Here is the engine with all the junk removed
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Removal of the Cold start valve is easy - a couple of bolts and blank off the pipes into the manifold with some 1/2" rubber blanking caps.
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You're better off without all the rusty pipes. Replace the welch plugs while you're at it (and you have access)
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Run 5/8" brass barbs, tee fittings and 5/8" hose throughout for simplicity.
In the gas converter I spun up a restrictor (8mm hole) to fit inside the 5/8" barb so flow is restricted for the gas converter and biased toward the heater/demister core.
The heater hoses are fitted high on the firewall to allow access to the back of the engine.
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The Vacuum piping for the boosters now runs direct to the boosters. Seems to work just as good as original. If I need an additional reservoir I'll mount it between the battery and the brake booster on the inner guard.
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Did the valve clearances, new rocker cover gasket (was leaking oil at back of motor) and threw in some iridium plugs while access was easy.
"DO it ONCE, do it WELL"
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Now all that remains to be done is to ditch the spastic clutch bleeder extension (what idiot designed this ? ) and clean up the confusion of wiring and earth leads (how many earth leads do you need ? - really ! )
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