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by kerm63
Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Progressive cylinder failure
Replies: 8
Views: 1628

Hi All, it was I believe the little earthing braid screw that was the culprit. Without changing anything else, we now have a fully working Minor again!! Thanks for all the suggestions and advice. Hopefully it will be a while before we are faced with another tricky problem!! :D
by kerm63
Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Progressive cylinder failure
Replies: 8
Views: 1628

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...
by kerm63
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...