Originally Posted by
UK Sid
Ha! - yes, the dashpots. You need the correct grade of oil and keep them at the correct level.
These are great cars buddy. In fact, just up the road from me is a company that has specialised in rebuilding / renovating these for as long as I can remember - and they are still there.
I used to mess with the Mk111 Spitfires as a hobby - they are great fun as well.
Parts are cheap and easy to get over here.
Mine has the zenith-Stromberg 175 cd2 from what I've been reading is a attempt to deal with US emissions rules. I've been reading that it chokes the HP down to 63 from about 90 in Europe.