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Yes its odd one for sure, the only other thing is the gearbox could be on its way out, I've never tackled a rebuild with an LT77, I know you did a few years ago & a R380 ? One thought I had & again I'm too sure of the internal layout on these but are 1st and reverse gears on the same shaft and...

Hi Martin, thanks , not cellulose, l had several aerosol cans made up by my local paint supplier so l assume its a 2k mix, much better and stronger paint. I replaced the slipper pads two years ago do they should be ok, release bearing is new, clutch plate, pressure plate, uprated release arm...

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Hi all, been a while but much work completed in-between driving & enjoying the car. Now fitted slightly smaller tyres which vastly improved the clearance. Have had both front & rear valances off for restoration, bare metalled, rust cut out, new sections made n welded in, smoothed out the rear...

Hi Martin, great to hear the day was happy event! no harm in classic car training for the wife ;-) , good to know she likes driving in it ! my wife is similar but after a while she complains about fumes and the noise, hey ho :cool:. Yes its much better with the reduced tyre size, no more...

Big Congratulations Martin! Sounds like you had a superb happy day! Car looks stunning as ever :thumb: & looks mighty fine nestled in-between its US counterparts & rightly so being she's running the Buick V8! Love the fact it coincided with a car meet the next day, good planning sir ;). Hope...

Hi Martin, thank you ! yes its getting there bit by bit, swapping the tyres for slightly smaller 195/60/15's on the rear and poss 185/60/15's fronts, should cure all potential rubbing. I will defiantly get new poly diff mount bushes from Wins, did you notice any increase in noise at all being...

Got some new rims fitted to the car last week, really wanted the Cragar 500P's as I had on my old red P6 but now obsolete, so went for a set of traditional American Racing Rims in the form of Torq Thrust D's, 7x15mm. I used the tyres from the SD1 rims fitted but at 205 65 15 they're to tall &...

Hi Martin, Good to hear from you ! so pleased you still have the car, great to see, it looks stunning too, 9 yrs since I sold it..... It'll make a fantastic wedding car! Yes my current P6 is coming slowly but surely, on a tighter budget these days (the wife) similar to you though as in...

Sorry yes I meant 8 deg BTDC , I'll try the it on other leads too! Plug leads are new.

Hi there, I checked all the connections, most I have renewed with fresh connectors, I'm hoping it a dodgy ignition module (Powerspark version) The Huco pump is wired from the ignition supplied via the fuse box, earthed with a small eyelet/nut & bolt through the inner wing. Battery is new & I...

Hi Alistair, no not yet sir, possibly next year, there's a small possibility l maybe able to purchase the alloy wheels in the summer if the budget allows! New central heating boiler and new roof first though....watch this space!

Hi Mike, carbs have been adjusted after cam was fitted, mixture is good. Fuel tank was originally a mess inside, filthy & surface rust from lack of use/damp before I bought the car. Frost kit had acid based cleaning solution, decontaminating solution & then a tank sealer which adhered to the...

Hi guys, thanks for the replies, carbs were 80% rebuilt but still have old needles, new fuel filter. I refurbished the inside of the tank with a frost kit, sender is also brand new. Ignition has electronic kit but ill check the plug gap, good tip thanks!

Hi all, car is running lovely now I've covered 1100 miles since full engine rebuild, fresh oil & filter & 500pcs and at 1k miles I fitted new cam, as funds were available. So yes all running smoothly but as of late when driving along and say I change down to 4th from 5th gear to go up hill for...

Hi all, how many miles would you do after refitting new composite head gaskets to check and re-torque the head bolts? Just asking as l have fitted tin versions and had number 1 plug out today and noticed coolent on top the of piston at TDC , have done 800 miles since full rebuild but...

Hi all, many thanks for all your input, much appreciated! haven't started it yet due to DIY commitments for her who must be obeyed :-o. My strobe gun is an older version so doesn't have the digital read out, I have anew Iphone so I've downloaded the Strobe RPM Tacho Lite APP but forgive my...

Hi all, Have bought camshaft & set of new lifters , these were the only parts I didn't replace during the engine rebuild. Also went for the uprated oil pump. The only thing is my rev counter doesn't work, silly question but is there a way of knowing when the car is at 2000rpm for bedding in the...

Hi all, Have bought camshaft & set of new lifters , these were the only parts I didn't replace during the engine rebuild. Also went for the uprated oil pump. The only thing is my rev counter doesn't work, silly question but is there a way of knowing when the car is at 2000rpm for bedding in...

Hi all, as you know I've recently converted my 74 V8 P6 to LT77 SD1 5spd manual, it was a BW35 Auto, l did the same 9yrs ago to my red one, transforms the car being manual........but 9yrs on and a tad older at 52 I'm thinking about possibly putting it back to auto, why l hear you shout? Well l...

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See if you can spot which door I've replaced and painted , tried to get an except match made but apparently this is the only shade available now for Almond without paying twice as much for a custom mix but for an aerosol can result it isn't too shabby after a bit of flattening and mopping &...

Love the MGB with the V8 Chevy Lump in it !

Thanks Ron! Magnecor seems the way forward sir :-)

Hi all, im using a fairly ish good quality set of leads for my 74 V8, l find the boots are right PIA to get seated on the actual plugs, very long boot with the clip that pops on the plug right down in the bottom of the boot. You almost can't feel if it's seated properly or not, very tight...