Hi Sorry its been so long, thanks for all the suggestions! It was the wrong motor, but not anymore! Have done a lot of work on her now, plugged most of the leaks & painted her purple :biggrin1:

Cheers, will check the first chance we get (i.e. daylight!)

Can anyone help? We have a series III 1972 diesel two and a quarter engine & the starter motor has begun to play up. On close inspection, there are only 9 teeth on the pinion, we have a feeling there should be 10? The ring gear teeth on the fly wheel is badly chewed - has some genius fitted a...

HI Have just bought a Series III diesel, it needs some work doing & it was painted by a blind man with a yard brush, but overall its not in bad condition. Have joined to plunder advice from people with more experience than me!!:D