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Hi Mike I agree with Phil, I would not use those wheels as they are, they are dangerous. There is a widespread lack of knowledge about wheels. I am appalled when I look back at how I knew nothing and was unaware I knew nothing :D Aftermarket wheels need to have the correct PCD, Lug Nut Profile, Cent...

Declan
Thanks for the info and thanks for explaining about the restrictor - I'm learning a lot from this forum.
I like the landrover flame trap / oil separator as it is very compact, unobtrusive and cheap as chips
Regards
Alan

Phil, That was the cover that was on the engine when I bought it. I have a Land Rover flame trap fitted. Regards Declan Hi Declan That's an interesting set-up - can I ask a couple of questions? Is the Land Rover flame trap a disposable combined breather / oil separator / flame trap? I notice you ar...

Thanks for the info Phil.
I am still interested to know if anyone knows of any cost / labour / size effective, off the shelf alternatives?
I have been looking for quite a long time now and I am gobsmacked that I can't find one that has access for servicing and is a reasonable size, shape and cost.

As Phil points out, the original oil traps are expensive to buy new and are relatively scarce used. For those not too concerned about originality, they are bulky, particularly if you want to use three. For those wanting to use a PCV system, is it practical to use 1 oil trap and feed the 2 or 3 breat...

Excellent info Phil.
Thanks for sharing

The cylinder in the vacuum advance tube is there to reduce the possibility of a fire if the vacuum advance unit failed and fuel mixture got into the distributer and was ignited by the contact breaker spark. The cylinder should be kept vertical with the pipe from the carb entering at the bottom. Lat...

Mine has the metal vacuum pipe with the integrated cylindrical chamber. As a matter of interest what is the chamber for - moisture? anti-flashback? I really don't like the aesthetics of it and I would like to replace it with a black rubber or silicone vacuum hose. Am I OK cutting the metal tube at t...

Thanks Phil. Invaluable info & experience and much appreciated.

The cost of labour if undertaken by a reputable garage has not been taken into account with the above calculations and at say £70 per hour the final cost will soon reach the £1000 mark especially if problems are encountered with removing the master cylinder. I have driven Minors both with the 7&quo...