flaminia

[lancialulu]

electronic rev-counter is on the points side. Maybe some kind of immobiliser. Lancia fitted a variety of aftermarket bolsters etc some with a key switch to kill the ignition, but I cannot see that working in your set up.

[Richard Fridd]

Thanks Tim, the symptoms are, turn off key and engine falters then dies after 10 seconds. Switch seems ok when checked for open circuit between 12v in and 12v out to coil (cotton braided wire) albeit with engine not running. Disconnect cotton braided wire from coil, same thing happens. Leave cotton braided wire connected to coil and disconnect mystery black wire, same thing happens. Disconnect both of these wires at the coil and engine stops of course. Richard

[Richard Fridd]

Hi Richard, you might be interested in my experience with the brakes in my Flaminia. The servo had been overhauled by Omicron shortly before I bought the car but I was never that happy with the way the car stopped.  After discussing with other owners, a story of the unreliability of the Flaminia servo emerged.  In particular, David Wakefield told me that he had experienced repeated problems until he finally upgraded to a modern servo.  I decided to follow his example.  There are not that many dual circuit remote servos being made today but Frenos Iruna in Spain do one (available from S-V-C in UK) for about £300 which is less than half the cost of getting the original overhauled. I made up a couple of mounting brackets that used the original mounting points and installed the new unit with no trouble - see picture - except that I had to fit a hydraulic brake light switch as the new unit (unlike the original) does not incorporate one.  Result - the car now stops like a modern car and the performance can be exploited with no worries about stopping.  More important, the unit has been totally reliable.

           Thanks for the advice. I now have what looks like the pictured servo assembly (from Car Builder Solutions). The instructions say one end is for front brakes and the other is for rear. Does anyone here know the reason for this? Advice welcome, Richard

[a1city]

A good source told me the triple carbs don,t work without the associated camshaft ? 👍

[Richard Fridd]

Thanks for the advice. What is the best method to select an appropriate camshaft for the various carburettors available? I have one camshaft in use, one in my spare engine and one in my store. Advice welcome. Richard

[Richard Fridd]

Hi Richard, you might be interested in my experience with the brakes in my Flaminia. The servo had been overhauled by Omicron shortly before I bought the car but I was never that happy with the way the car stopped.  After discussing with other owners, a story of the unreliability of the Flaminia servo emerged.  In particular, David Wakefield told me that he had experienced repeated problems until he finally upgraded to a modern servo.  I decided to follow his example.  There are not that many dual circuit remote servos being made today but Frenos Iruna in Spain do one (available from S-V-C in UK) for about £300 which is less than half the cost of getting the original overhauled. I made up a couple of mounting brackets that used the original mounting points and installed the new unit with no trouble - see picture - except that I had to fit a hydraulic brake light switch as the new unit (unlike the original) does not incorporate one.  Result - the car now stops like a modern car and the performance can be exploited with no worries about stopping.  More important, the unit has been totally reliable.

           Thanks for the advice. I now have what looks like the pictured servo assembly (from Car Builder Solutions). The instructions say one end is for front brakes and the other is for rear. Does anyone here know the reason for this? Advice welcome, Richard

      Having contacted the supplier, they say there is a very small difference in the two ends, but in practice can be used either way around. Richard

[Richard Fridd]

Yes, looks that way but are you 100% sure that your choke is fully in and you're driving
off choke ?
I wouldn't necessarily rely on the warning light. The cable has a long way to go
in a Flaminia and mine proved troublesome until it was changed.

   Thanks for the replies. In addition to the above, and as detailed in my 'Solex spares reqd' post, modified (to 1.2mm)air bleed jets in the PAAI40, have, so far, improved the slow running mixture according to my 'Colourtune' test reading.

Richard

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[Richard Fridd]

To answer my own question regarding the Aurelia rear exhaust pipes in the 'spares for sale' section, I have now fitted these by making the joints a little way back from the middle silencer boxes, and extending the outlets with short tailpipe tips, with exits angled slightly downwards. Thanks Chris. Richard

[chriswgawne]

Well done Richard. I am just pleased they are being used.
Chris

[Richard Fridd]

I have a new 83 degree C coolant (Gates brand) thermostat to fit. It is the type mentioned elsewhere, and is generally available at motor factors for around £12. Richard

[Richard Fridd]

The thermostat is fitted and working. In response to my current VL 'spares wanted' ad, I am thrilled to have received an air filter box to match my DCNL Webers. Many thanks to Ian. So a clean up to look forward to, and a filter element to be found. Richard.

[Richard Fridd]

Now black. Thanks for the black crackle and black with silver sides Dave and Ian. Difficult to choose.

[Richard Fridd]

I now have a new 12v ignition coil. There is one negative connection to the points and there are two wires on the positive connection. Does anyone here know where these wires should go to? The cotton covered wire goes to the ignition switch and the black wire goes through the bulkhead and into a loom. My question relates to the engine not stopping with the ignition switched off. Only  removing both positive coil wires together stops the engine immediately. So a feed from somewhere? (Only one positive wire on my diagram)Replies welcome. Richard

                                                                                             This month C&SC magazine mentions a case where a faulty starter solenoid causes an engine to continue running when the ignition key is turned off. Does anyone here know how this could happen? Richard

[Richard Fridd]

Thanks for the advice. What is the best method to select an appropriate camshaft for the various carburettors available? I have one camshaft in use, one in my spare engine and one in my store. Advice welcome. Richard

                                                         Still no wiser regarding camshaft selection, but now trying a 3c inlet manifold. The existing mounting studs on my spare engine will need to be different for this manifold.

[Richard Fridd]

Back to the interior, I have fitted these clips to stop seat belts slipping from occupants shoulders. The clips are gripped between the rigid trim and require no drilling of holes. Also found some bound carpet sample squares to use as footwell mats, @ three for a pound. Richard