Thanks guys for the advice, just back from Devon, so will get a chance to have a closer look at things over the next couple of days, and let you know the results. The carb, is a recon one (couple of thousand miles ago).....but I'll have a close look at it and see what I find. Cheers Alan

Now I'm confused...have I missed something????? Wind up about what exactly? Alan

Now then.....first thing Im gonna sort is the Carb......now please don't laugh but how do I go about doin it myself....and which screw is which (so to speak)? And do I set it by ear of is there something more technical I need to do. I have as Haynes manual, but it doesn't even mention the Carb...

Hi Guys I have found myself a Series III County SW (a low ownership car with full history, all old MOT's, tax discs, receipts, new carb, unleaded head, waxoyled chassis, safari roof), with about 56,000 on the clock. It is in superb order, but has a few niggles some of you might be able to help...