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 Tyres, Chassis, Oil and Tappets. (Argument thread) 
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Post Re: Tyres, Chassis, Oil and Tappets. (Argument thread)
timing
was the KP and clutch part of a "service" did whoever it was do anything else?
also what tyres did it have before if it were the poxy little 125 Firestones then youll notice a differance when you effectivley "up gear" the car with larger 135s

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November 5th, 2012, 7:38 pm
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Post Re: Tyres, Chassis, Oil and Tappets. (Argument thread)
Or they haven't adjusted accelerator cable properly, so not getting full throttle opening.

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Post Re: Tyres, Chassis, Oil and Tappets. (Argument thread)
Oddly enough,
there seem to be garages/specialists who don't bother to carry out a test drive after they've carried out major work on a car. :?

Judging by some of the 'restaurations' which have limped in here to be sorted, a test drive may not be on that checklist either, although 'sports' steering wheel, leather upholstery and fitted carpets do seem to feature prominently... :roll:

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knightley wrote:
Or they haven't adjusted accelerator cable properly, so not getting full throttle opening.

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Post Re: Tyres, Chassis, Oil and Tappets. (Argument thread)
Unlikely to be timing if they were "just" changing the clutch - much more likely they have either re-routed the accelerator cable or it needs tightening at the carb, by adjusting the position of the circlip on the black ribbed plastic cable end piece, as it sounds like the second choke isnt opening anymore.

Another thing to check is that some heavy footed grunt in work boots hasnt bent the pendulum accelerator - if so just bend the foot pedal bit up towards the dash slightly....

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November 5th, 2012, 8:31 pm
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Post Re: Tyres, Chassis, Oil and Tappets. (Argument thread)
true - clutch so engine was out and not put back how it was.

(Was just thinking of the usual state of cars that have come forth from certain garagistes)

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November 5th, 2012, 10:35 pm
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Forget all this talk about tappets

jus get a Pony and get a life!!

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Post Re: Tyres, Chassis, Oil and Tappets. (Argument thread)
Some might disagree with that, so you're in the right place... :roll:

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Forget all this talk about tappets
jus get a Pony and get welding!!

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November 26th, 2012, 12:45 am
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Post Re: Tyres, Chassis, Oil and Tappets. (Argument thread)
Pony wrote:
Forget all this talk about tappets

jus get a Pony and get a life!!


Do you mean like this one?


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November 26th, 2012, 4:31 pm
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love the photo

can you find it for me
most crap considered with a V5 registration book

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huh life could not get better!

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Post Re: Tyres, Chassis, Oil and Tappets. (Argument thread)
Lots of them, here in Greece...

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