ggn06awu
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Morning Earlybay,
Took the new camper to the surgeons a few weeks ago, and the gent there started a discussion talking about two topics you've probably discussed here to boredom, but one I'd like to know more about
To my knowledge, I have a largely vanilla SP 1600 in my crossover (see here for a photo or two http://imgur.com/a/RRRtP), but the previous owner shoved a 'pancake' filter on the top (a mistake according to my mechanic) and a standard bosch 009 distributor (another mistake).
He's recommending
1. I return to the stock oil bath air filter (which has meant my resourcing a stand too, since it was cut away :roll, as the current set up is really inadequate, and should really only be used by TP engines, as it's a fairly big compromise.
2. Definitely switch to a vacuum advance distributor.
I'm happy with #1, but regarding #2, I'm wondering about just splashing out and buying a Unilite (w.vacuum advance) £300~ and maybe even the Hyfire £150~ module to get rid of the points and condenser, and improve reliability. An alternative is the £60 SVDA units on offer everywhere. What I can't work out is whether these are fine on a SP, whether I'm really just pissing money away,
I'm told these two modifications would improve MPG, performance (particularly getting rid of hesitation low down) and generally improve the running of the engine.
Anyone have any thoughts on any of this?
Cheers!
Took the new camper to the surgeons a few weeks ago, and the gent there started a discussion talking about two topics you've probably discussed here to boredom, but one I'd like to know more about
To my knowledge, I have a largely vanilla SP 1600 in my crossover (see here for a photo or two http://imgur.com/a/RRRtP), but the previous owner shoved a 'pancake' filter on the top (a mistake according to my mechanic) and a standard bosch 009 distributor (another mistake).
He's recommending
1. I return to the stock oil bath air filter (which has meant my resourcing a stand too, since it was cut away :roll, as the current set up is really inadequate, and should really only be used by TP engines, as it's a fairly big compromise.
2. Definitely switch to a vacuum advance distributor.
I'm happy with #1, but regarding #2, I'm wondering about just splashing out and buying a Unilite (w.vacuum advance) £300~ and maybe even the Hyfire £150~ module to get rid of the points and condenser, and improve reliability. An alternative is the £60 SVDA units on offer everywhere. What I can't work out is whether these are fine on a SP, whether I'm really just pissing money away,
I'm told these two modifications would improve MPG, performance (particularly getting rid of hesitation low down) and generally improve the running of the engine.
Anyone have any thoughts on any of this?
Cheers!