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by yatesfox
Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:37 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Number 3 Misfire
Replies: 10
Views: 1457

Re: Number 3 Misfire

Dear All - have now replaced distributor cap, rotor arm and leads with parts supplied by Bull Motif. Not made any difference. Have had rocker cover off and watched the tappets - can't see that number 3 valves moving any more slowly / sticking. Still spitting back through carb. Nice blue spark, start...
by yatesfox
Sun Jul 31, 2011 9:27 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Number 3 Misfire
Replies: 10
Views: 1457

Re: Number 3 Misfire

Yes compression tester does screw into plug hole in head. For what it costs will change dis cap. Looks really good though and not that old - all contacts look clean and no hairline cracks I can see with naked eye in good light. Thanks :D
by yatesfox
Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:59 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Number 3 Misfire
Replies: 10
Views: 1457

Number 3 Misfire

Dear All, I am looking for a bit of advice for a problem that I haven't been able to solve. I have a standard '66 saloon which I only run on dry days and only did around 600 miles between MOTs last year. I keep it on the road over the winter and it was running fine until May time. It then developed ...
by yatesfox
Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Misfire
Replies: 11
Views: 2327

Re: Misfire

I should have the new petrol cap by the weekend (on mail order) and if that doesn't cure it, look like I will be asking the father-in-law for some help re-timing and checking through everything again. Hoping to be up and running for the National in late June. Don't fancy being towed by the AA back f...
by yatesfox
Sun May 30, 2010 6:32 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Misfire
Replies: 11
Views: 2327

Re: Misfire

Thanks for the advice. I have changed the condensor and also blown through the fuel line from pump to tank and is free and clear. Took it a run today and no better. I removed the fuel filler cap and it went much better even under heavy acceleration. I have since removed the fuel filler pipe and ensu...
by yatesfox
Thu May 27, 2010 9:01 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Misfire
Replies: 11
Views: 2327

Misfire

Evening All - looking for some help with misfiring problem. I have a '66 saloon which has run fine for the last 2 years during fine weather only in both summer and winter. I am non-techy but get some advice from older family members and can do a few bits and bobs under supervision.Anyway, this seaso...