Having done nearly 300 miles of shortish journeys since my engine rebuild I’m now gearing up for my first ‘long’ trip. I’ve been asked to take my niece to the Prom - 60 miles there and 60 back, then potentially on another 90 miles if things, and the weather, are looking good. I’ll take plenty of spare fluids and a reflective jacket…
That will take me up to the 500 mile mark at which, I’m reliably informed, I should get someone to re torque the heads. Note, before anyone kindly suggest that it’s something I should do myself, I don’t have the time, the tools or the risk appetite to try!
Two questions for you knowledgeable folk:
1. Is there anything else I should ask to be checked or changed while it’s there after its maiden 500 miles.
2. It seems to run sweetly at the mo and sounds great, but it is a little thirsty and exhaust dust/fumes is significant on reviving. Should I be asking the garage (knowledgeable Stag folk) to check the timing, the “set-up”, the carbs… or just trust them to tweak what’s needed if it’s needed? Just not sure what to ask for.
Ta
Nick
That will take me up to the 500 mile mark at which, I’m reliably informed, I should get someone to re torque the heads. Note, before anyone kindly suggest that it’s something I should do myself, I don’t have the time, the tools or the risk appetite to try!
Two questions for you knowledgeable folk:
1. Is there anything else I should ask to be checked or changed while it’s there after its maiden 500 miles.
2. It seems to run sweetly at the mo and sounds great, but it is a little thirsty and exhaust dust/fumes is significant on reviving. Should I be asking the garage (knowledgeable Stag folk) to check the timing, the “set-up”, the carbs… or just trust them to tweak what’s needed if it’s needed? Just not sure what to ask for.
Ta
Nick
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