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Quote: Originally posted by Colin21 on 05/5/2023

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Absolutely right 1172cc side valve engine. There was a rib under the bonnet when closed that allowed condensation to drip directly onto the distributor making it very difficult to start at times. I cured the problem with an old rubber glove. I fitted the glove over the distributor with the leads pushed through tiny holes I had made in each of the fingers. Worked a treat.

Mine was continually blowing head gaskets, but as they were so easy to change I carried a spare in the boot and it became a roadside job. In the end I could change one in 30 minutes.

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Quote: Originally posted by starcraft on 06/5/2023

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But the air wipers were fun

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