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Have you checked the diff oil?
A dry worn diff will whine under load...

If you look closely you will notice the plug is slightly tapperd and i think you will stuggle with the long necked tool you have, ideally you need one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/draper-gear-box-plug-spanner-sump-no1-tool-kit-/300569484465?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item45fb565cb1 Howeve...

As so often happens whilst repairing old cars, one small job can often lead to another and another and so on :roll: Well as this seem's to be the scenario here i thought I'd post up a few bits and bobs as i progress around my car with an ever increasing list of 'ongoing' small jobs, The story so far...

I use strip n clean disc's on a small angle grinder, there not too expensive quite long lasting and the finish left behind is scratch free and ready for a quick panel wipe and etch priming, there pretty flexible and can be forced into most corners and awkward areas, The only thing i would say is be ...

Thanks, I did find this panel listed online but couldn't decide if it was the correct one or not, the panel pictured looks quite different to the one i've removed, the curved impression near the hole looks to be the wrong way around and it seems to have the top part missing were it steps out and fol...

Ok its been a while now :oops: but getting back to doing a bit more on the moggy, [frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1305996279_11802 [/frame] After finally sourcing the panels from a doner car I've now removed the mangled B post and most of the rear quater panel, the inner rear wheel arch a...

The cable will be either fraid or not inline properly where it enters the back of the speedo,

It may just need realigning or tightening up a bit...

HTH

maverick wrote:Thanks alot for that Simon. I will change it round tomorrow!

Also what do you mean by core plugs?

And thanks Alex I will do the adjusters aswell.

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HTH

The four rocker shaft posts are fitted upside down, I wouldn't try to turn the engine until this is rectified as you have valve to piston contact which is stoping the engine from turning, also i notice that two of your core plugs are sticking out and haven't been seated far enough into the block, th...

I'm about to carry out the same repair to both sides on my car, I will be fitting them more or less the same as your's except I will joggle a seam around the remaining arch before fitting the repair flange's, I don't use seam welds for this type of repair prefering to use either spot or plug welds, ...

Just had a quick google and came up with a 12G1316 cylinder head,

Your quite correct with regards to emission's,
Apparently reffered to as the american smog head and is described as an excellent base for heavy modification,

Interesting... I don't think these will be emision related as they would appear to directly enter the combustion chambers, I seem to remember reading about a diesel 948cc A series engine that was used in a small nuffield tractor, Although obviously not the same as your head it did look quite simular...

I believe it's recommended to advance an a series cam by approximately 4 degree's and understand this is due to slack in the timming gear,

I was given timing instuctions and a dial gauge when i bought a kent 266 kit recently,
If it's any help i could dig it out an post it here...

If you know anybody with a drop arm puller you could borrow that would take it off,
I have a pair of snap-on CJ150B drop arm pullers here, you'r welcome to borrow one if your local?

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It's the float chamber overflow outlet,
Should have an open ended pipe attached to redirect any an overflowing fuel down and away from the exhaust,

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Si

bmcecosse wrote: If it's positive earth - then the '16' should connect to the contact breaker. In all honesty - it makes little difference on a low powered engine, but connected correctly does give a slightly better spark.........

Thank you bmc, I should have mentioned this

Terimal #16 will be the + Positive,
the other side should be marked with the number #1 and is - Negative (contact breaker side)

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Si

A good wash and T cut it would not look too bad, cleaning the roof might be a bit tricky. I think it would go in the customised class!!! :) no that would spoil it.. i would never take it out in the rain in case it cleaned it too much Dont think I'd bother cleaning it either... http://www.youtube.co...

Is it possible there are different base plates?
I've just refitted mine and found that it can pivot approximately 10mm on the retaining pin,
I didn't notice if both holes were slotted though.

Hi Dave, The 5/sp T9 conversion kit can be used with either the original clutch linkage or the hydraulic kit, Your kit should contain the following parts, Custom bell housing, Gearbox cross member, Bracket to mount the relay shaft to the side of gearbox, Crankshaft adaptor / pilot bush, Bracket to m...