Classic Car Workshop – Fuel & Fire: Ignition & Carburettors (1-Day Course)

Designed exclusively for those who have already completed the two-day class, it takes you deeper into the engine — the beating heart of your classic.

Fuel & Fire: Ignition and Carburettors

Get hands-on with the systems that make your engine run sweetly. If the engine is the heart of your car, fuel and ignition are its lifeblood and spark. This workshop takes you through the essentials of getting the best performance and reliability from your classic’s fuelling and ignition systems.

What you’ll cover:

• Distributor operation: Checking both mechanical and vacuum advance.
• Timing: How to set static and dynamic timing accurately.
• Carburettors: Identifying carburettor types, checking base settings, idle/air bypass adjustment, and base mixture setting.
• Float chamber checks: Testing float needle serviceability and adjusting float height.
• Carb balancing: Practical step-by-step techniques for smooth running.
• Fuel pump inspection: Identifying pump types and checking operation.
  

By the end, you’ll be confident in diagnosing running issues, making adjustments, and keeping your car performing at its best.

This course isn’t about dry theory — it’s about getting your hands dirty, building real confidence, and developing the skills to look after your own car.

Prerequisite: Completion of the 2-day Care for Your Classics course.

Location: Bicester Heritage site (Oxfordshire) - OX26 5HA

Duration: 1 Day - 10:00am start on the Saturday.

Tutors: Expert Tutors from the Restoration Industry

Total cost: £150 including booking, admin, equipment, tools etc

"I thought the delivery of the course was very good - even the most simple questions were welcomed and the tutor was obviously very experienced. I liked the small number of course attendees which helped ensure everyone got individual attention - I thought the course was good value"

"The course was more than worth the money and time. Richard was extremely approachable and was happy to answer any questions that any of us had. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. I was very sad to leave. I'd do it all again"

"A great course, with a perfect participant to lecturer ratio and covering exactly what was stated. The duration was perfect and pace good, with an excellent balance of theory and practical work."