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1. Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: Peter van der Linden <pvdl@afu.com>; Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2003 17:43:51 -0700; I am writing a story for my local car club magazine, and I would really like to get some feedback/ideas on my topic from fellow sufferers. The subject of the article is "Lucas Electrics". As everyone; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00000.html (9,096 bytes)
2. Re: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: Dave & Marlene <rusd@velocitus.net>; Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2003 19:21:13 -0600; In my estimation the poor reputation of Lucas is not justified. We are usually complaining about old cars when poor quality comes up. Plenty of other electrics on old cars have problems. Heat, humid; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00001.html (10,399 bytes)
3. Re: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: "J.E.A.Rich" <mmmbob@adelphia.net>; Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2003 19:53:59 -0600; I would like to come to the defence of Joe Lucas. I'm a misplaced Limey who came to the US 40 years ago at the invitation of an American Company. I grew up in London before the war in an extremely s; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00002.html (11,256 bytes)
4. Re: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: Bill <wbmcleod@cox.net>; Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2003 18:57:53 -0700; How many other electric companies have parts that are still going after 40 or 50 years? Yes, Lucas has certainly had some losers, but I have found that most of the electical problems in the early car; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00003.html (10,138 bytes)
5. RE: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>; Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2003 19:01:38 -0700; Do they deserve all the abuse we heap on them ? Probably not. Were they noticeably below American standards at the time ? IMO, Yes. Of course, I should add that my knowledge, and interest, ends some; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00004.html (10,910 bytes)
6. Re: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: BritshIron@aol.com; Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2003 22:11:50 EDT; If they knew how much Lucas electronics is in an airplane today, alot of people would never fly. roland 1952 A40 1960 P5 /// british-cars@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cg; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00005.html (8,768 bytes)
7. RE: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: "Randall Young" <ryoung@navcomtech.com>; Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2003 19:12:14 -0700; With respect Bob, that's exactly the point. With American cars, there was no need to 'tinker' with the electrics to keep them reliable. My first car was a Chevy, already 12 years old and much neglec; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00006.html (9,923 bytes)
8. Re: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: TATERRY@aol.com; Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2003 22:33:25 EDT; << I want to take a close look at Lucas quality. The questions that I could use ideas/suggestions on are: 1. is the Lucas reputation justified or not? 2. if it is justified, why does a second rate co; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00007.html (9,692 bytes)
9. Re: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: "Fred Thomas" <vafred@erols.com>; Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 06:51:43 -0400; I had my problems with the charging system (or lack there of) in my T/T 3 until I converted to a alternator, but no one has mentioned the dreaded "Lucas starter" and it's failures on a yearly basis,; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00008.html (9,349 bytes)
10. Re: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: ARoman4047@aol.com; Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 07:10:39 EDT; << I think Jos Lucas designed that for his "in-laws". "FT" >> Brought my Bugeye starter and generator to a shop to be rebuilt...The guy looked at 'em and said, "I can do it, but then they'll be rebui; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00009.html (9,540 bytes)
11. RE: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: "Alex" <alexmm@adelphia.net>; Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 09:45:27 -0400; For what it's worth, I drove my 1967 BJ8 daily from 1967 to 1977, putting 100,000 miles on the odometer--with no electrical failures of any kind. I did replace my fuel pump points once. My present 19; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00010.html (9,849 bytes)
12. Re: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: jello@ida.net; Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 09:05:36 US/Mountain; I've read a couple of the replys to this. I too have had my share of problems with electrical systems. I have the benefit of being familiar with Bosch, Marelli, Marchal, and Lucas. It does seem that; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00011.html (10,625 bytes)
13. RE: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: "Relf, Stan" <srelf@lsil.com>; Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 11:45:00 -0600; Why not ask Lucas the same questions to get their responds? They should be will to provide you with their quality records. Stan I am writing a story for my local car club magazine, and I would reall; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00012.html (10,893 bytes)
14. Re: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: "Graeme" <graeme@adaptivedesign.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 19:08:33 +0100; Lucas say they would love to help but the light switch is broken in the archive room. Graeme /// british-cars@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00013.html (9,618 bytes)
15. RE: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: "Relf, Stan" <srelf@lsil.com>; Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 12:20:31 -0600; I love it :-) 67 - BJ8, 74 - XJ6 Lucas say they would love to help but the light switch is broken in the archive room. Graeme /// british-cars@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.n; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00014.html (10,199 bytes)
16. Re: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2003 15:25:17 -0400; I have had absolutely no trouble keeping my beer warm. -- Jim Muller jimmuller@pop.rcn.com '80 Spitfire, '70 GT6+ /// british-cars@autox.team.net mailing list /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/m; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00015.html (9,416 bytes)
17. Re: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: Peter van der Linden <pvdl@afu.com>; Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 13:21:37 -0700; I doubt that Lucas is as well-placed to provide an objective viewpoint as actual customers are. Peter Have owned and lavished care on: 1963 Jellymould (Morris Minor) 4-door 1964 Morris Minor pickup 1; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00016.html (9,745 bytes)
18. Re: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: ARoman4047@aol.com; Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2003 19:19:57 EDT; << I want to take a close look at Lucas quality. The questions that I could use ideas/suggestions on are: 1. is the Lucas reputation justified or not? 2. if it is justified, why does a second rate co; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00017.html (10,065 bytes)
19. Re: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>; Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2003 18:44:01 -0400; FWIW my 1st car was a 67 Spit - bought new in 67. The only problem I had with it was the inertial starter would get dirty, and the bendix would not slide out and engage. An anoyance but not a real pr; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00018.html (8,934 bytes)
20. Re: Lucas and "the reputation" (score: 1): Author: Fred Talmadge <fredtal@industryinet.com>; Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2003 18:52:44 -0500; I had problems in my older cars, TR3 and Sprite come to mind. But when I had newer cars like a 1970 TR6 and '71 MGB (both with alternators btw) they never gave me problems. Was it the alternator circ; /html/british-cars/2003-07/msg00019.html (9,802 bytes)

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