New Stag owners from Norway

[Marco Polo]

You are absolutely right, I don't really need the AC system here! If I can keep it I will, but I do not care if it is not very effective as we have natural cooling here... You say that the temp sensor on the Ward compressor interfered with the AC compressor, is this because you have changed it for another type or will I also have the same problem? Did you use the temp senor (or rather temp swich?) in the Ward radiator to run the pusher fan?

Also, do you have a "Tropical Cowl" and did you have to do some modifications to this or the Ward radiator to make it fit?

Hi Ian,

The temp sensor location on the EJ Ward radiator interefered with the axial type airconditioning pump. I'm not sure if it will get in the way with the original reciprocating pump. I have a variable Revotec switch which is a bit deeper than a none adjustable one. I blanked the original location and relocated the mounting boss further down the radiator. Yes the temp sensor/switch is used to control the electric fan.

My car didn't have the tropical cowl fitted as it only has an electric fan. My son's car still has the original engine fan fitted and tropical cowl, it looks like it would be an easy conversion to fit it to the EJ Ward radiator.
I hope this helps,
regards,
Raoul

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[Rhino]

Hi Ian, i have a 1972 Texas imported Stag which is nearing completion, I thought mine was the only Stag in Norway! I live in Sandnes near Stavanger, may be we could meet up if you are near by?

Rgeds Neil

[Ian928]

I have now regained access to the forum at last!

I live in Kristiansund, not close to Sandnes at all... But maybe there will be an opportunity to meet once?

There are a few Stags in Norway, I suggest you join the Norwegian Triumph Club http://www.norsktriumphklubb.no/ we are at least two Stag-owners that are active on the forum. I also know that there is at least one Triumph enthusiast in Stavanger (mostly into Dolomites) in the club.

[Ian928]

A little update about the car, we had not even seen it in the flesh when I last updated:

It is every bit as rust free as stated! I have been under it and have checked along the seams inside the front when swapping headlights and all I could find was some dry sand This is a big relief, I have a Spitfire with a lot of corrosion and that is enough...

The fuel pump gave me some trouble until I cleaned the contacts. The starter does not always engage (has a relay ready to go in). I also have a new alternator, the one we have now charge 13-14 volts until I put on the lights and the radio, then barely charge with 12 volts.

A bigger worry is that the oil lamp does not work, I have checked the lamp and it is OK so. Where is the sender? I should of course not drive without a oil lamp, but I have checked that the oil is topped up and that there is oil flowing into

The hood is not easy to erect, it was impossible to engage the rear catches when we got the car and the frame is cleary bent. I have done some adjustments so it is now "OK" but not more. The cover is also very tight, probably because it was put on in California and was never ment to be used in 10°C, so we have to fasten the rear first and then persuade the front a little by little.

Also, the car came with all the bills from the preivous owners (female drivers only!), a lot of money was put into this car in it's early days!

The custom exhaust look good and produce a nice growl, but it is a typical american mockup that is in fact welded in place! I have to change the rear silencers and will try to modify it so it can be taken off the car without a hacksaw... Clearly the exhaust passing through the rear subframe is a challenge!

There was a small dent in the hood when we got the car (the seller informed us) and I found out why the hard way... The bonnet stay did not engage properly and it fell down onto some tools in the engine bay, so now there are two dents, the one we made is really large Well, well, something to do in the winter months!

The driveshaft splines are sticking like crazy, I have had a look and it seems it is possible to grease them just by detaching the inner joint and splitting the axle?

Our car has a single two-port carburettor, I thought it was one of the available kits, but upon inspection I could see a sign reading "FoMoCo" and a number. It seems it is a carburettor from a 64 Mustang. It must be from a 6-cylinder car because it is surprisingly small, but it is working well enough so it will stay for now. The Stromberghs and original filter came with the car if we want to change back.

We were worried about overheating because the privous owner had overheated the car, but it is running nice and cool, and the electric fan never turn on. The PO probably ran it without sufficient coolant level. I have however bought a Volvo Header tank with level switch that is going in for peace of mind.

All in all, we love our Stag, and it now gets all the use it should! Our 2,5-year old son loves to ride in it and always starts grinning when we start the engine

[V Mad]

Our car has a single two-port carburettor, I thought it was one of the available kits, but upon inspection I could see a sign reading "FoMoCo" and a number. It seems it is a carburettor from a 64 Mustang. It must be from a 6-cylinder car because it is surprisingly small, but it is working well enough so it will stay for now.

That will be an Autolite twin-choke carburettor. My Sunbeam Tiger V8 cam fitted with one as factory standard.

[Ian928]

That will be an Autolite twin-choke carburettor. My Sunbeam Tiger V8 cam fitted with one as factory standard.

Thank you Chris! Is it really for a V8, it looks so small! I realise you are probably biased, but do you think it is a good choice for the car?

[Ian928]

I had a look in a Mustang forum, and it seems it is a Autolite 2100 with a electric choke! I am getting worried though, it say in the forum that the choke should only be powered by 6-7 Volts. I am going to check how mine is connected! It seems it is sometimes getting a lean mixture when cold so maybe the electric choke is turning the choke off too fast?

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[Goldstar]

Hi IAn,

Stavanger now that bring back happy memories.

Anyway - back to reality the choke looks similar the one on my Holley which, if it is, means that you can enrich or lean the choke action by rotating the unit. I assume it just changes the point at which the choke comes off the cam? On the Holley the unit is marked appropriately.

Paul

[Ian928]

Hi Paul,

I studied in Stavanger for 2 years, loved the nightlife

Thank you for the info about the choke, I will look at that! In the picture of the 2100 above it seems there is a adjusting screw instead?

Ian

[Staggard]

A little update about the car, we had not even seen it in the flesh when I last updated:

It is every bit as rust free as stated! I have been under it and have checked along the seams inside the front when swapping headlights and all I could find was some dry sand This is a big relief, I have a Spitfire with a lot of corrosion and that is enough...

The fuel pump gave me some trouble until I cleaned the contacts. The starter does not always engage (has a relay ready to go in). I also have a new alternator, the one we have now charge 13-14 volts until I put on the lights and the radio, then barely charge with 12 volts.

A bigger worry is that the oil lamp does not work, I have checked the lamp and it is OK so. Where is the sender? I should of course not drive without a oil lamp, but I have checked that the oil is topped up and that there is oil flowing into

The hood is not easy to erect, it was impossible to engage the rear catches when we got the car and the frame is cleary bent. I have done some adjustments so it is now "OK" but not more. The cover is also very tight, probably because it was put on in California and was never ment to be used in 10°C, so we have to fasten the rear first and then persuade the front a little by little.

Also, the car came with all the bills from the preivous owners (female drivers only!), a lot of money was put into this car in it's early days!

The custom exhaust look good and produce a nice growl, but it is a typical american mockup that is in fact welded in place! I have to change the rear silencers and will try to modify it so it can be taken off the car without a hacksaw... Clearly the exhaust passing through the rear subframe is a challenge!

There was a small dent in the hood when we got the car (the seller informed us) and I found out why the hard way... The bonnet stay did not engage properly and it fell down onto some tools in the engine bay, so now there are two dents, the one we made is really large Well, well, something to do in the winter months!

The driveshaft splines are sticking like crazy, I have had a look and it seems it is possible to grease them just by detaching the inner joint and splitting the axle?

Our car has a single two-port carburettor, I thought it was one of the available kits, but upon inspection I could see a sign reading "FoMoCo" and a number. It seems it is a carburettor from a 64 Mustang. It must be from a 6-cylinder car because it is surprisingly small, but it is working well enough so it will stay for now. The Stromberghs and original filter came with the car if we want to change back.

We were worried about overheating because the privous owner had overheated the car, but it is running nice and cool, and the electric fan never turn on. The PO probably ran it without sufficient coolant level. I have however bought a Volvo Header tank with level switch that is going in for peace of mind.

All in all, we love our Stag, and it now gets all the use it should! Our 2,5-year old son loves to ride in it and always starts grinning when we start the engine

Just to pick up on an important note a priority for me would be to fit an oil pressure gauge and fix the oil pressure switch which I belive is located on the right side at the back on the transfer houseing ( I hav'nt seen my car for so long I can't rember) Graham

[Ian928]

Here is a update about our Stag, it has received a new Dashboard an Magnolia instruments. We chose to delete the "Fasten Seatbelts" sign and replaced it with a lamp connected to the float of the Volvo Header tank we had installed. I must say I am very happy with the result!

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[badenstag]

Hi Ian,

that's a realy good result! Congratulation!

Regards
Gerd

[Richard Saunders]

Very nice...

[SaskStag]

Hi Ian,
Looks lovely. That veneer looks similar to mine. Which type of wood did you go with.
Mine will be together very soon, although I stuck with the black gauges but with chrome bezels.
Cheers
Tanya