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Thanks mate. Is there a simple way to check the advance/retard is working as it should be? Anything to look out for? Thanks!

Thanks mate will check this out today and have a good look at it. Cap and arm were replaced because old one looked rough and just thought it wouldn’t harm having a new one.

Haha sorry! It’s points! Cap and arm replaced recently by mechanic

The fuel pump? It’s a FACET electronic fuel pump. Hope that’s what you were asking 😂

Even if not present when engine isn’t on? Sorry if I confused matters in my original post. It’s present at all times when engine is running sorry!

I haven’t no… This in terms of ignition timing etc? (I’m no mechanic but quite handy and keen to learn all the time so please excuse my ignorance on the thread!)

Hi all, Recently acquired a LandRover defender 90 - built to be a competition vehicle years ago- I’m trying to get it going properly again. It’s a mix match of different Land Rover parts but it’s been done by LandRover over the years. Current specs: 1998 300tdi chassis - 1971 rover V8. Up...