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Steve you were right :). Once i got my fat ass in the drivers seat both sides seemed to level out (+/- 1/2 an inch). Mystery solved, thank you all. Rich

Not exactly sticking out sideways but not inline with the front wings. One FWH is inline with the wheel arch the other side is about an inch short. So getting some weight on the drivers seat may even the measurement out (as the springs compress etc). Rich

Thanks Steve, Very useful mate. Once it stops raining I'll pop outside and have a look at the springs / measure with me in the seat. I think this will be the problem as everything else lines up. Might make me get some parabolics :). Rich

yes Steve, its just the measurements from the FWH up to the wheel arch. One FWH is level, the other is about an inch under. Drives fine etc etc

Thanks Turboman - ill leave it :)

Random one - I've noticed my front axle is level on one side with the front wheel arch (FWH line up with the front wing) but the other side is about one inch shorter. I used a straight bar and measured both sides. The axle brackets, suspension, and wheels (all the same) are all in line and the...

Take starter motor off yerself and strip it down. I replaced the bushes and gave it a good dig out (brush dust/carbon). It’s amazing now 👍🏻 Easy job

last thing you want after all that work :mad:. I'm going to do it tomorrow as I've noticed the exhaust manifold bolts needed tightening up.

Thank you, Tomorrows job then :) Rich

Hi all - all is going well at the moment - 100 miles in and running well. Quick question - do I need to re-torque the head down after a period of mileage? Im thinking 500 miles then check tappets and head bolts. Thank you all 👍🏻 Rich

That’s a good thought. Even though I’ve replaced the head gasket now etc it seems to have fixed the leaky stem seals. I’ll put in my spare and see how that works 👍🏻

Yes Steve I did mate - sorry for not following that up but it was the valve cap. I ordered a NOS from JCs and it fitted perfect. Funny how only one was so worn it made the collets sit deeper in the cap. Could have been lack of oil in its previous life. Rich

Thank you for all your help. As an update - head back on, new fuel pump and all back together. Turned it over a few times to fill up the oil filter etc. Put the HT lead on and it started first turn which was great, nice and smooth, got it to working temp and about to turn off then a horrible...

Did you unblock yours Steve on the gasket? Rich

Thanks Turboman - I’m gonna leave for now and if it goes….it’ll be time to get a new unleaded head 😁. Just on the theme of cylinder heads and gaskets one of the waterways was blocked off on the gasket (photo). My new comp gasket is the same with the hole omitted You’ll have to zoom in on the...

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Gonna reuse Steve. Was fine before so will lap the valves in and see how it goes. Robust cast iron 😁 Thanks mate Rich

Amazing what you find when you start digging. So hitting the collets with a hammer worked perfectly Steve, thank you. Before I begin the world of grinding and cleaning I have a small crack across the valves (see photo). They don’t go any further so I’m thinking to leave well alone. The truck...

Thanks Steve, I'll try the hammer trick and have a look. I'll let you know the findings. Rich

Hi knowledgable folk, So whipped the head off and after borrowing 2 x valve spring compressors (both bent) I've order a decent one. So....are 2.25 valve springs a pain to compress? Also I've noticed one of my exhaust valve spring is sitting higher than the rest (please see pic). Does anyone...