The SU i have fitted has a cable operated throttle which is on the opposite side to carbs like the weber so i feel it would be easier to convert to cable operation than modifying the linkages.

Hi all, sorry to bring back a dead thread but i thought i would provide an update. When i removed the master cylinder it was completely corroded and the seals had failed, after changing it the clutch is now working fine bit the adjuster rod is completely wound out, so i will be a needing a...

Hi ladies and gents. I have a 1979 series 3 petrol with a SU hif44 fitted and was wondering what the best way to convert the throttle linkage is i.e. changing the metal rod linkage to full cable, currently i have a bodged bit of cable from the linkage to the carb but it does not allow full...

I checked the master late yesterday, it was almost dry and had no movement, new master cylinder, slave cylinder and hoses on the way. Hopefully this sorts it, if not I will try your suggestion for freeing the clutch, cheers.

Yeah that's what i'm going to try, thanks for the help. i will report back when they are changed.

I have a chihuahua for security so no worries on that front. :) Hears a few pics of the head before recon and 2 of an old project.

Thanks guys, she is rough and always will be, but that makes it better in my opinion.

Cheers, i have posted an intro with a couple of pics, more to follow hopefully.

Hi there, Long time lurker 1st time poster. I have had my series for around 4 years now, 2 on the road 2 off, It is a 1979 109 2.25 petrol. after it running rough for a few months i decided to take the engine apart revealing 5 cracked valves, after having the head reconned and skimmed to give...

Hi all First time posting on here so if in the wrong place i apologise. I have had my Series 111 109 2.25 petrol for a few years now, it has unfortunately been sitting for 2 while i slowly get it back to running order. Onto my issue, having been sat for a couple years i recently got it...