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Hello I have a Pinto in my 2B with CBR1100 carbs on it and I am checking the setup. I have read a lot about blocking or restricting the air corrector jets but I am struggling to understand where they are located on the carbs I have. Can somebody help please? It is running lean at the moment and I wanted to test the air corrector theory before opening up the main jets. Thanks Graeme

Hello, I have some if you need any

Magic, thank you

Hello I have fitted CBR1100 carbs to my 2.0L Pinto and I am in the process of building an airbox. On the carbs there are three tubes that I presume are breathers. I was wondering what other people did with them? Should I put them in the airbox? Thanks Graeme

Thanks very much, I managed to get it working by adding in the resistor as suggested.

Hello I'm looking for some help please as I am struggling to wire up my original Sierra rev counter in my 2B now that I have installed a NoDiz electronic ignition system. I have built the following circuit... The negative feeds from the coils go to two 1N4004 diodes which then go to a 1N5355B Zener diode and then onto my Rev counter. When the engine starts the rev counter initially bursts into life but then quickly stutters and gives up. Will this circuit work with the original Sierra rev counter and if so how can I go about testing things? I have read that an alternative is to use a coil from a relay. I have an old NoDiz that has a 5V tacho and the rev counter did work when I had the original coil and distributor. Thanks Graeme

Thanks for the help. I managed to grind enough away to get them to fit.

Hello Is it possible to use the CVH top hat valve stem seals on the OHC head? I have just tried but the seals seem too small. The internal diameter of the seal is 14.5mm but the outside diameter on the seat is about 16.5mm. I thought this was used as an upgrade but maybe I got it wrong. Thanks Graeme

Hello, before I go out and buy an engine stand and hire a hoist I don't suppose anyone has either that I could borrow or buy? Thanks Graeme

Hi, I would be interested in one too if there are any out there.

Hello, sorry the hood has gone Regards Graeme

Hello Sorry the carb has gone. The intake manifold, fan, indicator extenders and exhaust are still available. The filter I used was the Pipercross PX300, you can get different heights and a matching baseplate for the dfth. Thanks

Hello I am having a clear out prior to moving house and have the following items... Weber 30/34 DFTH Carburettor with Pinto intake manifold - £40 Pinto intake manifold to suit twin choke weber - £20 Robin Hood Exhaust for Pinto with manifold - £40 Weld up exhaust kit for Pinto - £40 Robin Hood Roof - £75 - I have unstitched the front with poppers with a view to fitting a awning rail instead. It can be easily sewn back on and I have since made a surrey roof Pinto fan - free Front indicator extensions for IVA - free Pinto alternator and bracket (I'm not sure how good the alternator is, it was working when I took it off the car) - free Pinto mechanical fuel pump - £10 I am in Blackpool but I can post out the items out and will check on the cost as and when. Graeme

Hello, my Robin Hood made it through the IVA with an aftermarket steering wheel, I made a pad to go over the centre. It failed the first time on a couple of things including the side repeaters which where on the side of the car behind the wheels so I had to move them onto the wings. I can have a look at the car if you want and give you some pointers based on what happened to me.

Welcome, I'm in Blackpool too

There is an exemption that allows you to drive to the IVA centre and back when you have test. You don't need a MOT and the insurance is done on the chassis number. My insurance policy covered the drive to the test centre. Once you have passed the road tax comes later as part of the registration. I got pulled over by the police on the way and everything check out (that was the start to bad day, ha).

I managed to sort this for my IVA last year using a couple of diodes following advice from other members... Mine was a 88 Sierra so the wiring might be different.

Thank you. I have managed to mount the v belt pulley but I have had to move it underneath the steering column because I have fitted a new exhaust. I had to make a new bracket and I am just waiting for a new shorter belt to arrive. I managed to get the alternator for about £23 with click and collect directly from Eurocarparts using one of their usual promo codes (MID60).

How did you wire the new alternator in comparison to the old one? Was it the same order red, red, blue staring with b+?

Thanks for the info

Would you be able to fit the standard pinto pulley on it?

Hi Richy. I am looking to do the same thing with a NoDiz, can I have one of the distributors too? Thanks

I'll have them please

It looks really good. I am just making one at the moment for my 2B and I think I will copy your idea of using the aluminium section at the rear. I have had to put multiple straps on the back to keep the tension. How do you manage to attach the press studs to the roof? I use the tool supplied which you hit with a hammer but sometimes when I remove the roof the popper just rips off and stays attached to the car body. If I look inside the popper the middle doesn't have that nice rolled look it looks like when Bugs Bunny puts a carrot in Elmer Fudd's shotgun.

Hello I believe the DTML is a straight replacement of the DFTH and gets rid of the problematic stepper motor. I guess it should have the same layout as the one in the Haynes manual in the previous post.