Now it’s hands up time here.
Graham’s comments about the springs got me thinking more about the dizzy. Am I over reacting here? Can the dizzy really be that bad considering how well the car drives? Is what I see as loose springs just how they are?
So this afternoon, after I’d fixed the daily hack, I decided to give the dizzy another go. I cleaned it up and gave it some lubrication, fitted NOS proper Lucas points and condenser, then popped it back in.
After a quick timing session with the strobe it seemed to work well, no apparent noise, no scatter on the timing light through the rev range - the light was as steady as it gets sitting at 11 degrees ish and advancing steadily with the revs. So, off for a road test and the car pulls clean, no pinking, no hesitation. I hit the dual carriageway and got VYK up to a happy 80, only to be overtaken by a series one E Type Jag fixed head, in black! The driver gave me a friendly toot toot and a wave as he cruised effortlessly past. Reminded me how good the arse end of a series one E Type looks, and made my day!
I guess I’m getting a bit paranoid about engine bay noses, and convinced myself that the dizzy was the culprit! I’m sure the dizzy is not in perfect condition but I’m sure it doesn’t warrant a rebuild just yet. I’ll save my money and investigate the tappets and timing chain. More paranoia!? I’ll be back soon with more questions about noises no doubt.............
I’m going up to meet Tony (mig welder) tomorrow. If the sprint and I make it there in one piece maybe he can lend his more experienced ear to my engine bay noises and offer some guidance.
Only, he doesn’t know that yet. Lucky him!