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I did the Spits hinges with shouldered bolts. Then drill the hinges to match the bolt shoulders. Danny

We're the bores honed before new rings fitted. Danny

I also use tesco momentum in my Spit 1500. Timing was set up on rolling road 17 deg btdc. Danny

Wimpus, I have looked everywhere online and cannot find a barrel replacement. The whole assembly as you know are ridiculously dear. Same as fitted to tr7. Is it the same with the spare key if you have one. If so then it might be worth tryi g a breakers for a second hand one. Danny

There must be a way of getting the barrel out and replacing it. Possible held in with a pin. I don't thing it will be the key that's worn as the lock should trap the shoulder of the key once it's turned in the lock so it won't pull out. Danny

If it's the earth from battery to engine. connect it to the bellhousing. Danny

The motalita wheel on my late Spit has to pins but didn't cancel too well so I slide a cut down lucas single bullet connector over each. The steering wheel does not touch the plastic cancel cam. This cam must be fitted with the correct slot upwards or iit won't cancel. Before fitting the wheel operate the indicator then turn the plastic. Its obvious what way it should go. Danny

Onto the top of the bellhousing bolts is the easiest. Which I believe is standard. Danny

You learn something every day. Just because the mk3 gt6 looks a little like 1500 Spit I thought it would have the late stalks. Danny

Looking at Kevin's profile it's the late indicator stalk. Danny

The cancel lug can be turned 180 deg while in situe with the steering wheel removed. But I am talking about the late indicator stalk in this case. Danny

I just done this, or sort of. My late Spit indicator stalk broke. Right hand stalks are about £60 and left hand about £30 from Ang Triumph. I bought a left hand and moved it to the old right hand bracket. Not easy as when removing bracket some springs may drop out and the indicator ball bearing. You will need the lefthand bracket to do this. I did thinks of putting it on the left but the wiper stalk would be back to front and didn't want to buy another. Plus I wanted to keep the quirkiness of the indicator on the right as all British cars once were. Danny Ps if you want the left hand back plate, your welcome to it.

I had exactly the same on just the boot lid when using cellulose. It was due to silicone contamination, probably from polish. Although rubbed Ed down and ubdercoted it came through overnight. It was back to bare metal and another respray. Danny

Mine is set at 18deg btdc. This was set on a rolling road. So stick with 14 if it runs better. Danny

My Spit was tuned on a rolling road and the timing is set for 18deg btdc. But the dizzy was also modified to give mor advance. I think 10deg is a starting point but to get the best is to advance the timing enough without pinking. Also I would check fuel pump is putting out the right pressure. Danny

Sounds the same problem I had on my Spit. Brakes locked on. Released pressure on one nipple to release but as soon as I applied brakes they locked on. Had to release the pressure again and drive home on handbrake. Result was a new master cylinder. Danny

I had the same on my Spit when under a cover for two weeks when working on the garage. I used an hair dryer which helped but leaving out in the sun worked and all the marks have gone. Danny

Is it sound deadening that was stuck under the carpet. Danny

The best bet is to have it tuned on a rolling road. I did with my Spit and it was like a different car. The guy knew his stuff and reprofiled the needles and took the dizzy apart and gave it more advance. But you do need someone that can deal with SU's. Danny

Make sure you put a fibre washer under on the thread. Also check pressure from pump Danny

My Spit 1500 is also 16 deg advanced. This was set up on a rolling road. I checked it when I got home so I could make a note of it. Danny

Trading as lemans-r I've got him as ❤️saved on ebay. Danny

Yeah post on the forum as I'll will be interested and don't do FB. Danny

I would put a pressure gauge on the pipe that enters the carbs and see what pressure your getting. I cleaned my I line filter and there was no rust or rubber particles but a bit of sticky crud. This also stuck the one of the float needles shut and needed a good clean. Danny