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Anyone got any experience of these on a Series 3? Once this resto is complete I'll be using as shooting wagon and will driving predominently on the road. Other suggestions/recommendations welcome.

I set the timing up with dial gauge during rebuild (inc new cam chain) and spent ages checking and double checking. . I've rechecked the timing since and seems OK spot on. As suggested will check and check again. Bloody thing is doing my nut in.

I'm trying to get my injector pump timing set up correctly but I can't seem to get the master spline on the drive gear to sit at 20 degrees. It either sits at 10ish degrees (pic) or if I rotate a one tooth it sits at 30ish degrees. The flywheel is set on the 13degree mark after passing TDC on...

Realized I'd wired my new style probe type heater plugs through the bulkhead resistor. Rewired correctly but only getting 10.8v to the plugs. Will give the battery a good charge or swap it and see what happens. I can definitely smell a whiff diesel smoke so might be making some progress...

If that's the case how should I unstick it?

I've tried to start my 2.25 diesel today after a long winded rebuild. The injector pump was professionally rebuilt in Sept 2020. I'm struggling to get the pump to prime. I've bled the fuel filter. Fuel cutoff is open. The vent on the pump body bleeds fine but when I open the vent on the...

I placed an order with Craddocks on the 1st June. Payment was taken on the 2nd. After three weeks of waiting nothing arrived. I emailed and phoned and eventually was told they were waiting for parts. They should state this when you order online not after 3 weeks of sitting on your money! I...

Sounds like a good plan thanks.

I'm in the process of rebuilding my gearbox. When I tried to split the bell housing from the main case I struggling to get the layshaft out of the front bearing. I ended up pressing it out. I've replaced all the bearings and I'm now having the same trouble getting the shaft back into the...

Cheers Neilly, Phoned FloFlex, the bushes were in stock and £10 cheaper than Paddocks!

Ordered a complete set of FloFlex bushes from Paddock and they are out of stock they can't confirm when they will be. Apparently, they've been waiting for delivery from FloFlex for over three months. They asked whether I wanted the Britpart alternative? I chose FloFlex as although more...

Decision made and lesson learnt. I'm going to use as a donor vehicle and spend my time and effort bringing my 1981 ex Forestry Commission Series 3 back to life after not being MOT'd since 1992. Thankfully this one has matching numbers! Thanks for the replies.

Been online and paid to check vehicle reg/details. This would have been a better idea before I brought it. Listed as first registered Jan 1967 Shows as manufactured Jan 2001! There is a listed colour change from Green to Blue in 1983 (It still is blue) The reg is not listed as stolen (police...

Thanks for your replies. It has been MOT'd on the new digital system.

The chassis doesn't have a number. I know for certain that the vehicle has been in its currently format since 2007. As to when it was modified I would say a long time before that. The V5 states in the taxation class that it is a Historic Vehicle. Does this mean that someone has been the...

In an moment of amateur hour excitement I recently brought myself a scruffy but running Series 2/3 mongrel. The main reason for the purchase was to get my hands on the galvanised chassis to be used on another Series 3. Having become rather attached to this fine vehicle I had decided that it...

Bobsticle, I think you're right the engine man was well fueled on ale when he stamped this engine. A bit like the previous owner who has attempted several "Stevie Wonder" repair jobs.

A few pics as requested.

That would be more than likely.