Recent content by redjellydopper

Just to clear up......... put new points, condenser and coil, and now runs like it just come off the production line. Tightened up the manifold and stopped the rattling that's been ****ing me off for the last year aswell - happy days :)

Had it towed back today. It's an old weber carb'. He sprayed something in the air filter inlet and still didn't start .... could've been fly spray for all I know :confused: Might change the condenser. Seems like a good place to start

true. if it's gone I'll just follow the oil drips :D Cheers for help. I'll check both. The manifold could be a good one, never thought of that. Come to think of it there has been more fumes / smoke from below the carb'. Think the seals on the exhaust manifold are shot aswell

mmm how will I know if it's a zenith carb ? it does look a bit ancient too. Would go outside and have a look but it's 2 miles down the road lol

Hoping someone can shed some light on why my series 3 88 keeps cutting out after I drive about 3-4 miles from cold start. It's a 2 1/4 petrol 1982. It's getting a bit embarrassing now with the local breakdown man :o The past couple of times I have left it for about a week then when I try...

New to the forum but joined a year ago. Well I've had the ol' girl just over a year now. A 1982 Series 111 88, just about all original, except raised up and big General Grabber tyres.... looks the nuts. Just flew through the M.O.T. today :) (my 2nd one since ownership) with an advisory on...