Some months ago I replaced the upper & lower bushes in the steering column on my 1962 Mk2 - I've only just realised that the horn no longer works. There is max resistance between the wire on the horn push and the boss so I'm guessing the connection is broken at the ring at the lower end of the colum...

Thanks for the advice, when trying to track down the problem I shorted the lead from the switch to earth and could hear the solenoid clicking, so tried again and the engine started. It seems to be working OK now so it may just have been a loose/dirty spade connector on the switch. At least I know wh...

The Mk2 wouldn't start yesterday, seems to be the cold start carb playing up. Got her going eventually but what can I do to check the operation of this?

I'm afraid that anything that doesn't contribute to the strength of the shell has gone in the quest for saving weight. The paint is a very thin coat so I'm sure if a number was there it would be visible. Looks like it will remain anonymous for now.

Thanks for the suggestions chaps, plus a few others I've rooted out from around the forum. Unfortunately I've drawn a blank with them all. The shell in question has been stripped for racing and a lot of the panelwork has been replaced or acid dipped for lightness. The bonnet slam plate doesn't even ...

I can recommend Andrew at Collier Street Garage http://www.collierstreetgarage.co.uk for all mechanical aspects, he has done a lot of work on my Mk2 and S-type over the years. I've used Klassik Transmissions http://www.klassiktrans.co.uk for a gearbox rebuild, good service and price (but in Wolverha...

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I have a bare S-type shell with no chassis plate - can anyone tell me if the number is stamped on the shell somewhere, if so, where?

Agreed, in my limited experience dyno's vary considerably and are sometimes not as carefully uncalibrated as they should be so you have to take any results with shovelfuls of salt. I have recently had a 3.4 rebuilt to 'fast road' spec by VSE and it should be on the road in a few weeks, it will be in...

I may be wrong, but I think I was once told that the Ford Transit used to have an alternator-based power steering pump which is a suitable fit.