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by SJ40
Thu Jan 09, 2014 1:40 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: sj410 carb replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 6870

Re: sj410 carb replacement

What about spark. Is yours 6 volt or 12 volt coil. Sometimes the wire wound ballast resistor on the coil pack can go open circuit intermittently if its a 6 volt coil setup and this will stop it from starting. Also make sure the timing is correct if you have been doing distributor things, try rotatin...
by SJ40
Tue May 14, 2013 3:15 am
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: Spongy brake issue
Replies: 11
Views: 12066

Re: Spongy brake issue

Have you swapped out the master cylinder. I want to replace the master cylinder on my SJ40, do you know if you can use a master cylinder which is made for disc brakes on the front and use it on an SJ40 with drums on the front.??
by SJ40
Mon May 06, 2013 2:43 am
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: Spongy brake issue
Replies: 11
Views: 12066

Re: Spongy brake issue

Do you still have 4 wheel drum brakes or have you got disc front end. I have replaced rear shoes and wheel cylinders but still have spongy brakes. Wheel cylinders seem to be the correct ones. There doesnt seem to be a proportioning valve any where, just a brake line splitter straight below the maste...
by SJ40
Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:28 am
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: SJ40 drum breaks
Replies: 6
Views: 5151

Re: SJ40 drum breaks

Don't want to spend too much as it is only a paddock basher. Has anybody ever replaced master cylinder as I think that is all that is left to do, as master cylinder is original could it not be supplying enough fluid pressure even though it does not go to the floor when you hold your foot on the brak...
by SJ40
Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:15 am
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: SJ40 drum breaks
Replies: 6
Views: 5151

Re: SJ40 drum breaks

About half pedal travel and very poor break action even though pedal holds pressure.
by SJ40
Mon Apr 15, 2013 3:47 am
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: SJ40 drum breaks
Replies: 6
Views: 5151

Re: SJ40 drum breaks

Have adjusted all 4 breaks up as much as possible but still lots of pedal travel
by SJ40
Sun Apr 14, 2013 11:07 pm
Forum: SJ series Transmission, Axles, Brakes, wheels and tyres.
Topic: SJ40 drum breaks
Replies: 6
Views: 5151

SJ40 drum breaks

I have replaced rear shoes and wheel cylinders. Bled the system many times but still have long break pedal travel and not very good breaking. Vehicle still has 4 wheel drums and original master cylinder. No leaks any where and pedal holds pressure just has lots of travel.???