I have been doing this clutch test since I was an apprentice. Not an exact science but it will indicate there is a major problem with clutch or that it may not be the problem.
You will need a helper.
Jack the car up and put on stands. Engine off.
Get your helper to put the gearbox in 4 th gear...
Do you have a bearing or a bush in the end of the crankshaft?
If the bearing it can contact a little ground ridge on the A833 input shaft.
If a bush it could be a little tight.
I think the dome light and the other interior lights will work without the delay timer. Not 100% but pretty sure.
The delay timer may have created a short that has blown your fuse.
The delay timer should cool down when the door is closed - if not it may have been damaged when someone left the door open for a long period or there is a door switch fault etc.
Someone on here posted it was supposed to be held against the steering column so the column could act as a heatsink...
Do you have the AO1 light group? That timer operates the delay on the ignition key and the switch title lamps.
When you open the door the lamps illuminate and when you close the door they stay on for about 25 seconds.
That timer comes live and gets quite hot if you leave the door open.
If I...
OK if you have that largish oval shape hole on the right hand side near the wheel well - get the 1971 system.
I have seen the vapor separator come up on here a few times for sale. Just watch it is not rotted out.
It has a deflecting plate that protects the vent lines but Mega Parts and most...
I don't know the best way forward for you. Someone may chime in. Post a pic of your trunk floor.
My car is a 1971 and has the system posted in #11
The 1971 vapor separator is not reproduced as far as I know.
I am not familiar with the system your car would have had originally. Probably worked...
You should really think about installing the vapor saver system. It gives the liquid fuel a space to expand into and return, also it deals with the fumes from evaporation. It actually works very well.
If you have a liquid return line from the engine bay there is an extra nipple on the fuel...
I would not worry to much about a filter. From what I have experienced they are useless at keeping rusty crap out of the carb.
They filter out the dogs and cats but f*** all else.
The fuel filter if it ever had one will be located in the engine bay for sure.
It would be on the inlet side of the fuel pump as I assume the vapor separator would have been the only component on the outlet side of the pump.
Any evidence like a shortened fuel line before the pump or any other...
I took the glove box door and liner out of mine when I did it to help access/remove the control cables and wiring.
First job.
Disconnect battery.
Remove that kick panel/seat and get that carpet cleaned and lifted up from the floor sheet metal to dry out.
Maybe clean with one of those small...
I did notice the reproduction door sill plates were made of a thinner/softer material. Also they do appear to scratch pretty easily. I their defence any anodised polished aluminium is fairly easy to mark.
I have to be careful getting in and out to not drag my shoes across them and leave little...
Check it for rust and debris before you refit. Any crap/rust in it will go straight in to the carb or fuel tank.
Check the factory service manual for the true filter location.
I also think I read somewhere the cars fitted with those separators had a higher pressure fuel pump fitted to make up...