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by Guernsey_Traveller
Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Traveller engine cuts out when hot
Replies: 18
Views: 5446

Thanks to everyone for your ideas, I've eliminated some possibilities but otherwise no closer to identifying the problem. The petrol pump is fine. The electrics seem fine. The plugs and points are new. The rotor arm is clean. The coil does seem to be quite hot although I don't know how hot a well fu...
by Guernsey_Traveller
Sun Jul 16, 2006 7:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Traveller engine cuts out when hot
Replies: 18
Views: 5446

Thanks for the reply, I'll certainly check that, although it is when I'm driving along that it cuts out-usually after about 10-15 mins. After a nice rest she starts again, so I've no idea what the problem is!
by Guernsey_Traveller
Sun Jul 16, 2006 11:14 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Traveller engine cuts out when hot
Replies: 18
Views: 5446

Traveller engine cuts out when hot

I'm new to Morris Minor ownership and have never maintained a classic car before, so please be patient! The problem is that the engine of my 1959 Traveller cuts out when it has warmed up. It runs perfectly up to that point when it chugs for a minute or so before cutting out. Then once it has cooled ...