Hi everyone
First post from me. I’ve a Series 2 with a stock 1470cc engine which is taking its first few runs after years off road. Over the last two years I have swapped the chassis and renewed most of the suspension etc. The engine received new liners from the previous owner and so I haven’t really touched that side other than changing fluids. All new fuel tank and lines and an electric fuel pump with regulator.
Starts reasonably well but black sooty exhaust. Plugs fouling up very quickly.
The 28/36 Weber looks relatively new. I’ve stripped and cleaned reset float height. Checked ignition timing, replaced plugs and coil.
All jet sizes are as per ford cortina 1500 settings in book.
Put all back but still running rich with sooty black smoke exhaust. Turning the idle adjustment screw seems not to make any difference.
Haven’t checked valve clearances yet or given it a compression test.
Any ideas would be gratefully received.
Thanks
John