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Hi guys, first things first.1980 cu with automatic box and mechanical fuel pump. Van drives really well on level roads but as soon as I hit any hill it struggles to the point of chocking even when I use kickdown to a lower gear.i am thinking of the rod in the oump as next step.is this fairly easy to do ?
Any other ideas would be great to hear.thanks.

Don't think your going to get much good news on this front a CU auto and hills not to mention mpg are the the best combination

Used to be ok but deteriorated over the last 12 months.

maybe a general tune up, replacement of the cheap bits, dizzy cap, rotor arm, leads and plugs, belts first, with a compression test after if no improvement..... cheap tool and easy to do or 5 min job for a good garage.

I have found especially with aftermarket service parts, they only last for a short time over originals or very good aftermarket.

all the best

Air filter as well and worth changing to electric pump.

Alternatively take all your holidays in East Anglia from now on?

Thereby lies the problem.i live in north wales.