I'm no expert, but it could be the clutch. Either slipping, or worn?

Not at 20mpg and fuel prices now! I was born in Bradford though which would have been a lot closer!

I'm in County Kerry in Ireland.

Don't use the timing tool for these because you can open up the little window to set the pump, then drop it in when the flywheel pointer is at 16 degrees and the master spline is at 20 degrees. Then you move the little pointer on the block to line up with the mark on the pump. Then "if" the pump...

I haven't taken my pump out, but this is what it looks like I advanced the timing, but it was worse, so I've retarded it as far as it will go and it is much better, but might need to go a bit more. If I remove the pump and then move the inside the right way before putting it back in, it...

It's an early type pump, so at 16 degrees on the flywheel the master spline is at 20 degrees and you can set the pump by opening up a little cover on the pump body and setting it to "A". On later models it's set to 15 degrees or 13 degrees and there is no cover. I can buy a reconditioned pump...

I've replaced the head gasket twice and both times it's been perfect.

So to retard it, I turn it anti-clockwise (looking down on the pump)?. If it won't retard far enough then it needs an overhaul I guess. Are there any parts I can replace, or is it only repairable by a specialist?

Hey dr pepper. The smoke is not black anymore as I have replaced the injectors with new ones. That was the problem, but now it's worse! hughesy - I'm not sure what you mean by "messing" with the injector pump timing. I have re-set it according to the manual.

Hi all. I recently bought a series 2a with an early type 2.25 diesel. It started and ran fine, but on acceleration black smoke came out, which I put down to worn injectors. I have done quite a bit of work on the engine/fuel system, but now it is difficult to start and clouds of grey/white...