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davidoft1 wrote:The tin around the oil cooler looks to have been chopped, it should touch the head, I may have a spare

Thought it was too good to be true - a spare would be spot on!

Question is why was it chopped in the first place..

That vac line goes from the dizzy to the right carb might run a little smoother now

Ok thanks know I can leave that plug alone then.

Well spotted - definitely missing a bolt there. The other three threads around the oil cooler mounting - they supposed to have anything attached to them?

That vac T is intact but has one part just open - normal?

Cheers for your help fella!

Hi guys, So my bus as passed its first MOT in ten years. Planning on taking it for a fairly short hike (50 miles round trip) and I'm just checking everything over - this is because the engine was supposedly rebuilt (2.0 cu Aircooled) last year - looks all clean and shiny.. yet I had to change all my...

So after connecting the ground strap in the right place.. fires straight up. No damage and everything seems fine. Thanks for the help everyone

Oohh the mods are in town! Apologies for the language

No chance of avoid any embarrassment now

Don’t worry everyone - I’ve realised I’m a moron. I could E D I T that, but I’m going to leave it for entertainment for everyone

The ground strap is supposed to go on the starter bolt.. ie the "feck" mounting bolt

Hmm.. if I’m grounding the starter with an extra strap.. should that strap be connecting onto the same starter bolt as the positive and existing ground connectors?

I’m really not good with electrics give me nuts and bolts any day.

Hahah sorry meant the negative terminal on the battery

So an update - I fitted a ground strap today from the starter motor bolt into an existing hole at the top of the engine bay. After that she successfully fired up!! However after that I tightened up all the various bolts in the starter etc, very stupidly left a spanner attached on the starter motor t...

I’ve ordered a ground strap, I’ll check all ignition connections at the steering column this weekend. Connections aren’t too bad but I’ll change the spade on the ‘excite’ connection as you put it :ok I’ll be honest - I’ve been putting off the bush change, it feels quite clean so I was hoping to avoi...

Ok thanks, I did read about people putting an extra ground strap from bottom starter bolt to engine bay so was just wondering if grounding issues were common. I’ve not tried manually cranking - can give that a go tomorrow. The original starter was starting fine, then taking several tries (clunk, clu...

So had another play around this evening - as van is on a slope I can't try the direct jump as suggested, too close for comfort when its not jacked up. Battery is going down from 12.6 to 12.2 when attempting to start so assume its at least attempting to get power. Did also try removing the plugs with...

The new starter came with a nose bearing, I haven’t changed the bush as it looks like a total pain to change, had a feel seems alright, suppose my next step will be to change this regardless. I’ll check all the electrical steps you suggested after that. Never bloody easy is it :lol: cheers for the a...

Had another look today, reckon it does fit as the flange is slightly different at the top but reckon its still sitting fine with a larger bolt. Next problem.. new starter still makes a 'clunk' :x 12.8v at the battery and same at the starter. clunk is definitely coming from the starter. Same noise wi...