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- Wed Aug 03, 2011 7:37 pm
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Number 3 Misfire
- Replies: 10
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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...
- 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 

- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...