LotuStuart

I had the same thoughts, but then after a quick search.... To cut to the chase, this quote from there: "It makes sense. Tesla doesn't have a van/truck in their line-up yet, and it'd be stupid to use a sub-optimal vehicle for the job just to use your own model. I bet that Ferrari don't use actual Ferraris for their service vehicles either."

Is LHD different to RHD?

@DrDoom Thanks for that- excellent, understood-not an issue here then!

Sorry I wasn't clear. The "Leads" I was referring to are the ignition leads, not the supply/sense leads on the sensor (Hall/optical). My point is that the sensor detects a position, and that position will be out by 180' if the ignition leads are swapped. IDK if the cam rotates twice for each crank rotation, or vice versa-as I say, I'm not going to overthink it, I am just flagging up a potential issue for OP and others more knowledgeable to consider.

I’m not going to overthink this-but I note there is a hall sensor to denote a specific position in rotation. if you just swap the leads over, will the position be the same-or effectively 180’ out?

the pin that slots through the distributor is off-centre. Imagine a pin that can be placed on a clock face totally vertical. It could be positioned so it is on the right of the "12" or on the left of the "12", and still be vertical. But you couldn't make it fit the other way round-its not positioned to go between the 1 and 2 of "12".

Its like an MP3 downloaded onto an SD card that's been opened up and stretched out.

Use a Bluetooth cassette adaptor, and stream music/GPS directions from your phone. The truly excellent news is that because it plays through the cassette heads, it sounds like you're back in the 80's.

For this type of thing (NB I haven't done a servo specifically) it is helpful to use ratchet straps to both pull things together, and stop things from undergoing Rapid Unscheduled DIsassembly.

The point is that if Australia stopped using all fossil fuels to generate power, it would make little difference to the overall use of fossil fuels (see first table-Australia not shown) and compare that to your last table (Australia second highest per capita). Whereas if India stopped using fossil fuels the total used worldwide would go down dramatically, (compare that to their much smaller/lower down the chart) per capita use. It is difficult for individuals to choose to use less fossil fuels, while countries can stop using (eg) coal if those countries stop using coal fired power stations and ban imports etc. the Per capita is interesting, but it is governments who choose how their country's power is generated, not individuals (yes i know I can use green energy-but if there was no choice to use fossil fuels I could ONLY choose non-fossil fuels, and only the government can stop use of fossil fuels for power generation in any meaningful way.)

Not really. Its showing which countries use the most, and each country controls what is used. If China stopped using fossil fuels, and went with renewables only, its population size would not be relevant. Like the UK can pass laws to outlaw use of pesticides in the UK. Re Brazil, you'd need another chart. This one doesn't show margarine consumption in Delaware either.

Just noting again that to test the sender, remove the wiring from the top and check teh ohms between the earth connection on the sensor and the other two connections one by one. One is the on/off switch for the light, the other is a variable RESISTANCE for the gauge. I think since the fuel light is working the sensor has supply >NO. See diagram, separate feeds for light and float. - what I mean is seeing whether there's a return voltage post resistor as a way of testing it- so checking voltage between terminals on the sensor top and earth. >Just check the resistance. . From memory there are three spade connectors- am I right in assuming one is +12v supply and the other two go to the light for low fuel level and to the gauge? >NO see diagram. Three connectors come out of sender-one goes to earth, one is a variable resistance going to the gauge, one is an on/off switch going to the light (via a relay if you have one that stops the light flashing when the fuel slops)

Obviously I'm leaping to conclusions here, but see this ... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c29d2lenkp1o I wonder if speed limiters preventing racing would have saved these six lives?

Its not all bad though is it? "Having just finished 2023 with 10 days in Cape Verde, thoughts turn to 2024. Already have a couple on the go: Off to Zimbabwe/Zambia for 10 days on the 10th Jan. Visiting some investments - a possible new one in Zambia and a current one in Zimbabwe. 2nd trip is in the planning stages for after Easter - a 10 day road trip in the Eastern USA visiting potential universities with my daughter. Looking to hire a Dodge Charger or similar."

It should be possible to use multiple hose clips along that area rather than just one in different positions as a temporary fix. I stress temporary.