Six Cylinders Motoring Notes

[ianbmw]

Needed to move the noisiest starter motor in the world today, after shoving it into the grass two days ago after failing to start.

My original assumption was the original fuel pump had died, so I’m glad @Six-cylinder hadn’t brought one off this sulking diagnosis.

Slid under the car, hooked up the multi meter, and we had infrequent 12v…..which i assumed was due to the starter drawing more than it should. 
 

Went to the fuel pump relay, bridged it and instant 12v…..relay back in and multi meter in the relay plug, pulsating 12v again .

Relay back in and bridged , and it fires up instantly, so a new relay is on its way and hopefully, fingers crossed, this solves the issue.

 

To reward myself, I had a hair cut…..took the Carlton.

[richardmorris]

5 hours ago, ianbmw said:

Needed to move the noisiest starter motor in the world today, after shoving it into the grass two days ago after failing to start.

My original assumption was the original fuel pump had died, so I’m glad @Six-cylinder hadn’t brought one off this sulking diagnosis.

Slid under the car, hooked up the multi meter, and we had infrequent 12v…..which i assumed was due to the starter drawing more than it should. 
 

Went to the fuel pump relay, bridged it and instant 12v…..relay back in and multi meter in the relay plug, pulsating 12v again .

Relay back in and bridged , and it fires up instantly, so a new relay is on its way and hopefully, fingers crossed, this solves the issue.

 

To reward myself, I had a hair cut…..took the Carlton.

I think the Carlton estate was a pretty big car in its day. Now look at it.

[Wibble]

1 hour ago, richardmorris said:

I think the Carlton estate was a pretty big car in its day. Now look at it.

Would still take some beating for load space now though, surely? Not even sure if my Superb would beat it.

[adw1977]

65.3 cubic feet, apparently. 

67.8 for a Superb, so pretty close.  And the Superb is the largest load capacity estate on sale in the UK. 

[Wibble]

43 minutes ago, adw1977 said:

65.3 cubic feet, apparently. 

67.8 for a Superb, so pretty close.  And the Superb is the largest load capacity estate on sale in the UK. 

Thanks. I knew the Superb was current largest, I’ve made use of it this week, just thought Carlton can’t have been far off, which you’ve just proved, cheers!

[ianbmw]

2 hours ago, richardmorris said:

I think the Carlton estate was a pretty big car in its day. Now look at it.

Exactly my reason for that photo

[ianbmw]

I usually measure boot space in dead bodies, I haven’t had any unwilling volunteers to measure it recently, but it’s bloody big and spacious.

It’s actually quite a comfortable old bus and with the exception of the FPR, I’m trusting it to complete any journey now……definitely rewarding for all those evenings fixing it on the gravel and in the rain!

I’m going to have a crack at riding the roof lining up and see if I can quieten down the starter - which sounds horrible!  I just think a few more hours tlc will make all the difference.

[Six-cylinder]

1 hour ago, adw1977 said:

65.3 cubic feet, apparently. 

67.8 for a Superb, so pretty close.  And the Superb is the largest load capacity estate on sale in the UK. 

How about the Volvo 740/940?

 

[ianbmw]

Surly this a next FOD activity, how many bodies can fit in an estate?

[adw1977]

75 cubic feet for a 740.

[hairnet]

sctsch will quote haggis capacity to the half inch for ovlov

[Wibble]

I have a set of GM roof bars that my dad had for his Carlton, if of use to anyone? Set of three, for the estates before roof rails were added but I’ve used two on my Carlton and Senator in the past.  Have the key too.

[High Jetter]

23 minutes ago, ianbmw said:

Surly this a next FOD activity, how many bodies can fit in an estate?

Live, or dead? 😀

[hairnet]

26 minutes ago, High Jetter said:

Live, or dead? 😀

depends how hard you slag vauxhalls

[Zelandeth]

9 hours ago, ianbmw said:

Needed to move the noisiest starter motor in the world today, after shoving it into the grass two days ago after failing to start.

My original assumption was the original fuel pump had died, so I’m glad @Six-cylinder hadn’t brought one off this sulking diagnosis.

Slid under the car, hooked up the multi meter, and we had infrequent 12v…..which i assumed was due to the starter drawing more than it should. 
 

Went to the fuel pump relay, bridged it and instant 12v…..relay back in and multi meter in the relay plug, pulsating 12v again .

Relay back in and bridged , and it fires up instantly, so a new relay is on its way and hopefully, fingers crossed, this solves the issue.

 

To reward myself, I had a hair cut…..took the Carlton.

I think I saw you!  I was two cars back from turning onto the main road when you went past.  I gave chase but by the time the biddy in the Micra in front of me had figured out where she was going I'd lost you.  Really is a smart looking car.

[ianbmw]

10 hours ago, Zelandeth said:

I think I saw you!  I was two cars back from turning onto the main road when you went past.  I gave chase but by the time the biddy in the Micra in front of me had figured out where she was going I'd lost you.  Really is a smart looking car.

All 115 retiring horses were being used! Actually, I’ve decided it’s much nicer to change at 3k and just waft along.

[24vdiamond]

This seems it might fit the bill if you want something a bit quicker 😁

Racecarsdirect.com - 1987 Vauxhall Carlton TS6000

[andy18s]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/458022803682998/

 

[mintwth]

21 hours ago, ianbmw said:

I usually measure boot space in dead bodies, I haven’t had any unwilling volunteers to measure it recently

It'll be Halloween soon 

[Six-cylinder]

13 hours ago, mintwth said:

It'll be Halloween soon 

I think you need a Citroen CX Safari, 76.7 Cu ft!

Stickily speaking this CX was Familiale (7 seater) and the centre row of seats did not fold offering less boot capacity. However I lent it to a friend to do a car boot sale and he removed the centre row of seats to increase the load capacity even more.

[Nick57]

12 hours ago, Six-cylinder said:

I think you need a Citroen CX Safari, 76.7 Cu ft!

Peugeot 505 Estate trumps it at 79.1cu ft i believe

[IronStar]

On 15/10/2024 at 22:29, adw1977 said:

65.3 cubic feet, apparently. 

67.8 for a Superb, so pretty close.  And the Superb is the largest load capacity estate on sale in the UK. 

TIL that Superb has bigger cargo capacity than absolutely cavernous BX Break. Wow. 🤯 

[ProgRocker]

Love the Carlton. My dad wanted one a post 1986 ones (so long as it was at least GL spec) but had to settle with a Rekord based one. The Omega based ones were commonly high mileage ex company car fodder. 

[ianbmw]

Good news @Six-cylinder, I’ve found my box of old radios! So the 1.8 GL could have a lovely period radio.

[Six-cylinder]

22 minutes ago, ianbmw said:

Good news @Six-cylinder, I’ve found my box of old radios! So the 1.8 GL could have a lovely period radio.

Philips DC751 was the upgrade for early Carltons, but I can't find the standard model number.

[High Jetter]

That Radiomobile one brings back memories? 

[ianbmw]

8 hours ago, High Jetter said:

That Radiomobile one brings back memories? 

Yours if you want it! Just pay postage

[Six-cylinder]

Back to the Mini yesterday to dispel some of the electrical gremlins.

Yes, indicators work, wipers work. Hazards don't. I have been told I need a new fuse box and Hazard flasher unit. We never got round to the headlights that have stopped working.

[Six-cylinder]

The ZX came home yesterday  so it can go off for MOT. 

The battery was so flat it would not start from the jump pack and  @Talbot had to pump electricity in it from his Mercedes.

[High Jetter]

5 hours ago, ianbmw said:

Yours if you want it! Just pay postage

Very kind of you but I have nowhere to put it.