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by basil
Sat May 02, 2015 8:05 am
Forum: General Suzuki
Topic: RELIABILITY
Replies: 16
Views: 15608

RELIABILITY

Had my Suzuki Sam sj 413 1987 for years now very reliable ......unlike a neighbours discovery which has been flat bedded back to his abode 5 times what a dreadful vehicle to own and it cost him from new a heap of money...although the Suzuki is no stranger to rust at times the Discovery is on first n...
by basil
Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: DIP THE TANK
Replies: 9
Views: 8422

DIP THE TANK

As my fuel gauge is lying to me i thought i would use a thin stick to dip the tank to see the level but i was surprised to find i could not push the stick into the neck as there is a obstruction about 4 to 5 inches down ..is this a anti syphon measure to stop people nicking g fuel......pushing the s...
by basil
Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:38 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: STARTER SUZUKI SJ413
Replies: 3
Views: 4035

Re: STARTER SUZUKI SJ413

Okay thanks guys for info
jim
by basil
Sun Apr 12, 2015 5:02 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: STARTER SUZUKI SJ413
Replies: 3
Views: 4035

STARTER SUZUKI SJ413

To remove the starter on this vehicle ...what is involved does the generator have to be taken off ???? does it drop down below or lifted up out the engine bay ???? My workmate said all the seats have got to be taken out....but then again he smokes funny cigarettes .... Jim
by basil
Tue Mar 24, 2015 3:02 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: FILL TO THE TOP sj413
Replies: 12
Views: 9981

Re: FILL TO THE TOP sj413

They are usually really easy to fix, i sorted mine a few years ago and it's been fine ever since, so worth trying before spending any money. only takes around an hour, if that to drop the tank, fix it and re-fit. Well been to petrol station filled to the top of filler neck after adding a bottle of ...
by basil
Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: FILL TO THE TOP sj413
Replies: 12
Views: 9981

FILL TO THE TOP sj413

At the risk of being a pain ...has anyone any thoughts on this .....as my sender is playing up in the tank i thought i might fill the tank right to the top just up to the filler cap so the variable resistor on the sender is immersed in the fuel ...i have added quite a bit of Redex hoping the cleanin...
by basil
Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:08 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: VOLTAGE REGULATOR FOR GAUGES 413
Replies: 8
Views: 7195

Re: VOLTAGE REGULATOR FOR GAUGES 413

Well removed all the stuck down carpet and you guessed it no panels to remove......
ages putting it all back together..........so its going to be tank out at sometime on the anus
when fuel is much lower.........
Jim
by basil
Tue Mar 17, 2015 7:29 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: VOLTAGE REGULATOR FOR GAUGES 413
Replies: 8
Views: 7195

Re: VOLTAGE REGULATOR FOR GAUGES 413

EVERY TIME I TYPE anus THAT WORD REPLACES IT
JIM
by basil
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:16 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: VOLTAGE REGULATOR FOR GAUGES 413
Replies: 8
Views: 7195

Re: VOLTAGE REGULATOR FOR GAUGES 413

Will remove the rest of the carpet tomorrow and take a picture the wife is off in the anus so i will have to wait....it appears to be directly above the sender...
jim
by basil
Tue Mar 17, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: VOLTAGE REGULATOR FOR GAUGES 413
Replies: 8
Views: 7195

Re: VOLTAGE REGULATOR FOR GAUGES 413

The continuing story ......just removed most of the rear carpet and there appears to be a panel above fuel tank ..its not bolted down but looks as if there is a black bituminous compound around the outside Could this be a access panel to the fuel gauge SENDER ? should i try to prise this panel up it...