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Post by zorteper on Aug 27, 2010 8:26:28 GMT
Hello everybody! I've just acquired a DAF 55 with almost no rust! There's some spots in the enginebay, but no holes. It's only run 48k km (30k miles), and has been standing still for 20 years. There's a couple of things missing, like the air filter and "lid?". The engine runs, but it chokes when the throttle is used. Seems to me like the carb. doesn't give it enough gas/petrol. I'll have to take the entire carb apart and rinse it in citric acid or something to try and clear the jets. Ideas are most welcome! Think it's a Solex EHSA 32. I got the car running last night, and with the choke almost entirely closed I managed to get the thing moving! Brakes, lights, vario, etc. works great, but the generator doesn't work. I touched one of the contacts on it, and it fell of... Even though I haven't driven the car properly yet, I just love it more and more. Can't wait to get it on the road!!! Andy H. Norway
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Post by zorteper on Aug 27, 2010 10:44:48 GMT
Thanks for the tip! I did remove the carb yesterday and did remove (almost) everything in it. Come to think of it, I didn't remove the venturi... With a little luck thats part of the problem. I've also ordered a new fuel pump from a Volvo-dealer in Sweden. Mine's completely stuck. Using a temporary electric pump for now. I thought I'd try to fit a big fuelfilter (one of those with a cup) right after the tank, so that the flakes of rust will sink to the bottom..
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Post by dafdaffer on Aug 28, 2010 14:20:37 GMT
welcome ;D nice daf wish i could find one in that condition
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Post by zorteper on Aug 30, 2010 6:47:33 GMT
Thanks! It's a nice specimen indeed, although with a few flaws: The carburettor is in bad shape. It's corroded and stuffed with dirt, and needs to take a bath in boiling solution of water, citric acid and detergent! It's a EHSA-2 and the venturi/choke tube is kept in place by a small aluminum plug. Is it possible to drill that plug ut to tap out the tube? It says in the Haynes manual that this tube is unremovable, but that can't be right? We're going to Sweden... ...to pick up the brand new fuelpump tomorrow I still can't believe that they had that in storage after all these years! The guy I talked with on the phone had to consult with the "seniors" at Volvo to identify the pump.. I can't find a replacement air cleaner or housing. So in the meantime it'll borrow a filter from my VW storage. It fits like a charm! How do I know if the vacuum micro-switch on the carb work or not? What exactly does it do? Andy edit: typo.
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Post by zorteper on Aug 30, 2010 9:52:01 GMT
Hmm.. that sound just about right when it comes to the misfiring and stuttering while idling, but what idle-valve does it control? No, I think it has something to do with the reduction gear (if there is such a thing). Haynes told me that it's called the "vacuum control(?) micro-switch". It seems it's supposed to work both at idling and at full throttle..
Think I'll have to post some pics when I get home.
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Post by dafdaffer on Aug 30, 2010 10:26:13 GMT
the microswitch on the carb controls the variomatic, it is run on a cam on the carb and is linked to the change up side of the EMV so it starts to work at a set rpm. the electro magnetic valve (EMV) on the 55/66 is like a mirrored 44 one. you can tell if it works by switching on the ignition so the dash lights are on, then put one hand on the EMV and turn the throttle linkage with the other ( this may not be possible on LHD models so assistants may be needed) you will feel a click as it works. been a while since i took one of the carbs to bits on a 55/66 but think that we have a few spare if you struggle. ( if postage is not too expensive )
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Post by 33grinder on Aug 30, 2010 10:59:33 GMT
What a lovely 55!
I'm assuming being 1971 it has 6 volt electrics?
We're short on 6v EMVs here at Essex Dafs but there may be other parts we can help with. If you get really stuck then try Danny at DafHobby (www.dafhobby.nl), as the name suggests he only sells Daf parts.
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Aug 30, 2010 12:04:09 GMT
All DAF 55s were 12 volts. Even the earliest ones from 1967/8.
DAF Daffer is spot on with his explanation.
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Post by 33grinder on Aug 30, 2010 16:20:46 GMT
All DAF 55s were 12 volts. Even the earliest ones from 1967/8. DAF Daffer is spot on with his explanation. I stand corrected Mr B, always good to learn something new. Tell me more about the rare Daf 35 you alluded to before you edited your post?
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Aug 30, 2010 19:12:00 GMT
Ah yes, the rare 35. Could also have been the 53. A little known model based broadly on the Daffodil/32/33 but modified to possibly use parts from a 55 when needs must. Exceedingly unusual and rare. So rare and unusual, in fact, that it's best not to talk about it. We must be aware of starting rumours.
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Post by 33grinder on Aug 30, 2010 19:46:32 GMT
I had notions of putting Rover's V8 in Gavina. That would make a Daf 3.5! ;D
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Post by zorteper on Aug 31, 2010 8:22:00 GMT
That tip about the EMV was great. I didn't know how it worked, and now I do! Checked it last night and both the switch and valve works as they should! We'll see how the engine and carburettor behaves after fitting the new fuel pump (can't wait!!!!) I'm impressed how all the lights, "electronic's", variomatic, windshield wipers, ect. still works after 20 years! Mechanical things like the generator have gotten a light overhaul. Works great. It says on the servicesticker in the doorframe that the last oilchange was done at 46.500km back in '83, and the next oilchange is supposed to be done at 51.000km. The car has only 48.000km on it. edit: Yes, I know I'll still have to change the oil...
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Post by dafdaffer on Aug 31, 2010 20:36:50 GMT
the electric have always amazed me, i cant recall ever owning one where something electrical does not work, wished my 2003 pug was the same ;D
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Post by zorteper on Sept 1, 2010 10:56:47 GMT
Here we go again... Well, the engine still doesn't run properly, so I've tried to clean the carb and jets with a untwined piece of wire. Managed to get rid of a lot of dirt. Now the engine idles perfectly when cold, but when it's to operating temp., it stops/chokes. I have to wait a few minutes before It'll start again. Could it be the coil? Condensator? It's still a Ducellier coil and condensator mounted, so I guess they're the original ones... What's the expected lifetime for a coil?
Andy
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Post by zorteper on Sept 5, 2010 6:50:06 GMT
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Post by veeruk on Sept 7, 2010 6:28:48 GMT
I had some shocks in my days from older cars with points. It tingles and some might say it is pleasurable but that might be their kinky side. ;D in school, we were taught that it creates high voltage, about 30 to 40.000 volts but amperage is very low. It is the voltage which is needed to bridge the gap between the spark plug electrodes. The new cars however, create high voltage with high amperage, it is not the voltage which could hurt you but the amperage. Stay well clear, especially if you have a pacemaker
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Post by zorteper on Jan 18, 2011 11:42:08 GMT
A little update! This is from last summer. I tried to do a little shining of the paintwork, but my polish machine died on me before I was finished.. I started out with a very light rubbing solvent and then regular polish. Before: After: I can't wait for spring to come!
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Jan 18, 2011 12:01:18 GMT
That looks wonderful!
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Post by spunkymonkey on Jan 18, 2011 12:12:51 GMT
That's looking really good! If only we could get away with just polishing on ours Thought we might with Matilda but there were a few too many trouble spots to ignore in the end. If I can get a finish like that on her I'll be more than happy though
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Post by zorteper on Jan 18, 2011 12:32:05 GMT
Thanks. The paint is original, and know I shouldn't complain about it, but there's a long scratch on the side that's really bugging me. I'll have to to something about that so that it at least won't start to rust...
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Post by zorteper on Jan 18, 2011 12:42:38 GMT
Oh, I have question. Is there a equivalent to the Ducellier distributor? Or maybe just the vacuum part? It's the membrane inside the vacuum advance thing that's broken.
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Post by 33grinder on Jan 18, 2011 15:04:59 GMT
Can't tell you about the dizzy but if you need a replacement used unit then I reckon we've probably got some. What a lovely colour and well done with the polishing, she's looking good.
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Post by spunkymonkey on Jan 18, 2011 15:49:29 GMT
Re-bush them with brass while you're in there
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Post by zorteper on Jan 18, 2011 18:23:55 GMT
Lots of ideas. Thanks. Yeah, I've tried another kind of electronic ignition, but I changed back to the good old distributor. Of course, that was in my VW bug, it might work better in DAF with a bit more stable rpm's i guess... I think I'll try to find a original distr.
33grinder: The guy I got bought car from described the color as poo-brown, and because of that the car got the name Rakel (Norwegian form of Rachel). Named after an aunt he couldn't stand.. ;D
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Post by 33grinder on Jan 18, 2011 20:35:29 GMT
;D ;D Nice one! Funnily enough there's another car on this forum with the same colour known as 'the Flying Poo'! Personally I like it - brown is the new black!
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Jan 18, 2011 22:13:59 GMT
Actually Mr G, that colour is not quite the same as the Flying Poo...
Being in anorak mode for a moment, the dark brown on this 55 is "Tabina" or "Donkerbruin" (Dutch for dark brown).
The Volvo colours were different - simply called "bruin" or had a ref number 64/164. In reality, it is a lighter shade than the DAF brown.
I'll go back into my little corner now.
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Post by 33grinder on Jan 18, 2011 22:37:22 GMT
Thanks Mr B, I stand corrected!
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Post by dafdaffer on Jan 19, 2011 1:14:09 GMT
its the same as the royal oak i think, d ike brown cars they do stand out ;D
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Post by zorteper on Jan 19, 2011 11:18:46 GMT
...for good or bad.
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Jan 19, 2011 12:39:39 GMT
Shame. Maybe a matter of time. Funny that we usually think of the 70s as being bright and groovy colours, but actually, a lot of themes were beige, cream and brown, like this - sometimes mixed with a splash of orange.
Bring them back, I say!
Anyway, we seem to have hijacked this post, chaps.
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