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I've set it up so it runs pretty well but could probably do with fine tuning. I tightened the mixture nut all the way in (it was so far out i couldn't believe it - we drove it 90 miles straight like that!), marked it and undid two full turns. It seemed to be hunting so i've actually turned it back i...

The leak was from the manifold/exhaust union. I've tightened it up and used some paste. Seems ok now the mix is right.

Yep had a thorough look, to see what does what and indeed top one adjusts choke and the lower one adjusts idle speed. Dare i say i think it's sorted!!! Thanks for everyone's help and hopefully there will soon be a very happy new owner for this old girl!

It's funny but i can't see an adjustment screw for the choke. Both these screws affect the throttle. I've played around with them but it would help to know the difference between them and how to set them. The manual shows them - Fig. BB.3 , page 114 but doesn't explain.

Hi and cheers for that Alec, I've bought and fitted some new spark plugs but before starting it thought i'd have a look at float chamber. To be honest i didn't know what to look for! lol. Anyway, saw your post and as i'd checked damper etc thought i'd look at the mixture nut - it must have been arou...

Hi gang, the rotor arm definitley improved starting and idling but the car still has running issues. I went to drive it down drive and as soon as i depressed clutch it stalled or nearly stalled. The same happened reversing back up. I took the plugs out and they are very sooty. I also believe cb poin...

Yep, just glad i kept the old one. The reason for selling is it is not too practical for daily use which is what it was bought for. I just didn't research it enough. However, i am certainly going to get another later model version and actually one has taken my fancy already. I need the funds off thi...

Definitely running better now although risking a test drive is giving me sweaty palms! It's idling ok but the ignition light is staying on. Is that normal or should it be idling fast enough to put the light out?

The odd thing is i don't think the leaking fluid is petrol. It could be the water from the combustion process or something worse. (The coolant level is fine). The thing is the engine revs faster off the choke than the throttle. Now it was driven 90 miles back home when purchased so the carb settings...

Hi, i've taken the filter off and tested the piston - it falls with an audible clunk. Although there is oil in it i don't know how far up to fill it - should the level of oil be visible? Ran it like that with no choke and no throttle and seemed improved (that is to say it ran) - maybe clean the filt...

Just gone out to check piston. (Labour intensive as air filter is attached by a number of bolts to a number of brackets and i've just got to work out the simplest route.) Havn't done that yet as i was looking over the engine and the dizzy cap was loose. Re-attached it and tried engine. Idling as exp...

Hi, yeah problem is when i say running i mean stationary running. If i start it with choke and don't touch anything else then it is relatively 'normal'. If i try and drive, it dies on me. Just tried reversing it up the drive and it just keeps dying - ended up pushing it. I'm thinking somethings stic...

Hi, I thought i had a pump problem. Car idling with choke out, then cut out and no clicking from pump. Cleaned Earth connections and car running again. The symptoms now are the car idles fine with choke out. If i drop the choke in it cuts out. If i drop the choke in and keep foot on throttle it idle...

I thought 12.15 is a healthy reading. If it isn't what is?

Had another go. Ignition off battery reading 12.15. Tried to start normally again and low sort of groan. Tried to crank and eventually she burst into life. Tested battery and got a reading of around 14. Engine then suggested it was going to stall so bit more choke. Fine. Then again nearly stalled, s...

Hi, just bought a multimeter and tested the battery. She's been stood a good 2 weeks and the battery is still spot on. I don't really understand the starting system so i've just been playing around and was getting the same reading all over. I got fed up of that so tried to start her on the crank and...

Cheers for the welcome and advice. I'm looking for a garage to change the engine although it can wait till after xmas. I've seen replacement looms with wiring for indicators but i don't want to change anything that will need to be changed again for the bigger engine, if that makes any sense. First t...

Right, i thought it was meant to tick pre-ignition. (I am no expert in these matters, just going off what i've read on similar threads) I really need a manual because i don't know what i'm looking at in terms of dynamo, solenoid etc etc. I think i might be investing in a voltmeter/ multimeter thingy...

Hi all, just a swift intro, i've just bought a '56 splitscreen for my far better half :wink: She drove it 90 miles home with some problems. Stopped in a lay-by and had some problem starting again but it did. Then a mile from home, on an uphill slip road, she died and would not even turn over. Got he...