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Ok. Going to take the plunge and fit retro svda. Probably get it from simonbbc. Silver fox what contact points did you upgrade to and where did you get them.

Sarran, any idea when part 2 will be on YouTube for the halls removal.

Thanks silver fox. I'll have look at that and report back.

Update. Had a look at ordering new plugs last night. It would appear I do in fact do have the correct plugs fitted. According to NGK website engine codes before ct065010 have short plugs mines something like ct045..so that should be ok. Think I will still replace plugs and leads to be on safe side t...

Hi all. Another day with head in the engine bay! Firstly compression test was all good at around 140 on all 4 cylinders. However, I do have the short NGK spark plugs fitted, halfords didn't have the long ones so will order some tonight and get them changed. There's even a bloody great sticker on the...

Have now replaced all of the vacuum hoses. They were all over place. Hadnt started her up for a couple of weeks since we came back from chill and grill. Started lovely which is good. Compression test and timing on sunday....will tell by compression test if vavles have stayed as set. Then ill take it...

Saran, check the air cleaner box. My box has 2 sets of 2 outlets for vacuum hoses so 4 in all.

Hi sarran It has 4 outlets on the airbox as per the diagram in haynes manual. That bit im ok with, its the confusion with the carb connections. In your video for fitting the svda dizzy you show a std car setup factory spec right at the start. This shows the throttle damper connecting to the carb vac...

Hi silver fox. In the photo you posted of your engine, I notice a pipe on the top left corner. It comes out of the rear bulk head in cream coloured pipe and then goes into a larger rubber pipe, it then looks like it goes into the left hand side inlet manifold....from what I can see in the photo. I d...

Hi again, thanks for all help. Have been watching the vids Sarran. Think I'm getting my head round it now. Had a chance to take some pics of the engine bay today. One thing I noticed when comparing my pic to Sarrans video for the svda dizzy is I appear to have only one vacuum pipe attached to it, bu...

Camper, ive no idea what any of that means!

I guess what you imply would mean the engine would run crap all the time, it only starts to be issue when it appears to be overheating. I might wrong and there other symptoms im unaware of all the time, im still learning.

Ok. ordered myself a timing strobe from fleabay. How can I tell what the current timing is set at? Had a look at the svda distributor you mentioned, there a couple of different ones available. Powerspark or accuspark, the accuspark says it comes with an original rotor. Both about £30, There are aslo...

Thanks Sarran/silverfox for your replies. Have just had look around the engine bay again, although its dark now so not ideal. I have spotted that there doesn't appear to be any thermostat or cooling flaps :? There is a hole in the tinware where the dip stick pipe disappears into the engine, about 10...

One more thing any pics of the thermostat and cooling flaps would be really helpful so I can check everythings as it should be. Ive a haynes manual but found it completely useless when doing the exhaust will have a look tonight around thermostat etc. See what that says. Thanks for the replies so far...

Hi Faggie. As far as I know the timing was reset to normal requirements. As for the thermostat and cooling flaps I havent got a clue still learning the hard way at the moment. How can i check thermostat and flaps? The engine was a complete swap out and the garage said it was in great condition but i...

Hi all. My first post, so please dont bash me for just asking a question! Intro I have be a very proud owner of 1980 1600 Aircooled devon camper, so very new to the scene. Her name is "Bubbles", named by the kids! Just had an awesome weekend at grill and chill at the hop farm kent. Some am...