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I want to check my ignition timing this week with a timing gun on my 1975 Spitfire 1500, what is the best setting for the timing? Steve
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I have just rebuilt my HS4 Carburetors, what is the best way to tune them? I have the jets, level with the bridge, I've watched you tube videos but all seem to tune them different ways. Steve
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Thanks for all your replies
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I had a fuel leak from a split in the jet tube sleeve, so bought a complete rebuild kit
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The car came with K&N air filters on it, I have just changed my standard exhaust to a bell twin pipe exhaust which has a branch manifold.
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I have just checked the new needle code number and the are ABT the old needle code is AAR will this cause a problem? also is this collar for the needle supposed to have this lip on the top? Sorry about all the questions but I'm new to the classic car world
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My needles have springs on them, so shouldn’t they centre themselves?
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Help needed, I have just rebuilt my twin HS4 carbs, on one of them if I manually lift the piston, it wont drop down back onto the bridge, the other piston will, any ideas what i have done wrong? Steve
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Thanks for your replies
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My engine bay needs a good cleaning up before i paint it, and the engine block, the engine bay seems to have like an under seal all over it, is there anything i can use to remove it? Steve
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Merry Christmas everyone, I presume that the carburetors on my 1975 spitfire 1500 are the HS4 type, is there any markings on the carburetors that will tell me?, the only number I can find is this one. Thanks
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Fitting a new exhaust this week with a branch manifold, should i use the gasket that comes with it or I’m better using gasket sealer? Also should i use Exhaust paste for the joints on the Exhaust
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These are the results of the compression test Number 1 was 150 Number 2 was 160 Number 3 was143 Number 4 was 155 are these Ok or could there be a problem Steve
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Hi Pete, I read the instructions wrong, I’m knew to the classic car scene so it’s a big learning curve, how do I keep the throttles open? steve
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Thanks Johny
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I’m looking at doing a compression test on my spitfire 1500, it says I have to isolate my fuel pump, how do I isolate the pump? steve
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If it’s not going to cause a problem, I will leave it as it is, it’s the electrics I’m more worried about
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The control cable is still attached to the valve, I will see if it still works tomorrow
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I take it I just need to separate these 2 pipes and reconnect them to the Valve, why would someone bypass the valve?
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The wiring seems to be a mess
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Thanks Johny
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Everything works ok, but a lot of the wires seem very brittle, think for peace of mind I’d be safer with new wiring. Have you any idea how I can get the electronic ignition wired up? Because with 2 wires already coming off the + side of the coil, there is nowhere to connect to
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Think I might invest in a new wiring loom
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Hi Johnny, I’m going to fit a new radiator on next week, so coolant not a problem. The wire you mention, I’ve not got a clue what it’s for, there is some very strange wiring on this car, there is even a wire attached to the earth on the battery.
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Is it an easy fix for the heater?
