Quote Originally Posted by smithy010 View Post
Yep, i've heard about Aydan's method. I'd still like to see where it's at right now, so that i can tell if it is the cause of any sluggish cold starting, or smoking.. or at least have more of a guess.
sluggishly slow cold start and light coloursed smoke is a sign of retarded timing (and/or low combustion chamber temperature).

ensure your glow plugs are working nicely (resistance though them should be miniscule) first - then think about timing.

classic simptoms of retarded timing are bad cold start, light coloured smoke when cold, lack of low end torque, worse than expected fuel economy. also listen to the engine note on heavy application of throttle - if it seems to be unwilling, its likely a bit retarded.

sometime after CWYD, you should come visit me after work one arvo again and we can have a look over your car.... i have a dial guage and timing kit for VE style pumps... not sure if the Lucas pump is the same but hey ya never know.