Spend a couple of quid for a new set and a condenser ... lube the heel of the contact cam too ...
Spend a couple of quid for a new set and a condenser ... lube the heel of the contact cam too ...
British Leyland Rover
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Thanks Dippypud I shall make that the next priority.
steve2286w
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Not much left of your new tub gear oil now! Picked mine up Friday
New condenser and points always a good swap.have you got the carb overhaul instructions , is it In manual , mines a diesel but not checked , they’re probably straight forward to clean jets and set float height
New condenser and points always a good swap.have you got the carb overhaul instructions , is it In manual , mines a diesel but not checked , they’re probably straight forward to clean jets and set float height
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They take so much oil!
I'm already half way through the 20l tub. It took me all day yesterday replacing the oils, I made sure the plugs were all cleaned up and soaked in fluid before attempting removal. They hadn't been done in while, one of the plugs had been rounded off, mole grips got it off and a new one ordered. I'm pleased all the mechanical parts are now sitting in fresh oil.The Zenith carb is crying out for a service, valve clearances need checking and the timing is way off.
Welcome, Zenith carbs
are well known for warping but good when working. Cheap Chinese versions tend to be rubbish. We replaced ours with a good deal on a webber carb when it was beyond our repair.
Simonbbc are good for decent quality ignition parts.
Don't forget swivel oil and get the grease gun out.
Overdrive is a good addition, we had one on the 2a.
Have fun, sounds like you know what you're doing, always a bonus.
are well known for warping but good when working. Cheap Chinese versions tend to be rubbish. We replaced ours with a good deal on a webber carb when it was beyond our repair.
Simonbbc are good for decent quality ignition parts.
Don't forget swivel oil and get the grease gun out.
Overdrive is a good addition, we had one on the 2a.
Have fun, sounds like you know what you're doing, always a bonus.
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British Leyland Rover
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They don't cost much and I'll make a note to replace them sooner.Points and condenser are consumable items so best changed regularly
Thank you Anaconda for the sound advice, ill have a look at Simonbbc ignition parts.
I have wanted a series Landrover since childhood, it's my dream car! I've been researching and looking for years, but I have zero practical experience with them. I did have a Suzuki Jimny for a few years, which I think are a great introduction into 4x4 ownership.
I've not been far enough in the s3 yet to see if the overdrive whines or even works. I noticed someone has put a split pin in the top plate breather hole, trying to block the hole.
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brianp38dse
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Order two set off points and condenser and keep the spare set in the motor ready for any problems you may encounter out and about.
British Leyland Rover
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I'll add it to my box of get me home parts. So far I've got a spare fan belt and an adjustable spanner.
Ours also had a split pin in the breather hole.
We put extended breathers in the gear boxes, along with the axle breathers.
Our first day out resulted in it breaking down on a regular basis due to a cheap Zenith copy which, somehow, the previous owner had put on back to front! Bought a used Zenith for £25, bargain.
Our gearbox wined like a good un and sang a merry tune in reverse. 60mph seemed to be it's happy spot on the motorway in overdrive much more and your ears would be bleeding. Good memories of my son driving on L plates and many green lane trips, lots of maintenance though.
Oh, I should say it never let's us down to the point of never been able to drive home. We would often be out doing 10 hours days on green lane trips.
Get your fluids done, change the antifreeze and get some miles on it and enjoy it.
Usually the split pin wobbles about keeping the hole clear of mud and dirt, a good idea really ...
brianp38dse
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It will be the case of, if you got it you wont need it
British Leyland Rover
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It does seem to work like that.
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The carb looks quite new which makes me think I had better check to see if its a copy.
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Carb is off but is it a copy? There's a tag with the numbers 4085. I can't find any other stamps.
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Old fuel makes a mess, is it sticky like varnish ?
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It was sediment the same stuff I saw when I drained the fuel tank.
This may help to identify your carb
