[Keith Davies]

Well with Maserati supposed to be having a STELLAr year with the new vehicle launches I wonder whether now is the time for them and perhaps Alfa to breakaway from this group altogether. After all who would want to buy a non-pedigree car but thereagain some cross-breeds are quite likeable.

Cheers – Keith

[Keith Davies]

Helen, have a look at the Halfords web site as they have things like hammocks and harnesses. It depends how big the pooch is likely to get! Don’t forget to have some protection for the rear bumper with a flap to stop scrabbling puppies trying to climb in.

Cheers – Keith

[Keith Davies]

Richard, try Cover Systems in Rushden, I have a 30 year old biturbo 222E that lives under one of their “folding garages”.  A bit heavy to open and close but it seems to keep the bodywork clear of the cover.  It should be anchored and mine is in a gravel driveway.

 

Cheers  –  Keith

[Keith Davies]

Chris, it certainly could change but at present only 95 Octane fuel is legally obliged to have (up to) 5% ethanol.  If you go to the Esso web site there are certain areas within the UK where 5% is included, even with Esso.  They are the west country and parts of the north so best check locally.  Where E10 is noted on the pump just keep away as the performance would be reduced.  Using more fuel !!!

Cheers  –  Keith

[Keith Davies]

I’m not sure whether Hagerty would accept a modern Maserati but their rates are good. It depends a lot on where you live and the car storage facilities. You can also supply your own photo’s for an agreed valuation.

Cheers – Keith

[Keith Davies]

Gordon, we know you like to have a go yourself and you can source Indy brake discs from Eurospares in the UK or from MIE Corp. in the USA. MIE supplied discs for my Indy (about 30 years ago!). Alternatively we have Maserati specialists in the UK like Autoshield and McGrath.
In all cases you will need to provide the chassis number to get the right part.

Cheers – Keith

[Keith Davies]

Howard, sorry to see the Legnum go after all these years. What a stirling vehicle with performance to match. I hope your venture into “moderns” is a good experience but don’t forget to cost in the tyres as a running cost. The rear’s don’t last long !!
Hope you are both fit and well — Cheers – Keith

[Keith Davies]

Gordon, I can account for at least 10 members of our Club that own Indy’s however there are only 4 who allow their vehicles to be shown in the Directory.  Some of these do their own maintenance where possible but some, like me cannot limbo under the dashboard anymore without your glasses falling off and then taking another 10 minutes to limbo out! to find your glasses.  Of the Indy owners there is a wide range from the early 4.2’s up to the last 4.9 with most of them being 4.7’s.  Also a variety of left- and right-hand drive.  I have no idea why your Ammeter wires cooked up but Thomas seems to have the most plausible response as all the auxilliary current flows through the Ammeter, unless somehow a connection on the Ammeter somehow touched down on an earthed point – that would certainly cook all the wires.  The terminals should be both tight and insulated.

Cheers  –  Keith

[Keith Davies]

Gordon, my Indy was re-wired with a new fuse box (blade type fuses) the earlier ceramic backed ones probably need a turn or two to make good contact. Best remove them, pinch in the uprights and then re-seat.
Check for 12 volts at the motors when all is joined up. There are also thermal cut-outs in these circuits – another reason to check for good joint contact.
Cheers – Keith

[Keith Davies]

Gordon, I have sent you scanned pages from my Owners handbook giving the wiring diagram, plus the earlier pages with the number codes. The wiring diagram is in 2 parts.
Hope this helps – Keith

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