Hello everyone again my problems persist as you know i had the engine running just after christmas which is when i discovered the heads were cracked coolant pouring out  but before i removed the heads i wanted to start the engine again to reveres back into garage but it would not start  but what i noticed is i could not hear the fuel pump prime when ignition was switched on and injectors did not operate when throttle operated i.e. a few light clicks so no fuel pressure and no injection, usually when i switch ignition on i could hear the pump  priming and when operating throttle i could hear injectors opening/closing  anyway I've now put it all back together again but now i have to resolve this issue, so looking for information on how the pump and injection system is powered they are clearly linked i had an exact same issue with my Lancia hf 2000 and this was a silly mistake in that the positive battery terminal bolt was loose and a red wire attached to  the terminal was of course loose this going to the fuel pump relay securing the bolt fixed the fault but I've checked the gamma and it is tight so  are there any diagrams i can follow to understand how this works on the gamma which may help me resolve this or has anybody had a similar issue?

All Italian car owners are once again invited to drive into Beaulieu on Sunday 23rd April and park up within the museum complex for what promises to be a superb day out for both Italian car owners and enthusiasts.

Everything from Fiats to Ferraris are welcome, which will provide a great opportunity to admire some stunning vehicles and to connect with fellow enthusiasts.

Lancia Gamma Consortium members will be there so why don't you join us in your Gamma. It'll be very good PR for our Club if we get a good number of Gammas turn up! We had a Grand Gamma display in 2022 so let us try for a Grander Gamma display this year.

All participants have the opportunity to be chosen as the winner of the People’s Choice Award, selected by public vote. Prizes will be awarded to the winner and runners-up.

As well as the opportunity to see an array of Italian cars, there is also the opportunity to enjoy all that Beaulieu has to offer. Your entry will include admission to all the Beaulieu attractions including: The National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey and more.

Tickets for Simply Italian are on sale now and earlybird bookings will be available until the 28th of February. Tickets are per person.

TICKET PRICES
Participants - Advance
Adult - Early Bird £14  •  Child - Early Bird £7.50  •  Adult - Standard £16  •  Child - Standard £8.00

Child prices apply to children aged 5 - 16 inclusive. Children under 5 require a ticket, this can be booked online free of charge.

Tickets and further information available at: https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-italian/

Please let us know if you are attending the event and wish to display your car on our stand by email to events@gammaconsortium.com  as we need to let the organisers know the number of cars we'll have.

Hi, I'm Walter1 from Italy. I agree with everything theo said. Before assembling everything, check the shoulders of the cylinder liners. If the paper bottom gasket is pressed beyond what is allowed, the barrel will be flush with the crankcase and no higher, therefore water or oil will leak.

The first official event by the Irish Lancia Club since 2019, will take place from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th May 2023 in Tralee, Co Kerry, in the south-west of Ireland. Members of the Gamma Consortium and their Gammas are always made to feel very welcome at the Irish Club's events so if you were thinking of just one long-distance event to take part in your Gamma, this might be the one. It's certainly highly recommended by those of us who have previsously attended such events.

Full details on the LMC website at https://www.lancia.myzen.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=13390.msg95033#msg95033

many thanks Charles for the answer

See http://www.lanciagammaconsortium.info//htmlfr/gamma003.htm#VAL

The valve gaps are measured between the "slipper" on the rocker and the back of the cam lobe (not the lifting part of the lobe).  I just rotate the engine as necessary to get the lobe facing away from the rocker - 0.012" (0.30mm) inlet, 0.014" (0.35mm) exhaust.

The cam shaft lobes are lubricated by oil that is sprayed from little holes at the base of each rocker.  The problem with the Gamma flat four is that the oil in the cam chamber drains back to the sump when the engine is not running and over time the lobes can loose the oil film protection.  It takes 3 - 5 seconds for oil pressure to build up at start-up and re-establish the oil film through the rocker spray holes.  So, if a long period has elapsed since the engine was last run, it is good practise to disconect the HT lead from the dizzy and turn the engine over on the starter motor until the oil pressure warning light goes out.  This re-lubricates the cam lobes and the HT lead can then be replaced and the engine started.  It is also recommended to use fully synthetic oil as the film strength is stronger (even though the oil seems thinner) although I generall use a good quality semi-synthetic for "classic" engines.
Of course, the real answer is to use your Gamma regularly!

hi all as you are aware I'm in the middle of a pair of head replacements and noticed one of my camshaft lobes had worn quite badly so I've replaced the shaft   but i can  see the cam rotating shaft is lubricated by engine oil pressure via small holes but can see nothing for the lobes so do the rely on oil spray ect?

thanks to everyone who has helped with this little problem i had well heads are ready gaskets on the way so onto valve clearance when i refit heads as I've read the rule of 9 does not work so i would guess clearance is checked between cam lobe and rocker arm and not rocker arm and valve and possibly on the lowest part of the cam i.e. opposite the lobe lift  end is this correct or is there a cunning way to do this?
thanks again