I would be tempted to replace the points and condenser with an electronic ignition module. No resetting of point gaps and no more dodgy condensers. I had no end of trouble with the points in my old dizzy so I put an electronic module in and never regretted it. Since then I have replaced the complete distributer for a new electronic one.The carb is the zenith 36 iv, I will wait for points and condenser to be fitted before I do anything else. Good idea about replacing ignition components lead from coil was damp inside rubber boot even though it’s been inside for months.
Thanks,I have wondered about going that way but intend to get it running ok then make the decision of which way to go. My original intention was to fit a 300 tdi but with all this talk of petrol being the preferred choice I am not really sure which way I’ll go.I would be tempted to replace the points and condenser with an electronic ignition module. No resetting of point gaps and no more dodgy condensers. I had no end of trouble with the points in my old dizzy so I put an electronic module in and never regretted it. Since then I have replaced the complete distributer for a new electronic one.
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Keep it petrol, they are reliable, quiet and easy to work with. Fuel economy is the only negative if you plan to use it a lot.Thanks,I have wondered about going that way but intend to get it running ok then make the decision of which way to go. My original intention was to fit a 300 tdi but with all this talk of petrol being the preferred choice I am not really sure which way I’ll go.
I can see it’s putting petrol in, when I stripped carb I did not have a look at the diaphragm. I might just put the other carb on as that looks very clean inside and the current one might have a slight blockage somewhere.When it's not running, operate the throttle linkage while peering down the throttle body, you should see a healthy squirt of petrol, if you don't then the diaphragm is likely dodgy, this would make it hesitant
It just might come as a shock to drive it as it’s about 18 years since I drove a series. I’ve become used to the shall we say a more comfortable way of travel. But still in LR products.Leave it well alone. You’ve got the best of both worlds. Your a series landy owner but you don’t have to put up with driving it.
Bliss.