Good advice. If it works I will buy you a pint or two or you can have some of my honey (my bees honey actually)!!!!!!! Very best wishes Bob

Sorry, I appear to have mixed up or communications. Bob

That's really helpful but I think I have a bigger problem. I was removing the grill and rad so that I could get to the chain cover. I had to remove the starting handle dog but I only have a large adjustable spanner which is about 13 inches long. I fitted the spanner and decided to turn the...

Thank you. I will do it and let you know.

Thanks for the reply. I know I have to advance the timing to get rid of my white smoke problem but I am at the end of the slot on my CV pump. I am assuming that this means my timing chain has stretched and needs to be replaced. Is that how you would see it? Bob

Hi, I am thinking the same solution. How did you get on and did it work? Best wishes Bob

This is the best advice every. Work great with little effort. Many thanks Bob

Good point. Yes it ok. Many thanks Bob

Sorry but what is the green book and where do I get a copy? Best wishes Bob

The air filter is clean with fresh oil. The tube is new and intake is working correctly. How do I know if the injectors are working correctly....could they have an impact on the colour and Collins of smoke? Many thanks for your help. Bob

I would love to live where you are. Just to confirm.....I am turning the pump clockwise to advance, is that correct? I will try tomorrow and let you know. Many thanks Bob

Dear all, thank you all for your great contribution. I have owned a number of land rovers but all petrol so diesels are an unknown quantity. It was suggested that the black smoke was caused by the injector pump being retarded so I moved the pump one MM clockwise and I now have lots of grey...

Yes it's a SWB with 2.25 diesel. Best wishes Bob

I am a new member to this site. I have recently purchased a 1983 series 3 diesel. It has a good galvanised chassis and I have completed all the welding and restoration work but now face the engine. It runs but there is so much black smoke I cant see the Sun!! I have carried out a number of tests...