OK thanks guys I had no idea if I was looking at £20 or £200. A bloke at work has one with tailgate for £75 will have to go and see it, if in good condition with the plate it might be worth it. LED lights that is special did they come as standard on the pig wagon spec :D

hi guys i'm looking to convert my hardtop to a truck cab how much should i expect to pay for reasonable complete cab and tailgate? I assume the cab sits on top of the bulkhead behind drivers seat or are there some other bits I need? Thanks

Yes thank you that does help as a bench mark. I am selling a load of bits and had an enquiry via ebay so asked for £220 but not heard back presumably they think that is too expensive but I figured I could strip it down and sell in bits for near that. After all that might be what there are...

How much would you expect to pay for a compete with ancillaries 2.25 diesel engine, 3 bearing, non servo? Has probably only done 10,000 miles max since rebuild. Thanks

Have you checked the timing? If the chain has stretched you will be running advance so yes adjusting the pump will help, if you can turn it enough to compensate. Is the smoke only start up? If so you probably need a new set of valve stem seals or maybe even valves and guides depending on how...

They are only normal spade terminals as a temporary fix I would use the female blue crimp connectors available everywhere Happy new year

Hi Webley Just out of interest how much did the panel cost you? A really good etch primer is key as I used an international auto paint one and a year later the paint flaked off in places when painting my galv door tops. Thanks

Why bother with the screw? It is only there to hold the drum on during build before the wheel is put on. The wheel clamps the whole lot together. I never use them as all they do is cause issues when trying to take drum off next time. As for wheel not turning sounds like just needed to adjust...

I had carpeted the footwells and had a leak behind the carpet that eventually routed the foot well through without me realising. Since I have taken carpet out no further problems. Carpeting not recommended

Got some used but in good condition 11 leaf springs in Stafford. If u do decide to stick with um let me know. Would imagined the u bolts are standard as the seem to come with plenty of thread

I know you've done it now but I always use a ground down 1/2 inch socket and short extension bar makes life a lot easier than spannering. Socket only has a few mill section now but still use it for all my land Rover jobs and its still going strong.

Has to be blue. Red is only for modern engines that have compatible seals and materials. It will attack brass and incompatible metals.

How have you decided its the stem oil seals? If there is loads of smoke it probably isn't just the stem seals. I've spent loads of time chasing round the engine to stop smoke and in my experience u'll be lucky if it is just the seals. When do you get the smoke and what colour?

Gotta be an earth fault mine always are. As blue beastly says get a multi meter and check 12v feed if you have that is an earth problem. Build holders are prone to corrosion and hence poor earthing, also clean up where the ring terminal attaches to rad panel. Enjoy she'll keep you busy for years

Thanks for the advice guys. Will get the brake cleaner out and try hunting for leaks first. Not got breather system fitted as an early 2a. Don't have pulley timing point so set dizzy via multi meter. Won't get chance to fiddle till next weekend but will keep u posted.

So far replaced coil, HT leads, and condenser. Reset points gap and valve clearances. Cant tell you if hot running issue is sorted as it now wont run without choke. What happens now is it starts and runs fine when on choke. Slowly put choke in and engine dies. Have tried increasing idle speed...

Just ordersd coil and leads by snail mail so will let you all know how I get on some time this century. Fitted completely new dizzy assembly not long ago so hoping that OK

I got it starting again after about 10 mins but still miss fired. Nto sure how long after it would run completely normally though. I have read dominicbeesley's vapour lock reply's, dont think i have an air leek as this would surly be consistent and happen even from cold. Fuel line from pump to...

Just checked it is a 12v coil. Can't say for sure it is ignition related as had a few issues with carb float sticking if not used for many weeks. I know I am getting fuel to carb and can't see how it might be susceptible to heat other than float sticking again. Coil was too hot to hold on...

Thanks guys. Not used to petrols as always had diesel before so wasn't sure if hot coil was normal. Its got a new dizzy so hopefully not condenser, possibly coil then. Will get a new one as never hurts to have a spare. Will let you know how i get on. Cheers