Carburettor fuel system

The fuel system on all models with carburettor induction is composed of a centrally mounted fuel tank, a fuel pump, a carburettor and an air cleaner.

The fuel tank is mounted under the floor pan beneath the rear seats. The tank is ventilated, has a simple filler pipe and a fuel gauge sender unit.

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Bulbs (interior lamps) - renewal
Pre-1986 models Glove compartment lamp 1 This is simply a matter of gently pulling the bulb from its holder. Heater control illumination lamp 2 Slide the heater control levers to the top of thei ...

Diagram 4: 1983-on K-Jetronic fuel injection
Diagram 4: 1983-on K-Jetronic fuel injection For starting and charging circuits see Diagram 1 ...

Contact breaker points adjustment - models with contact breaker distributor (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Spring back the retaining clips or undo the screws as appropriate and lift off the distributor cap. 2 Withdraw the rotor arm from the distributor shaft. 3 Using a screwdriver, gently prise the ...