kermit_rr · 2025-03-08T15:17:17+0000

How long is this frigging bolt!?

kermit_rr · 2025-03-08T15:45:17+0000

I'm properly stuck now.. the hard to get to bolt that holds the ball joint in place is knackered. I'm at a loss what to do

Datatek · 2025-03-08T15:58:10+0000

Bix said:
Finally got a nano for it. I'm not sure if I'm reading it right though, but if I am, the fuel value should be 5ish, but is currently 63 (or is it the 23.5)? So running lean.View attachment 336612

And the timing, should be around 50%, so is currently retarded. If I am right, the percentage is set by static timing and the fuel quantity set by giving the top half of the pump a few love taps?

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Sort the modulation by re-timing the FIP and then look at what readings you have.

Bix · 2025-03-08T16:23:12+0000

Datatek said:
Sort the modulation by re-timing the FIP and then look at what readings you have.

I'ma hold off, been pointed out my fuel temp is way out, so gonna change that before I touch anything else, as the pump thinks the fuel is way colder than it should be.

Mark Piercy · 2025-03-08T16:41:48+0000

kermit_rr said:
I'm properly stuck now.. the hard to get to bolt that holds the ball joint in place is knackered. I'm at a loss what to do

If the bolt won't come out as you expect you mave to..
A, drop the fame,
B, cut the bolt after checking it can be put back in from the other side

Grrrrrr · 2025-03-08T16:51:39+0000

Bix said:
Finally got a nano for it. I'm not sure if I'm reading it right though, but if I am, the fuel value should be 5ish, but is currently 63 (or is it the 23.5)? So running lean.View attachment 336612

And the timing, should be around 50%, so is currently retarded. If I am right, the percentage is set by static timing and the fuel quantity set by giving the top half of the pump a few love taps?

View attachment 336613

I'm not sure I'd worry too much about either if those. Fuel temperature seems odd though.

kermit_rr · 2025-03-08T17:08:01+0000

Mark Piercy said:
If the bolt won't come out as you expect you mave to..
A, drop the fame,
B, cut the bolt after checking it can be put back in from the other side

Can't see how you'd cut it. but then you'd next need to drill and wind an extractor in. But you can't really get to it and it's not square on
I think I'm getting out of my depth on this one..

Mark Piercy · 2025-03-08T17:21:39+0000

Does the bolt move?
Get in there with a grinder or a reciprocating saw.
Pull the arm out completely and then renew the bits your focused on.

Mark Piercy · 2025-03-08T17:27:26+0000

kermit_rr said:
I'm properly stuck now.. the hard to get to bolt that holds the ball joint in place is knackered. I'm at a loss what to do

Sorry I've misunderstood, what is exactly suck that long bolt or the ball joint nut?

kermit_rr · 2025-03-08T17:30:30+0000

Mark Piercy said:
Sorry I've misunderstood, what is exactly suck that long bolt or the ball joint nut?

One of the bolts that holds the ball joint in place
If you grind the head off then you'll never get the rest of the bolt out.. in my opinion.. but then i don't have the best imagination

Bix · 2025-03-08T17:31:26+0000

Grrrrrr said:
I'm not sure I'd worry too much about either if those. Fuel temperature seems odd though.

Is the fuel quantity not low as a 90 year olds ball sack? Or is it likely to balance out a little after a new temp sensor?

Mark Piercy · 2025-03-08T17:32:01+0000

kermit_rr said:
One of the bolts that holds the ball joint in place
If you grind the head off then you'll never get the rest of the bolt out.. in my opinion.. but then i don't have the best imagination

I don't suppose you've got a couple of pictures have you my good man. There may be some sacrifice to be had..

Datatek · 2025-03-08T17:48:16+0000

there is a fue

Bix said:
I'ma hold off, been pointed out my fuel temp is way out, so gonna change that before I touch anything else, as the pump thinks the fuel is way colder than it should be.

There is a fuel heater in the top of the fuel filter, the temperature sensor is, I think, part of the FIP

Bix · 2025-03-08T17:56:46+0000

Datatek said:
there is a fue

There is a fuel heater in the top of the fuel filter, the temperature sensor is, I think, part of the FIP

That is my understanding too, based on looking at RAVE the fuel temp sensor is under the top cover of the FIP and a new one is about £20 and looks an easy replacement.

kermit_rr · 2025-03-08T18:36:54+0000

Mark Piercy said:
I don't suppose you've got a couple of pictures have you my good man. There may be some sacrifice to be had..

backinblack · 2025-03-08T18:46:31+0000

kermit_rr said:
How long is this frigging bolt!?
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Don't remember having that problem when I did mine. If you raise the suspension does it give you enough clearance? Assuming it's part of the body that's in the way.

kermit_rr · 2025-03-08T18:48:14+0000

backinblack said:
Don't remember having that problem when I did mine. If you raise the suspension does it give you enough clearance? Assuming it's part of the body that's in the way.

It's underneath, bottom of the hub

backinblack · 2025-03-08T18:50:02+0000

kermit_rr said:
It's underneath, bottom of the hub

ah that one. Bugger

backinblack · 2025-03-08T18:53:23+0000

I had better access

kermit_rr · 2025-03-08T18:58:25+0000

backinblack said:
I had better access

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Yes that one was easy, it's the other ones on the left of the pic

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