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Thanks les much appreciated

Hi all, I’ve added some pictures of my laygear. It doesn’t look to bad to me but I’m no gearbox expert! Does it look ok to reuse or do I need a better/ new one?

Thanks all, distributor doctor it is then!

Hi, can anybody tell me the part number for correct vacuum unit for a 1098 distributor? Thanks in advance...

Thanks, can anybody recommend a decent replacement instead?

I will need to replace battery anyway so I guess best thing would be to go negative earth and add an alternator whilst I’m about it for better charging? I’m happy to stay with points set up really as I’ve never had much trouble in the past with them on other vehicles, unless the change to electronic...

Hi all, during the recommissioning of my 1970 1098 that had been sitting for ten years plus the distributor was damaged so I need a replacement. The question is what's the best route to take? At the moment it's positive earth, so should I use this opportunity to change to negative earth? I see ESM h...

Correct Phil, it's a 1970 1098

Thanks Phil I’ll get one ordered, I’ve got the neoprene seal fitted from outside of cover. I have what I presume is an oil breather/ separator canister coming from the tappet cover, is this correct ?

Hi all, having recently changed to a duplex timing chain do I need to replace the pictures dished oil thrower for the flat type part number 12A1148? Thanks in advance...

Yes had to add 3 shims Phil to line the faces up on the the new sprockets, the original ones didn't need any. I'll double check the marks are good through centres of the sprockets before I bolt them down. I need to fit a new crank pulley as the old ones is fairly scored where the oil seal sits!

Timing chain fitted and I’ve turned the engine over a few times, all seems well. Do the timing marks look correct?

Thanks all, going to fit timing chain at the weekend and hope all is well!

Thanks for the help, I have purchased the duplex kit Phil and countersunk the screws ready to fit. I guess as long as there's no clash when the timings set all will be ok, thanks again matt

Like this Phil?

I problem Martin thanks for the input

The shorter shoulder on the con rod is facing the exhaust side also Phil, is this correct?

Camshaft is fitted with thrust washer one end and oil pump the other. Should the numbers on the rod and cap be facing the exhaust side Phil? I’ll see if I can spin the piston and conrod to see if that makes a difference.

All the caps and con rods are numbered 1-4 and are paired correctly number 1 being at the timing chain end. The numbers are facing the manifold side of the engine?

Thanks Phil I’d appreciate that, I’ve had an unexpected day off work so have just had another look and taken some pictures. The lobes are actually hitting the con rod not just the lock tabs.