below from 4k rpm? I'm not expert but that looks low. When I had mine set up on a rolling road they targeted 13 or a little above at full throttle.
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New members / Re: 1300 Coupes
« Last post by Neil-yaj396 on April 27, 2026, 10:21:15 AM »My first long run after the engine rebuild to the LMC Great Northern Weekend in Gatehouse of Fleet past Dumfries. The car is running superbly. 430 miles and the odometer clicked over 70000 on the way home.
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Members Cars / Re: And So It Begins....
« Last post by WestonE on April 27, 2026, 06:36:10 AM »Hi Guy
Yes those are the folks.
Yes those are the folks.
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Members Cars / Re: SA Import Beta 2000 Coupe
« Last post by Ferrit on April 27, 2026, 12:37:49 AM »Front bushes and ARB all torqued up.
Old all cleaned up from the leak. Carb inlet repaired with Loctite and JB Weld. Cam end cap welded up, sealed with JB Weld and painted. I might have run it too soon after installing so might do the gasket again as its weeping a little still. Initial test run all good.
It seemed the car was covered in what I thought was tree sap but I am sure is actually overspray (cleaned off the glass its red!). The garage offered to come and get it and sort it but I frankly couldnt be bothered so used Rubbing Alcohol on the windows and the stainless bumpers and trim and clayed and polished the roof, bonnet and bot lid and half way down the door so far
Old all cleaned up from the leak. Carb inlet repaired with Loctite and JB Weld. Cam end cap welded up, sealed with JB Weld and painted. I might have run it too soon after installing so might do the gasket again as its weeping a little still. Initial test run all good.
It seemed the car was covered in what I thought was tree sap but I am sure is actually overspray (cleaned off the glass its red!). The garage offered to come and get it and sort it but I frankly couldnt be bothered so used Rubbing Alcohol on the windows and the stainless bumpers and trim and clayed and polished the roof, bonnet and bot lid and half way down the door so far
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Fuel System Carb / Re: Inlet & Outlet pipes
« Last post by Ferrit on April 27, 2026, 12:24:11 AM »so I tried and tried to get the fuel fitting out and failed. What I did notice was that it had been pushed in, if you pulled it out, it was very rigid and firm. So in the end I used a Loctite down the side of the tube, pulled it into place, and used the activator. I then roughed up the edges of the pipe and used JB Weld. So far so good. If it fails again I will have to cut it off and lever out the stuck section
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New members / Re: Anyone from Shropshire?
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New members / Re: Anyone from Shropshire?
« Last post by Nigel on April 26, 2026, 10:04:51 PM »Cool. Maybe at some point in in the summer we could have a beta meet of sorts?
Good luck with the resto. Do you have any pictures?
Carl is posting his resto on YouTube, you'll find a link on his page.
Nigel
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Members Cars / Re: And So It Begins....
« Last post by SanRemo78 on April 26, 2026, 01:30:52 PM »With Electric AC and a High Amp WOSP 175amp Alternator I have been plagued by V Belt slip when the AC is at maximum. I have used an idler to get more belt wrap and now a slightly larger alternator pulley. Use a Poly V belt or tooth drive if you can. Note I have a tooth belt drive set up from Croatia on my bench to work out how I make it work. The crank pulley is 28 tooth not 29 like a VX crank pulley toothed pulley so I will have to have a toothed crank pulley drive made to run the alternator WP and Volumetrico SC. Alan Young Engineering for this. If you are not using a VX or Volumetrico and have no need for an ECU trigger disc mount it is a great solution. I have some engineering drawings to do!
Eric
Took me a while to find this post Eric but I knew it was there somewhere! A frustrating couple of weeks with the sun visor trimming proving to be beyond my capabilities so I resorted to a professional, hope to get them back in a week or two.
I am getting to the point I need to start looking at the motor and gearbox so.a few days tidying up the garage and getting rid of dust and dirt. An engine stand was ordered (cheapie £45 one) from a UK eBayer but when it turned up the box was damaged and the wheels were missing. So, UK supplier, simple quick replacement. Nope. Turns out the wheels are coming from China and taking a while. They'll pitch up when I'm at Gerry's next week.
I've ordered a set of cogs for the water pump, alternator and crank with a toothed belt so I shouldn't suffer from belt slip there as per your recommendations. I assume I get them for the same supplier you did?
https://classicperformance-parts.com/product/fiat-124-131-132-ritmo-lancia-beta-delta-engine-toothed-pulley-kit-2000/
I think I'm going to see the wiring folk mid May to spec the system and discuss the size of the alternator I'll need to keep the car happy when the air conditioning pump is running. Then I need to source it - either a 175 or 250 amp one I would guess? Wosp probably as they list both for the Beta but finding a supplier may be an issue! Also need to consider water pumps, I'm not sure what's in the engine at the moment but there is a NOS one ready to go but it's a standard one and not a VX/Montecarlo one. That's probably a worthwhile upgrade at this point too?
Guy