[Hydroglen]

Thank you. Yes I realize that I am the only one or one of few with this
problem....I love rarity!
Ok, a good point on the fuel... I have used under 90 octane as I figured
petrol in England was not the greatest in the 40's and also why a manual
ignition overide was fitted. I can upgrade to a higher octane and worth a
try.

When I say running smooth, I don't mean retarded. If I advance more then I
go off timing and a slight roughness comes in without the pinging that you
would get on higher compression engines, when the timing is too advanced.

What are the correct carb gaskets? Mine seem very thin and why I wanted to
put thicker ones on, unfortunately the studs and nuts are flush so I can't
increase the space much. If you give me a direct e-mail I can send you some
pictures.
Of interest, I had talked about oil leaks ( a year or so ago) and you kindly
gave me some pointers. They were things that I had already done, so other
than your kind confirmation nothing new. I did find, however, that I get oil
seepage coming up from the 2 right forward engine studs. This then messes up
the head and eventually down the side.
Possible link to the carb problem? I doubt it, but thought I should mention
it.

Cheers,
Dorien