Found it... Courtesy of a rebuild documented on Auto Express. It's the Choke Compensation Screw. Now I just have to work out how to fit a new one in a pretty mangled hole!

Ok thanks for the info. There's not much play in the throttle spindle holes and I've adjusted the float level. I'll check rebuild kits and see if I can get hold of the compensating jet.

I've had a look at that video before and to me it looks like there might be something in the hole. I've contacted Geoff and hopefully he'll respond. Thanks

Thanks for the info but I still find it difficult to work out from diagram/text as to what the hole is for and if a jet belongs inside it. Does anyone have a spare carb they can look at?

Hi all, please can anyone advise on the following. Series 3 petrol with Zenith 36 IV carburettor. Engine only runs smoothly whilst on choke. Once warmed up and choke selected off the engine stutters/stops but sometimes revving it will keep it going but remains rough running. I've...

The vehicle is in Essex.

I've got two of the three....

I know the owner who wants to sell it and we are trying to come up with a fair price, £3500 was loosely mentioned in conversation but I think that less than £3000 is more appropriate and more towards the £2000 you mentioned!

Thank you so far. Marjon - I have the space, I can work a spanner but can't weld.....yet! Steve2286w - The bulkhead has been replaced with a reconditioned one and the vehicle was running before being garaged 10 years ago. All the major parts are present. BikerB - I like working on vehicles and...

Hi all, Please can you give me some pre purchase advice on this 1981 Series 3 land rover chassis. Do you think that at a new chassis would be appropriate or body removal to fully inspect and repair/treat it to make it roadworthy or something else? Advice greatly appreciated.