Refurbishment of my Maserati Mexico
Discussion
I made a small but significant step forward last night on the Mexico, I connected the battery up for the first time and no flames, fires, or melting wiring that I could see.
The electric aerial rising up was a little startling as it wasn't working when I bought the car (although I'm not sure it should go up without the radio being connected!) and switching on the ignition had the fuel pumps operating correctly, first one, then the other when switched over. Some of the lights worked including the door warning lights, the side lights and dipped headlights but there was no main-beam and only one number plate light.
Electric windows wouldn't work and neither would the indicators or horns. Great joy was the under-bonnet light which did work which again never did before!
Much checking on the wiring needed, one fuel tank still to install, and then I may see what happens with one more turn on the ignition key......
Paul
The electric aerial rising up was a little startling as it wasn't working when I bought the car (although I'm not sure it should go up without the radio being connected!) and switching on the ignition had the fuel pumps operating correctly, first one, then the other when switched over. Some of the lights worked including the door warning lights, the side lights and dipped headlights but there was no main-beam and only one number plate light.
Electric windows wouldn't work and neither would the indicators or horns. Great joy was the under-bonnet light which did work which again never did before!
Much checking on the wiring needed, one fuel tank still to install, and then I may see what happens with one more turn on the ignition key......
Paul
The Surveyor said:
I made a small but significant step forward last night on the Mexico, I connected the battery up for the first time and no flames, fires, or melting wiring that I could see.
The electric aerial rising up was a little startling as it wasn't working when I bought the car (although I'm not sure it should go up without the radio being connected!) and switching on the ignition had the fuel pumps operating correctly, first one, then the other when switched over. Some of the lights worked including the door warning lights, the side lights and dipped headlights but there was no main-beam and only one number plate light.
Electric windows wouldn't work and neither would the indicators or horns. Great joy was the under-bonnet light which did work which again never did before!
Much checking on the wiring needed, one fuel tank still to install, and then I may see what happens with one more turn on the ignition key......
Paul
Obviously, being Italian, what didn't work today will be working tomorrow and what was working, won't be. The electric aerial rising up was a little startling as it wasn't working when I bought the car (although I'm not sure it should go up without the radio being connected!) and switching on the ignition had the fuel pumps operating correctly, first one, then the other when switched over. Some of the lights worked including the door warning lights, the side lights and dipped headlights but there was no main-beam and only one number plate light.
Electric windows wouldn't work and neither would the indicators or horns. Great joy was the under-bonnet light which did work which again never did before!
Much checking on the wiring needed, one fuel tank still to install, and then I may see what happens with one more turn on the ignition key......
Paul
Enjoying this thread. Like others have said, I never knew about this car but it's beautiful.
williamp said:
The Surveyor should have said:
It was too tempting, so plugs out, it turned over fine, made a rudimentary fuel hopper on top to feed the carbs, started it up and then , overcome with emotion on old fashioned fumes, welled up with pride...
Paul
Just saying... Paul
Well it sounds like a good plan, I got the plugs out and turned the key that final click....... And...... Well it turned over on the starter. It didn't spin, just a nice steady turn until the battery started to die. I think on that performance I may need to go shopping for a new battery!Oh and the indicators work as do the reversing lights
Edited by The Surveyor on Thursday 3rd July 23:17
Today I got the brake lights working on the Mexico, a significant step forward as it means that the brakes are now finished, full of fluid, and working. They took an age to bleed and the pedal is still spongy so there is still some air in there somewhere. I'll let it settle and pump some more fluid through in a day or two, check for leaks and see if the pedal pressure comes up.
The handbrake also works a treat now too. The new pads and cable fitting perfectly.
Exhaust still to be fitted then I'll be dropping it off its axle stands for the first time in ages.
Small steps....
The handbrake also works a treat now too. The new pads and cable fitting perfectly.
Exhaust still to be fitted then I'll be dropping it off its axle stands for the first time in ages.
Small steps....
Productive day, re-bled the brakes giving a much better peddle pressure. Dropped the car off the axle stands putting the car back on its wheels for the first time in ages. Finished tightening up the suspension and anti roll bar and started fitting the front bumper which didn't...... Still, it does look rather handsome in the sunshine 
Paul
Paul
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