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You can easily test the gauge by sucking on the pipe to check for movement.

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You could check the wheels for balance and the condition of the tyres.

Yes , I & others have been unable to post for a couple of days, seems to be OK now, would like to get to the bottom of the problem though.

Thanks Phil, I did think of that , and I need to replace the bump stop so would do it then , but I wanted a nice thick bracket that wouldn't flex, mine is ~ 1/4 inch, and between spring and axle it would have dropped the car by that amount. Not a lot I know but I would always be aware :D See if this...

I thought I would share my latest bodge. My handbrake has always been poor, and when recently working on the rear hubs I found out why. The bracket the handbrake cable bolts to was corroded and part fractured. Operating the handbrake caused the bracket to twist and so the brake was hardly applied.I ...

Sadly not been taxed since 25 September 1984.

Both hubs came off easily complete with bearings , new seals and longer studs fitted and Minator wheels mounted. Been for a quick spin, feels nice and planted and steering feels no heavier although my other car is a series 2 LR

The pipe is ~ 13mm (just measured mine) which is the old 1/2 inch. but I don't suppose anyone would spot the difference if you made one up out of 15mm .The 1/2" pipe is available here:

https://www.midlandchandlers.co.uk/prod ... tre-pc-009

No need for a strobe, just turn the distributor back and forth for best tickover/performance.

The screw is there to locate the half shaft. It's the wheel nuts when done up that pull everything up tight. Is the leak from the half shaft/hub joint or from behind the hub?

Thanks Phil I will be removing the front hubs shortly to fit longer studs to accommodate the Minator wheels I bought on the forum recently (rears already done). I have read up on this, and am aware that there can be problems with the rear inner bearing staying on the shaft, and I do need to replace ...

Is there any benefit using these Marina front hubs which apparently are a straight swap. I was thinking it would resolve the problem of the stuck on inner bearing centre?

A lot of people fit these, cheap enough:

https://simonbbc.com/k2-powerspark-elec ... stributor/

It has a current MOT

Sorry, did not mean to gatecrash your thread, so started a separate one

Having followed jagnuts question, I have my own. I have run my set up for over a year with the pipe from the HS4 carb connected to the rocker cover pipe, see attached pics, with no problems or oil leaks. The oil cap is not ventilated. As it works, should I just leave it? , or could I connect the car...

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I heard somewhere that an MGA choke cable will do the job, but you would need to check.

Thanks for the advice Phil