Hi everyone.
Following on from my last thread:
http://www.theminifo...ox-help-please/
Got the engine all back together and whilst doing so, fitted new clutch, plunger, thrust release etc. Good news is, gears now all engage fine. However, I've two new problems and hoping someone can advise/help.
First problem, I can't get the car to run without a little bit of choke. With the choke pulled out approx 1/4", car runs fine but as soon as I push the choke in, it struggles then cuts out. It's got a standard HS4 (without lifting pin) and I've tried enriching it but the same thing happens. As I have a Minispares stage 1 kit fitted, the carb has the supplied AAU needle, new spring and dashpot topped up with 20/50 oil. Also tried the SU oil but the same problem. Any ideas/suggestions greatly appreciated.
Second problem worries me a little more. After rebuilding everything, and getting it running, I have a knocking sound coming from the clutch housing. It's like a tapping sound when the car is in neutral. If the clutch pedal is depressed only slightly, it seems to stop. That said, whilst trying to tune the carb, if the engine revs are at roughly 1500, the noise disappears but as soon as I turn down the revs, the tapping starts again. I'm not sure if this could just be due to the engine hunting and erratic revs due to bad tune but again, any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.