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by diabolov
05 Feb 2025, 18:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Not starting
Replies: 37
Views: 80215

Re: Not starting

Hi, Have you removed the brass emulsion jet from the top of the carb and cleaned that yet? Take pancake off and you'll see two brass jets, only one will have cut outs for a screwdriver.... get a good fitting flat bladed screwdriver and take it out. You should be able to see a dot of light if you loo...
by diabolov
10 Jul 2024, 08:19
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starting engine from cold
Replies: 42
Views: 5478

Re: Starting engine from cold

Hi, Have you removed the brass emulsion jet from the top of the carb and cleaned that yet? Take pancake off and you'll see two brass jets, only one will have cut outs for a screwdriver.... get a good fitting flat bladed screwdriver and take it out. You should be able to see a dot of light if you loo...
by diabolov
19 Jun 2024, 10:59
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starting engine from cold
Replies: 42
Views: 5478

Re: Starting engine from cold

No, not usually, mine is flush with the end of the tube. I'm not sure how far these can be pushed up the tube to be honest, and yes pointy end goes in first. 
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by diabolov
18 Jun 2024, 19:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starting engine from cold
Replies: 42
Views: 5478

Re: Starting engine from cold

You can use a screw of about the same diameter and screw it in a few turns, just enough for the thread to engage the tangs, and gently
wiggle it out.
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by diabolov
26 May 2022, 20:56
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9DG dies off on acceleration
Replies: 12
Views: 1019

Re: 1.9DG dies off on acceleration

How about that bakelite/whatever block under the carb? How's that looking?
by diabolov
25 May 2022, 20:28
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9DG dies off on acceleration
Replies: 12
Views: 1019

Re: 1.9DG dies off on acceleration

I would of said look at accelerator pump or float height on the carb, but as you have changed the carb then that p#sses on that...
what about the auto choke? Does that work ok?
 
by diabolov
24 May 2022, 18:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pierburg 2E3
Replies: 6
Views: 1411

Re: Pierburg 2E3

Hi Jonathan, I'd second this.....as first port of call  you can take the emulsion tube out from the top of the carb and blast it with some carb cleaner or if it's gummed up use a really thin bit of wire, use a flat screwdriver that fits snug to remove it otherwise you could damage it as its soft met...
by diabolov
03 Dec 2021, 08:50
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Spray paint woes
Replies: 8
Views: 1298

Re: Spray paint woes

Be cautious of any fluids you put on these as they are ABS plastic and solvent could/will melt them, so will the heat from aggressive sanding, such as the Dremel, as you have found out  :shock: Make sure your paints and primers are of the same type eg: acrylic, cellulose. as these react with each ot...
by diabolov
17 Aug 2021, 07:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Vacuum Hose diagram for 1981 T25 2.0l CU A/C
Replies: 4
Views: 1112

Re: Vacuum Hose diagram for 1981 T25 2.0l CU A/C

Morning,

Try PMing Sarran, he's the Aircooled guru around here. Has some vids on youtube too.
by diabolov
17 Aug 2021, 06:56
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Paint brands to use in the UK/EU?
Replies: 8
Views: 1973

Re: Paint brands to use in the UK/EU?

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=18751 

Hi Bill,
Take a look at the post above, should give you a good read. I believe the paint of choice is Rustoleum.

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by diabolov
06 May 2021, 06:21
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Stainless Steel Wheel Covers
Replies: 6
Views: 2705

Re: Stainless Steel Wheel Covers

Hmmm!? interesting I think you definitely have the P6's even the holes for the rover badge matches, but when you look at the still from ''Auf wiedersehen Pet'' in your original post, then they could well be the Galaxie sunliners....the way the reflection is on the centre boss doesn't look P6 and the...
by diabolov
05 May 2021, 10:31
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Stainless Steel Wheel Covers
Replies: 6
Views: 2705

Re: Stainless Steel Wheel Covers

Hi Robsey,
I would say they were Classic Rover P6 2000 2200 3500 (1963-1976) 

There are several posted on the bay of E
  
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by diabolov
01 Feb 2021, 15:48
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1.9 carb service kit
Replies: 4
Views: 709

Re: 1.9 carb service kit

Hi Chewie,

Have a look at the James Akers vids on you tube, some good info in them.
  
 

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by diabolov
21 Jan 2021, 21:52
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Cab light
Replies: 14
Views: 1899

Re: Cab light

So, by moving the little switch mine is off central, down for on all time, and up for on when door opens with a soft off after about 10 seconds when door closed.

hope this helps.
by diabolov
22 Dec 2020, 13:20
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Refitting the speedo cable to the grease cap
Replies: 11
Views: 29244

Re: Refitting the speedo cable to the grease cap

well done that man!

 Mine has a dollop of sealant on the end.   :shock:  not again!