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    Oil pump priming

    Yes to both! Worth a try! Thanks ;)
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    Oil pump priming

    That's unfortunate, I thought you'd say that! Will take it all apart and see what's going on. The oil gears spin freely enough on the drill, but nothing changes and there's not even a drop of oil in the pump after a couple of attempts. I'm going to redo the gaskets and try to fill it from the...
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    Oil pump priming

    Sorry to revive this creaking old thread! In terms of running the drill to get oil pressure up, how long would you expect to have to run it for? I couldn't get any sense of success after several minutes, which I'm guessing is long enough something's wrong!
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    Inlet manifold internal coolant pipe

    Good tip, thanks! Have found it on ebay for cheap too.
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    Inlet manifold internal coolant pipe

    Thanks @jp928 - it's this one (Rimmer Bros page) which takes the water from the pump to the heater, through the inlet manifold (not the one under it). Spoke to Mark Gray this evening who was v helpful but suspected it'd probably corroded solid to the manifold with age. I'm thinking I might try...
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    Inlet manifold internal coolant pipe

    Thanks @roverp480 - I did try a bit of MAPP gas on it but didn't seem to make any difference - might have been just a bit timid with it I suppose! Wasn't sure how much the manifold would appreciate it but maybe I'll give it another go. Can't see any other way to do it save maybe finding out what...
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    Inlet manifold internal coolant pipe

    Sorry, I should mention I did find this thread a while back by @74westy for which my thanks - sadly my mole grips are in danger of crushing the outer pipe before it gives way so don't want to put too much more pressure on it if it's not going to work!
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    Inlet manifold internal coolant pipe

    Hi all - am in the middle of a rebuild at the moment (aided by someone much more experienced than me thankfully!). The heater pipe that goes all the way through the manifold itself (appears to be part no. 90611532) is rusted through in many places, but is good and stuck where it comes out of the...
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    Mid-rebuild now!

    Mid-rebuild now!
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    Quick hose question

    Thanks both - very helpful! Harvey - not wanting to put stress on anything without knowing everything about it, I'm happy to chuck the lot, fittings, hose and all and replace it all - presumably they can be unscrewed from the carbs? That's the thread type and size I'm trying to find out. Then I...
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    Quick hose question

    Hi - Apologies for a v silly question - hoping this will be an easy answer though. This is a P6 V8 (I'm told a '76 from the specific variation of carb (HIF6 part no's AUD521L and R)) that as you can see isn't in a P6 anymore. I'm an absolute novice when it comes to engines but I'm learning as...
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    SU HIF6 carbs - throttle return spring

    Well, I've cobbled something together for now - stretched a spring straight over the rocker cover (forgot to take a photo!) but it'll do, and all in a straight line working directly on the throttle cable attachment so no need to worry about strains on the carbs. Thanks very much for all the...
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    SU HIF6 carbs - throttle return spring

    Thanks Clive that's interesting - guessing (sorry even more difficult since mine's not even IN a P6 anymore) that's the other end of the bar attached directly to the throttle pedal itself, and not via the cable at the carb end? My setup is in the following photos - my first idea was to basically...
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    SU HIF6 carbs - throttle return spring

    Hi guys - I wondered if anyone could be super kind and post a good photo of the throttle return spring setup on a P6 HIF6 setup - I have a transplanted P6 V8 setup, but the throttle return spring's missing so the accelerator pedal pushes the throttle just under its own weight, and can't see...
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