Tony's Gilbern

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Mercdriver

2,011 posts

34 months

Wednesday 19th July 2023
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I nearly bought one of these many years ago, it had the same green velour trim, I would have had to replace it.

In the end I did not buy the car, the balance pipe? Connecting the twin fuel tanks Across the rear of the boot put me off, fire risk in a rear shunt. Are they still like that or was the design changed on safety grounds?

Edited to clarify what the balance pipe is connecting

Edited by Mercdriver on Wednesday 19th July 20:38

Ash_

5,929 posts

191 months

Thursday 20th July 2023
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First time I've seen this thread, what a great story! Hope you have as many happy years of ownership as Tony. thumbup

Skyedriver

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17,872 posts

283 months

Thursday 20th July 2023
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Mercdriver said:
I nearly bought one of these many years ago, it had the same green velour trim, I would have had to replace it.

In the end I did not buy the car, the balance pipe? Connecting the twin fuel tanks Across the rear of the boot put me off, fire risk in a rear shunt. Are they still like that or was the design changed on safety grounds?

Edited to clarify what the balance pipe is connecting

Edited by Mercdriver on Wednesday 19th July 20:38
Still there on my 1973 Mark 3.
Thanks for reading

Skyedriver

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17,872 posts

283 months

Thursday 20th July 2023
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Ash_ said:
First time I've seen this thread, what a great story! Hope you have as many happy years of ownership as Tony. thumbup
Thanks Ash.

Mercdriver

2,011 posts

34 months

Thursday 20th July 2023
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Skyedriver said:
Still there on my 1973 Mark 3.
Thanks for reading
I think it was to save the cost of two fuel pumps, I think car only had one fuel filler so it would also have needed another filler cap.

Stylish looks though and good engine, I should have bought the car and modified it to suit my safety standards.

The overdrive on the car was kaput but at that time (1980’s) there was a retired engineer from the O/D manufacturer’s who repaired them in his garage, he rebuilt the o/d for the TVR 2500m I had.

A14RGS

227 posts

173 months

Saturday 30th September 2023
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Just caught up with this thread via one of your other posts.
As mentioned there, this car belonged to my late colleague and I've known it for 40+ years.
I knew of Tony's sad passing and I'm delighted to see that the Invader is in good hands and now being looked after and used in the same manner that Tony enjoyed.
Well done!

Skyedriver

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17,872 posts

283 months

Saturday 30th September 2023
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Thank you, yes, I "enjoy" a bit of fettling now and again.
Looking at your profile seems you and I had similar professions.


Huntsman

8,058 posts

251 months

Tuesday 26th December 2023
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Is the injection fully sequential? Where does it get its timing signal from?

Skyedriver

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17,872 posts

283 months

Wednesday 27th December 2023
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Huntsman said:
Is the injection fully sequential? Where does it get its timing signal from?
Front pulley wheel from recollection. Too wet & windy to go over the garage for a pic.

Huntsman

8,058 posts

251 months

Wednesday 27th December 2023
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Thank you.

Where does it get vacuum for the brake servo?

Skyedriver

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17,872 posts

283 months

Wednesday 27th December 2023
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Huntsman said:
Thank you.

Where does it get vacuum for the brake servo?
Electric vacuum pump

Skyedriver

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17,872 posts

283 months

Tuesday 16th April
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Sun shining, a rarity up here these days.



Running like a dream.

Mr Tidy

22,382 posts

128 months

Tuesday 16th April
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Skyedriver said:
Sun shining, a rarity up here these days.

Running like a dream.
Great news. It looks superb, and the scenery isn't too bad either!

A14RGS

227 posts

173 months

Wednesday 17th April
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Fantastic! Great to see it again, just as I remember from many years ago cool


(still not a fan of the currents alloys, though...)

Huntsman

8,058 posts

251 months

Wednesday 17th April
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Nice looking motor.

I'm still planning a Wire Wheel Genie one day, if the Peerless doesnt happen.