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- Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:38 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Progressive cylinder failure
- Replies: 8
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- Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:28 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Progressive cylinder failure
- Replies: 8
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Thanks for the help
Hi all, thanks for the suggestions. The coil was replaced last year and seems ok, but on closer checking the earthing screw in the distributor was very loose. This apparently also earths the coil! The garage have tightened the earthing screw and so far have taken the minor on four ten mile runs with...
- Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:34 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Progressive cylinder failure
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1628
Progressive cylinder failure
Hi All. I jointly own a 1958 two door saloon with my father. We have been completely stumped by an engine problem that first occured a couple of years ago. The car will start on the button and run sweetly for anywhere between two and ten miles, then when the engine in under strain e.g. climbing a hi...