[tharian]

Exhaust note while driving a 72' Fiat 1100

https://youtu.be/eZAhO4MsL1Y

[amitava]

Need Exhaust For My Fiat 1100..also An Air Screw....any Help??

[ariesonu]

In my search for API brake cylinders for my Fiat 1100, I had gone to Sewri (A Mumbai suburb) but on-the-way to Sewri, I found this powder BLUE car.
The metal work is not very great.
Found another SELECT rotting in the same garage. The supposedly "OWNER" is planning to restore her but is 'short' of funds. There is car breaking yard just next door, I wish she does not end up there.
For the Mumbaikars - The location address is: Dr. S.S. Road, near M.D. College, Parel. It is walking distance from ITC Maratha hotel.







Regards-Sonu

[ilangop]

Guys, After stealing little time amidst weekends yesterday I had completed the installation of electronic fuel pump in my pp. Also I had installed a 118NE mikuni carburetor using my aluminium adapter. The accelerator pedal assembly of a Maruti 800 was modified to match the original pp pedal. The cable support from Maruti 800 carburetor was swapped to accommodate a 800 accelerator cable.
Used a filter from Maruti omni mpfi. The unclamped hoses in the photos have been properly clamped before testing the vehicle. Unfortunately I won't be able to hear a feedback about this work from the Fiat guru Mr. Behram Sir. Though I have taken reference from his older posts relevant to mikuni conversion and fuel pump.
Regards,
Ilango

[KkVaidya]

Originally Posted by ilangop

Guys, After stealing little time amidst weekends yesterday I had completed the installation of electronic fuel pump in my pp.

Dear Ilango: I see low quality fuel pipe in the pictures. That yellow pipe will ruin your Mikuni and you will not know what hit you. Pl. change it to the pink one available at any Maruti Authorized spares dealer. Ask for Esteem fuel pipe. It comes in pre-cut size of around 2ft which is enough.

This same advice was given to me by our guru Dhabhar sahib so i remember.

[ilangop]

Originally Posted by KkVaidya

Dear Ilango: I see low quality fuel pipe in the pictures. That yellow pipe will ruin your Mikuni and you will not know what hit you. Pl. change it to the pink one available at any Maruti Authorized spares dealer. Ask for Esteem fuel pipe. It comes in pre-cut size of around 2ft which is enough.

This same advice was given to me by our guru Dhabhar sahib so i remember.

Sure KK. Thanks for the feedback. Will swap it with a better hose in my next vacation. The car fitness needs renewal in the month of May. So I am in a hurry to keep the car running better without getting switched off in front of the RTO.
I had purchased a set of wheel cylinders. They will also go in during my next vacation.

[mbz180]

Hello guys,

Can anyone help me in sourcing a "brake and clutch pedal shaft kit" for a Premier Padmini? It may be known as something else but this is what I was told.

Regards,

Prithvi

[manishalive]

Originally Posted by mbz180

Hello guys,

Can anyone help me in sourcing a "brake and clutch pedal shaft kit" for a Premier Padmini? It may be known as something else but this is what I was told.

Regards,

Prithvi

Hello Prithvi,

First of all congrats on the awesome get (whatever have you got). I will send you today evening, the pictures from the manual to correctly identify what exactly you need. And then I can ask my parts guy for the same.

[M00M]

Can anybody help me locate a Crome finish front grille for my Padmini ? Also need a handbrake lever and handbrake cable and need a horn ring if possible. Thanks in advance.

[ilangop]

As it was time for fitness renewal and had to patch up a few rust spots, we decided to get it painted warm Grey as mentioned in the RC book.
The front grill was painted matt black as it had lost its chrome while the blue logo was the painter's idea as he wanted to use the same paint from the air filter box. Got an new grill at home. Will install it when need arises.

Total cost for fitnes renewal and painting Rs15000/-.
Ilango

[manishalive]

Guys just a small update. For those who have non working Magneti Marelli horn for want of points. The point set from Roots Vibrasonic horn is a 100% direct fit. All you need is to solder the wires. In the picture with horns - left is MM and right is Roots horn. In the picture with points- left is MM point right is Roots point in MM housing. Hope this is of help.

[mbz180]

What does the original petrol filler cap for the Super Select look like? The petrol door itself is lockable so I assume it should be a twist cap? I have tried to search on the net and have asked around but have not received a definite answer.

I recently saw a Padmini with a petrol cap which looks just like the engine oil cap on the tappet cover. Is that what a Super Select should have?

Would be grateful for a reference of an original cap.

[KkVaidya]

Originally Posted by mbz180

What does the original petrol filler cap for the Super Select look like? The petrol door itself is lockable so I assume it should be a twist cap? I have tried to search on the net and have asked around but have not received a definite answer.

I recently saw a Padmini with a petrol cap which looks just like the engine oil cap on the tappet cover. Is that what a Super Select should have?

Would be grateful for a reference of an original cap.

I do not have a picture but its a Twist cap like the oil filler on the tappet cover.

[sandeepmohan]

Trying to sort out a over charging issue on my 72' Fiat, now in use by FM Tharian.

Turns out the battery started to deform as a result of over current being fed back. As high as 16 volts! This car has the old dynamo charging system. I hear there is some sort of a cut out to prevent over charging of the battery. Where is this located and how is it wired? What are my options to sort this out?

[CrackedHead]

Its located in the corner (driver side) of the firewall. It is literally a black box. Do not try to get it adjusted / repaired. Replace with a Lucas TVS cutout if you can find NOS.

Something with the dynamo / cut out typically fails every 30,000 km (in my experience). I eventually replaced the dynamo + cut out on my '73 with a rebuilt alternator from a M800 after 3-4 repairs between 1990-2000.