Experimentation is always necessary
I really appreciate the info given talking more real world than the little info I found on line and in the workshop manual.
I acquired this car in 2004 and have only recently started the restore now I'm retired. The previous owner said he had the engine reconditioned and carbys rebuilt around 2000. I knew the garage owner where the work was carried out and he confirmed the work had been done but he has since passed away and there is no record of what deviation from std anything was (bore sizes etc).
Geoff, you mentioned some people used 98 octane but given these cars were made when UK petrol was 92 at the very best. I say this because I had intended to use 91 which I would think would be the manufacturers original spec given the available fuel conditions.
Having said all that, yes a dyno is the ultimate answer but for now I just want to get a good starting point, then tweak it a little from there until the motor runs nicely.
John
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