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I know its sounds daft, but have you checked for "full throw" of the Fuel Pump actuating lever. The other problem could be a vacuum created in the tank by insufficient "Fuel Tank Breathing". Check the Breather hose for kinks or collapsed internals. You could eliminate the whole tank and fuel...

Dont forget that most type Electronic ignitions just do away with the points, they dont get rid of the coil aswell, so fitting leccy ignition wont remove the coil issue if thats where your problem lies.

Have a look here. They do coils aswell http://www.lumenition.com/newtronic/system/index.html

On your old MGB lucas pump the pulsing was controlled with a set of internal switches. Rather like a set of points. It ran untill the pressure was too great for it to pump any more. ie when the float chamber is full. On an Eber pump the switching is controlled by the control unit. That is how...

I used to be a Sound Engineer at our local Entertainment venue. We had a few occasions at the xmas panto where a few cars were broken into. On one occasion a Portable TV was taken. Being in the domestic electronics trade at the time I had a few of these spare. We decided to put a lifeboat maroon...

Hi Ken I love it when someone knows his stuff.

NiMh modern technology and no memory effect. NiCad Old technology and loads of memory effect...

Give Bob Knowles a ring in Leicester. He's the main man for Enfield spares etc.

When and if you feel confident with your alignment, I always turn the engine over with the plugs out using a socket on the end of the crank. Then if its so badly wrong and the pistons hot the valves then you can feel this when trying to manually turn over the engine. At the moment I am pissed...

TEAM SPIRIT (holds Ford films) P.O. Box 1281, POOLE, Dorset, BH14 9YL. Contact: Michael Skinner, 01202-735961. Approximate cost: £25 per VHS tape. Just done a search and founds this.. Maybe worth giving it a try..

Hi Phill Had a Fairline Mirage with these engines in., Still have the manuals here.., One from Clymer and one from............ cant remember... but both cover the 130D's and 280 legs Were are you.. postage and a drink and they are all yours.

Mine needs regular topping up( once a month ) still cant find the leak, but hey who cares, It keeps on running ....... Has done for 3 years since new boiler installed. Old Rad system just a new boiler.

People have already spotted the major drawback to this system and that is the total loss of the lower leg when coming into contact with a large object when at speed. Just a thought:: Why not have some form of restraining system like they do in Formula One with the suspension and wheel parts...

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Ok Here goes, Mate just been done for failing to Name the driver at the time, He said it could have been him or his girlfriend. Lincoln Court said we dont care. You have failed to name the driver at the time so as you are the owner of the car you are nicked. 3 points and a £150 fine. Forward...