Fault Register
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    MOA IV Register of Faults Noted  
           
           
  Name  Model  Year Observations

 
1 Band  Earl & Janice Plus 8 1987 Transmission mountings replaced in San Francisco
  Clutch & master cylinder rebuilt in Santa Fe
  Electric fan failed -rectified
  Light switch failed - replaced
 
2 Bees Russ & Marj Plus 4DHC 1958 Only participated for 2500 miles
  No faults but speed governor (right foot) cut in at 60mph!
 
3 Bauserman Steve Plus  4 1962 Clutch failure ..and a lot, lot more, illness intervened as well
  Martin Andy
 
4 Camm Peter & Pauline 4/4 4str 1999 Handbrake cable failure - eventually repaired
  Minor rear impact damage 
 
5 Cannon Linda Plus4 4str 1960 Loosened prop shaft bolts - tightened
  Extreme patience needed for start when cold!
  Indicators failed
  Horn failed
  Battery terminal slack - gum wrapper solved this!
 
6 Collins John  4/4 1968 Stopped running - fuel line cracked
  Stopped running - tracking problem in distributor caused by ingress of snow! (Nevada)
  Overheating en route to SF
  Silencer support bracket fractured - spare in car!
  Spongy brakes - bled system
  Generator failure - dismantled/reassembled - brushes sticking?
 
7 Cowley Fiona  4/4 2002 Vital documents etc not in car/available when stopped by law -refer Day 31 Diary
 
8 Cressy Richard & Sue Plus 8 1997 Luggage rack bolt lost - replaced
  Noted rear fender irons loose
  Suspected clutch problem - in reality drivers left foot weakness!
 
9 Cundy Colin & Carolyn Plus 8 2000 No problems
 
10 Dale-Johnson Glen & Vern Plus4 4str 1966 Tappets out of adjustment - rectified
  Sump split - running repair and copious relenishment of oil* 
  Oil filler cap dropped off - spotted on highway by Kemosabe & picked up by Tonto, later returned to owner.
  (* Pollution clean up bill from US Government awaited ! )
 
11 de Vicq/Dugas Manu & Annick Plus 4 1998 Rear exhaust strap failed - nylon ties solved this!
 
12 Duncan Andrew  4/4 1969 Over rev caused timing failure - reset
  No return throttle spring even after noted missing and causing over rev ! 
  Petrol tank leak (again)
  Starter motor failure - rebuilt in Arizona
  Rev counter failed repairs needed
  Petrol gauge failed - ran out of petrol as well !
  Lights failed - bad earthing diagnosed & rectified
 
13 Edge Arthur & Patricia Plus 8 1989 Water pump leakage - radweld etc
  Failure of manifold gaskets -running repairs
 
14 Fisher Phil & Elaine 4/4 4str 1970 Gearbox failure terminal  - replaced with 5 speed 
  New clutch grinding noise
  Radiator leak - treated with Bars leak and OK
 
15 Fryear Ben & Judy Plus 8 1990 Voltage amplifier to coil failure - running repair with Jaguar part then replaced !