Drove out to Farnborough in Warwickshire for a Walk.
On the way stopped at Halfords and replaced the bulbs which aren't working in the temp fuel gauge.
The handling of this car is made for B Roads.
When I got back I decided to check the dwell. It was 60. Then is spend 30/60 mins learning that setting the points in this distributor isnt as easy as a 022. In the end I had to swap in some new points that Andrew had included because I wouldn't get a good angle on the old points. Looks like the rubber stub which sits on the shaft was worn.
Next I thought I would check the timing. Kevin Clark had told me I might be able to move the engine by hand on the fan. No chance. I jacked up the car and got an assistant to turn the wheel but couldn't find the marking. Guessed twice and still no luck. Timing light was working very well but not sure why I couldn't find them. I was turning to tdc on 1 then looking for the marks. When I couldn't find them I had my ass turn the wheel slowly while looking at the fan? Another day.
Adjusted the gear shifting and took for a drive. More responsive and shifting better. However, I think there is still more to come from the engine.

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