http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/ Thu, 07 May 2026 10:59:16 +0000 MyBB http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=41 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 08:59:30 +0000 geoff]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=41 I am fitting a thermostatic shower control but the nut securing the device is missing. It is an Italian product from the company Cristina. I have contacted them but no reply as of yet.
The nut seems to be M40 x 1.0 but there is nothing out there of this pitch size.
The male part to fit the required nut measures 40.1  and 40.5 (valley to crest of thread) and as best as I can measure, the pitch is 1.0mm
Here is an example of the sort of thing I need ; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176068020358
Hoping someone can help - if anyone is out there !
regards to all]]> I am fitting a thermostatic shower control but the nut securing the device is missing. It is an Italian product from the company Cristina. I have contacted them but no reply as of yet.
The nut seems to be M40 x 1.0 but there is nothing out there of this pitch size.
The male part to fit the required nut measures 40.1  and 40.5 (valley to crest of thread) and as best as I can measure, the pitch is 1.0mm
Here is an example of the sort of thing I need ; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176068020358
Hoping someone can help - if anyone is out there !
regards to all]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=40 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:17:43 +0000 24c]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=40
My father in laws place is under offer and I have to shift the red and black Panhard. Unfortunately for me, the carburettor and ignition system (distributor and coil) were transferred to Brian Osbourne's 24CT to fix his engine issues years ago, and these components are missing, so I had to find replacements. I struggled to find a Weber DCNF for the bespoke manifold I used on Brian's and my car, but eventually a 42 DCNF surfaced from my collection. Unfortunately the push set up on the accelerator meant I had to reverse the carburettor through 180º and bastardise a Weber throttle linkage from a DCOE and Ducati Paso to effect a satisfactory pedal action.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nTgXzCj7O60?

The next stage is to restore the ignition system, and swap out the burned out commodo multifunction column stalk switch.

All the best
Mike

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Hi again, 

like I said the next phase was to sort the ignition and swap the defective commodo.

All the wires are black in this car, unlike my yellow and white 17BT mule, so I had to sequentially swap these over one at a time. Interesting the screws are not metric but UNC 4-40.

https://flic.kr/p/2p32m8C

https://flic.kr/p/2p33Ugs

Anyway all swapped over, no main beam at the moment, but all other functions are working now.

All the best
Mike

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Hi again,

Next up on the car was the ignition system... unfortunately for the purists I wanted to go electronic and programmable. Before Brian passed in December 2022, I did successfully programme an ignition unit to transform the throttle response and drivability when the Weber DCNF was fitted, which produced a very strong vacuum signal that overpowered the OEM vacuum capsule.

Recreating this using 5V TTL Toyota wasted spark coil using the same ignition unit was going to involve more work, as I didn't have a camshaft timing wheel trigger wheel and sensor in this engine. I decided to resurrect a distributor based missing tooth trigger wheel I developed years ago, but still use the Czech programmable ignition system I fitted to Brian's car aka IMFsoft ECU MasterLite.

I've built a bench rig, and hooked it up to an oscilloscope, and had to convert the 12V dwell switching signal into 5V square wave that can trigger the Toyota ignition coil, through 8-16V without damaging anything. I'd already made a PCB and populated it years ago to convert the non-contact cam lobe signal into something that would drive the programmable ignition, but the output was too high a voltage... so another PCB, a resistor and a Zener diode to the rescue and bingo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsB5VhcQoNA

Next up, I had to make a coil support bracket that would be in the middle of the engine to keep the HT leads the same length, but the bulkiness of this Toyota coil made the fitting harder than the Renault coil I had used previously.

All the best
Mike]]>
My father in laws place is under offer and I have to shift the red and black Panhard. Unfortunately for me, the carburettor and ignition system (distributor and coil) were transferred to Brian Osbourne's 24CT to fix his engine issues years ago, and these components are missing, so I had to find replacements. I struggled to find a Weber DCNF for the bespoke manifold I used on Brian's and my car, but eventually a 42 DCNF surfaced from my collection. Unfortunately the push set up on the accelerator meant I had to reverse the carburettor through 180º and bastardise a Weber throttle linkage from a DCOE and Ducati Paso to effect a satisfactory pedal action.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nTgXzCj7O60?

The next stage is to restore the ignition system, and swap out the burned out commodo multifunction column stalk switch.

All the best
Mike

---

Hi again, 

like I said the next phase was to sort the ignition and swap the defective commodo.

All the wires are black in this car, unlike my yellow and white 17BT mule, so I had to sequentially swap these over one at a time. Interesting the screws are not metric but UNC 4-40.

https://flic.kr/p/2p32m8C

https://flic.kr/p/2p33Ugs

Anyway all swapped over, no main beam at the moment, but all other functions are working now.

All the best
Mike

---

Hi again,

Next up on the car was the ignition system... unfortunately for the purists I wanted to go electronic and programmable. Before Brian passed in December 2022, I did successfully programme an ignition unit to transform the throttle response and drivability when the Weber DCNF was fitted, which produced a very strong vacuum signal that overpowered the OEM vacuum capsule.

Recreating this using 5V TTL Toyota wasted spark coil using the same ignition unit was going to involve more work, as I didn't have a camshaft timing wheel trigger wheel and sensor in this engine. I decided to resurrect a distributor based missing tooth trigger wheel I developed years ago, but still use the Czech programmable ignition system I fitted to Brian's car aka IMFsoft ECU MasterLite.

I've built a bench rig, and hooked it up to an oscilloscope, and had to convert the 12V dwell switching signal into 5V square wave that can trigger the Toyota ignition coil, through 8-16V without damaging anything. I'd already made a PCB and populated it years ago to convert the non-contact cam lobe signal into something that would drive the programmable ignition, but the output was too high a voltage... so another PCB, a resistor and a Zener diode to the rescue and bingo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsB5VhcQoNA

Next up, I had to make a coil support bracket that would be in the middle of the engine to keep the HT leads the same length, but the bulkiness of this Toyota coil made the fitting harder than the Renault coil I had used previously.

All the best
Mike]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=39 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:22:55 +0000 geoff]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=39 My front wheel is dragging 50% of its rotation as I rotate it such that it resembles the drum being elliptical.

I have clocked its mounting on the driveshaft and that seems perfect.

As best as I can, I have ascertained that the drum's diameter varies by about 1mm. around its circumference - is this acceptable or should it be near perfectly round?

I ask because I took it to a mechanical workshop who said that it would cost too much to skim it due to it being so difficult to mount on a lathe.

I am wondering whether to try to obtain a new (old) one.

What are your thoughts?

cheers

geoff
]]> My front wheel is dragging 50% of its rotation as I rotate it such that it resembles the drum being elliptical.

I have clocked its mounting on the driveshaft and that seems perfect.

As best as I can, I have ascertained that the drum's diameter varies by about 1mm. around its circumference - is this acceptable or should it be near perfectly round?

I ask because I took it to a mechanical workshop who said that it would cost too much to skim it due to it being so difficult to mount on a lathe.

I am wondering whether to try to obtain a new (old) one.

What are your thoughts?

cheers

geoff
]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=36 Sat, 08 Jan 2022 10:06:09 +0000 geoff]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=36 http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=35 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 10:05:21 +0000 geoff]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=35 Would one normally use it all the time for every day driving - like when starting the car, or ascending hills?.  I usually leave it in the '0' position and perhaps advance it a bit if going up a long incline.
what do others do?]]> Would one normally use it all the time for every day driving - like when starting the car, or ascending hills?.  I usually leave it in the '0' position and perhaps advance it a bit if going up a long incline.
what do others do?]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=32 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:17:52 +0000 BenjaminMbrown]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=32
Some progress has been made and I’ll continue to update on how things are going if anyone is interested.
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Some progress has been made and I’ll continue to update on how things are going if anyone is interested.
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  77703943-FE93-47D4-B843-16F24F96A3B0.jpeg (Size: 61.41 KB / Downloads: 23) ]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=30 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:47:48 +0000 geoff]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=30 I want to see each of the slaves ( can I say that word here) in turn operate and return nicely. All I can think of is to clamp  three of the four sets of shoes and watch the fourth operate - then repeat the procedure for each of the other wheels -unless one of you clever people can come up with another idea ?]]> I want to see each of the slaves ( can I say that word here) in turn operate and return nicely. All I can think of is to clamp  three of the four sets of shoes and watch the fourth operate - then repeat the procedure for each of the other wheels -unless one of you clever people can come up with another idea ?]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=29 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 19:37:11 +0000 geoff]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=29 If anyone is proposing to bid for this, they may wish to contact me first. I know some information about the car which may be helpful.
regards
geoff
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184952414828?]]> If anyone is proposing to bid for this, they may wish to contact me first. I know some information about the car which may be helpful.
regards
geoff
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184952414828?]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=26 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:00:29 +0000 dickvick]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=26 Back here at home we have been invited to attend the "British Motor Show" at Farnborough Airport on the 19th-22nd August.
They are offering a Club stand for up to 12 vehicles with a free driver pass and 10% reduction for passengers. (£23 - 10% for 4 days)
As it is our 130 year celebration this year it would be good to get a nice selection of cars to display.
To that end I have booked accommodation for the 4 days locally, so even if it gets cancelled we will treat it as a Mini break.
Anyone interested please get in touch with me.
Richard.  President.  PLCGB.]]> Back here at home we have been invited to attend the "British Motor Show" at Farnborough Airport on the 19th-22nd August.
They are offering a Club stand for up to 12 vehicles with a free driver pass and 10% reduction for passengers. (£23 - 10% for 4 days)
As it is our 130 year celebration this year it would be good to get a nice selection of cars to display.
To that end I have booked accommodation for the 4 days locally, so even if it gets cancelled we will treat it as a Mini break.
Anyone interested please get in touch with me.
Richard.  President.  PLCGB.]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:11:39 +0000 Adrian]]> http://www.panhardclub.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15