Spitfire bits and bobs

Well the ignition system lasted all of 200 miles before it failed. however the problem was easily tracked down the case was live with 12vdc when this shorted out it cut the ignition out. The fix is in progress and will be refitted to the car soon.

Other stuff that has been done is chase down the leak in the inlet manifold and seal the exhaust. Whist i had the manifold off the car i fitted non waxstat jets to the carburetters. This was not entirely easy as i had to modify the linkages slightly. All went together easily but i still have a high idle speed, looks like throttle spindles are next on the list.

As well as this i used the opportunity to fit the 02 sensor to the exhaust manifold, the gauge now works and without to much fiddling i now now that at idle the car puts out %3.0 Co and is slightly lean on full throttle. I will leave well alone until after the cars MOT and then tweak some more.

The last news is that i bought engine and radiator valances off an Ebay seller, it was spur of the moment but at least it one job i can now finish. The radiator valances i have made will be put on ebay once finished.