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Dennis Benson was selling a NOS one a few months ago...
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Well good luck with it. Of course with a 123 Tune ignition you can get an ignition profile to suit your cam...
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Well good luck with it. Of course with a 123 Tune ignition you can get an ignition profile to suit your cam...
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Eeek... So thats what was causing your 'tapping noise' and scoring on the bore/ piston damage. Looks like a ring seized then freed itself up. I wouldn't fiddle with camshafts to be honest. A good Mk3 engine with good fuelling and an accurate spark pulls really well. My new Mk 3 had a stock set up and was greatly improved by electronic ignition (a 123) refurbed NOS carbs and an electric fuel pump. I think once you start going down cams/needles/ manifolds you are in for a lot of pain... Regards Brendan
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Eeek... So thats what was causing your 'tapping noise' and scoring on the bore/ piston damage. Looks like a ring seized then freed itself up. I wouldn't fiddle with camshafts to be honest. A good Mk3 engine with good fuelling and an accurate spark pulls really well. My new Mk 3 had a stock set up and was greatly improved by electronic ignition (a 123) refurbed NOS carbs and an electric fuel pump. I think once you start going down cams/needles/ manifolds you are in for a lot of pain... Regards Brendan
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If the disc is worn though its a big problem. They are not obtainable. I had a permanently rich running carb as a result of this and had to go to a NOS US-spec CD150 SEV pair from the carburettor hospital...
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Engine valances
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Try Spitfire Graveyard?
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Canley's do stainless steel pistons..
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Wim I use silicon fluid. I know some people think it feels spongy, but its much kinder on the seals and it doesn't wreck your paint!
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Yep, been there. I think its to do with the spacers myself... i've also become obessional with the torque wrench.
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they are fine, I have had one on my spit for 5 years
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Mine did just that. It turned out that the cable to the switch was worn and shorting out on the stick only when hot in 3rd.....
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2597 wrote: Noticed a couple of copper washers on solenoid. To remove solenoid the to check above, do i have to drop gbox oil? Thanks Nope.
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Just get someone to wobble the steering while you look at it. Could be play in the steering column joint, the rack or the rack mounts..
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Installation of electric fuel pump on 2000 Mk1
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I second Chris' views on the Hulco v the Facet solid state. I had the Facet, but the tapping drove me nuts so fitted a Hulco instead. Silent... -
2880 wrote:Evening all ! Hi Sam, comments below. Got the GT6 out today & unfortunately it drove like a bag of shite. I think it's running a little rich as when you let off the throttle from around 3500 - 4000 I got a few pops / bangs. It also seems to hesitate on acceleration. Is it possible to adjust the mixture on the CDSE stromberg carbs ? According to my manual, there should be a mixture screw visible from the underside of the carb, I've just got a blank installed where they reference. Yes but with a special allen key type tool from the top via the dash pot - however you shouldn't need to if it was running ok. Other info / symptoms I've recently fitted a HUCO electric fuel pump, the output should be regulated at 2.1PSI. Is there any possibility it would be putting out more ? unlikely, I have a hulco and its fine. What would be the effect of putting in too much damper oil ? I topped both carb dampers up today. Don't think I put too much in, but could be worth noting. nothing Can the starter box area of the CDSE stromberg carb be rebuilt ? I'm convinced there's a small leak around here as it's very discolored with fuel. the starter box can be disassembled and cleaned. you'll need a new gasket. they can get worn and continually leak fuel into the carb causing too rich a mixture. the metal disc inside is not obtainable so you'd need a 'good' used one. What would be the symptoms of the emission control bit on the side of the CDSE carb failing ? Would this cause the mixture to richen ? No, the opposite. If the temp compensator sticks open it weakens the mix at idle and causes erratic running. ARE YOU SURE its running rich? I can replicate the issue statically, by moving the throttle control arm on the actual carbs, after revving up the back carb drips fuel out of the air filter quite a bit for around 20 seconds or so. Never happened before. You have a sticking needle valve and the float chamber is flooding!!! Would you guys go for a rebuild ? Or I'm tempted by a set of CD175 stromberg carbs. Obviously just putting on bigger carbs won't isn't the sole answer for more power, but how much of a difference might I see ? NONE on a standard engine - don't even go there. Lot of questions I know, however it's easier for me to put it all up now. To hopefully come to the solution quicker. There's a few photo's attached to help. Thanks in advance, Sam. Sam, lots of people will say 'ditch the strombergs' and get SUs fitted. I like the Strombergs and I refurbished mine quite easily with a kit. You could also get a refurbed set for £275 from Andrew Turner. I would say you have a combination of issues, but most likely to start with a sticking needle valve.
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All OD problems are electrical until PROVEN otherwise!!
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replace them... and make sure the plastic sheet is in place behind them.
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replace them... and make sure the plastic sheet is in place behind them.
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The worst job in the world... I feel your pain..
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I like the 5.5J steel wheels. 'almost' stock but a Slighlty more solid stance... Put 175/70s on them and no problem.
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The HE applies to all engines of UK spec. Domed pistons came in a KE20000 and above as Triumph started using the 2.5 head to standardise, the pistons needing to be domed to maintain the CR.
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No good for me.. too long.
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I'll have them for my 1500 if they don't go to Louis. B
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