Pete Lewis Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 is there any fuel evident in the float bowls ? there 's these little slivers of hose that float about and block the back of the float needle, crafty little sods when the pressure drops they move away when you pump they appear from having the jet level with the bridge how many turns down have you given it, 3 is a good starting point when you pull the choke, is this starting valve on the side or a thames barrier that dams the throat ?? do as Doug suggests , dont use cloth/paper it may get sucked in anyone fancy a trip to guildford ??? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 Oh, ah. 23 miles. But, Google highlights Guilford Kebab centre. I could do it, others might be nearer, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 so Doug do we want to make a day out from this ???? its 60miles for me if we fail we wont live it down Ha! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 Well, lets see what attwood wants to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attwood65 Posted July 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Will test for suction. Yes if anyone fancies a trip to Guildford that would be a huge help! I can provide bacon sandwiches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 no promises but see what we can arrange , will PM you if this works out , what with Holidays and all that goes on Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Like Pete I am a gentleman of leisure and available. In the words of John Inman "I'm free!" Just give us the word! We're like coiled springs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 hi click on avatar and theres a send message link ,, can you send me your address and pick a date and doug and I can arrange to come and eat bacon Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwad Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 odd not even briefly starting on the easy start, not out on timing are you , i manged to get 60 degs out when changed distib cap, i worked it out eventually are you happy with spark not failed rotor arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Sometimes it's not enough just to squirt it in, as Dave suggested lift the piston and open the butterfly THEN squirt it in. Not sure our guy's tried that yet. Also is there vacuum at the carb inlet? And that bang! His parents reported when it died. What was that? Timing chain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attwood65 Posted July 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2017 Pete, Doug, thanks have sent you a PM. Will double check timing and spark. Yes fuel in the float chambers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Doug and myself will head for guildford today and wave some magic fingers at it thats 65 miles miles for me and 25 for Doug , must be daft Ha !, more news later today pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 The Lewis magic works again! The beast lives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 an interesting day, collected Doug and arrived at Jonathans around 1pm, so off with the rockers and set the tappets , off with the dizzy cap and plugs , dougs thumb over number 1 and get TDC and valves equal and closed , but yeHa the ht leads are 1 pot out carbs needed jet centering , and jet setting and a quick balance , choke cable is detached at knob end anyway with all the basics proven and 18month old fuel Va va Roooom shes a goer here comes the bacon sarnie much tlc needed to get her into shape but with a good running motor there's the inspiration t crack on had a nice run home with the Trusty Picasso throwing its toys out , the add blue tank is not venting and sucked the ruddy thing flat, on with the red warnings , dont stop it or you may not restart no mileage warning till halfway home , its showing 700m to not restarting so thats a better option than 'Im stopping call for help, because it doenst know how much blue is in the squashed up bottle .. Grrr spoilt a good day out should have used the T2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted July 20, 2017 Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Never mind, don't forget to empty the door receptacles before you take it to the garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attwood65 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2017 Massive thanks to Doug and Pete. They arrived today and within minutes (before cups of tea) they were under the bonnet with the rocker cover off for a systematic inspection. True to their word they fixed the problem. Engine running!!!!! What fantastic service, travelling all the way from Luton at short notice, with all the expertise you could ever need. Gentlemen, very much appreciated. Thanks and it was a real pleasure to meet you both. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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