Glyn When I had the diesel in my 2+2 I found that the tacho was operated from the alternator. So it will be worth reconnecting the wire you've found & see what happens.
Mark On Monday, June 1, 2015 at 9:39:20 PM UTC+1, Glyn Scoltock wrote: > Dear Michael > > > I was told about the engine replacement by my friend who I bought the 2+2 > from. If I remember correctly I think he said something about one of the > con rods breaking and smashing its way through the crankcase. He thought > that Ford were trying to butter up Quantum so that they would order some > more engines from them. > The reputation for them being unbustable seems to ring true however and > this one has never missed a beat. > While I am on did anyone have an answer about the lead that goes onto the > alternator that feeds the tachometer? I did take a cursory look and there > is a loose wire that looks like it may have come detached from there. > > ALL THE BEST > > *Glyn Scoltock* > > > On Sunday, 31 May 2015 07:58:03 UTC+1, Michael Hughes wrote: > >> Did you miss a nought? I have only ever heard of one low mileage diesel >> failure and that happened because it became a cannibal and started to feast >> on the oil in its sump. PS that was many years ago when I was working in >> Ford research >> >> The engine is a 90`s Ford diesel fitted after the original one failed at >> 25,000 miles. >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Glyn Scoltock <[email protected]> >> To: quantumowners <[email protected]> >> Sent: Sat, 30 May 2015 21:06 >> Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: Electrical problems. >> >> Hello everyone >> >> I now have a running 2+2. I got another car electrician in and he got >> Kitty lighting up like Blackpool illuminations. >> He said that there were earth problems and that a lead was on the wrong >> polarity. This was pretty much as you suggested, thank you for your support. >> As a suplimentary question, my tachometer has stopped working (some >> time ago) and the auto electrician told me that he thought that there was a >> connection on the alternator that may have come off. Is he right? The >> engine is a 90`s Ford diesel fitted after the original one failed at 25,000 >> miles. >> >> ALL THE BEST >> >> *Glyn Scoltock* >> >> >> >> >> >> On Thursday, 28 May 2015 06:25:40 UTC+1, Glyn Scoltock wrote: >> >>> Hello everyone, >>> >>> I am a long time fan of Quantums and I drive an 1800 turbo-diesel , >>> in black , 2+2 number Q02-098. I have up to now enjoyed years of trouble >>> free motoring however I now experiencing some electrical problems after >>> (foolishly) flattening my battery. >>> After installing the new battery as advised by a mobile auto >>> electrician I got to come round to inspect the wiring, which appeared to be >>> alright nothing came on, everything absolutely deado. I have checked the >>> fuses. >>> Can anybody offer any advice? >>> >>> *Glyn Scoltock* >>> >>> -- >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Quantum Owners Group" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en >> >> IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As >> Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum >> Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or >> in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any >> person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or >> alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained >> within this or related message(s). >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Quantum Owners Group" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
