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Glad to hear carb is working as expected.

Coil sounds like it’s worth a punt. What are the connections like as well.

Did you do new plugs with the new HT leads, either way are they correctly gapped?

The long screw just props open the throttle - you should see it rests on a little notch on a plate on the shaft. There is no voodoo or black magic like some screws on carbs, its mechanical. 

Sounds like your screw might have stripped - does it visibly change length as you screw it in/out? 

Could be fuelling related. Two things to check to start with: 1) you don’t have any air leaks - spray carb cleaner or similar around all the various manifold joints, and also around the throttle spindles. Any change in engine speed indicates a leak that needs fixing. 2) check accelerator pumps on th...

Am I reading this correctly, your oil light was flashing, and when you checked you needed to add 1.5L to bring it back up to (slightly more than) full. What were you doing when the oil light came on - i.e. where you driving? How quickly did you loose the 1L of oil below the maximum? What oil have yo...

It’s pretty common to develop bottom end issues after a full top end refresh. I watched a great video (which I can’t find again) of an American changing the big end bearing shells. It went like this: Remove heads, withdraw barrels but leave them just over the piston so the rings stay compressed. Thi...

For any future searchers, the answer was there was no need to bleed the clutch - just clamped off the big flexible braided feed hose, changed the cylinder, refilled with fluid and unclamped hose.

Not all covers are equal, they can (especially aftermarket ones) not seal that well. Not all cork seals are equal either, espocially if they have been stored badly - worth checking they actually sit in the covers nicely.  As above though, first thing is to make sure there is decent tension - if you ...

Hello, I believe my master cylinder has failed, as the almost new fluid has turned black and the pedal is unpredictable (occasionally goes to floor, will sometimes drop under sustained pressure, but mostly ok). Got a new one on order. For fitting, if I (gently) clamp the braided clutch master feed h...

I’d agree - if you’re asking if you should buy a welder you probably already have a sneaking wish for one anyway! I’m new to it and only have a gas less MIG from machine mart, but have managed some reasonably tricky repairs after a bit of practice. It’s a good feeling to know that you have the tools...

I agree with the sentiment of sorting THE LPG - invest a little now for cheaper running costs. However, if its been sat for a while I would try giving it an 'Italian tune up' for now (i.e. get some miles on it, drive it reasonably hard and reasonably fast  :wink: ) and see how it is then, along with...

I have no experience of injection on these but those over on the dark side (The Samba) note that: "if one i njector shorts internally, it will cause all the injectors to spray continuously and quickly flood the engine" Suggestion there is unplug injectors one at a time to see if unplugging...

The MOT didn't like my handbrake and I got a major defect for: Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Handbrake pulling half of offside (1.2.1 (b) (i)) But footbrake passed fine with only very small imbalance.  When I jacked up the rear both wheels turn freely with the handbrake off, and as ...

Hello strangely similar (but technically more accurate) usernamed person! Are you using an actual allen key, or are you using a hex bit and ratchet, or possibly a slightly smaller splined bit knocked in if your allen bolts are looking a bit tired internally? You might find it easier to do with ratch...

There are loads of experts on here that could advise if you post pictures for what you (don't?) have and how it all fits together.  Mig welding wise if you haven't found it  https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/  is an excellent resource for general welding tips and techniques.  I am just starting fr...