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Scimitar1976
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Newport, Waterloo Road
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Saw a very nice looking series 2 yesterday passing my house on Waterloo Road it then turned right onto Cardiff Road. It was a light...
Jan 10, 2021
Scimitar1976
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2000 Head replacement
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Thanks Harvey will check that next fine day we have. Regards Terry H
Dec 18, 2020
Scimitar1976
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Have you tried it, or will it not fit without major alterations of some sort. Regards Terry H
Dec 17, 2020
Scimitar1976
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Just came back from a short run on the M4 both ways from Newport to Magor as we still have Covid restrictions. Total 20 miles at 65-70...
Dec 17, 2020
Scimitar1976
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Not sure about checking that one, haven't had the rocker cover off yet. Regards Terry H
Dec 16, 2020
Scimitar1976
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Yep did that with the rotor and there is resistance. I do have a good timing light though it is getting a little grubby now could do...
Dec 15, 2020
Scimitar1976
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I did check to see if the vacuum advance was working with a vacuum pump on the carb end of the pipe with the connection on the carb...
Dec 15, 2020
Scimitar1976
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Timing is set correctly at 6 degrees BTDC points set at 0.016in and plugs set 0.025. New jets fitted in the HS8 carbs and airflow is set...
Dec 14, 2020
Scimitar1976
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Valve clearances is one thing I haven't checked so I guess I should do that, I do have a rocker cover gasket ready. Regards Terry H
Dec 13, 2020
Scimitar1976
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I suppose part of the problem is that with these Covid restrictions on travel a long run is not possible. I have been trying to use this...
Dec 13, 2020
Scimitar1976
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No blue smoke and I've done a emitions test and it's below the MOT limits, rings are not at fault, has to be valves. Regards Terry H
Dec 12, 2020
Scimitar1976
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I only bought the car in February and very little history apart from the previous owners ramblings in a ledger. None of it makes a lot...
Dec 12, 2020
Scimitar1976
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"both SC and TC, made after the launch of the TC have valve seats hard enough for unleaded, and all TC exhaust valves are...
Dec 12, 2020
Scimitar1976
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What do you mean by "Just set the valve clearances up right". Regards Terry H
Dec 12, 2020
Scimitar1976
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"They already have hard seats, you don't have to do anything for unleaded gas." I'm a little confused now. Why do we have to put a lead...
Dec 12, 2020
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