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    Unhappy SC fuelling/timing

    Another progress report. I've been doing bits and pieces as time and weather allows. I stripped the fuel pump and found the diaphragm was resembling a Belgian waffle in places. I replaced it and did the non return valves whilst I was in there. When refitted the fun started, I found the extra...
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    2000SC Engine

    Nick Dunning could be the man you're looking for P.S Let me know what you intend to do with the original, I may be looking for one to rebuild for my SC at the right price
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    Unhappy SC fuelling/timing

    The valve clearances will be checked early next week. I've got a lot on in the next few days so it has to wait a bit however there has been some progress today though. I opened up the gaps in the plugs to .028" and it has made a miracle sized difference to it. The book says .025" which...
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    Unhappy SC fuelling/timing

    Thanks for the reply. I'll do that early next week Chris, I do know one clearance is slightly baggy on 4 exhaust. I did a head and valves change late last year, the head gasket I used was 0.5mm thicker than std (no I haven't worked out the altered C.R). I still have my distance pieces that I...
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    Unhappy SC fuelling/timing

    Just a quick update, I've fitted the air filter, HT leads, dizzy cap and arm, sorted the air leaks (best as I can hear) and made sure the choke is coming off fully and given the carb a good check over. I have not fitted the fuel pump rebuild kit yet. I got a rev counter, strobe and colourtune...
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    Unhappy SC fuelling/timing

    Thanks again for the helpful replies, if I'm honest I very nearly giggled at the minstrel-like soot covered dog walkers :twisted: I think the dizzy has improved, however normally I would try to root out the problem and fix it but in this case I am just going to go at this full tilt and...
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    Unhappy SC fuelling/timing

    Thanks for your replies, obviously my findings are "provisional" in the sense that I was not able to accurately measure advance figures but it does point to the fact that something is not right with my dizzy. :idea: The advance certainly appeared to change and certain characteristics as I...
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    Unhappy SC fuelling/timing

    Ok, thanks for the replies people. I will answer to your advice soon but I have a little progress report, Last night in bed I had an epiphany moment, I wondered if the timing twiddler had an effect on max advance dependent on where you set it rather than just an overall effect. I cleaned and...
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    Cambs/Beds/Herts meet invitation

    I will be there this time, I will be bringing my daughter for her first Rover meet. :D :mrgreen:
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    Unhappy SC fuelling/timing

    I have been suffering with what I call a "compound problem" on my 71 2000 SC. Just so we're all clear my car has a Pertronix fitted and is on standard carburation and compression. I run with std unleaded fuel with Castrol Valvemaster Plus at the recommended dosage. Basically I've been chasing...
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    INSPECTION CAMERA'S,BORESCOPES!

    I was quite lucky and work bought me one as my job requires it, but it was horrifically expensive. It's a Snap-On one and has two different cameras, one small one and one larger. You can attach different fittings to the end of it too if you desire, it has the ability to record onto a little...
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    Cambs/Beds/Herts meet invitation

    That certainly was a nippy one, temp needle never got out of the blue on the drive home which was approximately the same colour as my hands after standing outside the pub for a while. Nice to see you all, may see you at the next one depending on imminent arrival of littl'un. 8) 8)
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    unnatural history of london

    I spotted that too, believe it may be in Romford/Hornchurch/Harold Wood sort of area.
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    Half Shaft UJ Part Numbers

    Thanks Harvey, I have 2x 112's and 2x116's I've mic'd them and the 116's have .030" thicker seals which compress down to identical dimensions so hopefully I'm in business, no more clinksqueeeksqueeksqueekclink for me :D Thanks again.
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    Half Shaft UJ Part Numbers

    Hi all, would anybody be able to tell me the correct number(s) for the half shaft UJ's please? Is there any alternative numbers with correct dimensions but maybe a greaser fitted or any slight differences that can be got around? thanks, Jon.
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