Thanks Both,
I agree. By ear is best. The chain isn’t rattling and looked ok when I changed the seals last week so my guess is it’s the new dizzy that’s a bit out.
Hi All,
I set my resto up at 10 degrees before TDC as per this label…but it runs far better at 16 degrees. Is this because the fuel has changed so much since the ‘70s? I’m assuming Spits are no different to any other classics in that it’s just a case of ‘what runs best is right?’
Thanks
Alan
Hi All,
Has anyone else got these metal cowls fitted? I can’t work out how! Appreciate a steer. Even if it’s to say you shouldn’t have bought them on eBay!
Thanks
Alan
Ah, thanks. There are no fixings on my car.
Oddly enough, the boot floor was about the only non rusty panel, so it must have been changed.
Does the panel sit at an angle then? Bottom sitting advanced of the top?
Thanks Pete, Josef,
I’ve sorted all the wiring so the buckles and the dashboard light work so would like it to all work.
will try your suggestions. A modern equivalent may be the thing!
Hi All,
just stripped down the passenger seat on my Spit and it’s missing the seat belt light pressure switch. I can’t see that these are available from Rimmer. Has anyone been able to source them?
Thanks
Alan
Josef, you’re right. I’d assumed they are rubber. Thanks for the pointer. I’ll order new when I get the gasket.
Happily I’ve already got the timing chains seal + gasket so the unexpected fix gives me chance to swap in new anyway.
Colin, you’re spot on. I’d reassembled without adding sealant! Teach me not to read the manual (aside from torque settings). The leak is more of a flow than drip when there’s no seal.
All off but need to get new sump gasket.
thanks
Alan
Well it’s stripped down and I think the problem is actually of my own making! I stripped the bottom end of the engine whilst it was out to check the bearings and replace the shells. The leak appears to be from the front main bearing block that sits at the front of the sump. Does anyone know if it’s possible to remove this with the engine in situ? Looks like it may be possible. I really don’t want to take the engine out again!
Appreciate advice. Thanks
Impact wrench bought. Brilliant! Four presses of the trigger and it’s off. Wish I’d bought one years ago. Would have saved all manner of bust tools, skinned knuckles! Car didn’t budge even an inch (but I had it well secured)